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…
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Why getting ahead in your career is about how you think – not what you know
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…
What would you pursue if you knew you wouldn’t fail?
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…
The Power of Once
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…
Are you truly READY for the opportunities you’ve been waiting for?
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…
Giving up is a life skill. Here’s what I found out …
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…
How do we know what we 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 want?
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…
5 ways you can gain an UNFAIR ADVANTAGE through coaching.
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…
