Stronger Than You Think: Resilience Stories at the Workplace

By Jovian Koh

Resilience is like the roots of a tree that hold it firm during turbulent times. We must anchor ourselves during life's challenges like a tree that withstands storms.

 

This book is a collection of eight inspiring, real-life stories of individuals who overcame adversity and found their inner strength through coaching.

In each story, the protagonist confronts setbacks and struggles with self-doubt, but they emerge with newfound strength and confidence through persistence and hard work.

 

The ability to persevere in the face of challenges and cultivate a growth mindset is a skill that can be the deciding factor between thriving and merely surviving in your career.

 

Whether you are facing obstacles in your workplace or seeking inspiration, this book serves as a guide to help you cultivate these essential skills in your career journey and inspire you to achieve your full potential.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jovian Koh
• Release date: May 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223910695

Jovian Koh

Jovian Koh is an inspiration and a testament to the power of resilience and perseverance. Despite facing numerous setbacks, she started her career from the ground up and never gave up on her dreams. Jovian pursued her studies while working, and with the help of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, transformed herself and her career. Her dedication to personal growth and development serves as a beacon of hope for those facing challenges in pursuing their aspirations. As a coach, Jovian is devoted to helping individuals build emotional intelligence and resilience in the workplace. Her expertise has supported countless individuals and multinational organizations across the US, Europe, UK, and Asia to achieve success. Join her popular workshops on assertiveness, building resilience for peak performance, managing personal growth, and managing up. Connect with Jovian on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joviankoh to learn more.

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Introduction

Resilience is like the roots of a tree that hold it firm during turbulent times. We must anchor ourselves during life's challenges like a tree that withstands storms.

This book is a collection of eight inspiring, real-life stories of *individuals who overcame adversity and found their inner strength through coaching.

In each story, the protagonist confronts setbacks and struggles with self-doubt, but they emerge with newfound strength and confidence through persistence and hard work.

The ability to persevere in the face of challenges and cultivate a growth mindset is a skill that can be the deciding factor between thriving and merely surviving in your career.

Whether you are facing obstacles in your workplace or seeking inspiration, this book serves as a guide to help you cultivate these essential skills in your career journey and inspire you to achieve your full potential.

(*Note: Names and identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality.)

Stand Up Be Heard

As a coach, I had the privilege to coach a lady in the finance department of a company. The workplace culture was pleasant. However, she was being bullied by a colleague, making her feel uncomfortable and intimidated. This colleague refused to comply with the financial policy and would yell at and insult her whenever she tried to correct his filing errors. The bullying had been going on for a few months and was taking a toll on her mental and physical well-being affecting her work performance. Though he behaved crudely toward her, he did not behave this way toward other colleagues. She tried to avoid confrontation, hoping the situation would resolve itself. Yet, it only got worse.

She approached me for assistance to help her develop resilience and assertiveness. I suggested that she jot down what she wanted to convey