Helping startups to scale 🦄 ✦ Driving Halo Lab 7 → 8-figures ARR & having fun ✦ Founder with Design in ❤️

I run Design & Tech Agency helping brands become TOP 1%.

✦ $530 M raised + 9-figure exits by client startups 
✦ 500+ projects delivered
✦ 99+ international awards
✦ 4.9 / 5.0 average rating on Clutch from 80+ verified reviews

This is a real impact in numbers.

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Over the past 15 yrs I’ve been shaping digital products and brands for category‑defining companies — from NOKIA and OPERA to high‑growth SaaS and Web3 start‑ups.

My core focus is design leadership at scale: I enter as a strategic partner, craft a vision, and lead multidisciplinary teams all the way from concept to launch.

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I specialize in:

⤷  B2B SaaS Product Design | Guiding startups and enterprise spin‑ups from 0 to 1 — turning complex tech into intuitive, emotionally resonant experiences.

⤷  High‑Performance Digital Presence | Building conversion‑focused brand websites that turn first impressions into lasting growth.

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Artem Borysenko

But bad UX silently kills revenue, retention, user trust.

How does it look in your product:

❌ Focus on action, not on the result for the user.
❌ Complex password requirements.
❌ Two fields for the email address.
❌ Unclear question & option. 
❌ Annoying captcha.

Why does this matter for founders?
Bad UX = friction.
Friction = drop-offs.
Drop-offs = lost revenue.

Investing in clarity, consistency, and simplicity is a growth lever.

✦ Before spending more on ads, check:

→ Can users complete your core flows in seconds without thinking?
→ Are you showing users what happens next at each step?
→ Is every element earning its place, or just adding noise?

At Halo Lab — Your Digital Partner, we’ve seen micro UX cleanups increase demo bookings, reduce support tickets, and boost LTV.
Because great products don’t just work, they feel effortless.

✦

Want a quick UX audit on your product?
Drop your URL below or DM me.
We’ll send you one actionable UX fix that could move your metrics this quarter.

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Founder @ Halo Lab ✦ Design & Tech Agency Helping Brands Become TOP 1%

Bad UX examples

But bad UX silently kills revenue, retention, user trust.

How does it look in your product:

❌ Inconsistent UX writing.
❌Too much content, perceived as overload.
❌Linear progress bars aren’t mobile-friendly.
❌Overloaded layout that pulls attention away.
❌ Key details are hard to spot, and the offerings feel like a maze.

Why does this matter for founders?
Bad UX = friction.
Friction = drop-offs.
Drop-offs = lost revenue.

Investing in clarity, consistency, and simplicity is a growth lever.

✦ Before spending more on ads, check:

→ Can users complete your core flows in seconds without thinking?
→ Are you showing users what happens next at each step?
→ Is every element earning its place, or just adding noise?

At Halo Lab — Your Digital Partner, we’ve seen micro UX cleanups increase demo bookings, reduce support tickets, and boost LTV.
Because great products don’t just work, they feel effortless.

✦

Want a quick UX audit on your product?
Drop your URL below or DM me.
We’ll send you one actionable UX fix that could move your metrics this quarter.

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Most companies still treat a design system as a visual asset.

In reality, it behaves more like infrastructure.

It's a one-time capital investment that reduces operating costs across every product, every release, and every team.

Here’s where the real financial return shows up:

1. Reduction of duplicated efforts across teams.

When teams reinvent or create their own designs for elements like spacing, colors, states, or micro-interactions, they incur the following new costs: a new desig, codebase, QA.

With a standardized token system, there is no longer any need for this cycle to occur. 

2. Component scalability across product portfolios.

A system built for a suite compounds value:
Build once → reuse for every new feature → reuse for every new product.
This is how product orgs cut delivery time by 20–40% without adding headcount.

3. Patterns decrease cognitive load and time spent deciding.

Standardizing onboarding, dashboards, permissions, navigation, or error states will eliminate debate about core design principles among teams. Instead, team members will spend more time identifying the activities that will result in increased KPIs.

4. The cost of change decreases dramatically.

With no design system: A rebrand, accessibility update, or micro-interaction change triggers weeks of redesign and recoding..

With a design system: Update the source → every product updates automatically.

✦

A strong design system improves:

- Time to market.
- Cross-platform trust.
- Developer throughput.
- Conversion and activation.

✦

Build your design system for the next three products you launch. 
You will begin seeing returns on your investment in the early years.

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Therapy of the future: how we helped ensure a better patient experience by updating the design of the myReha digital platform.

myReha, created by nyra health, is a digital neurotherapy platform that helps stroke survivors and patients with neurological conditions continue recovery.

When the nyra health team, led by Mario Zusag, reached out, they had a clear goal: make the platform more consistent, intuitive, and scalable without disrupting what patients already loved.

The challenge?
Functionality was not consistent across devices, resulting in multiple users experiencing friction accessing the platform and seeking simplicity and reassurance.

So, we focused on what truly matters in healthcare design: clarity, confidence, and care.

1. We unified card designs for consistency.
2. Clarified CTAs for premium upgrades.
3. Improved streak and progress screens.
4. Optimized dashboards and navigation for clinicians and patients alike.

The Halo Lab — Your Digital Partner team fine-tuned the system to ensure it could scale fast and support nyra health’s insurance readiness and market expansion while staying deeply patient-centered.

Huge thanks to the nyra health team for trusting us with such meaningful work.

✦

If you’re building a product that redefines how patients heal, we’d love to help bring your vision to life.

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Case Study

That’s the moment most brands lose people.

In that split second when something just feels off.

You’ve felt it too.
Website that looks polished but somehow doesn’t feel real.
The words are there.
The design is fine.
But it doesn’t connect.

That’s a trust gap.
In those first few seconds, visitors are quietly asking:
→ “Is this for people like me?”
→ “Do they actually understand my problem?”
→ “Can I explore without being sold to?”

If your homepage doesn’t answer those fast, even a great product starts to feel risky.

The fix isn’t louder headlines or flashier visuals.

