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Visible at Work

Tracy Oyekanmi

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For professionals in a new country as immigrants or expats struggling to be visible at work while dealing with workplace culture shock. Every Sunday, I share actionable tips from my over a decade experience in multicultural teams from Europe, Asia, Middle East, North America & Africa. Also, listen to interviews from relocated professionals as they share their secrets to staying visible at work even in a new territory.
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This Q3 episode is with a special guest and old classmate! Folu Adeyeye is a brand marketing and digital professional passionate about marketing and innovation with a deep love for Africa. He's constantly working on exciting projects even as he leads the African Leadership University in Mauritius. We catch up on old times and also talk about Folu's…
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Advancement means different things for different people....But it also means that you are making progress and progress comes by action and action comes by doing the 3 major things we discuss on this episode.This is for you; If you feel stuck since you moved abroad and want to know where to focus your energy Know that stepping out of your comfort zo…
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Never- Ever- Ever Have i heard anyone say they love failures! It is painful, it sucks, it feels defeating but it is a cycle of life and happens more often that we imagine when we are in a different country abroad!.On this episode, I speak to you if you feel the biggest risk you took moving abroad was a failure or the biggest change you've taken rec…
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On this week's guest episode, I speak with David McNeill the founder of Expat Empire. Prior to building Expat Empire, David left the United States in 2014 after working in Investment Banking and and Product Management and has since lived in Tokyo, Berlin, and Porto. David started Expat Empire because he has a genuine passion for living abroad. He i…
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Your story as discussed in the past two weeks must be invite others to continue a conversation with you and a Career Portfolio will help you merge your past, present and future career story in one document.Listen to this episode so you can create a portfolio and put the right type of information in it.You should listen to this episode, if you still…
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We dive deeper from last week's episode about leaning into your past story, why it is so important and how it plays a key role in your future abroad.Plus why companies want diverse candidates but they also want to be sure they get the right type of diverse candidates.I share insights into what the companies are thinking but don't want to tell you a…
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Everyone has a story but sometimes we think our story is too messy, too plain to even share. In this episode, I explain why your past story is important using the UNDERDOG to TOPDOG methodology by bringing past events in the economy to the fore and how that can translate to our careers as well. Send in your questions to hello@visibleatwork.com…
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Starting all over in a new country often brings us to confront our fears and so many other aspects of life. This is what happened to Dayana Robolledo when she moved from Venezuela to Canada at 17! She's now a Marketing and Project Manager in one of the biggest Fortune 500 Consumer Package Goods business in the world, and also a life coach. Dayana s…
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Motivation is never enough to push us through the New Year highs and lows but there's a way to build that momentum even when its not convenient. On this solo episode, you will realize that the same principles your bank offers you on growing your income can also be used to grow your career! In fact, It can keep you striving for more when motivation …
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Have you ever tried to plan something with a friend and the person always said, "I'll get back to you later" but they never get around to doing it or giving you an answer? And at the end of the day, you stop bothering to include them in any of your plans? Well, that's how we sound too sometimes when we overthink stuff, self-sabotage, and still feel…
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New Year, New You? Is it? Does it feel like a New Year? Whether we "feel" it or not , I welcome you to 2021 to kickstart season 2. Instead of listing goals, I took a different route to share how I've been intentional in the new calendar year so maybe it would give you a different perspective on your new year goals. Our career strategies and tips wi…
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The common mistake immigrants make even when you're highly-skilled is to immediately get another degree even they recently had one after moving. There is nothing wrong with that! At the same time when you dig deeper, you are only dealing with the symptoms and not the root cause of your lack of opportunities. If you are struggling to use your degree…
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Tayde Gonzalez leverages TikTok to educate people. She was selected by TikTok for their creator learning program and now she teaches professionals to use TikTok to build a solid digital footprint.Having moved from Mexico to California as a young girl, she experienced first-hand how her foreign experience as a Spanish speaking lady, gave an opportun…
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Do you want to know what areas to focus on during your career planning abroad? Then this solo episode is all about understanding how your knowledge of planning comes with a responsibility of what phase to know where you are and what you should focus on during each phase. Want to learn more? Visit https://www.visibleatwork.com/start Have questions? …
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Having a career planning strategy this last quarter can give a great headstart in 2021. On this solo episode, I breakdown different ways your career planning can help your next move beyond a job search. We also got to celebrate 1,000 + downloads! Feel free to send your questions to hello@visibleatwork.com Want to learn more? Visit https://www.visib…
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The business of Higher Education and supporting international students remains at the core of why Karla Fraser once worked in Afghanistan! And other countries as you'd hear on this episode. She speaks about international students needs and how to adapt and also reminds us what to do when in doubt after you move. Remember why you moved. Plus how to …
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Even though it is necessary, it doesn't come naturally to a lot of foreign trained professionals who grew up in being modest about your achievements. On this solo episode, finding your value in a new country is important as it is one way for you to stand out for the work you do in your career. I show you how to: Why getting the credit when you've d…
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In this solo episode, I discuss how to excel on a team panel when working abroad. There are three (3) ways to know who you should expect on a team panel and how to excel when presenting to such people. You can also apply this strategy during virtual and in-person meetings. Find out the type of people on the panel; this way you can know how best to …
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This episode is a full circle moment for me in training about Work Cultures. I interviewed my former professor, Dr Yusuf Ugras, Ph.D who is faculty with the MBA program at La Salle University Philadelphia and has consulted for several multinational organizations and educational institutions on working professionals and international audiences. Dr. …
