#CorporateDugaan: Toxic People

It’s true. Some of them don’t even know they are toxic. So if you want to be nice, maybe you want to tell them about it. And most of the time, they are going to be defensive about it. Just like bad influences, remember don’t get suck into their drama. If you need to, walk … Read more

#InterviewTips: Be Energetic!

1. Do not sound lethargic. Do not sound sluggish. It’s an instant turn off. 2. You don’t need to be an Energy Bunny from the beginning to the end. But at the minimum, you need to end the interview in a bang to show that you are interested with the job & joining the company. … Read more

#InterviewTips: 5 Years From Today

Actually, this subject I love to discuss with the team during their performance appraisal. Understanding what their aspirations are will be able to help me to curate their learning journey within the organization. However, I’ve also learnt not everybody wants to grow. There are some who are happy where they are & want to stay … Read more

Corporate #Dugaan: Saying No

I don’t think bosses have the intention to work us to death. But like my boss, I think sometimes, they just have forgotten that we have so many already on our plates. So, we just remind them gently. Gentle reminder. Negotiate with them nicely what needs to be done, first. I’m sure the bosses can … Read more

#InterviewTips: “What Is In It For Me?”

The concept is simple. It’s just like selling things. You need to convince the buyer what is in it for them. It’s the same with hiring. The hiring manager wants to know, “What is in it for me.” So we focus on that instead =} Bimbo #GetHiredToday #ExperienceisEverything #BebelBimbo

Adapt

I remember some years ago, my son called me and asked, “Mummy, can you duet with me on Tik Tok?” I was like, “Duet with you on what?” I had to learn what was Tik Tok all about to engage with the young. So I downloaded the app and started to consume the contents. And … Read more

The Bigger Picture

Chinese has this saying “大事化小,小事化了” which literally means big matters reduce to small matters, small matters reduce to no matter. Especially when it comes to trivial matters. Because we need to focus our time on the right matters. By focusing on the right matters, we can play the long game better towards the bigger picture. … Read more

Diam-Diam Ubi Berisi

This is Aishah & Rozaini. One who helps me in business analytics and the other one helps me with my marketing work. Both Aishah & Rozaini are super introverts. They are two of the most quiet ones in my team. But you know that Malay saying, “Diam-diam ubi berisi.” It’s exactly the both of them. … Read more

Establishing That Trust

This is Chew and Nurul who is the Finance Director and Senior Finance Analyst. Both super penting people in the company I am working in. Both being very good at their jobs i.e. Finance, I asked during lunch, how do they manage their finances at home with their spouses respectively. Chew, the husband said, “My … Read more

Opposite Attracts

This is Caryn & Clarice. Two of my single (and very available) colleagues from Finance. Caryn and Clarice sit opposite each other physically in the office. One is an extrovert, the other is an introvert. But together, they are partners in crime. Caryn is loud & enjoys communicating with people. Clarice is soft & enjoys … Read more

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