CNVS Make Us

We spend years chasing the next promotion, the next title, the next win.But what happens when you finally get there and it still doesn't feel like enough?Yan Ping Chua spent 18 years in the high-pressure world of investment banking, rising from the back office to director at Barkleys, before walking away to become an executive coach and founder of Reshaping Futures. Her big question: what if success looks impressive on paper, but doesn't actually feel like success anymore?In this episode, Yan Ping shares the unconventional path that got her into banking in the first place, the one conversation that finally pushed her to leave, and the leadership lessons she now teaches high achievers who are stuck chasing the next level.If you've ever felt like you're winning on paper but losing something along the way, this episode is for you.Curious about Reshaping Futures? Reach out to Yan Ping at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanpingchua/⏱ Outline:00:00 – Meet Yan Ping Chua01:40 - Fast Talk02:28 – Breaking into investment banking08:30 – The drive to win11:05 – The big career pivot13:18 – "What is stopping you?"16:20 – Exiting Directorship35:48 – Warmth vs. professionalism38:18 – When working harder stops working43:32 – From operator to leader46:45 – The truth about getting promoted52:07 – Building influence and visibility56:17 – The hidden skills to progress1:00:43 – Asking for feedback🔗 Follow us on our socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/cnvs.makeus/?hl=enFB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594380352287Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5B8nZyQJip4b6kCfChB5v6?si=6ed41989c39a400aApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cnvs-make-us/id6807015075

Why Top Performers Stay Stuck Even After Getting PromotedMost people think the next title, higher salary, or promotion will finally make them feel fulfilled.They're wrong.After nearly two decades in investment banking and a successful career that led her to Director at Barclays, Yan Ping Chua realized she was asking the wrong question.The breakthrough came when her husband asked:"What is stopping you from leaving?"That one question sparked a career pivot that changed the course of her life.In this episode, Yan Ping shares the lessons she learned about promotions, visibility, leadership, career reinvention, and the uniquely human skills that will matter most in an AI-driven world.If you've ever felt stuck despite doing everything "right," this episode is for you.Curious about Reshaping Futures? Reach out to Yan Ping at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanpingchua/📌 Full episode releases October 11.⏱ Outline:01:09 - Fast talk01:43 - The plot twist03:28 - The question that triggered it all04:26 - "What is stopping you from leaving?"05:13 - Being comfortable in the uncomfortable06:59 - Breaking into investment banking08:46 - Why doing well doesn't = a promotion10:38 - Executive presence & visibility11:35 - The skills AI can't replace12:56 - Communication, connection & curiosity15:54 - Having that promotion conversation17:50 - Escaping the rat race🔗 Subscribe and follow us on:IG | FB | Spotify | Apple Podcast#podcast #leadership #careergrowth #careerpivot #investmentbanking #personaldevelopment #executivepresence #futureofwork

We spend years chasing the next title, promotion, and milestone.But what happens when the life you built stops fitting?For Gretchen Largoza, success wasn't a straight line. After 25 years leading and scaling tech and advertising companies across Southeast Asia, including as President and CEO of AdSpark by Globe, she walked away.In this second part of our conversation, Gretchen opens up about the grief that comes with leaving a title behind, the "Life Prototyping Framework" she built from her own reinvention, and the small, ordinary conversations that quietly changed the direction of her life.🎙 We explore:The grief no one warns you about when you leave a title behindWhy "Life Prototyping" starts with pulling on one small threadWhat a pastry course, an AI class, and a storytelling night taught her about starting overThe conversations with bosses, strangers, and old friends that shifted her pathHer "outside looking in" mindset for making clearer decisionsHer advice to high achievers redefining what success looks likeIf you're between chapters or redefining success on your own terms, this one's for you.Curious about Gretchen's book? Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/6210624863?lv=shuf&channelId=520&plpRedirect=mhFallback📌 New Teaser drops Oct 3!⏱ Outline:00:00 – Introduction00:35 – The unspoken grieving period 04:34 – Identity, title, status & role05:04 – The Life Prototyping framework09:46 – What "The Moth" taught her about vulnerability13:45 – "Would you rather be a creative, or the boss?"16:09 – The most defining conversation18:12 – How AdSpark shaped her thinking24:10 – From corporate to startups30:00 – Outside looking in mindset36:41 – What she'd tell her 18-year-old self45:31 – Rebuilding a life around intention49:54 – Her message to high achievers🔗 Follow us on our socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/cnvs.makeus/?hl=enFB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594380352287Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5B8nZyQJip4b6kCfChB5v6?si=6ed41989c39a400aApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cnvs-make-us/id6807015075#podcast #leadership #careergrowth #personaldevelopment #reinvention #futureofwork

We spend years chasing the next title, promotion, and milestone.But what happens when the life you built stops fitting?For Gretchen, success wasn't a straight line. After serving as President of AdSpark by Globe, she made a decision many high achievers struggle to imagine: she walked away.What followed wasn't a neatly mapped career move.It was a season of uncertainty, difficult conversations, grief, curiosity, and reinvention.In this conversation, Gretchen shares the stories behind her book, "Finish the Sentence", and reflects on the transitions that shaped her most, both personally and professionally.A powerful reminder that our identity is bigger than any role, title, or business card.🎙 In this sneak peek, we explore:• Why tying your identity to your career can be dangerous• The difficult conversations every leader eventually has to face• What it means to be an outsider looking in• The often unspoken grief that comes with leaving corporate life• How curiosity becomes your greatest asset during transitions• Advice for ambitious, high-achieving professionals navigating their next chapterIf you're questioning what's next, feeling stuck between chapters, or redefining success on your own terms, this episode is for you.Curious about Gretchen's book? Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/6210624863?lv=shuf&channelId=520&plpRedirect=mhFallbackStay tuned for the full episode next week on Sept 20!Follow us on our socials:IG: @cnvs.makeusFB: CNVS Make UsSpotify: CNVS Make UsApple Podcast: CNVS Make Us#podcast #leadership #careergrowth #personaldevelopment #reinvention #futureofwork

We spend years chasing the next title, promotion, and milestone.But what happens when the life you built stops fitting?For Gretchen Largoza, success wasn't a straight line. After 25 years leading and scaling tech and advertising companies across Southeast Asia, including as President and CEO of AdSpark by Globe, she walked away.In this episode, Gretchen shares the stories behind her book, "Finish the Sentence: Unscripted Lives: Lessons from Women Around the World," and the conversations that shaped her identity beyond any title.🎙 We explore:Why tying your identity to your career is dangerousThe grief no one warns you about when you leave corporateLessons from women leaders around the worldHow curiosity fuels reinventionIf you're between chapters or redefining success on your own terms, this one's for you.Curious about Gretchen's book? Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/6210624863?lv=shuf&channelId=520&plpRedirect=mhFallback📌 Part 2 drops Sept 27!⏱ Outline:00:00 – Introduction: Gretchen's unconventional path06:00 – How she pivots industries & roles10:30 – The AdSpark journey: hitting the first billion13:43 – The spark for her book17:13 – How every job came from a conversation26:42 – The last woman in her book29:39 – Leadership lessons32:31 – The woman who built a school from nothing34:45 – A Pakistani leader's lowest point41:08 – The unspoken grief of leaving corporate🔗 Follow us on our socials:IG: @cnvs.makeusFB: CNVS Make UsSpotify: CNVS Make UsApple Podcast: CNVS Make Us#podcast #leadership #careergrowth #personaldevelopment #reinvention #futureofwork