Listen "#22. Quinntessential Questions with Jia Hui. Ex SG Military; Inspiring Journey of Resilience & Growth"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Ong Jia Hui takes us on a remarkable journey from starting in fitness to enlisting in the army, where she navigates the unique challenges of being a female soldier. We discuss the lessons learned, the impact of education, and the transition from military life to a career in banking and recruitment.Alongside career reflections, we explore her passion for surfing and solo travelling, the balance of femininity and fitness, and her inspiring Hyrox journey. The conversation highlights the role of discipline in health and fitness and concludes with a look at her future aspirations and a fun round of rapid-fire questions.Packed with insights on resilience, growth, and finding purpose, this episode is both empowering and inspiring.GUESTLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiahuiongggg/Instagram: https://www.threads.net/@jiahuiongggg?xmt=AQGzO9yDDIdfQ814j7F-PkCB6bTvuO0eBvFIcOwPZ0faWfMPAUL QUINNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taipansg/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WPCareerCoachingApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinntesssential-questions-podcast-with-paul-quinn/id1764230785LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-quinn-wp1/OUR SOCIALSWebsite: https://careercoaching.westport-partners.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westportpartnerscareercoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/(00:00) Intro(02:47) Starting In Fitness(05:04) Enlisting In The Army(08:13) Being A Female In The Army(12:33) Key Takeaways(13:52) Further Studies(17:12) Leaving The Army & Challenges(23:50) Impact of Education(25:44) First Job After The Army(28:22) Joining Banking(30:00) Falling Into Recruitment(35:02) Surfing & Solo Traveling(41:14) Femineity & Fitness(43:44) Hyrox Journey(49:39) Discipline In Health & Fitness(53:10) Future Plans(54:49) Rapid Fire QuestionsThe 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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