SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier”: the podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Confidence”

How volunteering and giving landed me a job - Lucky Osunbiyi | SIWIKE Podcast (LO-001)

Luki Danukarjanto — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400

Join us as Lucky Osunbiyi shares his compelling journey from his early life in Nigeria to becoming a successful software developer in Canada. In this enlightening interview, Lucky discusses the importance of helping others, the power of confidence, and how he found success through relentless job applications and continual learning. Discover why job searching is a skill that needs to be honed and how perseverance and adaptation can open doors to success. Whether you're a student, a developer, or anyone seeking inspiration, Lucky's story offers invaluable insights into personal and professional development.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucky-osunbiyi

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
01:12 Lucky as a Kid
06:10 School Journey
10:52 Cyber Cafes
12:40 Teenager in Nigeria and Transition to Canada
17:43 Roadblocks and Overcoming Them
20:50 Getting to Canada
24:38 Transition Between Colleges
27:52 Landing a Job
31:26 SIWIKE and Connect with Lucky

focusinspired #SiwikePodcast #LuckyOsunbiyi #JobSearch #SoftwareDevelopment #Confidence #Perseverance #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #InterviewTips #JobApplications #SkillDevelopment

Special Guest: Lucky Osunbiyi.

Journalism Foodie to the White House and not for profits | Ayanna Lott-Pollard SWIKE (ALP-001)

Luki Danukarjanto — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400

Join us for an empowering episode of the SIWIKE Podcast with Ayanna Lott, a dynamic leader, coach, and communicator who has journeyed from the field of journalism to empowering emerging leaders. Ayanna's story is one of resilience and determination, overcoming personal losses and career challenges to forge a successful path in business and community service. She discusses the importance of mentorship, personal vision, and staying teachable throughout your career journey. Whether you're just starting out in your career, looking for guidance, or seeking inspiration, Ayanna's journey is sure to resonate and inspire.

Connect with Ayanna at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayanna-lp

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Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

Timestamps:
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:38 Ayanna as a Kid
0:04:18 Influences Growing Up
0:08:13 Books and Food Growing Up
0:13:29 Journey to Journalism and Internships
0:19:42 After Graduation and Working Experience
0:25:45 Experience Outside of Journalism
0:29:35 Unforeseen Life Situations
0:34:38 SIWIKE

focusinspired #SiwikePodcast #podcast #AyannaLottPollard #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #OvercomingAdversity #CareerDevelopment #Mentorship #Empowerment #Journalism #LeadershipSkills #InspiringStory #PersonalJourney #BusinessWoman #CareerChange #AmericanCancerSociety #Resilience #SelfConfidence #ProfessionalGrowth

Special Guest: Ayanna Lott-Pollard.

How gaming helped me get a job Brian Yang - SIWIKE Podcast BY-002 Mentor Corner

Luki Danukarjanto — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Brian describes how playing a game helped him overcome his depression and lack of confidence. He found nostalgia in the game and began to rebuild his confidence through analyzing, competing, and networking within the game. He eventually used these skills to network and make connections in the real world, leading to a job opportunity. He also emphasized the importance of taking small steps in building confidence and the power of choice in personal development. The game served as a middle ground for them to build their social skills before applying them in real life.

00:00 Intro
12:32 Using gaming to build confidence.
14:18 Networking and building community through gaming
15:22 Analytical and competitive nature in gaming and life
19:36 Transferring lessons from gaming to real life
23:06 Gradual progression in networking and self-improvement

Connect with Brian at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbyang

Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:
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http://instagram.com/lukidanu
http://twitter.com/lukidanu

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gaming #job #confidence

Special Guest: Brian Yang.

Self-esteem and Confidence: Angela Chung - SIWIKE Podcast AC-002 Mentor Corner

Luki Danukarjanto — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0400

Self-esteem and Confidence: Angela Chung - SIWIKE Podcast AC 002 Mentor Corner.

On this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, Angela and I speak about Self-esteem and confidence. We share our struggles growing up with low self-esteem and how we overcame it.

