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Cynthia Pong, she/her

@embracenyc

Speaker, author & career coach for BIWOCs. 🏆 Anthem Award Winner 2023. Advocate for BIPOCs in the workplace. Hardcore introvert & pun enthusiast.

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A few nuggets from when I was on NPR Life Kit's YouTube pilot! With all the layoffs that keep happening 🥲 we all need some pointers on how to ace that next interview. Swipe through for some clips and watch the full video on YouTube (will link in comment…lnkd.in/erPvVKsE

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First of all Happy Pride month!!! Let's remember to center, uplift, and protect QTPOCs in particular during this and every month!! ALSO, I meant to post this sooner but these "short" weeks always jam me up so forgive me, but wanted to share some exciting…lnkd.in/gwFqUtB7

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Time to show some APPRECIATION for our the trailblazing WOC and nonbinary POC leaders in the Embrace Change Leadership Accelerator!🤩🚀 For the first time, we had 2 cohorts running at the same time–for a brief and bittersweet overlap, as the Emerging Lead…lnkd.in/e4T3qu3S

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I'm sure this one'll ruffle some feathers, but you all know me by now 🤪 Going off on a pet-to-threat phenomenon that happens to WOC and POC entrepreneurs All. The. Time. If you're a WOC or POC entrepreneur who's faced or facing this––make sure you have…lnkd.in/gDgh-M-f

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Gonna be speaking at Bar Convent Brooklyn tomorrow on money, negotiation, and self-advocacy, so it got me wanting to share 3 of my top negotiation tips for WOCs and nonbinary POCs! Swipe, save, and share with whoever needs this! #NegotiationTips #Neg…lnkd.in/eb3dCZtd

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Oh what a night!!🎉 Monday was a big milestone for EC. We had our very first in-person get together for the NYC contingent of our Leadership Network!! *Scroll to the end to see our silly group photo! In other words, it was the funnest, coolest WOC/nonbin…lnkd.in/euX7m38J

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Everything in the carousels linked in comments (screenshot a few as a preview) !!! Here are some more ideas (not an exhaustive list of course) for what non-Black folks, including other POCs, can do to actively contribute to the collective fight for Black…lnkd.in/etfuZVht

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It's almost Friday so let's have some fun with this impromptu portrait after last Monday's panel on negotiation at Bar Convent Brooklyn???!? I don't think I've ever been to such a fun conference TBH 😬😅 My co-panelists Joanna Carpenter and Mattias Dyla…lnkd.in/dEQ6XRgE

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Yes, this is an illustration for Latina Equal Pay Day (via HipLatina.com) and it's not Latina Equal Pay Day, which is exactly my point. Since Latinx/Latino/Latine/Hispanic Heritage/History Month is gonna be here before you know it, this is a PSA…lnkd.in/eXf8rGF7

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Ever wonder if name discrimination has held you back in your career?🤔 Or maybe you KNOW for a fact that it has? This experience is all too common for far too many of us as WOCs and POCs. NBC News correspondent Zinhle Essamuah and producer/editor Arleen…lnkd.in/gYN3KZEP

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If SCOTUS was serious about their ludicrous “colorblindness” claims, they would have abolished legacy admissions, aka affirmative action for the privileged. 70% of Harvard’s legacy applicants are white. SCOTUS didn’t touch that - which would have impacted them and their patrons.

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Let's talk about how incredibly almost indescribably stressful it is to be a woman of color–especially a Black woman–in leadership. CW: References to toxic stress and serious negative health outcomes. According to the Center for American Progress, "Women…lnkd.in/eJgpvgD8

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It might sound weird for me to talk about how visibility is so integral to career success for WOCs and nonbinary POCs....But the truth is, it is. Visibility is the closest thing we've got to "insurance" for your career. It's the social capital version of…lnkd.in/e25XFD2Q

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✨Visibility👀: Your secret weapon in career success🚀. For all the WOCs and nonbinary POCs out there, visibility is our career 'insurance' - our social capital version of 'FU money'💰. Not convinced? Let's talk about it. bit.ly/LIVisibility #WomenOfColorLeaders

✨Visibility👀: Your secret weapon in career success🚀. For all the WOCs and nonbinary POCs out there, visibility is our career 'insurance' - our social capital version of 'FU money'💰. Not convinced? Let's talk about it. bit.ly/LIVisibility

#WomenOfColorLeaders
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Feeling like an imposter? You’re not alone! The antidote? Moxie. 💪 It’s all about power, grit, and staying the course. Keith D. Dorsey advises us to embrace our past, tune out the negativity🚫, and know when to say no.👋 linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

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💫Leaders, time is running out! There's just one week left to apply for our Leadership Accelerator Program. Challenge the status quo, climb the leadership ladder, and amplify your impact. Changing the narrative begins with you! Apply NOW! embracechange.nyc/leadership-acc…

💫Leaders, time is running out! There's just one week left to apply for our Leadership Accelerator Program. Challenge the status quo, climb the leadership ladder, and amplify your impact. Changing the narrative begins with you! Apply NOW! embracechange.nyc/leadership-acc…
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Women of Color in established and executive leadership roles, mark your calendars! Today, 2-3pm EST, Cynthia Pong and Payal Shah will demystify the Leadership Accelerator Program. Don't miss out on this transformative opportunity! Join our LinkedIn Live. linkedin.com/events/wocexec…

Women of Color in established and executive leadership roles, mark your calendars! Today, 2-3pm EST, Cynthia Pong and Payal Shah will demystify the Leadership Accelerator Program. Don't miss out on this transformative opportunity! Join our LinkedIn Live. linkedin.com/events/wocexec…
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I'm here for the fierce, ambitious women of color navigating the entrepreneurial world. If you're seeking guidance, empowerment, and strategies to thrive, then you’ve found the right place.🌟 Stay close because I have something quite special just for you, coming soon.

I'm here for the fierce, ambitious women of color navigating the entrepreneurial world. If you're seeking guidance, empowerment, and strategies to thrive, then you’ve found the right place.🌟 Stay close because I have something quite special just for you, coming soon.
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How does our coaching work? 🤔 Tap to complete our questionnaire and let's get started on your career transformation journey! 🌱 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

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"Can you take notes in today's meeting?" Women are 1.5x more likely to handle coordination work that keeps us busy but invisible. My latest LinkedIn article shares 4 science-backed strategies to break this cycle and build consistency that drives real career advancement.

"Can you take notes in today's meeting?"

Women are 1.5x more likely to handle coordination work that keeps us busy but invisible. 

My latest LinkedIn article shares 4 science-backed strategies to break this cycle and build consistency that drives real career advancement.