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Sustainability & Green Tech is Now a True Priority
In 2023, my interactions with over 100 CIOs revealed a significant focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, with...
Apr 25, 20242 min read
The Launch of Making Life Happen
The launch of Making Life Happen.
This book is the one I would have loved to have read in my twenties, picked up again in my forties.
Apr 11, 20242 min read
A Viral Podcast and VERY Special Offer
Last year, I was one of the ten alumni invited by Swinburne to chat about our professional journeys and lives on the “Get Hungry”...
Mar 20, 20242 min read
Are Strategic Timelines and Expectations Shrinking?
As an executive navigating the ever-shifting landscape of technology and business strategy, I've noticed a trend: strategic planning...
Mar 7, 20241 min read
Creating a Resonating Strategy
Often technology strategies fail to resonate with their broader organisation. Earlier this month, I was chatting with an industry friend...
Feb 22, 20241 min read
CIO Technology Outlook for 2024
I met with over 100 CIOs in 2023, and the nature of our conversations differed from the beginning to the end of the year. The 2024...
Feb 1, 20242 min read
Christmas Giving - One Girl and the Power of Educating Girls
Season greetings! While working at Microsoft within International IT, I learned how the Gates Foundation was ending the poverty...
Dec 21, 20231 min read
What Differentiates a Business in a Digital Ecosystem?
In March 2018, I spent a week at IMD in Switzerland completing a joint IMD and MIT program; ‘Driving Strategic Innovation’. A memorable...
Nov 30, 20232 min read
The Differences of Design, Lean, and Agile Ways of Working
In the business realm, Design Thinking, Lean Start-Up, and Agile often cause confusion due to their interchangeable use, necessitating a...
Nov 16, 20231 min read
An Organisation’s Mindset Determines the Potential of Technology Trends
Our former, much-loved and wise VP regularly reminded our international technology team that 'technology trends will come and evolve, but...
Nov 10, 20231 min read
Why Should You Read Any of My Three Books?
Over the weekend, we sent the final proofread manuscript for Making Life Happen, including the nineteen cartoon pictures, to the...
Sep 14, 20231 min read
What Makes You Memorable?
Everyone has something that is their differentiator. What’s yours? How does it show up? What do people constantly return to you for? I’ve...
Aug 31, 20231 min read
How to Write a Compelling Book Blurb
Immediately after picking up a book, the thing most people go to read first is the blurb on the back. It’s one of the most powerful...
Aug 24, 20232 min read
Is TRUST the New Higher Order?
A few weeks ago, I met with a former senior colleague, whom I deeply respect and have learned much from. We always have great...
Aug 17, 20232 min read
My Learnings From Writing Three Books
As publishing of my latest book "Making Life Happen" approaches, I’m frequently asked (as I was at the same pre-publishing time of my...
Aug 12, 20232 min read
The Three Phases of a Career
I’m often asked about how to build a career by fellow parents, less experienced colleagues and alumni. The topic is discussed in my...
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Read the Manuscript for My New Book!
Over the past year, I’ve been writing on vacations. It’s a hobby I enjoy immensely. And some exciting news - I now have a completed draft...
Jul 26, 20232 min read
Why Our New Year's Resolutions Don't Stick
Several years ago, I stopped making new year’s resolutions and began a life of intentions. It wasn’t a conscious decision, it was...
Jul 21, 20232 min read
What Memories are Being Made for Your Employees? - Employee Engagement!
I arrived in Manila on a Saturday afternoon in May. After checking into my hotel, I changed and headed out for my evening meal. By this...
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Time Management for Time Poor Executives
As a former CIO and Digital Executive, I understand and empathise with any technology executive when it comes to balancing their time....
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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