Tag: growing
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You Can Do Hard

Few weeks ago was one of the hardest I’ve had in a long time. Imagine: giving four days of full-day training to a total of a hundred people at a foreign embassy, delivering a lecture mid-week, and by the weekend, hosting a community meetup and then dropping my parents off at the train station as…
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The Turning Point

At one point in my career, I was at the top of the game. I led a big team that I built from the ground up. I performed really well on my work, and I had the most solid team.. Until.. It wasn’t. When I built the team, I didn’t have much self-awareness. I thought…
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Be Kind..er

It’s been about four years since I started coaching professionally, and I’ve learned so much from the people I’ve met along the way, especially from my clients. Most of my clients are highly successful individuals. They are driven and want to create a meaningful impact in the world, and I admire them so much. But…
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Pomodoro: A Simple Productivity Hack

Last week I felt my focus was…scattered. Maybe it was the Ramadan fasting, maybe it was working from home (well, I couldn’t just go to a cafe this time). But with all those little distractions popping up everywhere – laundry, dishes, tv, my bed (lol) – it felt like my to-do list was never ending.…
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How To Stay Accountable

I can’t believe it’s February already, and for some of us, that high energy for our New Year’s intentions or resolutions might be starting to fade. Let’s be honest, it’s easy to get distracted and lose momentum. That’s where an accountability partner is a game-changer! Well, for me it is. I can’t tell you how…
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You Always Have A Choice

I’ve often heard my clients say, “I don’t have a choice.”. It’s a common statement that shows a sense of being trapped or helpless. And yes, sometimes I feel that too. But the truth is, we always have a choice (yes, we do!). When we feel like we’re stuck, it’s often because one or two things: Every choice…
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Self-observation vs Self-reflection

Guess what, this week is my birthday week – 15th Oct to be precise! 🥳 In the past, I had a lot of insecurities and existential crisis whenever my birthday comes. I felt like birthday is a constant reminder of what I haven’t achieve in life. Guess what, I don’t feel so much of that…
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Finding North Star: From Passion to Purpose

On September 10th, 2024 I had the privilege of facilitating the “Finding Your North Star: From Passion to Purpose” workshop at PT Astra International, Tbk, Jakarta. It was an incredible experience to work with a group of dedicated Human Capital employees from Astra International and its subsidiaries, helping them discover their passions and align them…
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It’s not that scary..

Okay, l’ve been feeling anxious since last week. The reason is because this week is the start of the new semester which means I will be back teaching in class, and I will teach a new subject! To give you a little background, I’ve been teaching part-time at a university in Jakarta for eight years…
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Uncomfortable decisions

There are countless decisions we make daily. Some are insignificant, while others can profoundly impact our lives. I was thinking about some ‘crazy’ decisions that I made for the past decade – big and small. But here’s the thing, there’s a silver lining to it. All these decisions that I remember are those uncomfortable ones.…