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Francis Kong: Inspiring Excellence

Episode 3: On Achieving A Successful Career

Season 1, Ep. 3

My business partners once called me crazy for embarking a career in public speaking. But that didn't stop me and that is one of the things you must remember in order to thrive in your career. Listen to the full episode to learn how you can be successful in your career.

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