555: When To Say No With Patricia-Ann Que

Patricia-Ann Que has over 10 years of experience in Project Management, Learning and Development, Events and Communications. She has organized various events in South East Asia, Middle East and now in North America. She also enjoys traveling and trying new things that brought about her personal blog, Crayonized. The blog is a reflection of her lifestyle focusing on fashion and traveling. It is also content put together to you bring inspiration and vibrancy into your life.

Patricia-Ann shares how a past project forced her to say no to the things that do not serve her in order to say yes to herself. Check out her episode to listen to her story.

Bio

Patricia-Ann Que has over 10 years of experience in Project Management, Learning and Development, Events and Communications. She also has her own blog called Crayonized.

Cultural Background

Patricia-Ann is of Filipina and Chinese descent.

Favorite Self Confidence Quote

Be a better version of yourself.

Definition of Self Confidence

Self confidence is carrying oneself with grace including imperfections.

Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence

People always perceive Patricia-Ann as adventurous and would say yes to anything! Before gaining self confidence, it was very difficult for her to say no. She also thinks that is has got to do with Asian culture being a gentle one.

The “AHA” Moment

Patricia-Ann’s ex boss and mentor asked her to close a deal on a huge project whereby she had to say no to a lot of the terms. The situation forced her to say no and that made her realized that it is all right. Sometimes you have to say no to others in order to say yes to yourself.

Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence

Patricia-Ann can sleep better because her conscience is clear! There is definitely less ‘what ifs’ questions that kept her awake! But most of all, she felt experienced, there is a growth.