In this episode, we dive deep into Ratna Juita's transformative journey from battling burnout to becoming the founder of a successful business. Ratna shares her struggles with childhood trauma, fear of public speaking, and the mental toll of her corporate job.

Learn how mindfulness and personal branding were pivotal in her recovery and entrepreneurial success. Ratna also offers valuable insights on navigating LinkedIn, maintaining work-life balance, and having a strong 'why' in personal branding.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation full of actionable tips and heartfelt experiences.

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Ratna Juita is an Indonesian-born, Singapore-based personal branding and well-being coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Mindgem. With a background in business (University of London) and certifications in training, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness, she specialises in empowering individuals and organisations to build resilience, avoid burnout, and develop authentic personal brands. Ratna has facilitated workshops for leading companies and universities, and her expertise has been recognised by media outlets such as Channel News Asia and The Asian Entrepreneur.

A passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, Ratna volunteers as a mentor and recruitment director with the Young Women Leadership’s Connection in Singapore. She is also a LinkedIn Top Voice and co-author of “Women Empowered: Personal Journeys to Become Empowered Women,” using her own journey of overcoming self-doubt to inspire others toward growth, confidence, and well-being.

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00:00 Intro

01:09 Who is Ratna Juita and The Mindgem

02:05 Journey Through Burnout

04:55 Facing Childhood Trauma

09:19 Starting The Mindgem

15:40 Challenges of Running a Business

18:14 The Power of Persistence

22:16 The Significance of Red

24:17 Balancing Multiple Roles: A Day in the Life

26:33 Preventing Burnout as a Solopreneur

29:25 The Journey into Personal Branding

30:48 Leveraging LinkedIn for Business Growth

34:14 The Role of Authenticity in Personal Branding

34:49 Adapting to Changes on LinkedIn

40:07 Common Mistakes in Personal Branding

43:07 Reflecting on the Two-Year Experiment

43:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Where to find Ratna:

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jratna/⁠

Where to find Adrian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/⁠

Website: ⁠adriantan.com.sg⁠