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It takes intentional to rebuild your transferable skills but it all starts with re-branding your professional experience as transferable skills. On the solo episode, I breakdown the different steps to re-branding your skills. Before you start, remember that personal branding equals reputation management Always build a link between your skills and s…
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For you to be a highly-skilled Immigrant/ foreign professional, you already have leadership qualities and even held leadership positions before moving. But when you move, sometimes to move forward you may have taken a few steps back, taken roles without much leadership responsibilities and you still need to exhibit that.On the solo episode, I discu…
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Ravi Jayagopal is a Business Coach, 6-time Author, Speaker, Podcaster- Subscribeme.fm and Cuttothechase.fm (2 shows), full-time Entrepreneur, Digital Marketer, Online Course Creator, WordPress Plugin Creator & Evangelist, an Amateur Ventriloquist.He has been selling online since 1997 and has created and sold several information products. But before…
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Roman Prokopchuk is a 2nd generation Immigrant who moved from Ukraine as a little boy to USA but he traces his success in business- Novazora Digital Agency and Digital Savage podcast to the grit he saw his grandparents display. Roman advises us that When moving to find new opportunities, it is important that you understand the type of role you want…
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Sonal Bahl has lived many career lives in one and now helps others supercharge their careers! Originally from India, Sonal has lived and worked in Chile, Uruguay, France and now resides in Belgium. She speaks English, French, Hindi and Spanish and can conduct business in all four! As a HR manager who has also experienced gaps in her resume to due t…
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Stan's journey from growing up in Netherlands, schooling in Sweden to work in New Zealand is admirable as he discusses his goal to work for one of the Big 4s in consulting to ultimately growing his own technology company abroad. He reminds us to: Never give up!! regardless of the number of times you've been rejected. Know that the best way to impro…
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Having the right to practice in a new location takes a lot of resilience, courage and focus. This is exactly what Nigerian trained lawyer, Moyosore Balogun in less than two years. Moyo tells everything about her transition from schooling to understand Canadian work culture What she did when her professor felt she wouldn't pass her exams or qualify …
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Our guest, Toby Egbuna co-founded Dyversifi- An anonymous career insight platform for diverse employees for other minorities to learn what how to succeed at a certain company and what it’s like to work there. We discuss Toby's personal experience as a minority in corporate America. The dichotomy of being a 1st generational immigrant- Understanding …
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Managing a globally diverse team is interesting and also comes with a sense of responsibility. On this bonus episode, Travis Ames, Vice President Consumer Devices at Microsoft Canada discusses the importance of building trust before visibility and his personal experience also while working abroad. Key Takeaways: Find ways to stay relevant in a team…
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What you need beyond money in this pandemic is another type of currency. The one that will be a hedge against the changes. The credibility to maintain your role as an essential asset to the organization and the credibility to find better opportunities in the midst of a "scarce" job pool right now. Also, get the BONUS follow-up tracker to help you b…
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When moving is the best decision for your family. How do you manage that with rebuilding your career and getting your mindset to a place that fuels your confidence for the future? Celebrity Chef, Helen Flitcroft left it all behind in Australia to start a a brand new career in New Zealand that she never expected. She attributes her success to a mind…
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Accomplished cross-cultural trainer and International speaker, Tina Varughese reveals why newcomers have a hard time to get opportunities and how they can create opportunities for themselves instead of waiting on the sidelines. She also talks about her personal motivation for one of her favorite talks- 50 shades of Beige and how she's also a 2nd ge…
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Have you ever thought about creating a role that didn't exist for yourself? Then listen to how Tracey had personal plans to relocate then she did the smart thing. Instead of packing up and leaving on a whim, she got her company to create a role for her in the new country. Tracey not only moved, but met and exceeded her sales targets in this new reg…
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Nicole Nyasaha is a recruitment consultant who is originally from Zimbabwe. She spent a decade schooling and working in Malaysia before making the leap to Canada. With her personal strategy and sleek outreach, she got a top job she desired within 1 week of arriving Canada! Hear how she did it and how you can apply it to your next move this year. Al…
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Craig Dias reminds us this season of why we should be thankful! Moving from London to New Zealand. Craig is on a kidney transplant wait list for 7 years but that does not stop him from working, starting a new business through the use of social media and entering a new industry in real estate. One day, he gets that life-changing phone call, gets a t…
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Daeyna learns a new language in the middle of her divorce and moves from Jamaica to Japan to start a new life as an English teacher to join the Japan Teachers Exchange Program. After moving , she found herself as the only foreigner and only black woman on an island of 4700 people! Although there were several instances of culture shock, Daeyna belie…
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Although she's American, Brittney Oliver understands the burden that comes with being different. Having turned her own lemons of going through 100 interviews despite being highly intelligent with internships in New York under her belt, she takes us through her journey from seeking opportunities to creating opportunities. She was recently listed by …
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From working 7 days a week, no rest and more bills. Ramon decided to become interested in financial education not just for his personal freedom but to help people make better choices for their future. Today's guest is also passionate about money! Although he began a career in Nursing from the Philippines, he moved to Canada as an international stud…
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Moving on her own to USA to fund her Masters degree education, Ibukunoluwa Oyeleke has had her fair share in dealing with money and building a solid credit for herself. Although she is an IT professional based in Florida, Ibukun's passion about saving money and building a good credit score in a country where she had no credit history led her to sta…
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We live in the "gig economy" where people trade their skills for money beyond the traditional 9-5 job with a side hustle. This is real work and you may have been thinking of starting one so listen to how our guest, Bay Simpson is killing it! After a series of layoffs from her past corporate roles, Bay Simpson was motivated to begin a side hustle an…
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If you have ever read the Canadian federal government's guide to immigration for newcomers, then you are about to listen to the writer! Nick has dedicated his life to help immigrants succeed in Canada especially as he moved after a successful career in Advertising and Marketing with international experience in 3 countries but still faced challenges…
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