We speak about:
01:29 - Angela feeling like she couldn't do anything
03:41 - Pressures from Traditional Taiwanese/Chinese family
06:40 - Having to do well in school
08:44 - It all being in your head
09:18 - Practicing how to communicate with others
14:25 - Learning the importance and power of a smile
16:54 - Struggling with self-consciousness
18:29 - Self-consciousness and social media
20:31 - Realizing that you can't please everyone
22:34 - Reflecting on what you can improve
25:09 - How giving out compliments boosts confidence
26:48 - Being interested and curious
28:08 - Alcohol and self-consciousness
31:57 - Recognizing what you can and can't change

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Listen to the episode here https://siwike.fireside.fm/mentor-ac002

Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:
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http://instagram.com/lukidanu
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selfesteem #confidence #howtostopbeinginsecure

Special Guest: Angela Chung.

How to Be More Confident in Your Communication - Angela Chung AC-003 MENTOR CORNER

Luki Danukarjanto — Wed, 11 May 2022 14:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Angela and Luki talk about ways to communicate with confidence. Topics include: Speech Language Pathology, challenges for newcomers from different parts of the world, how to improve your confidence, advice for new grads and those defending their thesis.

TIMESTAMPS:
01:24 How can Speech Language Pathology help people be more confident in their communication?
03:32 Some challenges and advice for newcomers on how they could improve
08:38 Different dynamics for people from different regions and something to look out for when they are speaking
11:56 What can people do to gain more awareness with the way they communicate?
14:04 Advice for new grads that are looking to become more confident because they are more shy and introverted
18:52 Advice for those defending their thesis
20:46 SIWIKE

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Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:
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SIWIKE #podcast #communication #newcomers #newgrads #confidence #SLP

Special Guest: Angela Chung.

Being Yourself and Being Happy - Mintikah English-Palmer MEP-005 MENTOR CORNER

Luki Danukarjanto — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Being yourself and Being happy: Mintikah English-Palmer SIWIKE Podcast MEP 005 Mentor Corner

On this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, Luki and Minti discuss Being Yourself and Being Happy. They talk about finding your tribe, doing the things that make you smile and being open. They also provide some useful tips for anyone struggling with being themselves and accepting who they are.

We speak about:
02:45 - Finding your tribe
03:55 - Normalizing the feeling of being an outcast
05:51 - Not allowing others to change your opinions
08:01 - Doing things that make you smile
08:43 - Pleasure vs joy
11:32 - Changing positivity to optimism
12:57 - Talking to the people who love you
14:44 - Being open and vulnerable
18:54 - Focusing on your energy levels
24:47 - Journaling
27:23 - Examining the labels you give yourself

Connect with Minti at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mintikah-english-palmer-22318815b/

Listen to the episode for more details!
Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/yL6WgHN4CW4

Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:
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http://twitter.com/lukidanu

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Special Guest: Mintikah English-Palmer.

How to be kind to yourself - Self-Love - Mintikah English-Palmer MEP-002 MENTOR CORNER

Luki Danukarjanto — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Mintikah and I chat about self-love. Not the narcissistic kind, but the kind where you accept yourself for who you are and not want to constantly change yourself.

We talk about:
00:57 An appreciation of one's own worth

02:09 Being very insecure and getting bullied for acne

03:55 Using humour as a way to suppress inner feelings

05:42 Surrounded by people who appreciated her

07:40 Turn flaws into a positive

10:59 Don't dwell too much on insecurities and the thoughts in your head

11:52 SIWIKE like Journaling, working out, meditating, etc.

Listen to the episode for more details!
Watch the episode here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAybPiV_ypk

Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:
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http://instagram.com/lukidanu
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Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here
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Special Guest: Mintikah English-Palmer.

Shy kid to speech language pathology to entrepreneurship - Angela Chung AC-001 MENTOR CORNER

Luki Danukarjanto — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:45:00 -0500

Angela Chung is a speech language pathologist (SLP) and entrepreneur who is looking to help others grow in their communication through her startup Speak Fluent https://speakfluent.ca?ref=luki (let them know you heard about them from me for some freebies).
We learn more of what is an SLP, and how she got onto that path.

We chat about the importance of communication.

We explore confidence and developing it to be more successful [11:56]

She shares here SIWIKE [28:46]

Connect with Angela here
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chungangela/

Listen to the episode for more details!
Watch the episode here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqV1w29mXJo

Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:
http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu
http://focusinspired.com
http://instagram.com/lukidanu
http://twitter.com/lukidanu

Get SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to unlock your career potential here
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Special Guest: Angela Chung.