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Being a travelling trainer and consultant has it's fair of challenges. With the Corona Virus now a pandemic, travel is now restricted. My last assignment was to Phnom Penh a few weeks ago. It involved lots of careful planning and deliberate actions on my part, from sanitizing my hands, learning not to touch my face … Continue reading Sincerest Gratitude

The corona virus has revealed the dark side of people. Here in Singapore, there has been numerous media coverage of people hoarding essentials like face masks, medical supplies and food. Those who do not need it have piles and piles of it, whilst those who really need it is left with nothing much. Merriam-Webster defines … Continue reading The Corona Virus Outbreak

I just had a delegate ask me in class the other day about how public administrators should be planning. Whilst there are many management theories out there, the one that stands out for me is Sun Tzu’s – The Art of War. In the first chapter, Sun Tzu speaks about the importance of the art … Continue reading Planning – The Art of War

Why do some people give up so easily whilst others are true survivors? Well, its got to do with 2 perspectives. Our outlook in life, i.e. our attitude to life and our daily energy levels. We have heard stories about mental strength and what it can accomplish. Some time back, the story of a coach and … Continue reading The Power of the Mind

I came across this bible verse “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus’” (Phil 3:14). In life, all too often, we feel like giving up, but we tell ourselves to press on. Why? For the “prize”. Eagles, soaring with beauty in the … Continue reading Perseverance – What Animals Can Teach Us

Some months back, a minister in Singapore commented about keeping the “escalator” of social mobility moving, warning that when it stops, those caught in the middle, will develop a “pervasive anxiety” of trailing those advancing further ahead. Not to take this out of context but the concept of an “escalator” got me thinking. I certainly … Continue reading Staircase vs Elevator

I woke up one morning earlier this month to the smell of banana waffles. Yes, there was some clanging of pots and dishes but that was just the distraction. There was a beautifully plated breakfast waiting for me. My middle son J1 had woken up earlier to prepare me breakfast for my birthday. I guess … Continue reading Blessed Birthday

A couple of weeks back, I was away in Myanmar conducting several workshops when my phone died…completely.  Over the past year or so, I had prided myself for being able to do more on my mobile phone. I had even transferred some of the apps I would normally do on an iPad, especially for my … Continue reading Doing Without My Phone

Christmas is just around the corner and its the time of the year where many of us are busy preparing to attend year end parties, catching up with family and friends, etc. It is indeed a time to be joyous. But before we head out and rush our Christmas shopping, we need to stop for … Continue reading Have You Done Your Gratitude List?

I woke up this morning feeling really pensive. Today, my daughter graduates from college. I’m so proud of her achievements but just can’t help feeling that she’s all grown up. Where is my little girl whom I used to have to give a little push on a swing? It does feel a little different now … Continue reading Kids Growing Up