Uma Thana Balasingam: Reinvented

Uma Thana Basalingam built a 7-figure corporate career across Asia as a senior tech executive. She walked away to build something of her own. The bravest part? Leaving her ‘successful’ identity behind to create a new one. But this time, she built from the inside out. This is a story in three acts:1 – The Hustler.From blue-collar beginnings to becoming the most certified person in the room. Negotiating a 50% salary raise at 21. Earning 7 figures. Success meant status, titles, and never checking price tags.2 – The Collapse.The “careerquake.” When the universe stops knocking politely. When the business card stops working. When arrogance meets Year 1 of entrepreneurship – and ego takes a hit.3 – The Reconstruction.Redefining what a rich life really means. Learning that sponsorship is reputation currency. Realising that selling is leadership. Understanding that relevance is earned - and that if you haven’t invested in yourself in three years, you may already be falling behind.We talk about:Why embarrassment is the cost of entryThe tug of war with moneyWhy experience does NOT equal relevanceCorporate arrogance meeting Year 1 in entrepreneurshipWhat it really feels like to not be ‘important’  anymoreAnd why the real leap is from caring what they think… to caring what you thinkReinvention from the inside out. From caring what they think… to caring what you think. And that, I believe, is the real brave part.If you’re navigating a second act – or feeling the early tremors of your own careerquake – you might enjoy this episode and get inspired.Explore The Leap Studio - from Experienced Professional to Confident Entrepreneur:Join The Leap Collective here - https://shorturl.at/Q0n5DExploring Entrepreneurship, free 1hr workshop - https://luma.com/hesterscalendar 5 Masterclasses to Shape you Idea - https://luma.com/rg7c9e66Ladies who Launch: 12 week Accelerator for pivoting professionals (cohort-based) - https://luma.com/33m3feae Follow Hester - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hesterspiegelvandensteenhoven/Get the book ‘Thinking Big and Small: A Guide To activating your Entrepreneurial Mindset’ - https://a.co/d/0eUQrFcX www.theleapstudio.co