Benjamin Loh, CSP

Growing up as an introvert and serial bully victim, putting myself out there has certainly not been my thing. 

Yet when I decided to pursue my dream as a professional speaker and coach as an accounting college student, I had to learn how to build online influence well. 

A decade later, I’ve been blessed to serve a Fortune 500 life insurance corporation as their Millennials and Social Media Engagement Consultant. 

Here are some "top-line" achievements: 

🌟 Keynote Speaker for Asia Pacific Life Insurance Congress (APLIC), MDRT Day ID, KL & SG 2019-2022 - teach the very strategies that have grown my global speaking business over the past 12 years - from a $500 paid-up capital by 1,000x (annual rev)

🌟 Strategic Growth Coach to the Top Agency Leaders in SG, MY, ID, HK. Currently the "Outsourced CMO" to a $20+M Agency in Singapore, reigning as the Top Group. 

🌟 Taught >57,000 audiences across 10 countries in Asia and Middle East. As of 2020, I've been accorded the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), an accolade for the top 12% of speakers globally. 

🌟 Featured over 70x on local and regional media (TV, radio, newspaper) like Channel News Asia (CNA), Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), The Huffington Post, and more. 

🌟 Trusted and engaged by global corporations like AIA, Atradius, Coface, DB Schenker, MSC Shipping, Porsche Asia Pacific, Prudential, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Saudi Arabia Kingdom (SAK) government etc.

All without spending on paid advertisement, but by pure organic engagement and attraction.

If you're a top life insurance agency decision-maker, you know it’s harder to attract talents.

The old rules - a numbers game - it was effective, but no longer. ❌

You need to be #𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗳𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱, but maybe are facing these challenges:

😪 Confused by the mixed messages on how to build your online influence well 

😪 Lost and frustrated after months of "posting content" that doesn't move the needle one bit 

😪  Time and resource-poor because you're tied up with strategic growth of your agency

There is a better way and it doesn’t involve you doing more or becoming someone you are not. 

I can help you: 

🚀 BE AWARE - So your personal brand is seen by your ideal talents and have you be in their radars consistently 

🚀 BE ATTRACTIVE - Leverage organic social content to draw talent to you and the right ones!  

🚀 BE AMPLIFIED - Leverage the right audiences to be a prominent choice

🎁 Connect with me and let's discover how we can make you relevant to your talents of today!

Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®)

Conferred by the National Speakers Association, the CSP is the speaking profession’s international measure of professional platform competence by which speakers become a Certified Speaking Professional.

About 12 percent of the 5,000 + speakers worldwide, who belong to the 13 member associations of the Global Speakers Federation, currently hold this professional designation.

The Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation is earned through demonstrating competence in professional standards: Platform skills, Business management, Education and Association

Information provided by the National Speakers Association based in the United States of America. The Professional Speakers Association of Australia also grants Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) status with similar (but different) standards of its American counterpart.

Statistics are estimated as of July 2017

Can I be honest with you?

I never had a clear idea of what I wanted to be, growing up. 

No big dreams. No Forbes 30 under 30 ambitions.

I was the quiet kid who felt small in loud rooms. Teased. Left out.
Just had lots of curiosity and willingness to try everything. Toastmasters. Six internships. A dozen part-time jobs.

What I was really chasing.. without knowing it.. was 'oneness'. 

To be aligned in my thoughts, feelings and actions.

Because here's what I've seen coaching leaders across 20 cities:

Most people aren't (just) struggling with skill. They're struggling with alignment. 💯

They show up online saying one thing. Feeling another. And doing something completely different.

That gap? 

Your audience feels it. Even if they can't name it.

Three things helped me close that gap:

👉 Learn first, impress later. Chasing skills beat chasing approval every time. 

👉 Choose yourself, even when others don't get it. Every small bet on myself built trust. That trust became momentum. 

👉 Build on your strengths. Not just following the default path. And dig deep into what you can truly offer.

Today I've taught 65,000+ leaders across 20+ cities. Sydney. Tokyo. Riyadh. Chicago. Built a multiple seven-figure business helping leaders show up with clarity online and help the people they are meant to help.

And as extension, my vision is to help more people in Asia to do so too. 

Recently, Owndays Singapore Pte Ltd invited me onboard for their 'What Is Your Vision' series. 👓

I shared that you don't need a louder voice or gun for virality or be obnoxiously loud. You need your thoughts, your gut and your actions moving as one to speak to the right people. 

That's when your brand and work stops being a show. And starts being you.

What was the vision you had for yourself growing up? 

Share with me below.  👇🏻

Someone out there might need your story today. 💙

#OWNDAYS #OWNDAYSsg #OWNyourDAYS #FromTokyoJapan

LinkedIn Top Voice in SG To Follow | I help top life insurance leaders and service professionals in Asia grow their brand and influence and be #TopofMind | Millennial Dad | Top 12% Global Speaker

Age 7: Got bullied. Learned to stay small and invisible. 
Age 18: Tried public speaking. Froze up completely. 
Age 21: Quit a big 4 job offer to do sales. Everyone thought I was crazy (stupid)
Age 23: Quit my sales job to speak full-time even with 5 figure commission months. 
Age 25: First regional corporate contract. Crossed six figures in revenue.
Age 28: Published my first crowdfunded book with readers from 9 countries
Age 32: Crossed seven figures, landed an exclusive contract with a big 3 Asia insurer. 

Today: 65,000+ leaders taught. 20+ cities. Chicago. Tokyo. Riyadh. Sydney. 🌏

Nobody handed me any of this.

And if you're building your own career or gig right now, know this.

