Today we’d like to introduce you to Janis Chen.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Janis. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I started my career as a sales and marketing assistant at a Fortune Global 500 company to a regional manager at a cultural exchange organization that was usually involved trips around North America, Europe, and Asia. I loved my lifestyle as a frequent business traveler. However, my dad was diagnosed with cancer and given six months to live. My employer at that time was very understanding and encouraged me to run my own business, so I had flexible work locations between Asia and North America. The employer became my first client in 2008.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It was not easy in the beginning since the income was project-based from the only one customer in California. I struggled and really struggled with income, client resources, and recession. People from the industry and my worldwide former colleagues were kind and helpful. I got my corporate clients from Asia, Canada, Australia, and Europe by referrals or word-of-mouth afterward.
My advice for other women who just start their entrepreneurship journey is that it demands physical, mental, and emotional stamina, as well as the ability to meet new challenges every day. Along the way, it comes unexpected gifts of strength and patience.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Janis Chen Consulting & Coaching – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
I provide customized intercultural communication training, career coaching for global career success, and talent selection for C-suite executives by using Hogan Assessments.
Having relocated myself to four continents among Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America, I have practical experience in the design of Business and Cultural orientation sessions for professionals in transition. As a yogi, I also incorporate Hinduism into my program if needed. My global client list is filled with world respected customers, such as Allianz, Air New Zealand, Expedia, Logitech, Unilever, and so forth. My passion is to make my clients happier and better in a small and big way.
I am a certified coach of Stakeholder Centered Coaching by Marshall Goldsmith, Global Leadership Assessment (GLA 360), and Hogan Assessment Systems for talent selection and development. I hold a dual MA degree in Professional Communication & PR from the University of New York in Prague, Czech Republic; Communications from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
What advice would you give to someone at the start of her career?
Know thyself and surround yourself with like-minded female entrepreneurs.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://janischen.com/
- Phone: 707.681.5696
- Email: jchen@janischen.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urlifeurlegacy/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/UrLifeUrLegacy
Image Credit:
Sal Giametta
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