Longing for me to become us
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...
The importance of positivity: why we need it more than ever.
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...
Make the impossibles possible.
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...
November 2023.
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...
Change is scary but inevitable.
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...
The power of my voice.
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...
Apprenticeship or Degree?
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...
I am overqualified.
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...
Writing fiasco.
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”...
An employee’s perspective.
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...