Growing up as a first-generation Asian American, I worked hard to assimilate and tied my self-worth to productivity and success, always pushing to make my parents proud. Hard work was everything, and rest or fun felt like failure. This mindset led to burnout, self-doubt, and a struggle to find real satisfaction. Additionally, as the child of immigrant parents, I was never taught critical skills necessary in the US corporate world like leveraging connections, being assertive about my ideas, owning my personal power, or understanding how people are truly rewarded at work. Does this resonate with you? If this is limiting your confidence and ambition, the Academy can help!