It’s smaller, more human details:
1. Clear language that sounds like something you’d actually say.
2. Honest proof that real people built this, not a faceless company.
3. Calm, confident design that gives users room to breathe.

Trust doesn’t start with “we’re the best.”
It starts with “we get you.”

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Homepage Psychology

You can hire a designer.

Or you can hire a design brain.

One gives you beautiful screens.
The other gives you a product that thinks.

When you hire a single designer, you get skills.
When you hire a team that works as one brain, you get experience that compounds.

At Halo Lab — Your Digital Partner, our teams don’t work in silos.
The UX researcher sees what frustrates users.
The product designer connects it to business goals.
The UI designer turns it into clarity and trust.
The developer translates it into something fast and functional.

Each person covers a blind spot the others can’t.
And together, they don’t just design, they solve.

That’s the difference between design as a task and design as a system.
Between a pretty interface and a product that scales, converts, and feels effortless to use.

When founders realize this, everything changes:

1. They stop hiring portfolios.
2. They start hiring thinking systems - teams that anticipate problems before they appear, align design with ROI, and build products that last.

If you’re scaling your product, don’t just hire a designer.
Hire a brain that’s trained to think like your users and build like your business depends on it.

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I audit real websites. I show what’s broken.

I explain why it doesn’t work.
And I give fixes you can apply today.

These are to help YOU avoid the same mistakes.
Every carousel = free consulting.
If you take the time to apply the lessons, your site will convert better.
Guaranteed.

In each post, you'll find:
✅ Conversion blockers you might not see.
✅ Layout tweaks that improve clarity.
✅ Real examples of what not to do.
✅ UX advice backed by data and practice.

✦

New audit just dropped.
Go through the carousel.
Steal what works.
Fix what doesn’t.

And if you want your site reviewed next:
Comment “ROAST ME” below.

Let’s build stuff that sells. Not just looks good.

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Website roasting

Helping people move better shouldn’t feel complicated. 

That’s what makes Rytmo such a powerful idea.

When the Rytmo team first shared their vision, it was inspiring.

They were building 

- A way for people recovering from injury or training with a specialist to feel guided, not overwhelmed.

- A way for coaches and physiotherapists to finally track movement in a way that feels intuitive.

- A way for patients to feel progress, not pressure.

Our role at Halo Lab — Your Digital Partner was simple in intention but meaningful in impact:

1. Turn complex motion-tracking technology into a visual language anyone can understand.

2. Design an interface that supports both ends (the patient and the specialist ) without friction.

3. Create a unified UX that reinforces trust, motivation, and confidence with every action.

We redesigned flows so users never feel lost.
We shaped progress screens that celebrate even small wins.
We built a design system flexible enough to scale as Rytmo grows without ever losing its gentle, supportive core.

Huge thanks to the entire Rytmo team for trusting us with something this important.

Your commitment to building a better experience for patients and specialists is real, rare, and deeply needed in the industry.

✦

If you're building something meaningful in healthtech - a product that helps people feel safer, stronger, healthier - we’d love to collaborate.
Let’s create the next story together.

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Most founders think onboarding is just a checklist.

A few tooltips, a welcome email, maybe a product tour.

Big mistake.

First 7 days don't only determine retention, they forecast lifetime value.

The best products don't "teach" features. They create habits.

Here is what distinguishes your high-LTV onboarding from the rest.

1. Show value quickly.
Don't explain — show. 
Get your users to the "aha" moment in minutes, not days. 

2. Guide behavior, not swipes. 
Organize onboarding around your user's journey, not your feature tree. 
Day 1: Solve a problem. 
Day 2: Build context. 
Day 3+: Reinforce success and add proof.

3. Make it personal. 
A marketer ≠ an engineer ≠ a founder. 
Ask one smart question, customize the flow, and you can expect 25-50% higher activation.

4. Build habit loops. 
Cue → Simple action → Instant reward. 
“Don’t lose your progress” is always better than “Complete your profile.”

4. Measure what matters. 
Forget “onboarding completed.” 
Measure: 
• Time to first value.
• % of users hitting core action Day 1.
• Retention at Day 3 and 7.

Onboarding is not your tutorial. 
It’s behavioral design. 
And as soon as you start to treat it that way, your retention will improve, as will your revenue.

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Good interfaces are built for humans with roles, moods, habits.

And most “design rules” don’t cover that part.

Here are the non-obvious principles we now swear by:

1. Design for roles.

An operator, manager, and analyst can see “the same tool” but they are living three different narratives.

2. Tell a story.

Good UI behaves like a scene in a movie: each frame indicates, “Here’s what happens next.”

3. Simplicity isn’t minimalism.

It’s knowing what to conceal. A complex system should feel simple, even if it is not.

4. One action per screen.

Every screen should answer one question. The moment users have to pause, you’ve lost the moment.

5. Adapt, don’t copy.

There is no “best practice” for everybody.
A healthtech dashboard and a crypto wallet shouldn’t look/feel the same, and that’s a feature not a flaw.

6. Accessibility is a growth strategy.

It’s how you earn trust and give access to the people your competitors are forgetting.

The best interfaces don’t impress. They disappear.
You’re not noticing them because they are busy making you feel capable.

What was the last interface you loved using is, and why?

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I have looked through hundreds of product interfaces.

And most trust issues come from invisible details that are saying, "We did not care enough."

1. Text locked in images.
It seems nice... until you realize:
Google can't read it.
Screen readers aren't being able to get through it.
It is going to break on mobile.

✅ Fix: Always use proper, responsive HTML text overlaid on visuals. That communicates quality and care.

2. Stock photos with zero context.
If your visuals could go on any website, they shouldn't be on yours. 
People simply don't connect with "perfect smiles" and "handshakes in glass offices."
User's even notice when an image doesn't match what they are viewing.

✅ Fix: Use visuals with your product, actual people or even simple, authentic brand illustrations. Authenticity scales better than aesthetics.

3. Inconsistent spacing.
Uneven padding. A headline that is floating. Tight corners next to wide gaps. Users may never name the issue, but they feel it.
That feeling? Uncertainty. And uncertainty is lethal when it comes to conversion.

