SUMMER SHORTS 2: Jenny Chen on navigating identity and culture

Welcome to the Diverse Minds Summer Shorts, a quick-fire guest series featuring different voices on mental health and inclusion. Today, I'm speaking with Jenny Chen, CEO and founder of Catalyst Consulting based in Ottawa, Canada, who helps organisations redesign their workplace systems so business performance and people strategy actually work together. In today’s show on SUMMER SHORTS 2: Jenny Chen on navigating identity and culture 00:55 Jenny's immigration story. 01:30 How we find identity and true belonging 02:52 Why COVID pushed us to reconnect 04:13 Why we must fix systems, not the people in them 05:27 How to handle pushback without losing your cool 07:13 How setting boundaries protects your wellbeing Quotes on SUMMER SHORTS 2: Jenny Chen on navigating identity and culture My cultural heritage shaped my view on how complex identity really is, and how much I actually hid to fit in. We were trying to fix the people, but what I actually do is fix the system itself Unless you have lived experience, you cannot possibly have the full human empathy and compassion required to understand someone else's lived experience. My husband says money is a renewable currency, but our time and energy are something we can't ever get back. Learning how to prioritise, learning boundaries, not saying yes to everything, has definitely been a game changer. .stk-4da79ac {margin-bottom:8px !important;}Resources for SUMMER SHORTS 2: Jenny Chen on navigating identity and culture Catalyst Consulting Jenny's podcast: Tune Up Your Warrior Jenny's LinkedIn newsletter - CEO Corner Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion here Check out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Leave me a message on my SpeakPipe .stk-ec55c3e {margin-bottom:0px !important;} Work with me Have a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONC One-hour focused Sessions £250 1-2-1 Power Hour Sessions for Organisations Complete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489 Check out my coaching FAQs or learn more about how 1:1 coaching can support your wellbeing.  Subscribe to the podcast  If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from. If you enjoyed it, why not leave a review? You can also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Remember to tune in next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.