Listen "Breaking the cycle of climbing the ladder with Dr. Candy Ho"
Episode Synopsis
How can women of colour break free from traditional career hierarchies and embrace their full potential as leaders?Join us in this insightful conversation with Dr. Candy Ho, award-winning educator, consultant and entrepreneur.Candy shares her leadership journey, masked by kindness, compassion and values-driven decisions, especially during challenging times. She discusses the limitations of the traditional career ladder and offers a refreshing perspective—viewing life and career as a constellation of roles.Candy emphasizes balancing leadership, personal growth, and meaningful life choices to create a fulfilling career. Reflecting on her career shift from a tenure-track position to entrepreneurship, Candy highlights how the pandemic prompted her to prioritize authenticity, agency, and ambassadorship.Together, we reflect on identity as a powerful source of truth and success for women of colour and consider how a shift in approach to leadership can impact future generations.Celebrate breaking new ground in your leadership journey with new definitions, intentional decision-making and value alignment.To learn more about the resources mentioned in the episode, check out the show notes here.
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