Nobody's handing it to you either.

Here's what almost stopped me. And I'll bet it's quietly stopping you too.

It wasn't the broke years. It wasn't the people who doubted me.

It was the story I told myself every morning. 😶

👉 "I'm an introvert and boring. I'm not built for this." 
👉 "I don't have the right background or networks." 
👉 "People like me don't end up in rooms like that."

Every single one felt true. Yet every single one was also a choice.

Your self-doubt isn't protecting you. It's keeping you comfortable. 

So I decided to rewrite my story and showed up, anyway. 

The stories of doubt, got quieter. Not gone. Just quieter.

The reps didn't just build skill. They rewrote the script. 

Confidence isn't coming before you move. It comes because you moved. 👊

Stop waiting to feel ready. 

Go live your way into a new story.

Don't let the story in your head stop you from living the future you desire for yourself.

♻️ Repost if you know someone building their own path who needs this today.

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: GA100: Generative AI from Heicoders Academy!

Benjamin Loh

If you’re just starting out in business…

You can’t afford work-life balance. Here’s why 👇🏻


When I first started building my brand in Asia,
I wasn’t the confident coach people see today.

I was the boy who got bullied.
The guy who kept his head down because speaking up felt scary.
The creator who took hours to press “post” because he feared being judged.

Back then, my life wasn’t balanced.

It was heavy.
It was tiring.
And it was needed.

Because the balance I have today only exists,
because I went through years that were anything but balanced.

→ Late nights trying to get one story right.
→ Quiet weekends learning how to speak without shaking.
→ Posting content while hearing my own doubts in the back of my head.
→ Showing up even when no one was clapping.

Those early seasons shaped me.
They trained my confidence.
They built the resilience I stand on today.

So if you’re just starting out…

It’s okay if things feel tilted.
It’s okay if you’re doing more than you rest.
It’s okay if you feel tired.

In the early stages, pressure can be a privilege,
especially when it’s pressure from a dream you chose.

To the new founders, advisors, and leaders building right now,
I see you.
Keep going.

Your struggles are your teachers.
Consistency compounds.

Let me know your thought below 💬

P.s. ✍🏻 I am Benjamin Loh, CSP, a strategic growth coach and consultant who has taught over 65,000 leaders in over 20 global cities and constructed some of the leading icons (TOT, Award Winners) in the financial industry in Asia through the power of authentic storytelling and authority building.

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Nobody likes being sold to immediately.

And if that's your LinkedIn strategy, you better stop now.

I see it in my DMs every single day.

"Hey Ben, want to double your AUM in 90 days?"
"Looking for more qualified leads?"
"Let me show you our proven system."

Delete. Delete. Delete.

Why?

If you're only DMing people on LinkedIn to pitch your offer, 
you're not building relationships. 

→ You're burning bridges before they're even built.

And for financial advisors? 

This approach will kill your credibility faster than anything else.

Your clients don't buy financial products. 

→They buy trust.
→ They buy confidence that you'll protect their family's future.
→ They buy the belief that you genuinely care about their goals, not just your commission.

When your first interaction is a sales pitch,
It's like you've told them: 
"I don't care about you. I care about what you can do for me."

And in an industry built on trust and long-term relationships? 

That's the fastest way to lose before you even start.

Here's what YOU can do instead:

1) Start with curiosity, not a pitch.

When someone accepts your connection request, 
don't immediately go for the close.

Instead, ask a thoughtful question.

Example:
"I saw you just celebrated 10 years in the industry, what's the biggest shift you've seen in how clients make decisions?"

Show them you're interested in them, not just their wallet.

2) Comment before you DM.

Engage with their content first. 
Add value to their audience.

When you eventually message them, you're not a stranger,
you're someone who already showed up.

3) Share value first.

Lead with something useful:
→ A relevant article
→ A strategy that worked for you
→ A genuine compliment on their post

No pitch. No agenda. Just value.

4) Play the long game.

My best clients didn't come from cold pitches.

They came from months of genuine interaction. 
→ Commenting, sharing insights, offering help with no strings attached.

When they were ready to buy, 
my name already had a place in their mind.

I stopped asking, 
"How can I sell to this person?"

And started asking, 
"How can I serve this person?"

That turned LinkedIn from a cold-calling platform into a relationship-building machine.

Stop selling. 
Start serving. 
And the clients will follow.

So, what's your biggest challenge with LinkedIn outreach? Let's chat 💬

P.s. ✍🏻 I am Benjamin Loh, CSP, a strategic growth coach and consultant who has taught over 65,000 leaders in over 20 global cities and constructed some of the leading icons (TOT, Award Winners) in the financial industry in Asia through the power of authentic storytelling and authority building.

💪 Follow me for personal brand and growth insights.

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Shared this on my Facebook and it's been resonant (270k views):

DPM Gan warns - "Singapore faces an existential challenge" 

Yep, but it's probably not what he and his colleagues think.

Last year, I met my university friend for dinner. We caught up over work, life, passion, marriage and of course the inevitable...

"Are you both planning to start a family?' 

She told me with a meek smile,

"We are quite happy where we are. We're going to be DINKs" 
(Dual Income, No Kids)

Then came her plans about upcoming road trips, side hustles, passion projects, giving to charity and more.

There was nothing but genuine ease and joy from her. 

Being on the other side of the fence with a toddler, I told her I was happy too for both her and her spouse.

Because nothing's worse than bringing a newborn into this world out of pressure or duty, instead of love. 

She then told me, their decision was not a flippant one.

