Over nearly 30 years, I’ve worked in seven companies and held 13 different roles. I’ve fought countless political battles—sometimes with peers, sometimes with my own managers. And while I’ve lost as many as I’ve won, I still made it to the C-suite in my 40s and became a Fortune 500 CEO at 50. I know…
I was introduced to the world of women’s networks during my time at Shell Singapore, and it was an exhilarating, empowering, and insightful experience. Being part of a sisterhood dedicated to supporting others and fostering growth, professionally and personally, was truly inspiring. And let me clarify, it’s not just a sisterhood but also includes our…
I do not remember what moment prompt me of personal career reflection of late but I realize that now I am on my 7th company and my 12th role, this exclude my university work which when I include then I am on my 10th company and 15th role. I cannot say that every role and company is always enjoyable,…
My intention on writing this article, while it will talk at length about how to smartly grow top line, is to help you progress your career in the most sustainable way possible. That’s right, the most sustainable way to progress your career is to acquire mastery in growing top line. This is also the way to ensure security of your career. It is…
My previous article talk about what you can and can’t expect from good leaders. I hope once you read the article, you will reflect on whether your leader(s) are good or great ones. I for sure hope you discover your leaders are at the very least good ones or almost good ones and on his / her way to become…
This is my reflection being a leader moving up the rank for the past 20+ years but also as team members under many leaders in more than five companies in varying degrees of size and sectors. The intention is to manage expectations for you and hopefully help in managing your wellbeing. My mother used to say that disappointment start…
Reflecting on my 30+ years of my work experience and contemplating what I would have shared with my younger self to do better, handling extreme stress is one learning invaluable I gotten and valued. It is a lie to say that we can escape extreme stress in workplace, we will always get caught in one….
This article is a reflection I gather from my working experience as senior leaders in my organization (I have done marketing, sales, finance, etc so have good feel across), contemplating on the company strategic plan for the next 10 years then. I believe these skillsets apply across industries and seniority level, with different mastery level…