✅ Fix: Use a modular grid and consistent spacing system. Regular rhythm = subconscious trust.

What’s the smallest design detail that instantly makes you lose trust in a product?

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Guess which of our projects gained more views?

Drop A, B, C, or D in the comments.

But don’t just guess. Consider:

🔹 What details stand out? 
🔹 Which design feels more refined? 
🔹 What makes one stronger than the other?

This isn’t just a fun test.
It’s how you train your creative judgment.
The more you analyze, the faster you recognize what works.

A, B, С, or D? Drop your guess below! Let’s level up together.

The best design

Most founders struggle to explain their product in 10 sec.

And that’s usually why people forget it.

Founders jump into features, tech, or long backstories.
But the products that stick are the ones described with immediate clarity.

After helping dozens of teams simplify their pitch and homepage messaging, here are 3 frameworks that consistently work:

1️⃣ The “Movie Trailer” Line.
Hit emotion + problem + solution in one shot.

Structure:
“We help [audience] solve [problem] through [unique solution].”

Example:
 “We help remote teams brainstorm faster with an AI whiteboard that auto-organizes ideas.”

This gives people the whole story instantly.

2️⃣ The “Six-Second Test”. If you can answer these in one tight sentence, you’re done:
• Who it’s for.
• What it does.
• Why it’s different.
• What problem it solves.
• What outcome it creates.

Example:
 “For busy parents, our app plans healthy meals automatically — saving hours and reducing food waste.”

3️⃣ The “Anchor to the Familiar.”
When something is new, you need a shortcut.

Structure:
 “It’s like [familiar thing], but for [your context].”

Example:
 “It’s like Airbnb, but for campers.”
It reduces cognitive load and accelerates understanding.

If someone can’t repeat your product back to you after 10 seconds, you don’t have a messaging problem, you have a clarity problem.

What’s your 10-second product explanation?

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What founders actually need from a design partner.

Across many startup projects, one pattern is clear:

Founders don’t need resources.
They need a partner with a product mindset.
That team will give you clarity, speed, and traction.
Let’s look at the difference.

1. Designers make wireframes.
Product thinkers define outcomes.

2. Designers ship features.
Product thinkers shape systems.

3. Designers follow tasks.
Product thinkers challenge assumptions.

4. Designers deliver visuals.
Product thinkers deliver clarity.

5. Designers optimize screens.
Product thinkers optimize revenue.

A design partner shouldn’t just make your product look good.
They should make your business stronger.
Because the right partner doesn’t just design interfaces,
they help you think, operate, and grow like a product company.

✦

If you’re scaling and you need a dedicated team that thinks like your co-founder, not your vendor, let’s talk.

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Last week, I tried to book a demo of a new tool.

Those 20 seconds told me everything.

Product UX failed here.
I scrolled twice. 
Clicked the wrong button. 
Didn’t find clues.
And gave up.

Review your product like a first-time user.

And try to fix UX issues.

1. Watch the heatmaps.
When a user pauses, backtracks, or clicks twice, that’s a red flag.
Confusion shows up in body language before it shows in analytics.

2. Check forms first.
Long fields. Missing confirmations. Mobile layouts that break.
Forms kill more conversions than bad marketing ever will.

3. Scan for “dead weight.”
Buttons nobody clicks. Copy nobody reads. Features nobody touches.
If it doesn’t guide the user forward, it’s friction.

4. Run 10-minute heuristic checks.
Navigation, readability, error states, consistency.

These basics sound boring, but they fix 80% of user frustration.
You don’t need a 3-month research sprint to uncover UX flaws.
You need sharp eyes, real users in mind, and the discipline to ask:
“Where does this experience break trust?”

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 How to find UX problems

“$5K for a full app” should set off alarm bells.

I’ve seen founders get burned by quotes that sound too good to be true.

And here’s the reality: they usually are.

A credible app budget runs anywhere from $50K–$250K+, depending on scope and complexity. 

At $5K, what you’re really buying is a prototype, a landing MVP, or a template, not a production-grade product.

The hidden costs show up later:

✦ No discovery → scope creep and endless change requests.
✦ No QA → your users become the testers.
✦ No maintenance plan → apps break as OS versions and APIs update.
✦ No IP clarity → some “cheap shops” keep the repo keys, locking you in.
✦ No security → exposing you to compliance fines or breaches (the average costs $4.9M globally).

So what does a serious proposal include?

1. Discovery: user flows, integrations, edge cases.
2. Delivery plan: milestones, QA, release strategy.
3. Security & compliance baked in.
4. Ongoing ops & maintenance plan.

🚩 If a vendor quotes $5K for the whole thing, don’t think “deal.” 
Think “demo.”
The real bill will come later, in rewrites, downtime, or lost trust.

The smarter play: if budget is tight, scope a small, clear MVP with defined limits and a real path to production. 

That way, your “cheap” start doesn’t become an expensive rewrite.

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The plan is clear, the prototype is exciting.

But there’s a quiet signal that something is wrong.

Because the MVP shape is wrong.
Too frequently, MVPs wind up created as demos.
They’re polished enough to show, broad enough to dazzle users, and thin enough that they can’t generate persistent, repeatable value.

Here’s the shift that will actually move the meter: An MVP is not the smallest version of your product. It is the smallest engine of recurring value.

That distinction forces you to ask:

1. What is the one capability users must succeed at?
2. What must be there so the system works without us holding it together manually?
3. What closes the feedback loop, not just opens it?

When you design an MVP from that perspective, you start developing outcomes:

✔ Clarity on measurable value.
✔ One solution for users with or without you.
✔ One core workflow that gains repetitive usage.
✔ Just enough automation to avoid operational drag.
✔ One feedback loop where you learn every time - how to scale.

This is how products gain traction early.
Build the smallest version of your value engine.
That’s the MVP you actually need.

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The MVP You Actually Need

“How much does a website cost?”

Everyone loves the safe answer: “It depends.”

But that doesn’t help when you’re budgeting, forecasting, or explaining ROI to your board.

So here’s a straightforward breakdown.

