Andres Gutierrez, who came to Canada as a refugee and overcame numerous challenges to build a successful career and life. Andres shares practical tips on settling in a new country, getting credentials recognized, networking effectively, and achieving professional success. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance, hard work, and the right mindset.
Key Highlights:
- Language Mastery: Learn how Andres became fluent in English in just six months.
- Credential Recognition: Steps Andres took to get his engineering degree recognized in Canada.
- Mentorship Power: Importance of mentors in advancing your career.
- Leadership Development: How to develop leadership skills that inspire.
- Staying Motivated: Andres’ strategies for maintaining motivation against challenges.
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Referenced:
- LinkedIn LIVE: Inspiring One Another: Find the Motivation & Courage to Achieve Your Goals
- Andres’s book: “The American Dream”
- Business Edge Program
- Access Employment services
- Join the Newcomers ON FIRE! community
- Episode Transcript (AI-generated)
In this episode, we cover:
- 00:00 – Introduction and Andres’ background
- 04:52 – Professional journey and family life
- 07:18 – Overcoming challenges and defining success
- 12:02 – The four elements of success: leadership, talent, commitment, and hard work
- 14:17 – Early days in Canada and language acquisition
- 19:10 – Networking and gaining Canadian experience
- 23:45 – The importance of believing in yourself
- 28:21 – Writing “The American Dream” and its purpose
- 33:02 – Advice for newcomers facing difficulties
- 40:00 – Characteristics of a good mentee and tips for thriving in Canada
