What are you celebrating at Christmas?
It’s 3 days to Christmas and I have yet to confirm what’s on the menu for the 25th. I’ve never been big on celebrations and traditions. Maybe it goes back to growing up in a family where anything fun or festive was seen as hard work and an inconvenience, rather
How Career Breaks can Guide You to a New Chapter in Life
When I left the legal profession and migrated from Singapore to Australia, I did not anticipate that my career break would last 6 years. That’s how long it took to transition from working full-time in Singapore to being a stay-home mum in Australia. My days were spent acclimatizing to a
3 Networking Tips for Introverts
As an introverted business owner who spends a significant number of hours a month meeting new people, I have developed my own list of networking best practices. They fall into two categories: Cat 1: Universal practices to help anyone make the most of networking events. Cat 2: Practices unique to
How to Enjoy Your New Life as a Migrant
(Image of street art taken in Melbourne CBD by me) When we arrived in Melbourne as new migrants 18 years ago, I made a promise to myself: I would do my best to immerse fully, make new friends, and savour new things. I would avoid comparing and complaining about how
[PODCAST] The Magic of Asking for Help
Do you have a habit of trying to do everything yourself, even when some things are clearly beyond your ability? I remember hearing comments like this from the adults around me when I was growing up: Don’t depend on people for help. Do things by yourself. Don’t trouble others. From
[PODCAST] How to build trust and influence as an introvert in corporate America (feat. Anthony Kuo)
If I could travel back in time to 20 years ago, when I was thinking of leaving the legal profession, I wish I could have sat down with someone like Anthony Kuo to explore these questions honestly and without fear: Why am I feeling restless and dissatisfied when I have
I am not shy to admit that I’m a dummy in some areas of life. Sports. Car maintenance. Putting on makeup. Keeping plants alive. The first six months in a new job. I used to think it was shameful and embarrassing to admit I didn’t know what I didn’t know.
[PODCAST] The Journey of the Barefoot Rocket Scientist (feat. Dr Melissa Corley-Carter)
LISTEN TO EPISODE 55 HERE. “It’s not rocket science” – that’s what people say (often dismissively) about someone else’s actions that suggest a lack of planning or wisdom. Well, guess who I got to interview on The Quiet Warrior Podcast recently – an actual rocket scientist! If you went to
For decades, I did not feel free to “just” be myself. I always felt that who I was — as I was — was not good enough. Not vibrant enough. Not charismatic enough. Not professional-looking enough. I have decided: I am done with that. I am now telling a new
[PODCAST] How to Plan for a Wonder-full Life (feat. Crystal Reynolds)
In Episode 54 of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I interviewed Crystal Reynolds, a graphic designer with over 27 years of experience and the owner of My Life Planners. We discuss the importance of planners, scheduling, and structure, especially for creatives who might find these concepts challenging. Crystal shares how her