1️⃣ Landing Page.
$1,000–$5,000
A single, conversion-driven page. Perfect for launches or campaigns.
Simple structure but every word, interaction, and visual must earn its place.

2️⃣ Small Business Website.
$5,000–$15,000
Usually 4–6 pages: Home, Services, About, Contact, and maybe a Blog.
You get custom branding, clean UI, and a structure that builds trust fast.

3️⃣ eCommerce Website.
$25,000–$100,000
Product listings, filters, navigation logic, checkout systems, mobile optimization.
At this tier, UX becomes critical because every friction point = abandoned carts.

4️⃣ SaaS Marketing Website.
$75,000–$300,000
Your website becomes part of the product experience.
It must tell your story, guide users to demos, handle content, and match your product’s design language.

5️⃣ Enterprise Website.
$20,000–$100,000+
Think of it as a digital ecosystem:
Dozens of templates, multilingual support, role-based navigation, integrations, governance rules.

The real question isn’t the price.
A website is your 24/7 sales team.
If it doesn’t convert, educate, or build trust, the real cost is the revenue you’re not capturing.

So instead of asking: “How much does a website cost?”
Ask: “How much is a weak website costing me every month?”

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The hardest thing about building an AI product is getting people to trust what it does.

You can create a great model all you want, but as soon as users feel the slightest bit of uncertainty, they are going to ponder, hesitate, and leave.

When founders build trust into the product experience, three things happen fast.

1. Users stop second-guessing and start exploring. First session activation goes up because they understand the what and whys.

2. Every click of trust compounds itself into usage, retention, and upsell. Without trust, the best AI feature will remain unused.

3. You do not have to wait for product market fit to learn how users actually feel. Trust patterns can save you weeks of guessing, and reduce the launch chaos.

4. Transparent UX with design-based trust cuts confusion before it even reaches support. No more "I am left wondering why it said that?" tickets or bad reviews for hallucinations.

Most AI products are built for power. 
The real winners are built for confidence.

✦

At Halo Lab — Your Digital Partner, we help founders design AI products users trust enough to actually use and pay for.
If that’s the stage you’re at, let’s chat.

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Design Patterns For AI Interfaces

Every product fosters feelings.

Slack develops curiosity (you check threads). 
LinkedIn develops affirmation (you observe reactions). 
Airbnb develops trust (you reside within somebody else's space). 
Uber develops control (you follow the car, the route, the pricing).

The emotional loop your product supports, becomes the habit that makes users return - or leave.

And here is where many teams miss.
Your design doesn't just support feelings. It influences them.

✦

For every engagement, a micro-feeling is triggered - frustration, relief, pride, fear. 
These micro-feelings accumulate into a memory. 
Then memory drives retention.

Behavioral design studies confirmed that:

✦ Positive feelings (clarity, control, competence) are proven to increase engagement by 30-40%.

✦ Unresolved frustration (human error, waiting, loss of context) is the leading cause of churn within SaaS and consumer apps.

So when your UX creates anxiety (loading uncertainty, unclear steps, overwhelming dashboards) - the user has accomplished their task, but subconsciously will avoid returning.

Ways to audit emotional design in your product.

1. Avatar: the emotion you want your users to feel. (Do you want them caring, empowered, energized, etc.?) 

2. Map the emotion to each interaction. For every step: "What is this moment teaching?" 

3. Test the users' reactions, not just the usability. Record facial expressions or tone, or even keywords in a survey, after each interaction. 

4. Design feedback loop(s)- use motion, microcopy, timing, etc. to bake in positive emotions in the experience.

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DesignFuture specializes in coaching & consulting for individuals and corporations on future-ready skills, leadership, and corporate wellness programs.

Our mission is to empower senior executives and leaders to thrive in work and life in becoming Leaders for the Future. 

📩 DM me to create a bespoke program that works for you as an individual, your team, and your organization.

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As an Executive Leadership Coach, I support senior executives and leaders through the complex challenges of the modern corporate world, empowering them to become the Next Gen Leaders in Future of Work. 

With 25 years of international corporate experience spanning diverse industries, including Oil & Gas, FMCG, Medical, Luxury, Retail, and F&B, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of the global business landscape. From global to regional and local roles, I have consistently demonstrated success in developing strong, effective leaders who drive positive change in their organizations.

My passion lies in empowering women leaders, who face unique challenges as they strive to advance in their careers. I provide customized coaching and mentorship to help women navigate obstacles, unlock their potential, and achieve their goals. Through a supportive and empowering environment, I help women develop the leadership skills they need to become trailblazers and change-makers of tomorrow.

Executive Leadership Coach & Mentor, ICF Certified

Progressive organizations partner with systemic team coaches in creating the transformation they need to face the great challenges of today and meet the needs of tomorrow’s world. Developed by Professor Peter Hawkins, Systemic Team Coaching ® helps organizations and teams to optimize the way it is communicating and learning together.

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For Self: 
Strengthening personal leadership and skilfully bringing leadership balance to different situations
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For Organisation: 
Systemic interventions to build and sustain cultures of diversity and inclusivity

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SGLN is a national movement aimed at preparing Singaporeans for global leadership roles. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and proudly managed by the Human Capital Leadership Institute (HCLI) to a strong network of leaders shaping Singapore’s future.

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Many of us experience life transitions — planned and unplanned, periods of feeling stuck, and changes within ourselves, our relationships, and our communities. 

Everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life. I support mid-career professionals and senior leaders in designing your life and work to achieve success, impact, and fulfillment.

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We provide a comprehensive suite of capacity-building programs tailored for individuals, organizations and society leveraging innovative theories, tools, and methodologies such as Appreciative Inquiry, Theory-U, and Systems Thinking.

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Regional Marketing Director | Global Brand Manager | Global Customer Experience 

Burger King Corporation

International Marketing | Strategy | New Market Entry

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Medical Sales & Marketing | Consumer Group Marketing Manager

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Brand Management | Merchandising | Innovation

DFS (LVMH Group)

Buyer | Retail Operations

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲

I help CEOs, CHROs, and senior leaders 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 to meet the demands of a fast-changing world.

