EP. 4 - The Courage to Fail: Why Being Fired was My Best Move | Monica Hynds скачать в хорошем качестве

EP. 4 - The Courage to Fail: Why Being Fired was My Best Move | Monica Hynds

"What happens when your 'Singapore Dream' falls apart in the first 9 months?" Most people would pack their bags and head back to Jakarta the moment they got the pink slip. But for Monica Hynds, getting fired in her first year was just the beginning of her most courageous season yet. In this episode, Tanya sits down with Monica Hynds, founder of Collective Minds, to discuss the "unbecoming" of a corporate identity. Monica’s career path is a masterclass in resilience: 10 companies over 20 years, a high-stakes visa negotiation after a layoff, and the audacity to stay when the system told her to leave. We dive deep into why a "perfect" resume is a myth and how the courage to fail can actually be the catalyst for your greatest success. If you’ve ever felt like a failure or feared the "messy" parts of your career, this conversation is your permission to start over. In this episode, we discuss: How Monica navigated the shock of being fired just nine months after moving to Singapore. The audacity to ask for a favor from your bosses and the grit to demand what you deserve, even with zero leverage. The truth that success is never handed to you; you must prove to yourself and the world that you are worthy of the seat you’re fighting for. A raw perspective on why you should plan like an overthinker, but execute before you're ready or you'll never move. Why we must choose the discomfort of "failing forward" over the false security of a stable paycheck. #failuretosuccess #failurelesson #corporatelife #failureisfeedback #growthjourney #podcastshow #businessmindset #growthmentality Connect with Tanya Gromenko: Instagram: @tanyagromenko LinkedIn: Tatiana Gromenko Timestamps: [01:00] - Introducing Monica Hynds: Her background as an Indonesian living in Singapore and her career experience at a major advertising agency. [03:28] - The Meaning of Failure: Why failure is a necessary stepping stone to achieving success in life. [08:52] - The Courage to Ask: How Monica took the initiative to ask her boss for an opportunity to work abroad. [12:30] - Rock Bottom: The shocking story of being let go from her first job in Singapore after just 9 months. [13:27] - Survival Strategy: Negotiating with her employer to maintain her Employment Pass (EP) until she secured a new role. [27:42] - Building Her Own Business: The origins of founding Collective Minds in 2025/2026 based on industry gap observations. [31:12] - Three Pillars of Success: Passion, Profit, and Purpose. [33:41] - Overcoming Fear: The importance of thorough planning (Plan A, B, and C) to mitigate the fear of failure. [46:52] - Advice for the Younger Generation: The importance of identifying personal strengths, conducting research, and staying proactive in an ever-changing world. [50:41] - Conclusion: The principle of delivering excellence first before asking for promotions or new opportunities.