They both asked themselves some "hard questions":

 → Can we afford to raise a child given the costs of living? 
 → Are our career future resilient to ensure we can put food on the table?
 → Do we want to belabour our parents and make them caregivers again? Or get a stay-in helper as we don't want to compromise our careers?
 → Why do we want to put a newborn through the whole Singapore "rat race" again after all we've gone through?
 → Is Singapore truly... liveable? Can we trust the government to ensure we are taken care of in a world of flux and irrationality? 

Obviously, some may think these questions are just symptoms of "over-thinking".
When our parents got by with 2, 3 or 4 children, they still made it work, right? Why not you? 

But... at what expense? And it's palpable how life in Singapore has dramatically changed from its times in the 90s to now. 

These thoughts have been shared quite commonly among my friends in their late 20s and 30s. 

Interestingly, they are brilliant individuals, highly socio-economically mobile and with amazing careers and life trajectories. 

The birth rate decline in Singapore is indeed an existential challenge to our country's future. 

But also, maybe our ways and means of "existence" in this country are also fraying and being questioned (healthily)? 

Do we just want to exist and get by? 
(Because if that's the assumption, then throwing $10,000 grants to have people make more babies or CDC vouchers may just work in the sort-term.)

And what does it take for us to truly thrive and flourish in the next decades of Singapore? 

Perhaps we need to answer the harder questions and look at the "elephant in the room".

P.s. I don't have the answers or sit on a committee so I'm just off to sit the train and explore Singapore with my kiddo.

Everyone says "engage your audience" when you're speaking on stage.

But nobody really tells you how to own that stage and make it yours.

As someone who used to shake before every presentation,
I've learned a few things the hard way.

Things that turned that fear into something I could actually use.

Here it is.
Save this for your next presentation 👇🏻

1/ Ride on Shared Narratives
→ Find common ground fast.

People don't connect with perfection.
They connect with "me too" moments.

👉🏻 I like to open with a story about struggling with something my audience faces too.
👉🏻 Like feeling invisible in a crowded room or doubting whether anyone's listening.

2/ Keep the Energy Up
→ Your energy sets the room's energy.

If you're flat, they're flat.
If you're alive, they lean in.

👉🏻 I move around the stage, vary my tone, and throw in pauses.
👉🏻 It keeps people awake and engaged, even in long sessions.

3/ Speak with Them Before You Speak to Them
→ A little interaction beforehand goes a long way.

I used to hide backstage.
Now I walk the room early.

👉🏻 Before I present, I chat with a few people in the audience, ask about their day, their challenges.
👉🏻 So when I'm on stage, I'm speaking to familiar faces.

4/ Don't Skimp on Preparation
→ Being prepared is your best defense against nerves.

I used to wing it.
I paid for it every time.

👉🏻 I rehearse my opening and closing until I can say them in my sleep.
👉🏻 It gives me confidence even when my mind goes blank mid-speech.

5/ Learn Their World, Speak Their Language
→ Tailor your message to resonate.

Generic talks don't land.
Personalized ones do.

👉🏻 When I speak to financial advisors versus tech founders, I adjust my examples and references to match their daily reality.
👉🏻 Never use a one-size-fits-all script.

6/ Use Your Stories
→ Personal stories make your message unforgettable.

Facts inform.
Stories transform.

👉🏻 Instead of listing my credentials, I share how a kid who got bullied and avoided stages now trains leaders across Asia.
👉🏻 Story sticks more than any resume.

7/ Mirror What You Want to See
→ Project the confidence you want your audience to feel.

If you're uncertain, they'll be uncertain.
If you're grounded, they'll trust you.

👉🏻 If I want my audience to feel calm and confident, I start by being calm and confident myself
👉🏻 Even if I'm nervous inside.

I'm not a natural speaker.

I'm someone who learned through repetition, failure, and intention.

If you apply even one of these,
you'll already be ahead of most people on stage.

You don't need perfect English.
You don't need years of experience.
You just need presence, preparation, and a message that matters.

So. what strategy helps you most before speaking on stage?
Let's learn from each other 💬

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Nobody is thinking about you.

Harsh? Maybe. 

But it's also the most freeing thing you'll hear today.

I used to overthink every single video I posted.

"What if they judge my face?" 
"What if I sound weird?" 
"What if someone screenshots my worst angle?"

Turns out, there's a name for this.

👉🏻 It's called the Spotlight Effect.

We massively overestimate how much attention others pay to us.

The truth?
Most people scroll past in 0.3 seconds. 
Most people forget what they saw by lunch. 
Most people are too busy worrying about themselves to worry about you.

And that's actually great news.

Because it means the only person stopping you from hitting record… is you.

Here's what I've learned from helping thousands of professionals show up on video:
→ The ones who win aren't the most polished. 
→ They're the ones who kept showing up. 
→ Consistency beats perfection. 
Every. Single. Time.

Social media rewards patience, not perfection.

So if you've been sitting on that video idea for weeks…

Just press record.

You'll be surprised what comes out of you when you stop filtering and start sharing.

The game isn't about who's the best on camera.

It's about who lasts the longest.

So, what's the ONE thing stopping you from posting your first (or next) video? Let's discuss 👇🏻

P.s. ✍🏻 I am Benjamin Loh, CSP, a strategic growth coach and consultant who has taught over 65,000 leaders in over 20 global cities and constructed some of the leading icons (TOT, Award Winners) in the financial industry in Asia through the power of authentic storytelling and authority building.

💪 Follow me for personal brand and growth insights.

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Formal education won't keep you relevant in this new economy.

I know that sounds harsh. But hear me out.

In 2012, I graduated with an Accounting degree and a poor GPA.