With 25 years of global leadership experience at Shell, LVMH, Johnson & Johnson, and Burger King, I know what it takes to build high-performance teams - without sacrificing well-being.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺
The old way of working is no longer sustainable.
• Burnout is at an all-time high.
• Turnover drains resources.
• Engagement drops, and innovation stalls when employees are stretched thin.
  
𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄:
Culture isn't a nice-to-have - it’s a competitive advantage.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻
I partner with CEOs, CHROs, COOs, and senior leaders to:
• Build adaptive cultures that drive innovation.
• Align well-being with strategy for sustainable growth.
• Equip leaders to inspire, retain talent, and prevent burnout.
  
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
A transformational approach that integrates culture, well-being, and leadership for the future of work.

🔹 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Unlock leadership agility and potential.

🔹 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 – Strengthen engagement, reduce turnover, and build resilient teams.

🔹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 – Empower leaders with future-ready skills.

🔹 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Actionable insights on Culture, Well-Being, and Career Design for the future of 
work.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲?
✅ 25 years leading global teams at Fortune 500 companies
✅ #1 in Workplace Well-Being on LinkedIn Singapore in Favikon
✅ LinkedIn Top Voice for Work-Life Balance
✅ Top 10 LinkedIn Voice to Follow in Singapore by New in Asia
✅ Trusted by senior leaders to drive change and elevate performance

𝗔 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸
In tomorrow’s workplace:
• Leaders inspire cultures of empathy and purpose.
• Well-being is embedded in the culture, driving sustainable growth.
• Teams thrive through connection and innovation.
• Organizations that align culture, well-being, and performance will dominate - those that don’t will struggle to keep up.

When leaders thrive, so do their organizations.

Let’s build a workplace where people and profits grow together.

DM me or book a call to explore how 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 can transform your workplace.

Dane Tang

Great leaders aren’t born, they’re built.

8 rules to shape your leadership and life.

When I started leading, I believed success was about grinding harder than everyone else.

But I learned that real success isn’t about working harder.

It’s about working smarter, bolder, and with purpose.

These 8 rules of life, inspired by Warren Buffett, guided my leadership and reshaped my life.

Here’s how to transform yours too:

1. Be adaptable
I embraced change during an industry shift and turned disruption into opportunity.

✅ Ask, “What’s the opportunity here?” Flexibility fuels growth.

2. Learn to say no 
Burnout taught me saying no protects what matters most.

✅ Saying no today means saying yes to what truly matters tomorrow.

3. Patience is a virtue 
Leading a 2-year cultural shift taught me trust takes time.

✅ Celebrate small wins. Progress beats perfection.

4. Hard work always pays off 
My toughest year turned into my team’s best because we didn’t quit.

✅ Show up, even when it’s hard. Consistency wins.

5. Fail fast, fail early, fail often
A product flop became a bestseller because we didn’t stop trying.

✅ Treat failure as feedback. Adjust, learn, grow.

6. Stay away from toxic people
One toxic leader removed = happier, high-performing teams.

✅ Guard your energy. Choose collaboration over drama.

7. Giving is better than receiving
Mentoring others has been my greatest ROI.

✅ Help someone grow. Shared success is a lasting success.

8. Don’t let others’ opinions hold you back 
I trusted my vision, even when no one did, and it paid off.

✅ Bold leadership starts with believing in your vision.

These rules aren’t just life advice.
They’re leadership tools.

Which rule of life resonates most with you?


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Future of Work Strategist | Designing Workplaces That Perform & People Who Thrive | SG60 Speaker | ICF PCC Coach | 25+ Years Fortune 500 Leadership

Today, 37,926 12-year-olds across Singapore received their PSLE results.

(The PSLE is a national examination that determines which secondary school a child enters.)

Some will celebrate.
Some will cry.
Some parents will silently worry.

But let’s remember this:

Success isn’t decided by one exam.

Be it PSLE, other exams, challenges, or setbacks in life - success is rarely born from perfection.

It’s built on bricks of failed attempts, false starts, and fresh tries.

If your child has done their best -
Celebrate with them.

If your child didn’t get the result you hoped for -
Please pause and breathe.

One exam doesn’t define their future.
And it certainly doesn’t define their worth.

What they need now isn’t pressure, but.. 
Love.
Perspective.
And belief in who they’re becoming.

That message on the wall says it all:

𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘀. 
𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴.

A quiet reminder to all of us - keep going, even when it’s hard.

I’ve seen it firsthand.

Friends who struggled in PSLE
but went on to thrive, lead, and build meaningful lives.

Because PSLE is one checkpoint. Not the destination.

My own journey echoes this too.

Life 2.0 wasn’t built on wins alone.

It was built from bricks of:
• Career detours
• Burnouts
• Brave but uncertain leaps
• And lessons that came the hard way

Here’s what I’ve learned - and what I’d offer any parent (or child) navigating disappointment:

1. This isn’t the end.
   It’s just one part of the story.

2. Hold space, not judgment.
  They’re listening more than you think.

3. Model resilience.
  Show them how to rise, not just succeed.

4. Celebrate effort.
  Courage counts too.

5. Keep stacking.
  The next brick matters more than the last one.

What’s one message you’d give your 12-year-old self today?
Or share one lesson failure that taught you.


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Regret is expensive. Growth is priceless. 

Create a future you’re proud of.

We worry so much about what we might lose.
But what about what we gain?

True growth isn’t about playing it safe
It's about choosing intentionally to create the future you want.

Here's how :

1/ Prioritize Your Mental Health.
- Your mind is the foundation of everything.
- Protect it. Nurture it. Honor it.

2/ Learn to Say No.
- Every no is a yes to something meaningful.
- Guard your time like a treasure.

3/ Let Go of Toxic Relationships.
- Some people pour into you. Others drain you.
- Release what no longer serves you.

4/ Start Waking Up Earlier.
- Mornings are a fresh start.
- Even 10 minutes of quiet can change your entire day.

5/ Invest in Your Body.
- You only get one.
- Move it. Nourish it. Rest it.

