From Over-functioning to Leading | ex-Director @Barclays, Yan Ping Chua | CNVS EP2

We spend years chasing the next promotion, the next title, the next win. But what happens when you finally get there and it still doesn't feel like enough? Yan Ping Chua spent 18 years in the high-pressure world of investment banking, rising from the back office to director at Barkleys, before walking away to become an executive coach and founder of Reshaping Futures. Her big question: what if success looks impressive on paper, but doesn't actually feel like success anymore? In this episode, Yan Ping shares the unconventional path that got her into banking in the first place, the one conversation that finally pushed her to leave, and the leadership lessons she now teaches high achievers who are stuck chasing the next level. If you've ever felt like you're winning on paper but losing something along the way, this episode is for you. Curious about Reshaping Futures? Reach out to Yan Ping at:   / yanpingchua   ⏱ Outline: 00:00 – Meet Yan Ping Chua 01:40 - Fast Talk 02:28 – Breaking into investment banking 08:30 – The drive to win 11:05 – The big career pivot 13:18 – "What is stopping you?" 16:20 – Exiting Directorship 35:48 – Warmth vs. professionalism 38:18 – When working harder stops working 43:32 – From operator to leader 46:45 – The truth about getting promoted 52:07 – Building influence and visibility 56:17 – The hidden skills to progress 1:00:43 – Asking for feedback 🔗 Follow us on our socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/cnvs.makeus... FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5B8nZyQ... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...