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As the fireworks go off at midnight amid the clinking of glasses and shouts of “Happy New Year!”, I want to acknowledge the authors who have made a difference in my life in 2024. Some drew me deeper into understanding the mysteries of human nature. Some infused my coaching practice

A year ago today, I was recovering from the worst viral infection I’ve ever experienced. It took more than a month for me to feel stable on my feet. Thankfully, my work placement supervisor (for the mental health course I was doing) was very compassionate and understanding, and allowed me

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

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

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

(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

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.

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

If your impression of introverts is that of someone who is: Shy Reserved Low-energy Not terribly interesting Have I got news for you! When an introverted person is … ✅Talking about something they know and love ✅With people who are like minds and kindred spirits ✅1:1 or in a small

Your intentions were good. You had set the goal. You had read the book, Bought the course, You had even written down what you vowed to accomplish. And then … like for most introverted professional women, the plan for achieving that goal … always looks way more achievable on paper than in