Episode Details
January 15, 2026
29 minutes
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Episode Transcript And Overview
She discusses overcoming cultural expectations, the importance of self-promotion, and her coaching framework that helps women align their core values for authentic leadership. The conversation explores generational differences, the myth of work-life balance, and strategies for working more intentionally. Jean emphasizes adaptive leadership, self-advocacy, and harmonizing work with personal priorities to achieve sustainable success and fulfillment.
What you’ll learn here will completely transform how you Redefine Success.
Timeline Notes
Introduction and Guest Welcome Jean Tien is introduced, along with her background in corporate finance and her passion for women's leadership.
Jean’s Background and Immigrant Story Jean shares her upbringing as an Asian immigrant in New York and her journey into corporate finance.
Cultural Expectations and Early Career Lessons Discussion of cultural values, parental advice, and the reality of workplace conflict and expectations.
Realization and Career Turning Point Jean describes when she realized she needed to change her approach to succeed professionally.
Developing a Personal Brand and Self-Promotion Jean explains the importance of self-advocacy, self-promotion, and building a professional reputation.
Timeline of Career Growth Jean pinpoints when her career transformation began and how she continues to refine her approach.
Generational Differences in the Workforce Exploration of generational shifts in workplace attitudes, especially among women.
Coaching Women Through Frustration and Conflict Jean discusses her coaching approach for women who feel stuck or frustrated in their careers.
Leadership Frequency and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Introduction of the "leadership frequency" concept and helping women shift negative beliefs.
Generational Tensions and Value Systems Analysis of generational conflicts and the importance of reevaluating personal values.
Values Vector Framework Jean introduces her "values vector" framework for aligning core values across life priorities.
Work Less, Achieve More: The Success Framework Jean explains her philosophy and framework for working more efficiently and in alignment with personal priorities.
Work-Life Harmonization vs. Balance Discussion on the myth of work-life balance and the need for harmonization instead.
Leadership, Trust, and Team Dynamics Reflections on leadership, building trust, and the importance of leaders being hands-on.
Conclusion and Book Mention Jean shares her book "Your Success Blueprint" and closing remarks from the host.
Notable Guests
Bill Fairman
Fund Manager, Private Lender
Bill Fairman
Fund Manager, Private Lender
A best-selling author, national speaker, and serial entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience in mortgage banking.
Over the years, Bill has worked closely with hundreds of high-net-worth individuals, helping them strategically grow wealth as a Fund Manager for more than 13 years.
He’s also a trusted voice in the industry, serving on the Government Relations Committee of the American Association of Private Lenders.
Nick Kiridzic
Founder and CEO
Nick Kiridzic
Founder and CEO
I'm the founder of StaffHero, where we help growing businesses scale without the chaos connecting them with skilled remote assistants and automation systems that save time and cut costs.Before this, I spent over ten years in healthcare and business development, constantly spotting the same problem: amazing teams burning out under the weight of busywork. That’s what pushed me to build StaffHero.
Now, I focus on helping business owners get their time back and build systems that let them grow with freedom and focus.
Paul Glover
The No B.S. Executive Coach
Paul Glover
The No B.S. Executive Coach
Paul Glover is No B.S. Executive Coach, whose mission is to Challenge the Best to Become Better.
He is also:
• An Ex- White-Collar Felon.
• A “Recovering” Federal Trial Lawyer.
• A Subject Mater Expert on failing and recovery.
• Who is a TEDx speaker, Vintage Speaker, Forbes contributor, and an author whose book, WorkQuake™, is endorsed by Marshall Goldsmith, a Top 10 Business Thinker.
• An Executive Coach With 30 years of experience who advises and coaches executives in organizations with up to $1 billion in annual revenue.
• A Starbucks addict, and
• A Chicago Bears fanatic.
Adi Klevit
Founder | CEO
Adi Klevit
Founder | CEO
Adi Klevit is the Founder of Business Success Consulting Group and the host of the Systems Simplified podcast. With nearly three decades of experience as an industrial engineer and process consultant, she has helped hundreds of growth-focused companies systematize their operations to scale successfully.
Known as “The Process Guru,” Adi specializes in designing and implementing turnkey systems that reduce dependence on the owner, empower teams, and increase profitability. Her clients range from fast-growing trades businesses to multi-location professional service firms, and she is a trusted advisor to CEOs across the U.S.
Joe Dillon
Divorce Mediator & Founder
Joe Dillon
Divorce Mediator & Founder
Joe is a pioneer in divorce mediation who has been helping couples navigate the end of their marriages with dignity and financial wisdom for over 17 years. As co-founder of Equitable Mediation Services, Joe combines his MBA in Finance with specialized training from Harvard, MIT, and Northwestern University to guide couples toward agreements that protect both their emotional wellbeing and financial futures.
Joe pioneered virtual divorce mediation in 2011, nearly a decade before others adopted online practices during the pandemic. His results speak for themselves: Equitable Mediation Services maintains a 98% case resolution rate, significantly higher than the industry average of 70%.