By 2014, I quit my job to become a full-time speaker and coach.

No corporate experience.
No powerful connections. 
A $15 daily budget for food and transport. 

Everyone thought I was crazy.

Fast forward to today:
I've taught over 65,000 leaders across 20+ cities and built a multi-million dollar brand. 

And in all those years?

Not a single client has ever asked about my degree.
Not my university. Not my GPA. Not my certifications.

Yet, I keep hearing the same questions from people I mentor.

"Ben, what degree should I get first?" 
"Will people take me seriously without certifications?" 
"Which program should I join to get paid work?"

I get it.  

It's how most of us were taught to think.

Study hard → Get the paper → Get the job.

But in this economy? 
That formula is broken.

Here's what actually gets clients to pay you:

🔥 Generate meaningful attention. 
→  I started posting on LinkedIn in 2022 with zero audience. No ads. Just real stories. 
→ That alone led to more than 2.6 million views (1-year) and multiple 7-figures in done deals.

🔥 Build skills that solve real problems. 
→ Storytelling, branding, content strategy... none of these were taught in school. 
→ I learned them by doing the work and failing publicly. 

🔥 Let your clients' results speak for you. 
→ I focused on getting my clients TOT awards, published books, and multi-million dollar agencies. 
→ When your clients win, you never have to sell yourself again. 

🔥 Invest in mentorship over material things. 
→ While my peers bought cars and watches, I invested in mentors. 
→ One mentorship alone led to a client worth over $700k in revenue. 

🔥 Use simple tools to punch above your weight. 
→ Canva for design. ChatGPT for ideas. Notion for systems. 
→ You don't need a big team. You need resourcefulness.

Don't misunderstand me.

Formal education builds foundations. I'm grateful for mine.

But another piece of paper alone won't convince someone to hand you their money.

In this economy, what sets you apart is simple:
👉🏻 Can you deliver value? 
👉🏻 Can you prove it? 
👉🏻 Can you help someone get results they can't get on their own?

Stop collecting certificates.
Start creating proof.

What's one skill you learned outside of school that's made the biggest difference in your career?

P.s. ✍🏻 I am Benjamin Loh, CSP, a strategic growth coach and consultant who has taught over 65,000 leaders in over 20 global cities and constructed some of the leading icons (TOT, Award Winners) in the financial industry in Asia through the power of authentic storytelling and authority building.

💪 Follow me for personal brand and growth insights.

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I used to struggle with self-esteem and couldn't even look people in the eye.

But people still say: "You're a natural speaker."


Here's what they don't see.

The kid who got pushed around.
The teenager who ate lunch alone.
The young adult who rehearsed conversations in his head before speaking.

That was me.

For a decade, I believed I wasn't meant to be seen or heard.

Today, I've:
→ Taught 65,000+ leaders across 20+ cities 
→ Delivered keynotes in Sydney, Chicago, Tokyo, Riyadh 
→ Featured in 90+ media appearances

But here's what they don't know...

I was never born a natural speaker.

I still feel nervous before every keynote. 

My palms still sweat. 
My heart still races. 
My voice still shakes.

The difference?

I stopped waiting to feel ready.

I started showing up anyway.

What changed wasn't my personality.

It was my perspective.

I stopped seeing introversion as a flaw. 
→ I started seeing it as my edge.

While others performed, I: 
→ Observed deeper 
→ Listened harder 
→ Connected more meaningfully

I didn't become louder. 
→ I became more intentional.

Here's what 10 years of speaking taught me:
💡 Public speaking isn't about being fearless. 
→ It's about speaking despite the fear.

💡 It's not about being the loudest voice. 
→ It's about being the most resonant one.

💡 Your quietness? 
→ It's reflection. 

💡 Your hesitation? 
→ It's thoughtfulness. 

💡 Your shyness? 
→ It's deep observation.

So, if you're an introvert in a loud world,

You don't need to be someone else. 

You need to be more of yourself.

The world needs what only YOU can offer.

Your depth.
Your authenticity.
Your story.

Remember, you're allowed to succeed on your own terms.

What's one thing you used to see as a weakness that became your strength?

P.s. ✍🏻 I am Benjamin Loh, CSP, a strategic growth coach and consultant who has taught over 65,000 leaders in over 20 global cities and constructed some of the leading icons (TOT, Award Winners) in the financial industry in Asia through the power of authentic storytelling and authority building.

💪 Follow me for personal brand and growth insights.

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Most financial advisors build their business on things they don't own.


Their agency's brand. 
Their company's reputation. 
Their title on a name card.

And I get it. 

It works.
Until it doesn't.

Because here's what I've learned working with advisors and leaders across AIA, Prudential, and agencies in 20+ cities over the past decade.. 

💡 There's so much you simply cannot control.

Markets crash without warning. 
Products get repriced overnight. 
Regulations change mid-quarter. 
Clients move on for reasons that have nothing to do with you.

You can't control any of that.

But you know what you'll never lose?

Your personal brand.

The advisors I've seen thrive through every season, 
every downturn, every shake-up have ONE thing in common.

They didn't just build a business. 
💡 They built a name.

→ A name clients trust before the first meeting 
→ A name prospects Google before picking up the phone 
→ A name that opens doors, even when everything else feels uncertain

Your personal brand is your reputation. 
Your credibility.
Your legacy. 
Your story. 

And in an industry where products can be copied, 
commissions can be cut, and titles can disappear...

👉🏻 Your personal brand is what makes you irreplaceable.

I know this because I lived it.

In 2014, I left my job to become a full-time speaker and coach 
.
No corporate experience. 
No connections. 

