In this episode of "Change is Possible - Your Career Transformation Guide" podcast, Ani Filipova sits down with Foong Ng, founder of Matchable, to discuss her journey from a successful corporate career at PwC to creating a purpose-driven startup. Foong opens up about her personal and professional transformations, the challenges of leaving a stable career, and how she navigated burnout to pursue her true values. Together, they explore the pressures of corporate life, the importance of personal purpose, and the realities of starting your own business.




Foong Ng is the founder and CEO of Matchable, an innovative platform that connects employees with skills-based volunteering opportunities at impact-driven organizations. With over a decade of experience at PwC, where she became a director in the real estate tax team, Foong transitioned into entrepreneurship, driven by her desire to align her work with personal values. Her journey to founding Matchable was one of reflection, growth, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact.




In this insightful conversation, Foong Ng shares her unique life story, beginning with the influence of her "tiger mom" upbringing and leading to her realization that the corporate path wasn’t aligned with her values. The conversation touches on the emotional challenges of leaving a prestigious career, the personal sacrifices she made, and the support she received from her family, especially her mother's transformation in understanding and supporting her new career path. Foong also provides valuable advice for anyone considering leaving a corporate job to start their own venture, emphasizing self-awareness, flexibility, and self-care.




Expect to Learn:



  • The impact of family expectations on career choices and personal identity.



  • How to identify when it’s time to leave a corporate career.



  • Steps to finding your personal purpose and aligning it with your work.



  • The realities of founding a startup and how to manage the pressures of entrepreneurship.



  • How to avoid burnout by aligning work with your personal values and taking control of your own journey.



  • Practical advice for managing financial stability during career transitions.



  • The importance of flexibility and resilience when building a business.






🌟Episode Highlights:




[00:02:04] The Influence of a Tiger Mom


[00:06:09] From Law to Accounting


[00:10:57] Burnout at PwC


[00:11:54] The Disconnect Between Work and Values


[00:15:08] Finding Direction Through ‘Chasing Tennis Balls’


[00:18:55] Letting Go of Expectations and Rebuilding Identity


[00:24:55] The Hardest Moment: Letting Go of Her Sales Team


[00:28:00] Why Burnout Didn’t Return After PwC


[00:33:15] Redefining Success


[00:36:38] Foong’s Top Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs




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