Happy 2021! Making new year’s resolutions this time seems like a futile exercise and it is daunting to start the year when we are still […]
Category: Personal
Building Resilience: Top 3 Tips for Success
Too often when people speak about their success journey, they love portraying the idea it was all smooth sailing for them by listing accolades and achievements. The reality is that behind the seemingly perfect Instagram or LinkedIn façade of many people including myself are failures, criticisms, depression and other mental health issues, and life circumstances that are rarely spoken about.
Maintaining Boundaries: Partie Deux
It takes two to tango. Maintaining boundaries in relationships is a tricky one. Playing Agony Aunt today, but I am no expert.
Not Too Young to Make a Difference | Royal Commonwealth Society
First published on the Royal Commonwealth Society website. As Associate Fellow of Royal Commonwealth Society and the Chair of Board of Trustees of The Kalsom Movement, I share my experience to convince you why it is not too young to make a difference.
Maintaining Boundaries as Women in Leadership: Oh it is so difficult to be a career woman!
As women, we are often told that we don’t say yes enough. The finding from an internal report by Hewlet Packard served to strengthen this point: “Men apply for a job when they are 60% qualified, and women only apply when they are sure they are 100% qualified.
Networking: The Power of Your Outer Circle
Rethinking networking – understand the power of your outer circle to enhance your creativity. Every person you encounter teaches you an important lesson.
In the Pursuit of a Great Education and Career | Phenotype, Issue 32 HT 2019
First published in Phenotype, a journal of the Oxford University Biochemistry Society. Personal reflections in pursuing a great education and career in medicine as an ambitious young woman amidst societal expectations.
Building Resilience: Dealing with Grief and Failure for So-Called Type A Personalities
I draw on my experiences as a so-called type A character, in dealing with grief and failure and coming out triumphant and thriving.