Paul-John Alegado shares how his passion for healthcare and education has led to a career as a Clinical Educator. Paul-John reflects on his varied career trajectory, which has enabled him to fulfil his ambitions of broadening his horizons and continual professional development. He shares some great advice on finding a mentor or coach, following your passions and never giving up despite any perceived barriers. If you have the experience and competence and believe in yourself, you can achieve your goals. This is a motivating and inspiring story for anyone considering making that next leap in their career.
3 Quotes to lead by...
1. BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS
‘I always want to know more, to broaden my horizons and to keep growing and to keep learning and I think when I make decisions, it’s always just to satisfy the curiosity and the hope that I can improve myself and I could be better.’
Q. What opportunities can you seize for further development and growth?
2. GO FOR IT
‘There’s like this little voice in my head that says just go for it because it’s something you like, something you want. I just told myself, I’m going to do it. The discouragements that I heard from my colleagues around me didn’t matter… If you know you are competent and you can do the job, you should try.’
Q. When did you last step out of your comfort zone and try something new? What factors prevent you from taking the next step in your career, and how can you overcome these barriers?
3. FIND A MENTOR
‘I just approached the founder of The Filipino Nurses Association, and I know and admire his work, so I basically just asked him can you be my mentor? Very straightforward. You’re not going to get it if you don’t ask, and he was, of course, surprised, but he liked that about me, and he agreed to coach me through the whole interview and job application process.’
Q. Who is your mentor or coach? If you don’t have one, is there somebody you could approach?
External Resources
7 Ways To Expand Your Horizon And Push For New Frontiers
How To Overcome Fear And Take The Leap In Your Career Journey
10 Tips for Finding a Mentor—and Making the Relationship Count
