Transforming Passions into Career Skills
Making connections between personal interests and practical skills is essential to advancing as a professional, and in distinguishing your personal brand in a job market saturated with carbon copies. This growth requires positivity and a willingness to continually...
“$#@& that. I’m Harry Potter!” — Perception & Personal Branding
We all have insecurities. Whether it’s picking apart our appearances, obsessing over misspoken words or imagining how we could have made better choices, we are all too often our own worst critics. No one is completely immune from nagging moments of self-doubt,...
Why Transparency Matters
In one of my previous positions, I worked for an owner who believed, and openly stated, that his employees were lazy and his customers lied. His approach to running the business consisted of making decisions without informing anyone beforehand, and he disliked...
Both Sides of the Spectrum
Published in The Bangkok Post I'm an incredibly opinionated person. Whether politics, religion, psychology, education or virtually any other topic, you can be almost certain that I'll have a view that I'm willing to defend. Debate and dialogue play a critical role in...
It’s Not Just Academic: The Evolution of Education in the 21st Century
People resist change. In almost every context of the human experience, we often fear the unknown, the gradual transformation of the familiar. The world of education is no different, and as parents, we often struggle to understand what is happening in our children’s...
Leadership Lessons from Game of Thrones
Though A Game of Thrones frequently explores the darker side of human nature, as well as the many failings of those in power, the most recent episode, "Breaker of Chains", offers an interesting discussion on the qualities of a good leader. Engaging his grandson in...
Mirrored Leadership: Driving Change from Within
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." From ancient Greece and China to modern-day churches and mosques, the Golden Rule—in varied forms—has played an indelible role in human culture, serving as a foundational guideline for ethical behavior. Simple in...