Tag Archives: life

One of the first times I met Lay Yong she was commenting that an old Taekwondo injury had flared up whilst she was doing gymnastics! It was a great introduction to this remarkable woman. What’s your story? I am a Pilates Teacher. I specialize in working with high powered executives …

Jonathan is creating one of the most exciting communities of small business owners here in Singapore.  Having watched what he has built over the past couple of years, I am very excited to see where he takes it over the coming years.  If you are thinking of opening an office …

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 …

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 …

I first met Dan when he attended a networking event I was hosting.  He became a regular attendee and within a year was Managing Director of my Networking business.  Dan is a great connector and well worth getting in touch with if you have big projects that need selling in …

As a kid, I helped out at my father’s fishball stall in Chinatown. It was especially busy during the Chinese New Year festive season, where I would be busy cleaning and clearing tables while the other workers would be stacking bowls and bowls of hot noodles on their arms, weaving …

What’s your story? People often ask me what I do and it took me some time to realize that I offer the solutions to one of the biggest fears that we all face – not immortality since that’s not legal (though I could get filthy rich!). But, speaking in public. …

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 …