6/ Start Saving, No Matter How Small.
- It’s not about how much, it’s about consistency.
- Your future self will thank you.

7/ Learn Something New Every Day.
- Curiosity keeps you young.
- Stay open. Stay hungry.

8/ Surround Yourself with People Who Inspire You.
- Energy is contagious.
- Choose wisely.

9/ Travel (Even if It’s Just for a Weekend).
- A change of scenery, a shift in perspective.
- Growth happens when you step outside your bubble.

10/ Forgive Yourself.
- You’re human.
- Learn, grow, and move forward.

11/ Set Realistic Goals.
- Big dreams need small steps.
- Start where you are.

12/ Take Time to Reflect.
- Pause. Breathe.
- Celebrate how far you’ve come.

A life well-lived isn’t about perfection, it’s about intention.

Small choices, made daily, shape the future you desire.

So choose wisely. 
Love deeply. 
Keep growing.

What’s one thing you’ll never regret doing?


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12 Things You’ll Never Regret Doing

Hard work matters.
But so does who you work with.

9 Red Flags That Reveal a Toxic Coworker.

After 25 years in the workplace,
I’ve learned something the hard way:

It’s not just what we do that shapes our day.
It’s who we do it with.

Some people lift you.
Others slowly drain your energy.

Not with big dramatic moments -
but with tiny cuts. Every single day.

A glance.
A whisper.
A silence.

These things matter.
More than we admit.

Here are the signs to watch for:

1. Backhanded compliments
↳ “Wow, you actually did a great job.”
↳ Their praise always has a sting.

2. Taking credit for your work
↳ You put in the effort.
↳ They take the spotlight.

3. Constant gossiping
↳ If they gossip with you…
↳ They’ll gossip about you.

4. Passive-aggressive behaviour
↳ Eye rolls. Sarcasm. Delayed replies.
↳ You start questioning yourself - that’s the trap.

5. Undermining in meetings
↳ They interrupt, challenge, or “correct” you.
↳ Not to add value, but to feel superior.

6. Withholding information
↳ “Oops, forgot to CC you.” Again.
↳ Gatekeeping as a power move.

7. Mood swings that affect everyone
↳ You tiptoe around them.
↳ They call it “just stress.” Every week.

8. Playing the victim
↳ They twist the story so they’re always the ones harmed.

9. Subtle sabotage
↳ Wrong file. Wrong version.
↳ Too many mistakes to be “accidents.”

Toxic coworkers don’t just make work harder.
They chip away at your confidence, creativity, and mental well-being.

You don’t have to fix them.
But you must protect your energy.

✔ Set boundaries
✔ Document everything
✔ Seek support (your boss, HR, or someone you trust)

Have you ever worked with someone like this?

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9 Red Flags That Reveal A Toxic Coworker

You don’t quit jobs.

You quit toxic cultures.

Here are 10 brutal signs your culture might be turning toxic.

It doesn’t happen overnight.

First, someone stops speaking up.
Then another.

Soon, they’re showing up—but only in body, not in spirit.

The best ones leave 😔.
The rest stay… quietly checking out.

And the sad part?
Many leaders never see it coming - until it’s too late.

Toxic cultures don’t just kill morale.
They crush trust, innovation, and people’s will to care.

But great leaders don’t ignore the signs.
They act.

Here’s how to spot toxic culture and how leaders can fix it: 

1. Fear of Speaking Up 
→ Create psychological safety. Every voice matters.

2. Overworking is the Norm 
→ Model balance. Burnout helps no one.

3. Cliques & Gossip Rule 
→ Build inclusion. Teamwork > Politics.

4. High Turnover 
→ Find out why people leave. Then fix it.

5. Micromanagement Everywhere 
→ Trust your team. Autonomy drives results.

6. Lack of Recognition 
→ Celebrate wins. People want to be seen.

7. Blame is the Default 
→ Own mistakes. Encourage learning, not fear.

8. Poor Communication 
→ Be clear, be transparent, be consistent.

9. Lack of Purpose 
→ Connect daily tasks to a bigger mission.

10. Low Morale 
→ Lead with energy, empathy, and appreciation.

𝗧𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱.

You just have to start with awareness, and the will to lead differently.

Because when culture is right, everything else follows.

What’s one toxic culture you’ve seen (or experienced) at work?

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10 Brutal Signs of A Toxic Culture (And How Great Leaders 

Max Kimber SC

The most dangerous mindset in your career?

Thinking you already know it all.

Years ago, 
I used to nod along in meetings, pretending I understood.

Even when the jargon went over my head.
Even when the strategy didn’t make sense.

I didn’t want to seem slow.
Or out of my depth.
Or not "leadership material."

So I stayed quiet.
Smiled.
Took notes I didn’t fully get.

I thought asking questions would make me look weak.
But all it did was keep me stuck.

Until one day, a colleague pulled me aside and said:
"You don’t have to know everything.
But you do have to stay open."

That moment changed everything.

When I let go of the pressure to appear smart,
I finally gave myself permission to grow.

I asked more.
Listened more.
Learned faster.

I got better.
And people trusted me more.

You’re not supposed to know it all.
But you are supposed to stay open.

That’s how we grow.

Here are 5 ways I’ve learned to stay teachable:

1️⃣ Ask follow-up questions, even if you feel silly
→ Curiosity builds clarity and connection.

2️⃣ Admit when you don’t know
→ Honesty earns more trust than guessing ever will.

3️⃣ Seek feedback - and actually listen
→ Growth begins where ego ends.

4️⃣ Surround yourself with challengers, not cheerleaders
→ Diverse perspectives sharpen your thinking.

5️⃣ Learn something small every day
→ Micro-growth leads to massive transformation.

Being teachable doesn’t make you less capable.
It makes you limitless.

When was a time you chose growth over pride? Share your story in the comments.

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Want to show up like a high performer?

Start with how you speak.

I used to say sorry way too much.
Even when I didn’t need to.

I’d also say things like 
“I think,"
“I’ll try,” 
or “I’m just reaching out…”

It made me sound less confident, 
even when I was doing great work.

