Category RISEUP Story
Are You Walking Without Slippers?

Are You Walking Without Slippers?

In the previous post, I shared how I held one of the most dangerous jobs on Earth, being a UN Peace-Keeper in Timor Leste. But that danger has made me more HUMAN. https://riseupglobal.co/2023/04/06/i-held-one-of-the-most-dangerous-jobs-on-earth/ You see… Timor Leste is...

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I Held One Of The Most Dangerous Jobs On Earth.

I Held One Of The Most Dangerous Jobs On Earth.

There were no sexy titles, and the role was straightforward yet dangerous. It was a Peace Keeping role with the United Nations with a dangerous responsibility, perhaps more dangerous than TikTok's CEO My job description was simple - Keep The Peace. And Return Home...

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Are You A Leader People Run Towards or Away From?

Are You A Leader People Run Towards or Away From?

I finally got to catch up with Bhawna, an experienced HR Leader. She is an optimistic and growth mindset lady with a heart for people’s development. We met many years ago when she was with British America Tobacco, and finally, we met again in Danone. And it was during...

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Standing Back On Stage Again!

Standing Back On Stage Again!

I had the chance to be speaking to over 500 life advisors with one of the mega insurance organisations in Singapore. The name of the keynote was DON’T WAKE UP. RISEUP! It was one of their biggest seminar of the year, leading up to our signature RISEUP Motivational...

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We Are Good In Numbers But With Human?

We Are Good In Numbers But With Human?

Chatting with Hosea Lai in our RISEUP Conversation was insightful and fun over a cup of healthy coffee with soy. He is currently the Senior Director of Culture of Inclusion at Applied Materials, with multiple years of experience in these spaces since his early days...

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A Coffee Conversation with An Army General

A Coffee Conversation with An Army General

It was a long 22 years before I caught up with a leader I respected, and he is Hock Woon Chiang He is currently the Deputy CEO of Sports Hub, who oversaw the entire transition of our National Stadium back to the State. Hock Woon was also my Commanding Officer during...

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When Was The Last Time You See The World Differently?

When Was The Last Time You See The World Differently?

My #riseup conversation today is with Jeslin Lim, IHRP-SP, GTML™ She is currently the General Manager of Cycle and Carriage. It has been many years since we chatted in person. And as usual, Jeslin has always been a go-getter, optimistic lady with tons of energy! Lol…...

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Are You Living Above The New Baseline?

Are You Living Above The New Baseline?

I had a chance to catch up for a RISEUP Conversation with Daniel Chia Han Yong, 谢汉雄, over a cup of hot chocolate. Daniel is an experienced HR leader, and I like to describe him as an adventurous and creative leader. His most recent adventure is with DKSH, driving...

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