“Respect is earned not given” – one of the most commonly heard saying in leadership journals. Likewise, achievement is well deserved for those who worked hard for it. How many of us still believe in these? Take Margaret Thatcher (1925–2013) for example. She was the first female British Prime Minister from 1979–1990. When she spearheaded the role,…
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Ambitious woman at day, blogger at night, mommy every day, chef's wife for life. A self-taught artist, I reflect and write about my life experiences and explore art inspired by nature.
Getting to know you.
The world is changing. Everyone is crumbling to cope with the pace of change. In particular, being social in the digital world today is seen as a form of necessity. It’s assumed that those who couldn’t keep up, they’ll fall. Those who could, they’ll succeed. Unfortunately, they have got it all wrong – How? Take an…
Connecting your Past and Future.
Admiring her talented neighbour who played the piano gracefully, she could only imagine herself on the bench someday. Fortunately, her neighbour was then her best friend of same age. Almost every afternoon after school, she would rush home and head straight to her neighbour’s house. Not for a little tea party activity, but to convince…
When you are there..
…,remember how you first started. In appreciation for all mentors who have coached us in every juncture of career. Thank you. Photo by JESHOOTS.COM
The Power of Positivity
People in general love bad news. According to psychologist John T. Cacioppo, Ph.D. of Ohio State University, negative news takes the centre stage more than positive news mainly due to the brain’s ‘negativity bias’ (Psychology Today, 2016). “Your brain is simply built with a greater sensitivity to unpleasant news. The bias is so automatic that it…
A Genuine Conversation
Having a conversation can be a form of leisure activity when two or more people share thoughts and exchange ideas. Sometimes, feeling each others emotions through it can be relieving too. As a child, I grew up learning through conversations had with my family, relatives, and friends I met since pre-school. I remember those frustrating…
Happy International Women’s Day
To be seen, to be heard, to be considered. The yearn for a voice to be heard in a kingdom of men, to be seen in a boardroom dominated by male delegates, and to be considered among sea of talents in an organisation ……………are painful. Prior to the first century, we witnessed leadership championed by…
15 Facts I Wish Everyone Knew About Women.
Just because they are neat does not mean they enjoy doing chores. Having a strong character does not mean they prefer to love more than to be loved. Being independent has nothing to do with marital status. Spending effort and time on beauty is a form of confidence investment. A good career means stability and…
Superficial : Expectation vs Reality
Gone are the days when Internet is a value-added option to our lives. It is now one of the necessities of life. With increasing apps creation, society is encouraged to become more superficial than ever. Physical interaction is gradually being replaced with virtual interaction. Talking is replaced with texting (it is no wonder voice calls…
#10yearschallenge : What has changed?
We are living in a world full of opportunities. What’s stopping us from pursuing or achieving them? #10yearschallenge has gone viral since January 2019. Looking back, what has changed us? Layers of life episodes over a decade: while there were few milestones worth remembering, few became lessons. Those who made it, thanks for making us believe…