AAPI Series: Breaking the Bamboo and Concrete Ceilings - Career Strategies for Women of Color
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In this episode, Cynthia Pong, an award-winning executive coach, discusses her work empowering women of color leaders. We discuss differences between “glass ceiling”, “concrete ceiling” and “bamboo ceiling” faced by women and women of color. Cynthia also shares a case study and emphasizes the importance of career insurance, networking, and strategic skill development for career advancement. She also reflects on her journey from public defender to executive coach, highlighting her commitment to racial justice and empowering marginalized groups.
Cynthia Pong’s Contact:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/embracechangenyc
Website - https://www.embracechange.nyc/
Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/sites/cynthiapong/
Facebook - https://facebook.com/cynthia.pong.7
Instagram - https://instagram.com/embracechangenyc/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/embracechangenyc
Tiktok - https://tiktok.com/@embracechangenyc
Resources:
Don’t Stay in Your Lane by Cynthia Pong
For Women of Color, the Glass Ceiling is Actually Made of Concrete by Jasmine Babers - https://www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/for-women-of-color-the-glass-ceiling-is-actually-made-of-concrete/
Join the EC Collective Waitlist - https://www.embracechange.nyc/ec-collective-waitlist
Leadership Strategy by Cynthia Ponng - https://www.forbes.com/sites/cynthiapong/2024/11/10/a-leaders-6-week-strategic-roadmap-for-year-end/
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Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Ievgen Poltavskyi - Funk Funky Beat Music
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
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