#TheAspiredCXO

Many, many years ago, I could barely make ends meet. So I couldn’t afford nice clothes, let alone “fat dresses” that fit and flattered me. Trust me, plus-size fashion wasn’t cheap back then (this was way before Shein came into the picture). One day, my boss just couldn’t tahan the way I dressed anymore. So, … Read more

While I’m 100% supportive of hiring candidates with mental health challenges, I also believe it’s important for people to be honest with themselves about their ability to handle stress, especially in high-pressure roles. That’s why during interviews, I’m always transparent about the reality of the job. For example, recruitment isn’t your typical HR role. It’s … Read more

I once interviewed a candidate, and somewhere during our conversation, the subject of depression came up. He told me there was a time when he felt completely lost. Something many of us can relate to. What surprised me most was… he looked so chirpy and confident that if he hadn’t told me, I wouldn’t have … Read more

He quit his job without another job waiting. Not out of impulse, but to protect his mental health. I truly respect his courage to seek help. Not everyone has the strength to do that. Full episode out now: https://youtu.be/hGbqQ3fqoBs?si=h8KhQYCEbpZwCN6H

Doechii’s new song “Anxiety” has been stuck in my head. And it’s not just the beat. It’s the way that anxiety creeps in quietly, even when things seem fine on the outside. Like… when your calendar is full of back-to-back meetings but your brain is on overload. Or when you’re constantly thinking:“Did I say the … Read more

Kerja HR tak pernah senang,Pagi-pagi dah ada orang datang,Orang datang minta cuti-cuti,Tetapi baki AL dah habis lagi! Kena tenang, kena sabar,Dengar masalah, senyum tak hambar,Bila aman, orang tak peduli,Tetapi bonus lambat, HR kena habis tak henti-henti! Interview orang, hire pekerja,Lepas sebulan, dia resign juga,Datang lagi, bos tanya kenapa,HR pening kepala, hati pun hiba! HR, oh … Read more

“Aunty, I was in the hospital’s emergency room because I had lost 2 fingers in an accident. But I was not warded. The doctor gave me 2 weeks MC to recover after the procedure. My HR said this is MC, not hospitalisation leave because I wasn’t warded. Is it true??” Like, omg. This is losing … Read more

Careers are rarely linear, clean, or predictable. More often than not, they get messy – and that’s completely normal. We think we have it all figured out…. until a bad boss makes us question our life choices. Until the dream job turns out to be a soul-sucker. Until the company we were loyal to decides … Read more

I remember the first time I resigned. I had been with the company for barely three months. On my last day, I was scheduled for showroom duty, finishing work at 6pm. But instead of rushing off, I decided to hang out a little longer, helping out while bidding my farewells. Then, around 6.30pm, a customer … Read more

If loving yourself is wrong, then be wrong. At least you’ll be happy. No regrets. Full episode out now: https://youtu.be/XO3iXBj0mLk?si=RDeLvxHgXrxblM7v xoxoxo