Nobody knew who I was.

But I made one decision early on:
I would build something that no market shift, no title change,
and no external circumstance could ever take from me.

💡 My personal brand.

That decision to show up consistently, deliver substance, 
and stay authentic for over a decade...

Helped me build a 7-figure business that I still run to this day.

Not because I was famous. 
Because people trusted the name before they ever met the person.

That's the power of personal branding.

It's not about becoming an influencer. 
It's not about going viral.

It's about becoming the person your ideal client already trusts, 
before you ever shake their hand. 
.
So let me ask you this:

If everything outside your control shifted tomorrow,
the market, the products, your agency structure,

→ Would people still come looking for you?

If you're not sure, it's time to start building.

Because everything else can be taken from you.

Your personal brand? 
That stays forever.

P.s. ✍🏻 I am Benjamin Loh, CSP, a strategic growth coach and consultant who has taught over 65,000 leaders in over 20 global cities and constructed some of the leading icons (TOT, Award Winners) in the financial industry in Asia through the power of authentic storytelling and authority building.

💪 Follow me for personal brand and growth insights.

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Most advisors are chasing the wrong things.

They obsess over algorithms, funnels, and online hacks.

But the ones who are able to;
↳ Generate consistent referrals, 
↳ Attract quality recruits,
↳ and become the go-to name in their market?

They master what happens offline first.

Here are 4 offline skills that can change how you create value and build your brand as an advisor 👇

1️⃣ Core Advisory Skills
Your expertise is your currency.
If you're not constantly upgrading what you know, your clients will notice.

→ Learn new tools and instruments in your field. 
→ Stay current with industry shifts. 
→ Treat your own growth the way you'd treat a high-value client. With commitment.

The advisors who keep sharpening their skills are the ones clients come back to again and again. 

2️⃣ Centers of Influence
The most important thing about networking?
Build communities. 
Don't just collect contacts.

→ Go beyond exchanging name cards at events. 
→ Create circles of people who support and invest in each other's growth. 
→ When you surround yourself with the right people, positive momentum follows naturally.

Because a contact list gives you names.
A community gives you opportunities.

3️⃣ Content Creation
"But I'm not a content creator."
Well you don't have to be.

Content creation for advisors is simple:
→ Get comfortable with the camera. 
→ If you're coaching, mentoring, or leading, document it. 
→ Have the right equipment and support team in place. 
→ Share your life in a way that attracts and resonates with the right people.

The formula? 
💡 Deliver offline, amplify online. 

Your best content already exists. 
It's in your daily work, your conversations, and the value you give your clients.

💡 You just need to capture it.

4️⃣ Self-Awareness
This is the one most people skip.
And it's the one that matters most.

→ So many advisors miss the good things happening right in front of them. 
→ Reflect daily on the wins, the losses, and the lessons. 
→ Then communicate those reflections to the people who matter.

Your struggles are your teachers. 
Your reflections become your content. 
Your awareness becomes your competitive advantage.

So here's what I'd challenge you to do this week:

Pick just ONE and take action today👇🏻
→ Block 30 minutes to learn something new in your field. 
→ Reach out to 3 people and start a real conversation. Not a pitch. Just a real conversation. 
→ Record one 60-second video about what you do and why it matters. 
→ Sit down tonight and write 3 things that went well today and 1 lesson you learned.

You don't need to master all 4 at once.

You just need to start with one.

So, which one are you starting with?

P.s. ✍🏻 I am Benjamin Loh, CSP, a strategic growth coach and consultant who has constructed some of the leading icons in the financial industry in Asia through the power of authentic storytelling and authority building.

💡Follow me for personal brand and growth insights.

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You're waiting to feel ready.

While you wait, your competitor already started.

That LinkedIn post you've been drafting in your head for 3 weeks?

Someone in your industry just published theirs. 

It's not even that good. 
But it's out there. 
And people are noticing them.

Not you.

That client you've been meaning to reach out to? 

Someone else just sent them a voice note.

That video you keep saying you'll film "when the time is right"? 

Someone else just posted one from their car. 
Imperfect. Raw. 
And it's working.

Here's the truth:
The "right time" doesn't exist.

→ "I'll post when I have better content." 
→ "I'll build my brand after I hit this target." 
→ "I'll start when I feel more confident."

These aren't strategies. 

These are prisons you're building for yourself. 

And while you sit in that prison?

Your competitor is becoming the name people remember. 

Not because they're better. 
Because they showed up.

The market doesn't reward the most competent. 
It rewards the most visible. 

That's not fair. 
But it's real.

So here's your challenge today:
✅ Post one thing. It doesn't have to be perfect. It has to be real. 
✅ Reach out to one person you've been putting off. 
✅ Record that 60-second video. Even if your voice shakes.

One post won't change your life. 

But one post every week for a year?

That builds mental real estate. 
Consistency compounds. 

You don't need motivation to start. 
You don't need permission to start. 

You just need to start before you feel ready.

Because while you're waiting, someone else is becoming #topofmind.

What's the ONE thing you've been putting off?
Do it today, and let me know in the comments 👇🏻

P.s. ✍🏻 I am Benjamin Loh, CSP, a strategic growth coach and consultant who has taught over 65,000 leaders in over 20 global cities and constructed some of the leading icons (TOT, Award Winners) in the financial industry in Asia through the power of authentic storytelling and authority building.

💪 Follow me for personal brand and growth insights.

#personalbrand #linkedin #growthmindset #contentcreation

I see more "fun-employed(s)" on Tiktok these days.

But this got me curious.

