Destination lies in the eyes of the driver
It was my last driving class. I was driving on the highway, the speed limit was 120 km/hr and I was at 100. In that moment, the world seemed to slow down as I become aware of my breath, my being as well as my foot on the accelerator. This 100 is now my new […]
The Art of Seeing the Whole
Introduction In a world overflowing with information, we often mistake knowledge for understanding. We see isolated pieces of truth but struggle to grasp the bigger picture. Our modern way of thinking has been shaped by specialization—breaking problems down into smaller parts and analyzing them separately. While this approach has led to scientific and technological advances, […]
Social Capital: The Invisible Currency of Connection
If money makes the world go round, social capital is the fuel that keeps relationships in motion. But what exactly is social capital? Simply put, it’s the value embedded in your personal and professional networks—your ability to connect, collaborate, and leverage relationships for mutual benefit. Think of it as goodwill in your social bank account. […]
Professionalism and the oldest profession
Professionalism can be defined as one’s conduct, attitude, and demeanour in a work or business dealing or life. It’s a facet of work ethics that reflects a person’s regard for other people and demonstrating respect, integrity, and responsibility. Be it a doctor, nurse, teacher or accountant. Professional services require skill and expertise just as much as […]
Professional vs Personal : the prioritisation puzzle
This past week I took a emergency trip to visit my grandmother who was hospitalised. After a successful knee replacement surgery, she suffered a sodium misbalance and had to be rushed to the hospital. I flew the next day to visit her. Was the decision emotional? Was the decision rash? What is an appropriate response? […]
Mentee Musings’ in Corporate
When you look at being 10 years in an industry, you feel like you have lived a little. You are no longer the wide-eyed novice that you once were when you started but then you can’t really compete with the real veterans. You don’t know everything but you do know ‘somethings’. You are the equivalent […]
Vision Board Check-In: Am I Winning at Life, or Just Playing the Game?
As I mark my notes and look at the calendar, 1 month out of 2025 is already over. I am staring at my vision board. Trying to decide if I should jump with excitement or cry in abandonment. There is no in-between! I try to mark what I was able to accomplish, what I couldn’t […]
The ghost of the past success
In the novella Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens created the Ghost of the Christmas past to help us visualise what was, what has been, what had been and what could have been all at once. This brings out the memories that illicit either nostalgia or regret. Both equally powerful emotions. In reality, nostalgia and regret are […]
The Optimisation Conundrum
Human beings are inherently driven by desire. We constantly seek “more” – more wealth, more knowledge, more fame, more experiences and more love. This pursuit of “better” is woven into the fabric of our existence, fuelling innovation and progress. From the moment we wake up, we’re faced with a series of decisions, each a tiny […]