Category: Career

2 months ago, I became a mentor with FutureLab.my and Mentoring SG. In my first sessions with 2 mentees last week, a recurring question emerged: “𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? “ Now, here’s the truth. Standing out requires a different mindset.You can’t stand out with the same mentality…

Recently, I spoke to several individuals affected by the latest wave of layoffs. Amongst them were former colleagues and clients. News from Samsung, Dyson, Love Bonito and META reminded us that 3 years after the pandemic, a new norm is here. As companies chase cost efficiency relentlessly – faster, better, cheaper options will always win.…

Some moments change the course of their lives.These are moments of pride or regret. Back in 2013, I had the chance to pursue my career outside Singapore. It was an opportunity I couldn’t ignore, but also one that I was afraid. Taking up an overseas assignment in my late 30s wasn’t a decision I took…

It has been said the first time is the most memorable. But what if it can also be the most disruptive? Years ago, my former CEO shared a simple yet profound principle: “When we allow ‘just this once,’ we open the door to excuses.”“A small compromise will lead to a habit that could sabotage your…

One of the best advices I received was when I started as a Call Centre agent. Back then, my manager said, “Don’t ask for opportunities. Instead, ask,‘Am I ready when those opportunities arise?’Because if you’re not, opportunities won’t matter. They’ll pass you by.” His words hit me hard. They felt like a double punch. Earlier…

I have given up several times in life. During my corporate career, I gave up on job promotion twice to pursue new roles outside of my domain. I was motivated by the curiosity of stepping out of my comfort zone.Back then, I didn’t anticipate each decision would set me back. It would take another 3…

Since I was a child, I have been fascinated with living overseas. When the opportunity for an assignment in Indonesia came up in 2013, I grabbed it! The excitement of my first overseas posting was soon met with a sense of reality. Reality struck as I transitioned from a single contributor to a team manager.When…

When does good become → great? Often, when we encounter challenges, we take on the burden alone by spending time and money on self-help solutions. As we do that, our obstacles become 10x more overwhelming as time passes. Doubts creep in and we question our ability to make positive changes. A vicious cycle starts and…