In shame-based cultures, when a parent doesn't like something the child is doing, often times they discipline the kid's behavior but the child herself feels like she is a bad girl. She takes on guilt, embarrasment and feels like she has "failed" her family. Unless this is undone, she will carry all the anxiety of just being "herself" into adulthood. This episode connects the dots on why so many Asians have a hard time just being "themselves" and how to stop the cycle of being afraid of others' o...
May 14, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Asian women experience shame as little girls. We start feeling not good enough all the way into our career. This habit negatively affects us in all aspects of work and personal relationships. We end up knowing what we want. So we don't ask and get what we want. In this episode Jeanny shares examples from her past in she learned she was not good enough. Included in this session is an extra-long affirmation in Part 2 of the Episode for you to gain your confidence back! Jeanny Chai Bio here * Take ...
Nov 13, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We are trained to unconditionally respect our elders. But this creates problems for us as adults. What if our supervisor is not setting us up for success? Unconditional deference to our boss can result in overworking, anxiety, unfairness, and being stalled in your career. This episode connects the dots on why so many Asians feel this way, and more importantly how to stop the cycle of being afraid of our supervisors and not advocating for ourselves. * Write a Review on Podchaser.com * Take the FR...
Oct 29, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 12
When overthinking causes too much stress and indecisiveness, we need to stop. We were taught to not give others "bad news" but instead to SAVE FACE. These norms in turn make it hard for us to make decisions that make us happy but might have a negative effect on others. We don't want to disappoint others so we make decisions to put up with stress, anxiety, busyness, bad treatment and unfulfillment. There's a better way to make decisions that value yourself, your time and propel your career forwar...
Oct 23, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Most women have a habit of feeling guilty for saying NO. How is this affecting our careers negatively and more importantly, how to we stop this habit? Here's an actionable first step. Start noticing when you are saying YES when you mean NO. Then give yourself permission to make yourself happy. See full transcipt at AsiansBreakingCeilings.com in Episode 10. Jeanny Chai Bio here * Take the FREE ASSESSMENT My Personal Roadblock to Success [00:00] Teaser [00:48] Episode 10 Intro [02:08] Hard to Say ...
Oct 16, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Most women have a habit of feeling guilty for actions that benefit herself. How is this affecting our careers negatively and more importantly, how to we stop this habit? Here's an actionable first step. Start noticing when you are guilting yourself. Once you master this strategy, you'll notice your confidence returning and you start making decisions with more ease and freedom. And most importantly, you'll find happiness. Which, I know, is not talked about or cultivated in the Asian culture, but ...
Oct 09, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Asian women tend to apologize unnecessarily. This habit negatively affects us in all aspects of work and personal relationships. In this episode Jeanny shares examples from her past in which an apology was warranted. Included in this session is an extra-long affirmation in Part 2 of the Episode for you to gain your confidence back! See full transcipt at AsiansBreakingCeilings.com in Episode 7. Jeanny Chai Bio here * Take the FREE ASSESSMENT My Personal Roadblock to Success [00:00] Teaser [00:36]...
Oct 02, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Do you have no time to yourself? The root cause might be your Inner Critic. But how do you even silence this voice, when we've been practicing self-criticism for 30 or 40 years? Here's an actionable first step. Start noticing when you are "shoulding" yourself. Once you master this strategy, you'll notice your confidence returning and you start making decisions with more ease and freedom. Which means you'll find work-life balance. See full transcipt at AsiansBreakingCeilings.com in Episode 7. Jea...
Sep 25, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Asian culture teaches us grit, suffering, resilience and to tolerate A LOT of stress. However, when we live in "De Nile" that our we are tolerating too much abuse and suffering, things don't get better. Many of us suffer from anxiety, burnout, and depression and we don't feel fulfilled in our relationships or work. It is through acknowleding "a**hole behavior" and protecting ourselves that we begin to have agency and experience authentic success in our careers and live with freedom and abundance...
Sep 18, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We are called the "Model Minority" for being hard-working, loyal and reliable. We put everyone else's needs first. But do you ever feel that the sacrifice is too much? That someone being a people pleaser doesn't benefit us, but actually hurts our careers and our lives? Because the root problem of many over acheivers is the feeling that "I'm not enough." This episode connects the dots on why so many Asians feel this way, and more importantly how to stop the cycle of people pleasing and overachiev...
Sep 11, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Do you struggle with feeling "not enough"? Here's my story on how I finally overcame imposter syndrome and realized I was "approved already." It was the beginning of my transformation from Zero to Hero. Jeanny Chai Bio here * Take the FREE ASSESSMENT My Personal Roadblock to Success [00:00] Teaser [00:45] Episode 4 Inro [01:52] Admitting defeat and failure [04:00] A Decision: The Beginning of Hope [04:50] Awakening [05:40] The End of Comparison [06:32] The Discovery of Clara the Criticizer [07:4...
Sep 04, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4
A shout out to all the individuals who've been an inspiration for me in creating Asians Breaking Ceilings! Jeanny Chai Bio here [00:00] Trailer [01:25] Encouragement to all - pursue your dream business! [02:37] Thank you Ascend, Anna Mok, Buck Gee, Denise Peck [03:36] Win Chang, OPAL founder at Oracle [04:20] Jane Hyun, Author Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling [05:00] Renessa Boyle Lane, my coach [05:48] Brene Brown, TED Talk [06:27] Hollywood: Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan [07:50] To "all the little ...
Aug 29, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Do you want to know what thousands of AAPI women in corporate America are really experiencing? In this eye-opening episode, Jeanny reveals the Top 10 trends mid-career professionals are experiencing. Spoiler: it's not pretty. Can you relate? You are not alone. We are in this together. Jeanny Chai Bio here * Take the FREE ASSESSMENT My Personal Roadblock to Success [00:00] Teaser [00:57] Episode 1 Trailer [02:20] Bad Ass Immigrants Sacrifice Too Much [04:33] Trend 10. AAPI woman is sole breadwinn...
Aug 28, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1
So many of us were told by our parents they wanted a boy. Could this be the reason many AAPI women suffer from imposter syndrome and low self-confidence? Is this why we end up being the hard-working, reliable, bad-ass, get sh*t done awesome women but also feel the need to keep proving ourselves? Today Jeanny shares her story so we can look together at the childhood events and people who shaped our cultural norms. As we become self-aware of how we lost our confidence, we have a good chance of get...
Aug 28, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Who this podcast if for and why you should listen. Multi-cultural female professionals who want to: ignite your confidence overcome imposter syndrome break that career ceiling Learn how to decide, create, and ask for what you want in your career without apology or guilt. Whether you are looking to get promoted, searching for your next perfect role, or thinking about starting your side hustle, this podcast will give you strategies to increase your confidence and start living your leadership poten...
Aug 10, 2023•1 min
