When Women Can Shape The World Faster Than Men Think.
My power coffee session today is with Julie Tay She is currently a Board Member of Sonova AG Holdings and a mentor with the Asia Mentors Circle. Something interesting happens during our conversation. I am currently wearing an Invisalign for my teeth, and she spotted it immediately. It was supposed to be “invisible” Lol… How did […]
My Lunch Date with Orinda, The Guide Dog
My special guest today, whom I have my lunch date with, is Orinda, the Guide Dog. I recently shared a post regarding my interview with Sophie, a Para-athletic who competed in the Tokyo Paralympic 2020. Check this earlier post about Sophie, the owner of Orinda. https://riseupglobal.co/2022/10/14/do-you-dare-to-swim-blind/ Sophie moves around with her guide dog, Orinda. We […]
Surviving Dangerous Jobs in the Face of Adversity
In the face of adversity, it can feel like a wall we cannot climb, but it’s also a path to personal growth and strength. My journey as a UN Peacekeeper taught me this in ways I never imagined. It wasn’t glamorous—there were no fancy titles, no cushy benefits, and the role was as straightforward as […]
Do You Dare To Swim Blind?
Imagine swimming blindfolded. How do you know how deep the water is when you can’t see? How do you know if you reach the end of the pool when you can’t see? How do you ensure you don’t drown yourself when you can’t see? These were so many questions I had when I met Sophie […]
One Boss That Helps Me To Avoid Quiet Quitting!
I did not have many bosses during my career. And there is one that I remember till now. Finally, I had the pleasure of catching up for coffee with her. She is Jesslyn, CEO of Great Eastern Financial Advisors (GFA). She is one lady that I am blessed to have worked with. #1 QUIET […]
A 6-Star Breakfast Conversation
I caught up with the CEO of One Farrer Hospital today, and he is none other than Dr Timothy Low 刘森旺 He is a man with a great heart for delivering the highest service in the medical sector. It is a perfect and divine combination that we are hosting our RISEUP Conference this Friday at […]
A Mind-Blowing Coffee Session!
I am so glad that I caught up for coffee with Kenneth Daniel TAN recently. It was a mind-blowing conversation. He is currently the President and SVP of Varian, a health tech company specialising in delivering innovative cancer care technologies. I love his “divine story and coincidence” in joining the medical industry during his […]
When Meaning At Work and Heart Surgery Collide!
I had a great time catching up and learning from Sanjay Prabhakaran, an experienced business leader in the healthcare industry. Formerly the President of Asia-Pacific of Hologic Inc, and currently a board of directors member with APAC Med. He is also the co-founder of Asia Mentors Circle (AMC), focusing on accelerating the growth of Global […]
I Was Sleeping At The Void Deck for 365 Days!
At the recent RISEUP Conference, I spoke with my RISEUP keynote – 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗨𝗣. 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗨𝗣! It recounts my traumatic experience of the severe infection that left me handicapped without medical help and how I survived the first 365 days till the first solution appeared. If you are curious, this is my RISEUP Story: https://riseupglobal.co/2022/08/05/i-disappear-from-the-stage-for-3-full-years/ […]
I Disappear from the Stage for 3 Full Years!
Hi there! I am Joseph, the Founder of RISEUP! Here is a short story about me. In 2019, I came down with a severe infection beyond medical science’s help. Overnight, the infection left me handicapped as I could not use both my hands. I lost everything I had built for the past 16 years, and on […]
