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Listen "#2. Quinntessential Questions with Mustafa Jaffar: Skills-based Careers: The Next Frontier"
Episode Synopsis
"The Quinntessential Questions Podcast": Paul Quinn, renowned Headhunter and Career Coach, and CEO of Westport Partners, talks to Mustafa Jaffar, a senior global HR Executive at Standard Chartered, about his career, and the key human skills he recommends building to stay relevant in these uncertain times.
Mustafa Jaffar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-jaffar-48778a27/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westportpartnerscareercoaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/
(00:00) Intro
(01:52) Current Role & Responsibilities
(04:06) A Bit of Banter
(07:37) Adaptability
(12:18) Privilege
(15:20) Serendipity
(22:34) Grit
(29:06) Inspirational Leadership
(36:35) Promotions
(42:20) Teamwork
(48:18) Critical Thinking vs Conceptual Thinking
(51:31) Humility
(58:33) Growth Mindset & Learning
(1:02:53) Communication
(1:07:03) Resilience
(1:09:06) Why Take A Skills-Based View
(1:12:24) Resilience
(1:14:54) Leadership Styles
The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation (or similar), its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners or its employees.
Mustafa Jaffar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-jaffar-48778a27/
Our Socials
Website: https://careercoaching.westport-partners.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WPCareerCoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westportpartnerscareercoaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/
(00:00) Intro
(01:52) Current Role & Responsibilities
(04:06) A Bit of Banter
(07:37) Adaptability
(12:18) Privilege
(15:20) Serendipity
(22:34) Grit
(29:06) Inspirational Leadership
(36:35) Promotions
(42:20) Teamwork
(48:18) Critical Thinking vs Conceptual Thinking
(51:31) Humility
(58:33) Growth Mindset & Learning
(1:02:53) Communication
(1:07:03) Resilience
(1:09:06) Why Take A Skills-Based View
(1:12:24) Resilience
(1:14:54) Leadership Styles
The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation (or similar), its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners or its employees.
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