Kuih Lapis – The Layers of Female Leadership in Malaysia
The other day, at a Raya open house, I savoured a beautiful kuih lapis. Unlike the traditional pink and white, this kuih lapis was a stunning rainbow of colours. Initially, I was taken aback, preferring the familiar hues of my childhood. However, despite its vibrant appearance, the taste remained the same—a comforting reminder of the kuih I have cherished since I was young. As I enjoyed this colourful twist on a classic favourite, it struck […]
Lift Yourself in A Hyper Connected World
This International Women’s Day, let’s go beyond chocolates and roses. Let’s delve into the heart of what truly makes a woman blossom: loving herself. This isn’t about finding a missing piece; it’s about recognising the whole picture that already exists, a masterpiece waiting to be unveiled. Research paints a poignant picture. A study by the University of Hong Kong revealed that nearly 70% of single women in Asia felt societal pressure to be married by […]
Getting to know Theebaan Govindasamy
Theebaan Govindasamy (also known as Theebaan G) is a Malaysian male athlete and actor, making waves in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and the film industry. With his impressive skills and on-screen charisma, Theebaan has garnered recognition and praise for his performances, particularly for his role as Shailesh in the action-packed military film PASKAL directed by Adrian Teh. Early Life and Education Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Theebaan G completed his […]
Why Is An Executive Coach a Fast Track to Professional Development
Overwhelming self-doubt, career plateaus, tunnel vision. These are just some of many mental roadblocks that we will come across in our career journeys. In fact, overcoming these roadblocks was no different in the careers of highly successful trailblazers such as Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson and Andre Agassi. If you are wondering what these three icons share in common, it is the fact that they all have credited coaching as the driving force behind their massive […]
The Importance of Expressing Vulnerability In Leadership
For a modern leader to be seen as competent in the workplace, it’s now important for us to view them as those who inspire psychological safety. We can take a cue or two on how and why leaders should express vulnerability from Arsenal gaffer, Mikel Arteta. The Premier League’s youngest manager in its history, Mikel Arteta, has recently been getting all the right headlines for the upswing in fortunes for ex-PL heavyweights, Arsenal FC. In […]
