#38. Cynthia Hastings-James: On Having Faith in Yourself & Jumping in With Both Feet

I was so motivated by Cynthia's story as I'm sure you will be too.  Who wouldn't be? Going from living on the streets as a teenager to running some of the largest healthcare organizations in Canada, Cynthia is the epitome of having faith in yourself that you can, indeed, figure it out. The fact that she is looking to now rediscover herself after such an incredible career is a testament to how we can all continually evolve, and grow. 

 Cynthia Hastings-James's passion lies in creative problem solving to optimize population well-being. Throughout her career, she’s held various senior roles in digital development for high-profile banking and healthcare clients. Her entrepreneurial ventures include starting rxBriefCase.com, the leading provider of pharmacist education online and BestLifeRewarded Innovations, the leading health behaviour change platform which was recently acquired by People Corporation.

You can find Cynthia here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiahastingsjames/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bestliferewardedinnovations/
https://www.facebook.com/BestLifeRewarded/

Here are her Key Takeaways:

1. Have faith in yourself that you will figure it out. You might start off with imposter syndrome - like I'm not qualified enough to do this.  You'll navigate, you'll ask the right people. Find your tribe of people you know will have your back and want you to be successful.
2. The biggest barrier is basically your own fear! If you can just push through it. You will see growth on the other side by addressing those fears and jumping in with both feet and doing things that make you uncomfortable. Growth always comes from being scared.
3. Our perceptions of others is just that.  People with big titles and roles are no smarter than the rest of us, maybe they just know how to navigate the system better than others. We all bring our unique talents and abilities to the table.  
4. They call it the great "She-cession" now where during the pandemic women have gone back 20 years. We have a long way to go to reach equality in the workforce. There needs to be a fundamental change at ground level. Everyone should have an equal chance to prove themselves. There shouldn't be a one up because your white or this age or from that background. We need to move to giving everyone a level playin

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.