"Funemployment" refers to a period of unemployment where individuals, often Gen Z or young professionals choose to enjoy their free time, focusing on self-discovery, travel, hobbies, and wellness rather than immediately rushing into a new job.

My generation calls it.. sabbatical and time for myself and the family, right? 

My parents would call it... retrenchment and depression?

P.s. In case you don't get it at first - 'funemployment' is a composite of 'fun' and 'unemployment'

Nobody cares about your success if they don't know your struggle.

Sounds harsh? 

Here's what most people get wrong about sharing their story:
👉🏻 They only show the highlight reel.

The wins. 
The stage. 
The applause.

But here's the thing.

When people only see the "good," 
they think, "Must be nice for you."

When they see the gap between where you were and where you are now?

💡 That's when they lean in.

That's when they say, 
"If you made it, maybe I can too."

That's not just storytelling. 
→ That's inspiration.

And inspiration only works when there's contrast.

Good vs. not so good. 
Pain vs. where you are today. 
Rock bottom vs. standing tall.

Yet most of us skip the hard part.

We never sit down to map out what we actually went through.

We don't spend the time to reflect, to connect the dots, 
to understand why our past matters for the people in front of us right now.

Your present impresses. 

But your past and your future? 
They inspire.

So stop hiding the messy chapters.

They might be the very thing someone else needs to hear.

How about you? 
Have you shared your "before" story with your audience?

P.s. 🫡 I am Benjamin Loh, CSP, a strategic growth coach and consultant who has taught over 65,000 leaders in over 20 global cities and constructed some of the leading icons (TOT, Award Winners) in the financial industry in Asia through the power of authentic storytelling and authority building.

💪 Follow me for personal brand and growth insights.

#personalbranding #linkedin #contentcreation #publicspeaking

Sujano is one of the most hungry and giving directors in the financial advisory space in Singapore. 

This post probably tells you why!

Top High Net Worth Producer, AIA Singapore 2024–2025 (No. 1 out of 6,200) | Companywide 1st Runner-Up HNW Director 2025

People asked me,
“How do you become a learning machine?”

I thought of this quote from William Godwin,
 "The philosophy of the wisest man that ever existed,
 is mainly derived from the 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻."

I’ve made it a habit to learn through self-reflection. 🧠
How can I sharpen my own skills?
How can I support my team better?
How can I serve better?

And there is no better time than travelling,
which gives me the space to think. ✈️🌍

I do read as well 📖

Articles, commentaries, and long-reads,
squeezed into short pockets of time.

Knowledge helps me to hold conversations,
and 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

And then there’s social media 👀

This skill didn’t come naturally. 😅

I’m not someone who enjoys taking photos,
being loud, or putting myself front and centre.

It felt like all eyes are on me,
like cameras on the lions yesterday during Lion dance for CNY celebrations. 😂

But through guidance from Benjamin Loh, 
I’ve realised visibility doesn’t have to be loud.

It can be thoughtful and intentional.

𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗠.
𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

Even though I just “started” out social media in the past 3 months,
we’ve successfully onboarded a new FA manager and 3 of his consultants.

That said, I can still be awkward..
 Still very much a work in progress😄
But learning, nonetheless.

Over time, a few patterns have stayed with me:
📝 Being busy doesn’t remove the need to learn, it raises the stakes
📝 Reflection turns experience into insight
📝 The better I want to serve, the more intentional I must be about growing

So I’d love to hear this from other people too 👇🏻

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴?

Feel free to share in the comments 💬 or DM me 📩

I’m always open to a thoughtful exchange. Sometimes the best insights come from comparing notes.

#reflection 
#leadershipjourney 
#learningmindset 
#SJGroupAdvisors 
#Sujano

Courage is never about not having fear. 

It's about building anyway.

You know that moment when you first decided to put yourself out there?

Maybe it was starting your business. 
Building your brand. 
Or finally stepping up to lead a team.

No safety net. 
No guarantee it would work. 

Just a belief that you had something worth sharing.

Here's what I've realized scares most of us:
👉🏻 It's not the failures or the setbacks.
👉🏻 It's showing up, knowing people are watching, and wondering if what you're building is actually enough.

But if you see the truth...

The people around you? 
They're not waiting for you to be perfect.
👉🏻 They're waiting for you to be courageous enough to keep showing up.

That's what separates the dreamers from the builders.

Not fearlessness.
Just the willingness to move forward despite the fear.

Do you have any fear that's been holding you back from building what you truly want? Let's discuss 💬

P.s. ✍🏻 I am Benjamin Loh, CSP, a strategic growth coach and consultant who has taught over 65,000 leaders in over 20 global cities and constructed some of the leading icons (TOT, Award Winners) in the financial industry in Asia through the power of authentic storytelling and authority building.

💪 Follow me for personal brand and growth insights.

#personalbrand #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth  #personaldevelopment

🌐B2B Marketing Consultant ☑️ I help companies land their dream clients from LinkedIn with B2B Sales, Lead Generation, Content & Advertising☑️ Speaker & Trainer

As a specialist in B2B Marketing Strategy, LinkedIn Lead Generation, and Training, my mission is to assist businesses in driving revenue growth.

Feeling stuck with marketing efforts that don't translate into business leads? Are you a budding startup grappling with growth marketing strategies? Or do you find it challenging to engage with key decision-makers in large organizations?

🆘 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘 / 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘(𝗦) 𝗜 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦:
Navigating the complexities of marketing and lead generation can be daunting. I empathize with those challenges and have successfully guided numerous global entities in generating leads, boosting revenue, and crafting sustainable marketing strategies.

