she strives to do it all
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…
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a positive mindset is crucial for navigating life’s challenges. Positivity is more than just a feel-good concept; it’s a powerful force that can improve mental and physical health, strengthen relationships, and foster a better society. Here’s why embracing positivity is essential and how you can cultivate it in your life….
I stumbled upon Business of Fashion podcast episode where Imran Ahmed interviewed Leena Nair, Chanel’s current Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She is the first Asian female CEO of the French luxury brand. I start studying about her background, forte, and how she succeeded to where she is today. I am intrigued to see that Leena’s…
November 2023 is surely a month to remember. My brother and his wife on the other side of world are expecting their first child. My brother-in-law and his wife are expecting their second child. Difference by a week, one after another, my partner and I are expecting our baby number 2 at the end of…
When I moved to London four years ago, I took a step back in my career including a pay cut and a smaller role within my existing organisation just to get by. The idea was to dedicate my effort in settling into a new country, familiarising with new environment and culture, and learning new way…
Since becoming a mother, I thought a lot about what kind of world I’d like my daughter to live in. My mother sacrificed her greater ambition for the family. I grew up with the common perception that women belong to the kitchen and are not worth investing in. Mediocre like me did not receive myriad…
Last week, I attended the CMI Apprenticeships event organised by the Chartered Management Institute. It is an eye-opener event learning from stories of inspiring key note speakers namely HRH The Countess of Wessex, MP Gillian Keegan, and Dame Sharon White. There was a panel of successful apprentices who came a long way and shared their…
For second year in a row, I applied for a placement in ILM leadership and management training courses via my organisation but failed. First year was due to visa and funding limitation and now because I am overqualified. Overqualified? Why was I not told in the first year itself? Some would say, who cares? –…
With little devil in my head, these phrases: “you are not good enough“, “no one is going to read your work“, and “maybe you should just stop writing for good” constantly haunt me. So frequent that I really want to quit and shut my blog down. Less of a hassle, I would then be set…
Increasingly, mergers and acquisitions are becoming more common in this part of the world, especially post pandemic. Small companies got swallowed, big companies are merging to raise more equity in the long run. What does it mean for people within those companies? People like me, does an employee’s perspective matter? We first heard the news…