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Since returning to workforce in September last year, it has been a rocky journey. On top of feeling like an imposter, I often caught up with unnecessary management political situations where bosses compete to drive own agenda without providing direction and support to employees. I am equally held up as a change agent in digital…
I took a break from writing last year. I revamped my blog recently and resumed writing again. It seems like a steep mountain to climb after stopped writing for six months. I am losing my readers. What to do when you are losing your readers? The amount of effort I am spending in promoting my…
Ten years ago, I travelled to Zurich to complete a Leadership course. It was one of my MBA electives. It wasn’t compulsory to do this on exchange program but I wanted to expand my network and explore learning in a different cultural setting. In the course, I presented an interesting topic titled “Leadership in Me”….
When do I feel most productive? Achieving little wins is when I feel most productive. These days, we are easily drown by influx of information, leaving us with millions of possibilities and creating unnecessary self-doubts. We spend so much time thinking only to find ourselves making no decision. This is especially true in a corporate…
Here I am, resuming my writing journey after eight months of procrastination. The thing is I haven’t forgotten about writing. I was juggling to adjust into my new rhythm of life. My life after maternity which I am trying to adapt with a full time job and two kids on board. I’ve seen countless times…
When my little one started showing signs of separation anxiety, it felt like a storm brewing on the horizon—something I knew was coming but wasn’t fully prepared for. I remember the first time I had to leave her at nursery. Her tiny hands clung to me as if I was her lifeline, and her tears…
Reflecting on my learning journey, I am reminded of numerous occasions where blaming others or external factors seemed more palatable than confronting my own shortcomings. Whether it was a professional endeavor that faltered or a personal aspiration that fell short, my initial inclination was often to attribute these outcomes to people around me, unfavorable circumstances,…
Yesterday I spent a full day with my little ones, a 7-month old baby and a 3 years old toddler on my own. We had breakfast and lunch together, took turn to feed just because my toddler emulated her baby brother. We rode on a bus to catch ballet taster class and visited the dentist….
Sighing at the lights and song Weaving the world’s lights Sighing at the beautiful scenery Who will enjoy it with me? People come and people go You and I look at the far galaxy between us Flowers fall with the rain What can we do? The wind doesn’t ask the clouds The clouds don’t speak…
Parenthood has been a journey filled with unexpected challenges and joys. There are things they don’t tell you about parenthood. Emotional Complexity When I became a parent, I was overwhelmed by a whirlwind of emotions. I was so focused in having a child that I overlooked about the “how” to parenting. The love and joy…