Join Veronica Malolos as she sits down with Tiffany English to hear her incredible journey from being born in Saigon to becoming a leader in commercial real estate, and discover the valuable lessons she's learned about resilience, mentorship, and embracing new opportunities.
Tiffany English, a seasoned leader in commercial real estate, has an inspiring and diverse background that has shaped her career journey. Born in Saigon, Vietnam in 1973, she has lived in various countries due to her parents' work with the US State Department. With initial aspirations in photography and journalism, her path led her to interior design before finding her calling in commercial real estate, focusing on architectural interior design. Tiffany's resilience, curiosity, and dedication have driven her to lead Qualcomm Technologies' global real estate and facilities group, managing millions of square feet of real estate across 30 countries while nurturing future leaders and embracing personal challenges.
Below are the key takeaways from this episode:
- The importance of perseverance and resilience in overcoming challenging circumstances, as demonstrated by Tiffany English's experience escaping from Saigon and later navigating a demanding career and family responsibilities.
- The value of seeking help and building a strong network, as emphasized by the support and guidance Tiffany found through CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) during her difficult times in Sacramento.
- The significance of having a sponsor for career growth, building trusted relationships, and being self-aware to advance in one's professional journey.
- The need to stay curious, be flexible, and embrace challenges in both life and career, as highlighted by Tiffany's career trajectory and Veronica's realization that many barriers are self-imagined.
- The message to not be one's own barrier, to enjoy the journey, and learn from oneself and others, encouraging a mindset of self-improvement and gratitude.
"Learn to ride the waves" - Tiffany English
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