Sometimes the most painful career setbacks open the door to something better. From heartbreak and self-doubt to unexpected new beginnings, here's how the smallest thread of hope can lead you towards a future you never imagined.

When I walked off Koreana Air 747 in December 1989, the only English I knew was the alphabet and how to spell “violin” (even though I never learned to play it). Read on to find out how I went from being told, "Go back to China," to helping my clients break through office politics, bias, and self-doubt.