Embracing Opportunity & Change - Cynthia Pong

In this episode of Why I Left, host Brian Aquart sits down with Cynthia Pong, award-winning executive coach, author, and founder of Embrace Change. Cynthia shares her journey from burned out public defender to empowering women of color and nonbinary professionals to claim their worth in the workplace. Discover how Cynthia navigated burnout, built career resilience, and leads impactful programs advancing equity and authentic leadership. She reveals practical strategies for overcoming career pivots, embracing self-compassion, and building supportive communities.  If youre seeking inspiration to make a bold career move or want actionable tips for thriving in todays workplace, this episode is a must-listen. Dont miss Cynthias insights on purpose-driven leadership, building career insurance, the power of networking, and how to boldly claim your seat at the table. Subscribe and learn how to embrace change with confidence, today! Enjoy! Stay connected with Guest Website: https://www.embracechange.nyc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/embrace-change-nyc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTpcXDhfZGlbPIfXPHXVhhA Stay connected with Why I Left  Visit: https://www.WhyILeft.co  Subscribe:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgQI4X0kEp8-o7Z9D3tRmg  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-i-left/id1613667100  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TE4Y626idPxNeewpCG6Ef  Follow:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialwhyileft/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/why-i-left/  Connect with Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianaquart/   Rate us 5 stars and share feedback: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-i-left/id1613667100  Why I Left is happy to be part of the Alive Podcast Network, which offers a diverse range of shows featuring powerful storytelling, insightful conversations, and thought-provoking discussions.  Discover more at https://alivepodcastnetwork.com and start exploring today! Thanks to our partners & sponsors:   BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/whyileft and get 10% off your first month   ApodcastGeek: Use Code BA10 to 10% off your first order at https://apodcastgeek.com/   Castmagic: Make your creator life easier get Castmagic at https://get.castmagic.io/whyileft   2xYou: Hire your EA today with 2xYou - https://2xyou.com/invite/brian-aquart