Thrivantgarde: Confident Career Breakers

Are you struggling to figure out how much money to set aside for your career break? Whether it's a short break of a few months or a more extended, even perpetual break, the uncertainty can be daunting. In this video, I share how I stopped guessing and used four effective prompts that guided me in planning my career break finances. Taking a career break can significantly enhance your well-being and...

This episode of "Thrivantgarde" focuses on strengthening your "deep why" and inner conviction to embark on your career break. Learn from my personal experiences in taking over 3 career breaks without sacrificing my finances or my career progression. I share 10 affirmations that release stress and anxiety that you face during your career break.0:00 External pressures facing career breakers0:39 Emot...

Are you afraid of taking a career break because of the dreaded resume gap? It's time to rethink this fear. In this video, I share the crucial realization that released my resume gap fears and how embracing career breaks can actually propel your career forward. The traditional notion of working in jobs one after another without interruption is becoming outdated. Strategically taken career breaks, a...

Do you dread tracking your expenses because you know you will feel overwhelmed by guilt and other challenging emotions? I hear you. In this video, I introduce a powerful metaphor that can help you unlock better money habits and make expense tracking a lot less stressful. Understanding and managing your finances is crucial, especially if you're considering a career break to enhance your well-being....

Are you considering a career break but haven't financially prepared for it? Don't worry, you're not alone. In this video, I share my honest advice on how to fund an unplanned career break. Don't let the lack of preparation stop you from prioritizing your well-being. Taking a career break can be a crucial step for your well-being, no matter how abrupt it might seem. It allows you to recharge, refoc...

Discover how evaluating your overall well-being using the SPECIAL Wellness Web can provide clarity on whether you should embark on that career break. The SPECIAL Wellness Web offers a way of assessing your holistic health so that you will know whether taking a career break is the right decision for you. If you're contemplating a career break and wondering if it's the right move for you, this video...

This episode of "Thrivantgarde" focuses on common misconceptions of taking a career break. One, or more, of these myths might be stopping you from taking that career break which you deeply desire. Learn from my personal experiences in taking over 3 career breaks without sacrificing my finances or my career progression. I share 3 career break myths that you should know, so that you get clarity abou...

In this episode, I explore why a career break is the modern worker's solution to long-term career health and well-being. We delve into the history of retirement and the origins of the 9 to 5 working hours, revealing how these outdated concepts still dictate our lives today. It's time to break free from these historical constraints and take control of our career paths. We cover:- Introduction to tr...

This episode of "Thrivantgarde" focuses on the issues of privilege surrounding the topic of taking a career break. Learn from my personal experiences in taking over 3 career breaks without sacrificing my finances or my career progression. I share how to best time your career break in a way that is kind to yourself and your employers, as well as sources of privilege. 0:00 Is A Career Break Accessib...

This episode of "Thrivantgarde" focuses on the reason for the new direction of this podcast, the reason behind the relaunch abd what happened since I quit my job. Learn from my personal experiences in taking over 3 career breaks without sacrificing my finances or my career progression. I share five benefits of taking a career break, not just for the person taking it (will that be you?) but also fu...

If you are not taking care of your personal finances yet, it's probably due to these 3 reasons. You have yet to: 1. Develop your strong why. 2. Integrate personal finance with your identity 3. Visualized your desired financial future I will also share what you need to do to overcome these reasons, so that you will start taking action. Good luck!

What moves you to where you are now to where you want to be. Decisions. In this episode, we talk about the emotions during and after decision-making, and offer you a way of thinking to help you gain forward momentum and get unstuck.

Stuck in a problem? In this episode, we cover 3 thinking strategies to help you keep you moving forward. To complement the workplace readiness classes, this episode covers common workplace examples that one might come across.

If you are an international student looking to find accommodation outside of the hall and residential college system, this podcast interview with Cai Yi, a Year 2 Computer Science student, shares some tips and resources to kickstart your search. You will find these resources useful: Private Hostels: https://nus.edu.sg/osa/student-services/hostel-admission/other-accommodation/long-term-private-acco...

We cover the next two stages of Tuckman's stages of team development - norming and performing. But how do you continue to thrive no matter what stage of development the team is at? We look at 'in spite of' thinking versus 'because of' thinking, to orientate you towards the results that you want. References: Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6...

In this storming stage of team development, conflicts arise. The Thomas Kilmann conflict model offers 5 strategies in dealing with conflict to help you manage this stage. References: Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0022100 Thomas, K., & Kilmann, R., (1974). Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI)...

Moving on from the first stage of team development, this episode focuses on the storming stage. I share three strategies on managing this challenging stage to help the team move on to the next stage of norming.

What do you when you are part of a new team, and how do you help the team move forward? Based on what Tuckman calls the 'forming' stage, this podcast talks about common thoughts, emotions and behaviour exhibited when meeting a new team for the first time. References: Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0022...

Welcome back to Ridge View Residential College in the new year! I'll be sharing some changes to residential life - stay tuned!

(re-uploaded track) How do we reverse the effects of negativity bias? As we head towards the end of 2020, I share 5 tips to help you bring more joy and greater well-being into your lives. References: Podcast: How to lead in turbulent times and motivate others to learn and change. (2021). Retrieved 1 December 2020, from https://dobetter.esade.edu/en/leadership-richard-boyatzis?_wrapper_format=html...

How do you deal with anxiety, especially in the examination weeks? I'm sharing a method that I have used successfully for myself - how to label the anxiety, how to acknowledge the thoughts causing it and how to move to an empowering solution-generating mode.

If reading the worst thing you can do during Reading Week, what should you be doing instead? This podcast episode will contain some tips for your exam preparation during Reading Week, and some time-tested tips for exam-taking. Good luck!

For you to listen to when you are an undergraduate not coping well with your academic life in university. In this episode, we are covering some causes of academic stress and tips to consider implementing when you are facing academic stress. Hang in there! Resources when you are feeling persistent stress: 1)University Health Centre's Counselling and Psychological services. Email uhc_counsellling@nu...

For you to listen to when you feel like you want to quit university. In this episode, we are covering self-management tips, and some strategies to consider when you are facing financial stress and pressures from family issues. Hang in there! NUS Resources 1) University Health Centre's Counselling and Psychological services. Email: uhc_counsellling@nus.edu.sg or call 6516 2376. 2) Lifeline NUS, cal...

This week in the Workplace Readiness module, we are embarking on self-learning with LinkedIn Learning. Why is the habit of self-learning so for you to succeed in the job market? We cover three concepts of a castle career moat, a career tower and building your own career castle.