Building Meaningful Relationships With Ease: A Practical Guide for Leaders
Learn continually – there’s always “one more thing” to learn! – Steve Jobs Many executives know networking is important. But knowing it and doing it well are two very different things. Over the years, as an executive coach working with leaders across Singapore and Asia, I have noticed something interesting. Some of the most capable leaders […]
Becoming an Effective Executive:A Disciplined System for Winning with Limited Resources
Learn continually – there’s always “one more thing” to learn! – Steve Jobs In today’s Asian corporate environment, being “busy” is no longer a badge of honour. Executives are navigating relentless complexity – geopolitical uncertainty, talent constraints, digital disruption, and rising expectations from boards, employees, and clients. Yet the resources available to meet these demands remain […]
Power of Self-Acceptance
Learn continually – there’s always “one more thing” to learn! – Steve Jobs The Quiet Struggle Behind Success In my work with senior leaders across Asia, I see a pattern that rarely gets spoken about openly. Highly capable people – CEOs, partners, founders, doctors, directors – quietly question their own worth. They fear being “found out.” […]
Decision-Making Under Pressure How Future-Ready Leaders Stay Clear When Everything Feels Urgent
Learn continually – there’s always “one more thing” to learn! – Steve Jobs By the time you reach the top of a Fortune 500 organisation, you’re no stranger to pressure. What changes is not whether pressure exists, but how frequently, how publicly, and how consequential your decisions become. In today’s environment – geopolitical tensions, AI disruption, […]
A Special Aspect of Resilience for Caregivers
The thought in this piece was sparked by true incidents that I witnessed up close recently. And the theme has broader applicability into other aspects of our lives every day – such as in our workplace and career.
Breath Awareness – Your Secret Superpower
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thich Nhat Hanh On any given weekday in Asia, corporate executives move from one Zoom call to another, wolfing down lunch over spreadsheets, barely noticing that they haven’t taken a deep breath all day. By evening, they slump in […]
The Future-ready Executive: 10 Crucial Aspects to Strength Today
Learn continually – there’s always “one more thing” to learn! – Steve Jobs When we talk about future readiness for executives, it’s not only about adapting the organisation – it’s about evolving the whole self across professional, personal, relational, and existential dimensions. This goes to the heart of leadership transformation. As a useful reminder and checklist, […]
Fame in the Social Media Era: Worth the Spotlight?
Learn continually – there’s always “one more thing” to learn! – Steve Jobs “Price is what you pay, value is what you get” Fame has always been magnetic. Ancient emperors carved their names on stone, poets longed for their verses to outlive them, and movie stars once depended on paparazzi to cement their legacy. Today, you […]
The Art & Science of Handling Rejection: Lessons for Leaders
Learn continually – there’s always “one more thing” to learn! – Steve Jobs If leadership is a journey, rejection is the unexpected pothole that rattles your confidence and tests your suspension. Whether it’s a deal that falls through at the eleventh hour, a promotion that slips away, or a bold idea that gets shot down in […]
Why Writing Skills Matter More Than Ever in Today’s Business World in Asia
Learn continually – there’s always “one more thing” to learn! – Steve Jobs When I first started coaching senior leaders across Asia – from Singapore to Seoul, from Jakarta to Tokyo – I was struck by something unexpected. It wasn’t always strategic thinking or financial acumen holding them back. More often, it was something deceptively simple: […]