Glass Ceiling - Episode 5

English conversation for learners Episode 5Welcome back to "Superbly Said!" In this fifth episode, Jordan joins us to discuss two key notions: "hitting a glass ceiling" and "creating new identities."We start by exploring the concept of hitting a glass ceiling in careers, sharing personal experiences and discussing how both external and self-imposed limitations can impact growth. We also touch on systemic discrimination and how it affects career advancement.Next, we dive into the idea of creating new identities. From changing names to adopting new personas, we discuss how these changes can help overcome challenges and improve performance. Jordan shares her experience with ethnicity in her teaching career, while Maverick reflects on the significance of names and rituals in shaping who we are.Join us for an insightful conversation on navigating career limitations and the power of reinventing oneself. Enjoy the episode!Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction0:13 - Phrase 1: Hitting a Glass Ceiling1:05 - Personal Experiences of Hitting a Glass Ceiling5:11 - Self-Imposed Glass Ceilings10:26 - Institutional Discrimination13:17 - Ethnicity and Career Impact15:23 - Names and Identity21:08 - Creating New Identities23:55 - Kobe Bryant's Black Mamba Persona26:54 - Rituals in Performance28:05 - Adopting New Characters31:16 - Lab's Maverick Persona34:12 - Final Thoughts35:58 - ConclusionThank you for tuning in, and we hope you find this episode engaging and enlightening.