Professional Speaker,
Board Director, and Professor

Went to London. Attended Thinkers50. Met leading thinkers including Lynda Gratton, Ranjay Gulati, Dorie Clark, Scott Anthony, Howard Yu, Daniel Pink, Marshall Goldsmith, and Frances Frei - whose work on trust is seminal. Relationships and reputation compound over time. At the heart of that compounding effect is trust - how we earn it, spend it, and sometimes squander it.This edition looks at trust from three different angles: the micro-level of an email introduction, the orga

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to revisit Picasso's Guernica in Madrid. It's a powerful piece that urges us to reflect and react. I've been reflecting on wabi-sabi - the quiet appreciation of imperfection, impermanence, and authenticity. From AI and creativity to boundaries and balance, this month's threads explore the beauty of being human. Let's dive in. The Blurred Lines of Creativity I've always been a big fan of the arts - where imagination, emotion, and expr

Hands up, minds open. This is what it looks like when leaders pause, reflect, and design the next chapter - whether for themselves or...

Sometimes a change of scene is all it takes to shake up our routines and hit reset! Any guesses where this might be? This month, we're...

Honoured to be part of The Art of Lee Boon Ngan  exhibition at The Private Museum - plus a gracious wefie with Singapore’s PM, Mr...

We came from across continents, and left with a common purpose. Read more! When I first started running (at the age of 49!) one of the...

Receiving my Certified Speaking Professional designation at the Asia Professional Speakers Singapore Convention The ascent of artificial...

It took courage to attempt my first half marathon (3.5 years ago) on the Arctic ice sheet. Read more here.  Of late, I've been thinking...

Chinese-American computer scientist Fei-Fei Li  - the "Godmother of AI" - is currently in Singapore! And that's a good reason to focus...

Saudi Arabia, my 81st country, was an eye-opening and inspiring journey! February may be the shortest month, but it's a good time to talk...

Saudi Arabia, my 81st country, was an eye-opening and inspiring journey! January has flown by in the blink of an eye! To those...

Warmest greetings from Fermin and me. Happy Holidays! Can you believe it? Just like that, we've wrapped up an entire year of Thursday...

It's the last Thursday of the month, which means it's time for our regular catch-up! There's a lot to unpack this time - we look at the...

I've recovered from my run, and I’m ready for our monthly catch-up! So, grab your favorite drink and let's jump in—there's so much to...

I recently had the joy of hosting a much anticipated workshop crafted exclusively for solopreneurs! So what was my biggest takeaway? Read...

Did you know that Seattle is widely regarded as the heart of North America's studio glass community? Let me tell you all about it below!...

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson I...

Grateful for the massive turnout at the launch of "Why Not? Thinking about Singapore's Tomorrow." It's a 572-page tome, brought to life...

Earlier this month, I visited an extraordinary city that is a cultural gem. Keep reading for the big reveal! I'm thrilled to usher in...

We ran a half marathon as part of our training plan for the Chicago Marathon in October and to support an important cause. Keen to join...