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Stepping down to step up.

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 transformation project where employees are expected to do more with…

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What to do when you are losing your readers?

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 blog is just the tip of an iceberg. With Twitter gone replaced by X, my social landscape has changed too. I…

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A different view this weekend ♥️—- Lake Maggiore

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There is a Chinese saying “Don’t wear such a big hat when you have a small head”.

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Leadership comes from within - what it means.

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”. I talked about leadership comes from within and what it means for me. I remember…

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When do you feel most productive?

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 matrix setting where long chain of command and multiple…

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My new rhythm of life.

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 of writing inspiration goes by in a blink of an eye which could have been worthy pieces of content.…

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Navigating My Child's Separation Anxiety: A Personal Journey

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 flowed freely as I walked away, making my heart ache in ways I hadn’t expected. At 3 years old today, she is…

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Life is not challenging lately. We’ve just been pampered before this.

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happy birthday to me.♥️

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If you are constantly blaming others for your shortcomings, you are not doing much for yourself either.

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If you are not nervous, you are not pushing hard enough.

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Make hard decision, although it may not be the right one. No one is perfect.

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I’d be lying if I say I’m not nervous going back to work after 9 months of maternity leave.

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“There are two reasons why we don’t trust people. First - we don’t know them. Second - we know them.”

— Unknown

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I wish I can describe to you how beautiful the moon is tonight. Is it the sky that makes the moon peculiar? 🌖

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Say the hard things.