My dream for a global leader began during my 1st international trip to Europe.
I was a senior in University, traveling from Switzerland to France via TGV high-speed train. We crossed the border just sitting on a train, without any immigration check.
I was thrilled because my stage is no longer just my country but also the big World.
With the dream, my journey began. I went to the US to learn English, worked in multinational pharma companies in Korea, took MBA in the US, worked in Philadelphia, moved to Switzerland to join a new company, came back to my home country to assume Commercial Leadership for the Asia Pacific, moved to Singapore, then Houston USA to work as Product Director. Every 2 or 3 years, I was in a different location with a new role. Yes, I realized my dream of being a global leader.
The journey was exciting but also challenging. During the 1st working year in Philadelphia, people perceived me as a quiet person. I had to listen and smile because I understood only half of the conversations. A more significant challenge came to me when I moved to Switzerland. Everything was new – job, company, country, people, and even language.
While adaptation to a new environment was one challenge,
the biggest challenge was always demonstrating success in those new environments.
When I look back, my biggest lesson was to keep confidence in any situation. Often, I felt incapable and blame myself for it. It took time to realize that it is not about me, but it is a time for me to learn new skills. Besides, it takes time to learn. I began to be open, patient, and enjoy new challenges. And success began to follow.
With your growth partner, your journey can be more pleasant and confident. Kelly Coaching wants to be with you on the journey!
Your Growth Partner
Kelly Hwang