#23 Vera Okojie: How to be Career Confident

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Podcast Summary: In this episode, Victor engages in a captivating conversation with Vera about breaking into the fintech industry and navigating careers as a young professional straight out of university. Vera provides valuable insights on the importance of career planning the 'Kingdom Way' and following God's plan for your life. She also shares valuable advice on staying rooted in your own culture and identity in the workplace while learning to love and accept others as they are. Guest Bio: Vera Okojie is a fintech consultant and accredited ACC and ACCP, transformational coach. As a valued member of a leading global fintech company's Consulting and Analytics division, she leverages her expertise to drive impactful solutions. Additionally, Vera is the founder of Career Confident, a community platform focused on empowering individuals to cultivate confidence in their careers. Through her coaching, she has guided and positively influenced over 100’s of individuals, resulting in a remarkable £2 million+ in total client salaries. Connect with Vera: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/missveraokojie/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/career.confident/ Timestamps: (0:00) - Introduction (03:07) - Breaking into the fintech industry as a consultant (19:15) - Qualifying as a transformational and career coach through ACA and ACCP (28:21) - Exploring the meaning and importance of culture in the workplace (37:54) - Love as a transformative force in Vera's life (42:17) - Understanding true accountability in friendships (48:13) - Achieving over £2M+ in client salary impact as a career coach (54:04) - Leveraging processes and technology to systemise your business (01:03:33) - Career planning framework utilised in Career Confident business services (01:19:35) - Contrasting self-dependent career planning with the 'Kingdom Way' (01:25:43) - The pitfalls of seeking external validation and relying on commendation (01:29:40) - Vera Okojie's Three Valuable Tips (01:32:30) - Join The Valuable Community and Get Exclusive Merchandise

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