That was me before. Then I've learned:

Top performers don’t just do things well.
They talk in a way that shows they’ve got it handled.

Here are 12 things I started doing,
And it changed how people responded to me:

❌ “Sorry to bother you…”
✅ “Do you have a quick moment?”

❌ “I don’t know.”
✅ “I’ll find out and update you shortly.”

❌ “I’ll try.”
✅ “I’ve got this covered.”

❌ “Sorry, I missed that.”
✅ “Appreciate you pointing that out, I’ll correct it.”

❌ “Sorry for the delay.”
✅ “Thanks so much for your patience.”

❌ “I’m swamped.”
✅ “I can get to this by [date/time].”

❌ “That’s not my job.”
✅ “Let me connect you to who handles this.”

❌ “I don’t get it.”
✅ “Can you help me understand this better?”

❌ “This might be silly, but…”
✅ “Here’s something we could explore.”

❌ “That’s wrong.”
✅ “I see it a little differently.”

❌ “Maybe we should consider…”
✅ “My suggestion is to go with…”

❌ “No problem.”
✅ “Happy to support.”

You don’t need to sound perfect.
Just speak with calm and clarity.

People will listen and trust you.
Start practicing it every single day.

Which one of these do you use most?


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12 Tips  to Speak Like a Top Performer

You don’t need a title to be a leader.

You just need to care and show up.

Most people think leadership means being the boss.
Having the answers. Telling people what to do.

But it's not.

Jobs can be taken away.
Businesses can fail.

But the right leadership skills?
They stay with you for life.

They help you grow, not just at work, 
but as a human being.

Here are 9 timeless skills that will keep paying you back, financially, emotionally, and professionally, for life:

 1. Self-Awareness
     Lead yourself before leading others.
     Know your triggers. Own your flaws.

2. Empathy
   Feel what others feel, then act.
   Listen to understand, not reply.
   
3. Have a vision. 
   See what’s ahead before others do.
   Paint the future with clarity.
   
4. Communication
   Say what matters. Say it clearly.
   Speak with heart, not ego.
   
5. Adaptability
   Bend. Don’t break. Pivot with grace.
   Let go of control, not direction.
   
6. Decision-Making
   Act with courage, not just logic.
   Make choices aligned with values.
   
7. Support others. 
   Lift others as you climb.
   Ask before advising. Empower, don’t rescue.
   
8. Accountability
   Own the wins and the misses.
   Take blame. Share praise. Always.
   
9. Resilience
   Fall seven times. Rise eight.
   Breakdowns often come before breakthroughs.

Leadership isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being real.

Which of these are you working on right now?
Let me know in the comments 👇


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9 Leadership Skills That Will Pay You Forever

Good News: 
You don’t have to be perfect to be a great leader.

You don’t need to be:  
• Fearless
• Flawless 
• Fierce 
To be a great leader.

I’ve been around long enough to see a lot.
Worked with all kinds of people.

And I’ve watched bright, kind souls burn out,
trying to lead the way they thought they should.

❌ Always strong.
❌ Always certain.
❌ Always “on.”

But here’s the truth: 

That version of leadership? 
It’s outdated. 
And exhausting.

Most of what we were taught about leadership... 
Needs a second look.

Let’s unlearn a few things together.

8 Myths About Leadership You’ve Been Taught Wrong:

❌ Leaders must have all the answers 
✅ Real leaders ask great questions.

❌ Leaders are always in control 
✅ Trust, not control, builds strong teams.

❌ Leaders can't show vulnerability 
✅ Vulnerability invites trust. Not weakness.

❌ Leadership is a solo journey 
✅ You’re not meant to do it alone.

❌ Leaders are always confident 
✅ True confidence allows doubt, and action anyway.

❌ Leaders shouldn’t show emotion 
✅ Emotion makes you relatable. Human.

❌ Leadership is about power 
✅ It's about lifting others, not standing over them.

❌ Leaders are always "on" 
✅ Rest isn’t optional. It’s essential.

The world doesn’t need more perfect leaders.
It needs more present ones.

Leaders who listen.
Who feel.
Who grow.

The kind of leader you already are...
when you stop trying to be someone else.

Which one of these are you ready to unlearn today?

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8 Myths About Leadership You’ve Been Taught Wrong

Growth doesn’t happen in isolation.
It happens when we surround ourselves with people brave enough to do the hard, honest work.

I attended two book launches in a span of 5 days.

Two inspiring friends.

Two bold bodies of work.

One powerful reminder: 
Inspiration is contagious when we choose the right circle.

📘 𝗜𝗻𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 by Cindy Tien, EQ Maven, CSP is raw, real, and necessary.

She invites us to confront our BS:
- Blind Spots
- Belief Systems
- Bull Stories
The invisible cages that keep us stuck.

Cindy doesn’t sugarcoat the journey.

She shares what it took to face herself and rebuild from the inside out.

This book is a soul-surgery and a gift.

📘 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁 by James C Foo Leong  Professor_ Best Selling Author, Financial Storyverse® Creator brings clarity and creativity to finance.

He shows how numbers can tell stories, shape decisions, and unlock leadership.

He also shared his personal story of perseverance, navigating the ups and downs of writing and launching his book, setbacks and all.

And yes — Count Jargon® the plush character makes an appearance too!

Congratulations to James for making it to Amazon's best-seller within a few days of launch.

I left both events deeply moved.

Not just by the books
But by the courage it takes to create, to share, to lead.

So proud and inspired by Cindy and James:
Your courage, creativity, and commitment to growth shine through in every word.

These moments reminded me of something I tell myself and clients often:
You don’t need to have it all figured out to start.
You just need to be honest enough to begin.

📚 Book links in the comments below.

Who in your circle is doing brave, creative, or meaningful work? Tag them. Celebrate them. 

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3 real reasons people actually stay in a job
(And no, it’s not just the paycheck.)

I’ve coached so many high achievers who’ve said:
"I’m not miserable. But something feels off."

I know that feeling too.
Years ago, I had the title, the perks, the global role…
But deep down, I felt disconnected.

