Angela Chee, a media and communications coach and author of The Power of the Only, shares her journey as a TV news anchor often being the only Asian American and woman in the room. She discusses how embracing the status of being 'the only' can transform it into a superpower. Angela highlights the importance of personal development, breaking through internal barriers, and knowing when to walk away from toxic environments. With insights on cultivating an abundance mindset and owning your voice, she inspires listeners to thrive amidst challenges.
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Angela's "Only" Experiences
Angela Chee often felt like "the only one", whether as the only Asian girl growing up or working in TV news and Hollywood.
This feeling of being different inspired her to explore the power of being an "only".
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The Power of Onlyness
Being an "only" is not a weakness but a strength.
It allows you to see things others can't and offers a unique perspective.
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Abundance Mindset
Shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset.
Recognize and challenge internalized scarcity beliefs to own your future.
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In 'The Power of Onlyness,' Nilofer Merchant argues that the Internet has liberated ideas to spread through networks rather than hierarchies, making it possible for anyone to make a difference regardless of their status. The book introduces the concept of 'onlyness,' which is the distinct spot in the world only you stand in, based on your history, experiences, visions, and hopes. Merchant provides strategies and inspirational stories to help readers unleash the power of their unique ideas and connect with others who share their passion, thereby creating a lever to move the world.
Have you ever been the only one at the table? Maybe the only woman, or the only person of color, or simply the only one with a different perspective in the room? It can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In fact, it can actually be your superpower.
In this week’s episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Angela Chee to unpack how to embrace being an “only” and turn it into a powerful asset. Angela is media and communications coach and author of The Power of the Only. She speaks from her many years of experience as a TV news anchor, where she was often the only Asian American and the only woman in the room.
Angela and Jessi discuss:
• How to identify external and internal barriers, and how to break through the internal ones
• The importance of personal development in owning your voice
• Why some environments aren’t worth your time, and when to walk away
• How to thrive when you’re the only one at the table
Continue the conversation with us at Hello Monday Office Hours! Join Jessi and Senior Producer Sarah Storm live on the LinkedIn News Page this Wednesday at 3 PM EST.
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