#TheAspiredCXO

Yes. I don’t quite remember the first time I performed on stage but I remember the last time I was performing on stage. A real, real stage, not a virtual one like my weekly Live sessions. It was just last month, a 30-minute speech talking about my career’s journey for the past 2 decades at … Read more

Sex. It burns calories. It fosters bonding (no pun intended). It brings pleasure. #Randomness #BebelBimbo

That was the question posted to me today by WordPress. The other day I went out for lunch with a young man. In his mid-30s, he is already a self-made millionaire. He was sharing with me that his next goal is his ‘early retirement’ plans i.e. when he is 40. I know, right! He told … Read more

Argentina vs. Netherlands World Cup 2022 Quarter Finals. That was another roller coaster ride. 1st half, on 35th minute Argentina’s Molina scored. 1-0. Confidence is building. 2nd half, on 73rd minute Argentina’s Messi scored. 2-0. Confidence is building stronger. Well… as long as the race is not finished, there is no time nor space to … Read more

OMG! Did you guys watch the Brazil vs. Croatia World Cup 2022 quarterfinals match last night? Like OMG! The drama! For you non-footies here, this was what happened. 5-times champion Brazil was the favourite. 1st & 2nd half, the score was 0-0. But on extra time, 105th minute, Brazil’s Neymar scored, sending the stadium to … Read more

In a job interview, this is a very common question: “Why did you leave your previous company?” or “Why do you want to leave your current company?” And no matter how tempting it is, never-ever-ever badmouth about anyone. Ever. At most, whatever had happened, perhaps we can just express our dissatisfaction diplomatically, if you get … Read more

Before we attend an interview, it’s always beneficial for us to research and study a little bit more about the company. Especially if there is anything we are curious & doubtful about the company, during the interview itself is a good time to clarify with the interviewer. These are some of my fav ways of … Read more

In a job interview, it’s not only a good time for the hiring manager to assess your suitability for the role, it’s also a good opportunity for us to assess whether he/she is the right boss for us. That is why, one of the question I would encourage to ask the interviewer is, “Are you … Read more

A lot of people asked, especially introverts, “How can I be better in interviews?” Well, like excelling in most skills in life, practice makes better. 20 years ago, I would tell you it’s easiest to practice in front of a mirror but today, all of us have a mobile phone with an amazing camera to … Read more

This is one of the most common question I ask when I screen a candidate. So I would be able to promote the profile to potential hiring managers. In order to answer that question well, the trick is we need to be specific with the answer. For example, “I am good in recruitment” is not … Read more