she strives to do it all
For a long time, I convinced myself that “comfortable” was the same thing as “good.” I had my current role at finger tips. I knew which stakeholders needed extra hand-holding and exactly how to navigate complexities over years of transformation. But there was a growing shadow over that comfort: leadership who took me for granted….
As we approach the final week of 2025, I want to pause for a moment to reflect: how this year has been for me? and the lessons learned. Where has the time gone? The ‘Snake‘ year slithered through twelve months calendar in the most unpredictable way. A rushed year with many twists and turns, any…
I woke up feeling fortunate it’s only Sunday, with anticipation about how I will be spending the day with my kids. As I scrolled my phone, a dozen of updates flooded my social media. Updates from family, relatives, and friends, all about the tropical joy in Asia. The life that I left behind five years…
New role, new boss and new ways of working. To add, my first-born started big school this month with a new routine to juggle alongside existing second-born nursery. I am wrecked. Since the day I stepped up to take on new responsibility, I haven’t stop. There is no space for doubt, only room to get…
If I had to describe how my professional life has been in the last few months, I would say as ambiguous as a roller-coaster ride in June and July, and as adventurous as skydiving in August. Honestly, imposter syndrome has been my biggest enemy where I constantly instigating myself with unnecessary self-doubt if I am…
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…
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,…
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…