My consulting experience encompasses marketing campaigns for world-renowned enterprises such as Samsung Mobile, Disney, and Marvel Studios, to mention a few.

Additionally, I've offered training in Digital Marketing and LinkedIn Strategy to individuals from prestigious companies like Coca-Cola, Maxis Communications, Carlsberg Brewery, Ernst & Young, and Accenture.


🤝 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣:
I offer businesses tailored solutions in:
✔️LinkedIn Lead Generation
✔️Marketing and B2B sales training
✔️Performance marketing, including LinkedIn, Google, and Facebook advertising.

Bob Low

𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲...

𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱.

Yesterday we had LinkedOut Buka Puasa, and the food was solid.

𝗗𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗶, 𝘂𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗺 𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗸 𝗱𝗮𝘂𝗻 𝗸𝗮𝘆𝘂. Simple yet delicious food.. (photo in the comments)

It was also my excuse to put on a Baju Melayu Johor. Thanks to Fareez Shahfiqar Mohd Fauzi for helping me with the samping.

We had people from different industries at the same table. Founders, corporate folks, creators, operators. Some meeting for the first time, some reconnecting.

Just dinner and conversation.

Thanks to everyone who came.

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝘆 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀.

🌐B2B Marketing Consultant ☑️ I turn boring topics into viral conversations through podcasts, B2B Sales Consulting, Lead Generation, Content & Advertising☑️ Speaker & Trainer

𝗬𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁!

𝗗𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 Eldred Wee...

Lao Er Teochew Restaurant is a...
Michelin Guide restaurant, good choice Darren Leow 
Old school Teochew cooking.
Clean flavours. Clear broths. Steamed fish done properly, yummy

This reminds me of home, as my maternal grandmother is toechew. 

Teochew food is not loud.
It doesn’t rely on heavy sauce or strong seasoning.
It’s about freshness, timing, and restraint.

Our lunch conversation ranged from breast to testis, Viagra to tongkat ali, how we ended up talking about this, ask the rest there...

Happy birthday May Cheng 

Thank you Thomas Hoon for the thoughtful gift! May the 葫芦 capture the prosperity this year! 

Besides porridge, have you tried teochew food?

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻, 𝗠𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 Elton Lim 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.

As of this morning, as we cross our 3rd year anniversary, the Asian Century Podcast is at 49.8k subscribers on YouTube.

𝗦𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝟱𝟬𝗸.

Three years ago, this started as a simple idea.
Have deeper conversations with business leaders across Asia.
Document their journeys.
Share lessons that don’t usually make it into headlines.

Since then, we’ve spoken to founders, CEOs, policymakers, creatives.
We’ve covered China expansion, AI, high ticket sales, entrepreneurship, culture shifts, and everything in between.

Help us cross 50k.
𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻’𝘁.

The link is in the comments.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆.

PS If you’re interested to be featured on the Asian Century Podcast , please send me a DM.

Hi LinkedIn — I need your help again! 👀

I still haven’t chosen my new profile picture.

From the last round, the most votes went to #𝟮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 #𝟰. This time, I’ve also included a few photos 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗰, as some of you suggested.

I even threw in #𝟱 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗻 😄

𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, and that will become my next profile picture!

Thanks in advance for helping me decide 🙌

Profile Photo 2

"𝗜𝗺 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁.."

In a recent viral video, In a recent viral video, 𝗠𝗰𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗰𝘇𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗸𝗶 promoted the new 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿. But the delivery felt… a bit awkward. 

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗮 “𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁” made it sound corporate, not like something you actually enjoy eating.

Saying “I’m going to have this for lunch” didn’t feel very believable.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲...

If you love burgers, you know the drill.

You munch down on the burger and fries
and then soft drink to wash it down...

So here’s my version.

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲.

Trust me I ate the burger and fries.

𝗛𝗶 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

Just testing this one out...  at least until Raya.
I’ll need your help again when it’s time to pick the next profile photo!

Btw, this photo is not Ai, its taken by Elton Lim at our recent buka puasa LinkedOut!

“𝗕𝗿𝗼… 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲.”

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝗠𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗹𝗱.

Back then, I was doing more consulting, corporate workshops, and B2B marketing.
Today, my work has shifted heavily into podcasting, conversations, and media.


I’d love your honest take.

Comment the number below 👇
𝟭, 𝟮, 𝟯 𝗼𝗿 𝟰.

Help me pick the one that best represents who I am today.

Bob Profile Pic

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲?

The most powerful brands don’t just win market share.

They win vocabulary.

When someone says “Tupperware,”
they usually mean plastic food container.

When someone says “Maggi,”
they mean instant noodles.

When someone says “Pampers,”
they mean diapers.

When someone says “Milo,”
they mean chocolate malt drink.

This is called genericization — when a brand name becomes the generic term for an entire product category.

There’s a difference between being known…

And becoming the category.

What’s another example where the brand name became the product name?

𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴...
𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

Across much of Asia, women enroll in universities at similar rates as men — and in some countries even higher. The talent is clearly there.

But as careers progress, the numbers start to shrink.

Women still make up only about one-third of the technology workforce. In startups, only around 15% of founders are women. In boardrooms across Asia, 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀.

At the very top, the gap is even wider. 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗘𝗢𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆.

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺.

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹

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Happy International Women’s Day.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽?

In an interview with the 𝘋𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘢, Cheryl Ellron of Ellron Consulting Services highlights a paradox in Malaysia. Women are highly educated and widely represented in the workforce, yet their presence drops sharply when it comes to top leadership roles in politics and corporate boardrooms.

