Creating Your Dream Life

We've all been there—the moment when we catch our reflection in a metaphorical mirror and the person staring back is not the encouraging friend we hoped for, but a critic, our own worst enemy. This is a story not just about the struggles I've faced but about a universal journey toward self-compassion. I grew up in a world that seemed to spin on the axis of comparison. The early seeds of "not good enough" were sown as I looked around and saw peers who seemed smarter, more tale

Change is the only constant in life, yet it remains one of the most challenging experiences we face. Jay Shetty, a former monk turned thought leader, shares a strategic approach to navigating life's inevitable changes. Drawing from his unique blend of ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding, Shetty provides practical guidance for transforming our relationship with change. Identifying Your Position and Direction To harness the power of change, we must first take stock of

I recently had the privilege of mentoring a young professional in the financial services industry. She stood out as a potential future leader, her past achievements painting a picture of success and ambition. But when she approached me, her usual gregarious demeanor was replaced by a sense of dejection—she had been overlooked for a promotion she felt was hers, in favor of a colleague whom she believed was less deserving. While I didn't possess the full context to validate her

In my line of work, I often encounter debate regarding the appropriateness of giving concrete advice as a coach. Unlike mentoring, which freely draws upon the mentor's knowledge and experience, coaching traditionally revolves around facilitating one's deep thinking and innate problem-solving abilities. As someone who has undertaken numerous coaching and mentoring assignments over the years, I've found that adopting a mentee-focused approach often yields results that far excee

Failure is possibly one of the most feared words in most people's vocabulary. Whether it’s a failed business venture, a job interview that didn’t go as planned, or a personal goal that we fell badly on. Every time I faced a major setback, I often see myself as a failure. As I get older and have overcome a number of personal setbacks. I started to see failure from a different perspective. Instead of viewing it as an endpoint, I started to view it as a stepping stone on the pat

I have the privilege of working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. One thing that has struck me is that most of us are not reaching our full potential. The one common obstacle that is preventing us is our self-limiting beliefs. These beliefs can range from doubts about our abilities, our worthiness, or even the current opportunities available to us. They can be subtle and unconscious, but they can be hard to overcome. Some useful tips are: 1. The first step i

By Robin Wong Professional coaching isn’t just a “nice to have” exercise; It can be a critical part of your own success story. A coach will offer insights that you otherwise may not realize yourself, and aid you in soul-searching so that you’ll be able to identify your strengths as well as any possible gaps that need to be filled. Such inner awareness is a valuable asset that will greatly help in achieving your dreams. Here are 7 important things to know and consider before s

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A coach can offer insights into what you may not have realized. It helps you soul-search your inner strengths and identify possible gaps that need to be developed. An inner awareness of your personal qualities is a valuable asset. Below are some useful Questions to Ask before you commit yourself to professional coaching. Why do you want the service of a coach? That might sound obvious, but it is very important and is often overlooked. You need to think very carefully about wh

The single most important ingredient in all of life for achieving happiness and fulfilment: Purpose. Harvey Volson I remember many years ago when I was still in secondary school, my teacher asked a few of us what we wanted to do when we grew up. Most of my school friends named a profession that they wanted to pursue like being an engineer, doctor, or lawyer. When it was my turn, without giving it much thought, I said “ I want to be rich “. This was not taken kindly, as I was