I worked for Microsoft for 14 years; started on the product development team working on Excel based at their HQ in Redmond (Seattle). In March 2003 I transferred to Singapore into a regional developer evangelism and community management role. In 2008 I saw a standing sushi bar while in Tokyo …

The publishing industry might be going through turmoil right now but the market for quality writers has never been stronger.  The medium might be changing but the ability to move people with the words you write is still a timeless and much sought after skill.  Great to see Jamie driving …

I first met Simon at a networking event where he was live tweeting the panel discussion.  I have since had the opportunity to get to know him better and have become a huge fan of his work.  Whilst Social Media is his main area of expertise, it is his understanding …

There are a few people whose names just seem to crop up over and over again.  Gina Romero is one of those people.  I think in total about a dozen people had told me I HAD to meet Gina before I eventually did.  Turns out all of them were right, …

It doesn’t matter what region of the world or what industry you are in.  If you don’t innovate you will get left behind.  Someone who clearly understands that is Charlie Brazier who see’s where the furniture industry is going and is happy to lead the way (and provide meatballs for …

One of the great things about being an expat in Asia is the way other expats rally around to help you settle in and find your feet.  Fortunately more than a few of those people have the entrepreneurial spirit and are able to extend that help to a much wider …

I am a business coach and an evangelist for organizational effectiveness. I have more than 20 years of winning new clients, building new markets and market share, coaching sales teams and leading aggressive top and bottom-line growth. It’s safe to say that I have successfully navigated the complexities of nearly …

The ability for leaders to ‘tell a story’ has never been more important.  Hossan not only understands story telling from an entertainment perspective, he has also built it into a business. Tell us about your business. Double Confirm Productions is here to complement all the other great theatre and entertainment …

Jack Sim is a remarkable man on a remarkable mission.  What he achieved as an entrepreneur was just the preamble to the important work he is doing today. Tell us about the World Toilet Organisation. I invite everyone to join World Toilet Organization www.worldtoilet.org on our journey to bring proper …

The ‘sharing economy’ is getting a lot of press right now and deservedly so.  The advent of new technology and innovative entrepreneurs like Jia are paving the way for assets to be much more effectively utilised over time.  Whether that’s a car, your house, or any number of smaller assets, …