She points to structural barriers, party gatekeeping and the intense scrutiny women often face in public life. The pipeline of capable women exists, the real question is whether our systems are creating enough space for them to lead. Full article in the comments.

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What’s blocking women’s rise in politics and corporate lea

𝗜 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿.

Originally it was to help with singing. I realised the best way to understand music theory is to sit in front of the instrument.

The first song I learned was “𝗢𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝘆”

What surprised me was how songs are broken down. You don’t learn the whole thing at once. You learn it bar by bar. A few notes. Then another bar. Then slowly it becomes a song.

It reminded me of something simple.

Practice, practice, practice.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁.
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲.

Sometimes the joy isn’t in mastering something.

It’s in the process of learning something new. 🎹

What is something new you are doing this year?

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴. 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀.
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀.
𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿.

Is a strong ringgit always good for Malaysia?

We are an export-heavy economy.
𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝟲𝟱–𝟳𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗗𝗣 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 — electronics, semiconductors, commodities like palm oil, manufactured goods.

When you’re built that way, currency strength isn’t just about national pride. It affects competitiveness.

A stronger ringgit helps consumers.
A weaker ringgit helps exporters.

I shared a short reel breaking this down in simple terms.

What’s your take on where the ringgit should be?

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆...

I arrived 10 minutes early for a meeting.

It wasn’t a client meeting — it was a potential collaboration.
The other party was late and not responsive on texts. 

Situations like this always raise a small question about professional courtesy and expectations.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼?

Honestly I've tried all three options!

What if someone was late for a meeting

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗯𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟬% 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿.
 
When I interviewed Abhishek P. CEO of inloop.studio , I asked for one real example, not just theory.
 
He told me about a bank that was stretched.
 
Too many deals. Not enough people. Everyone wearing multiple hats.
 
Instead of adding more headcount, they mapped the entire deal lifecycle — from origination to portfolio management.
 
Then they redesigned it.
 
They created:
 
• 𝗔 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁 
• 𝗔𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁
 
Each AI agent had a defined role inside the workflow. Clear ownership. Clear handoffs. Clear interaction points.
 
Not random prompting. Not “use AI if helpful.”
 
Structure.
 
The results:
 
– Due diligence compressed from weeks to days 
– Faster internal turnaround across teams 
– 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟬% 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿
 
Most of us are experimenting with AI. Very few of us are redesigning how we operate.
 
Full interview is out now on Asian Century Podcast. (link in the comments)

PS  If you’re interested to be featured on the 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, please send me a DM.

𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗡𝗬, 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗻.
 
And what better way to mark the season than coming together for a meaningful buka puasa together.
 
This March, we’re hosting a special edition of hashtag#𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗢𝘂𝘁 – 𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗮𝘀𝗮.

🗓 3 March 2026 
⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM 
📍 Hidang KL
 
Every Ramadhan i look forward to bazaars and also my favorite Nasi Kerabu!

Hope to see you there, DM for more details.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀?

A war in the Middle East rarely stays local. Even in the early days of this conflict, we’re already seeing disruptions in oil markets, shipping routes, aviation, and travel across the region.

If the war were to last 100 days, the ripple effects could be far bigger, higher oil prices, supply chain delays, aviation disruptions, and pressure on the global economy. Wars reshape more than borders. They reshape markets, businesses, and livelihoods.

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What if the Iran war lasts 100 days

𝟳𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗣𝗦𝗢𝗦 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮4, which surveyed 50,000 people across 50 countries, reveals several surprising insights about how Malaysians see leadership, the economy, and institutions. From perceptions that the economy favors the rich to declining trust in official statistics, the data shows how public sentiment is shifting.

In Episode #121 of Asian Century Podcast with Ipsos in Malaysia we unpack what these trends mean for Malaysia and how they compare with global attitudes. Watch the full conversation, link in the comments.

Surprising facts about Malaysians

𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀! 𝗔 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝘇 is one of the most important chokepoints in global trade. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, with Iran on one side and Oman on the other.

Yet this small passage carries enormous importance.
𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝘇 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
In simple terms, one out of every five barrels of oil traded in the world passes through this single route.
Major exporters such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, and Qatar rely on it to ship their energy to global markets.

Which is why whenever tensions rise near the Strait of Hormuz, global oil markets react immediately — and prices can move quickly. In the past two weeks, 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 $𝟳𝟴 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 $𝟴𝟱 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹.

Sometimes the most important places in the world are not the biggest.

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹.

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The Straits of Hormuz 

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜.

𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆.

After interviewing Abhishek P. of inloop.studio , here are 6 practical ways AI can actually help organisations — beyond hype.

1️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆
One case he shared: due diligence that normally took 6–12 weeks was compressed into 5 days using human + AI collaboration.
Less waiting. Faster execution. Lower cost.

2️⃣ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
An investment bank with too many deals and too few people redesigned their workflow.
They built a human org chart + an AI org chart.
Result: deals moved 200% faster.

3️⃣ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻 “𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲” (𝟯 𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀)
He breaks strategy into:
– Me & My AI (personal productivity)
– Us & Our Team AI (workflow integration)
– Organisation Brain (values, context, direction embedded into AI)

4️⃣ 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺
If AI sits under IT, it becomes a tool purchase.
If it sits with the executive team, it becomes a competitive strategy.

5️⃣ 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀
In one example, a CFO preferred interacting with AI agents during due diligence.
AI removed emotional tension from financial scrutiny.

My biggest takeaway?

𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀.
𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀.

If you're leading a team, running lean, or thinking about scale — this conversation is practical.

Full episode with Abhishek is out now.
Link in the comments.

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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲!

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄! 𝗪𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆!

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