Ian Guan on Cultivating a Patient Growth Mindset
Ian Guan, Associate, Mercer, based in San Francisco, reflects on his Singaporean heritage and the importance of patience in learning.
I am early in my career, but one thing I can offer and continue to heed is to fully embrace your role as a professional in your industry or specialty.
Serene Chen on Finding Kinship and Connection
Serene Chen, Associate, Oliver Wyman, based in San Francisco, discusses the benefits of being proactive in your career development and her experience as a “third culture” kid.
Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want—whether that’s more time from someone you’d like to be your mentor, setting proactive boundaries to protect your personal or professional commitments, or being direct about your career goals.
Van Vong on Taking the Initiative
Van Vong, Account Executive, Corporate Segment, Marsh, based in Seattle, tells us about how she transformed an internship into a full-time position with our company and the managers who helped her realize her full potential.
Accept the invitation. Be curious. If you hear from a client or attend an internal planning session, ask yourself what you can do to help and take the initiative.
Cathy Gu on Prioritizing Growth and Collaboration
Cathy Gu, Senior Vice President, Catastrophe Analytics, Guy Carpenter, based out of Philadelphia, discusses approaching challenges as growth opportunities.
My advice for colleagues seeking to develop their careers is to embrace continuous learning and be adaptable. The industry constantly evolves, so staying current with new technologies, tools and methodologies is essential.
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