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Thursday Tapestry: The End of Work, Embracing AI, and Designing Your Future
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...
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Whirling Dervishes, AI & Wisdom, Decoding Culture, and a Chuckle
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...
May 29, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Learning from Madonna and LeBron, Strategizing Your Life, Running for a Cause, and a Chuckle!
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...
Apr 28, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Off the beaten path, Free courses from Harvard, “Why Not?” and A Chuckle
I took a quick trip to a country that features one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. What's your guess? (Hint:...
Mar 31, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Poetry, Professional pivots, and Preparing for the Next Mountain
#Throwback Mount Kilimanjaro, December 2022. Hoping for a similar "room with a view" on my next mountain adventure! Where am I headed?...
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Behind Boardroom Doors, My Origin Story, and An Epic Adventure
On 12 January, winter storms across the US resulted in over 2,000 flights canceled and nearly 6,000 delayed. I was there. Massive thanks...
Jan 24, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Career Shifts, OpenAI, Art, and a Dash of Humor!
I'm super excited to kick off our very first official monthly newsletter! It's been a long time coming, and thanks to input from many of...
Dec 27, 20232 min read


Four insights about the world of work I wish I had known when I was first starting out
Living in an Age of Disruption The First Industrial Revolution began in England in the late 18th century, as manual production methods...
Oct 16, 20228 min read


Tying executive compensation to sustainability performance
Growth and sustainability are often caught in a paradox for businesses. Blockchain technology creates new business models and improves...
Aug 21, 20224 min read


Travelling and the Reinvention Journey
After a two-year hiatus, the airport is bustling, and my social media feed is once again filled with images of friends and colleagues...
Jun 13, 20224 min read


Metaverse jobs: Myth or reality?
Have you considered a role as a metaverse research scientist? What part of your résumé demonstrates that you have the skills to take on a...
May 29, 20224 min read


What it takes to succeed as a solopreneur
What does Brenda, one of the top executive coaches in the world, have in common with Tai Ho, a veteran broadcaster and media consultant?...
Apr 24, 20224 min read


If your life was a portfolio, how would you invest?
Most individual investors conform to the time-tested approach of establishing investment goals, structuring the portfolio, monitoring...
Mar 27, 20223 min read


Three Old School Hiring Practices That Are No Longer Relevant in 2022
Computer punch cards. Fax machines. Overhead projectors. Lotus 1-2-3. The Walkman. History is littered with technological debris that has...
Feb 27, 20223 min read


Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Before you storm out of the office, have a good hard think about why you should stick around “If I go there will be trouble, and if I...
Jan 23, 20223 min read


Three life hacks to reinvent your life in the New Year
Focus on bite-sized goals, routines, and an accountability structure. As the year draws to a close, our thoughts naturally turn towards...
Dec 27, 20213 min read


Five Lessons I Learned Along The Nakasendo Trail That Will Help You Weather The Current Storm
As part of our preparation for Everest Base Camp in support of mental health, my husband and I hiked the Nakasendo Trail in Japan in May...
Dec 13, 20213 min read


Things will never be the same again
Covid-19 has finally accomplished in a matter of months what organizations have been trying to do for years. Let's highlight four areas....
Apr 30, 20202 min read


Combating Gender Stereotypes in the Boardroom
Some women directors feel that they face the challenge of being gender stereotyped in the boardroom. This is not surprising as gender...
Sep 30, 20174 min read


The Executive Board Chair:A Boon or Bane?
The role of the Executive Board Chair combined with the CEO position or otherwise has been a bone of contention for some time now. There...
Jun 30, 20176 min read
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