It wasn’t burnout.
It was something quieter.
Like I was slowly drifting away from myself.

What I’ve learned, in both in my journey and through my clients, is this:

🔸 Purpose
People want to know their work matters.
When they feel seen and valued, they stay.
A little recognition goes a long way.

🔸 Growth
People want to evolve.
They want to be challenged in ways that energize them.
To stretch, evolve, and keep becoming more of who they are.

🔸 Connection
People stay when they belong.
To a team. A culture. A mission that feels like home.
And work with people who care about them.

If you’re a leader, ask yourself:
→ Do your people feel valued?
→ Are they growing?
→ Do they feel connected?

And if you’re not feeling these things,
Maybe it’s time to design a new chapter.

Where are you on your journey?👇

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As the year comes to a close, I reflect on the Top 10 Lessons that helped me through 2025. 

The truth is simple.
Life isn’t.

We often over-complicate things.
But clarity changes everything.

Here are the Top 10 Lessons that change the way I think:

1. We get what we ask for
↳ Speak up for what you want
↳ Opportunities don’t wait

2. The reality of progress 
↳ Hard days happen to everyone
↳ Pause. Reflect. Celebrate how far you’ve come

3. Self-care shouldn’t be last resort
↳ Rest before you’re empty
↳ Small breaks fuel big wins

4. Not everyone starts in the same place
↳ Kindness matters
↳ Respect the climb

5. Hard things become easier
↳ Discipline bridges the gap
↳ Stay. Show up. Persist

6. Diversity amplify ideas
↳ Speak up. Listen deeply
↳ Growth thrives in collaboration

7. Obstacles are just a chapter
↳ Not the whole story
↳ Zoom out. Keep moving

8. Failure is fuel for success
↳ Learn fast. Adjust faster
↳ It’s part of the process

9. Adopt a growth mindset when anxious
↳ Mental and physical health aren’t negotiable
↳ Protect your energy

10. A great manager changes everything
↳ Good leadership beats a fat paycheck
↳ Find someone who helps you grow

Save this post. 
Revisit it on hard days.

What are your biggest lessons for 2025? 

Special thanks to Liz And Mollie for the wonderful visuals.


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Life’s too short to be angry all the time.

Smile more. Breathe deeper. Let it be.

Yes, I get it. Sometimes we hold onto stress and grudges like they’re part of us.

We replay moments that hurt us.

But what if the secret to happiness
is simply choosing to release?

When you laugh often, stress less,
and let go of what doesn’t serve you,
life opens up in the best ways.

Try these steps:

1/ Choose Joy Daily
• Happiness is a choice
• Find small things to smile about
  
2/ Practice Mindful Breathing
• Calm your nervous system
• Take deep breaths throughout the day
  
3/ Drop What You Can’t Control
• Stress wastes your energy
• Focus on what you can change
  
4/ Forgive Yourself & Others
• Holding anger hurts you most
• Let forgiveness set you free
  
5/ Laugh Like a Child
• Laughter heals instantly
• Watch a funny video daily
  
6/ Set Healthy Boundaries
• Protect your peace
• Say no without guilt
  
7/ Create Space for Stillness
• Recharge your mind
• Spend 5 minutes in silence

Life isn’t about having it all figured out.

It’s about choosing peace over pressure.
Laughter over perfection.
And freedom over fear.

Let today be the day you stop carrying what no longer serves you. You deserve lightness. 

You deserve joy.

What are you letting go today?

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You don’t need a title to lead. 
But you do need the tools to influence.
Because influence isn’t about being the loudest in the room. 

It’s what people do with your ideas when you’re no longer in it.

Ever walked out of a meeting thinking you had buy-in… but nothing moved? 

Or tried to lead across functions, only to hit polite resistance?

In this episode of Singapore Global Network (SGN) 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱, Scott Harrison and I unpack how real influence works,  especially in environments where power is shared, tension is high, and authority is limited.

Whether you’re leading teams, driving change, or influencing from the side, this episode is packed with practical tools you can apply immediately.

We unpack 5 real-world leadership scenarios where influence makes or breaks outcomes:
✅ How to get real buy-in (not just polite nods)
✅ Coaching vs Negotiation - which to use, and when
✅ What makes tension productive, not paralysing
✅ Influence when you’re not the decision-maker
✅ How trust and clarity drive follow-through

These aren’t just theories - they’re tools you can use in your next meeting.

As a Future of Work strategist and leadership coach, I believe this is the edge modern leaders need: 
▶️ Lead with clarity. 
▶️ Influence with empathy. 
▶️ Move with purpose.

Massive thanks to the team at Singapore Global Network (SGN) and The Secret Little Agency Julia Liotta Dadima K. the incredible production crew who made magic happen. You brought this vision to life with clarity, warmth, and world-class quality.

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And let me know — which scenario resonated most for you?

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Before we design what’s next, we need to pause and ask: what truly matters now?

This Thanksgiving, I’ve been feeling a mix of emotions.

Gratitude, yes.
But also… reflection.

What this year gave me.
What it asked of me.
What I chose, and what I didn’t choose, but had to carry anyway.

And through it all, I find myself coming back to this:

💜 Clients who trust me with their growth
💜 Brave professionals redefining success on own terms
💜 Small, sacred circles where deep work happens

Tomorrow, I’ll be holding space for one of those circles: my community of Life Designers and Life 2.0ers to design their 2026 vision.

But before I guide others through reflection and visioning, I’m taking a moment to do the same for myself.

If you haven’t had a chance to pause, here’s a gentle invitation.

1. What are you genuinely grateful for - beneath the surface?
• A lesson you didn’t expect
• A challenge that shaped you in quiet ways

2. What are you holding onto that you’ve outgrown?
• An old story, title, or expectation
• A definition of success that no longer fits

3. What part of you is quietly asking to be seen, supported, or set free?
• A dream you’ve been postponing
• A truth you’re ready to honour

Wherever you are, take a breath.
Check in.
Even a few quiet minutes can make a difference.

I'd love to hear what this time of year is bringing for you.

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