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Imposter Syndrome Turns Two
It’s hard for me to believe we’re close to the two-year anniversary of the publication of my Harvard Business Review article co-authored...
Feb 7, 20233 min read
Less Resolutions, More Rest
I hope your 2023 is off to a great start! The last time you heard from me, I shared reflections on why 2022 was a magical year for me,...
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Reflecting on 2022: Joy, Lessons and Radical Rest
A single year is a short and long period of time. In the grand scheme of things, it’s “just” one year. On the other hand, it’s 365 days...
Dec 20, 20223 min read
My Big Ideas for 2023
I have exciting news to share! LinkedIn has selected yours truly to offer my predictions for their #BigIdeas2023 highlight. Over on...
Dec 13, 20222 min read
On Giving: How to Inclusively Support Meaningful Causes
The world can feel challenging and painful. There are many worthy causes that those of us with (some) financial privilege can impact by...
Dec 6, 20224 min read
How Do You Teach Kids About Gratitude?
Thursday is Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, which is a complicated holiday. Its origins and mythology are deeply problematic...
Nov 29, 20223 min read
Four Ways Women of Color Can Protect Their Mental Health at Work
I recently opened up about a time in my career when I was the only woman of color at a previous job. The endless racial gaslighting and...
Nov 22, 20223 min read
Recovering From Being the Only Woman of Color at Work
The first time I was bullied at work, I convinced myself it was no big deal. As the first woman in my family to graduate from a four-year...
Nov 15, 20223 min read
My Conversation With Brené Brown on Navigating Criticism
I shared last week that I was honored to join Brené Brown on her podcast (for the third time!) with my dear friend Aiko Bethea. We...
Nov 8, 20221 min read
My Conversation with Brené Brown and Aiko Bethea on the heart of leadership
My mum says I loved to talk since pretty much the moment I learned to speak. I also loved stories—hearing and telling them. So it’s my...
Oct 31, 20221 min read
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Me
Did you know there are at least twelve holidays between now and Christmas – the most recognized holiday in the West on December 25th?...
Oct 20, 20223 min read
It Matters That We’re All at the Brink of Burnout
May I admit something? I’m tired. It’s the kind of bone-deep tired that I know, if left unchecked, can easily turn into burnout. And...
Oct 18, 20224 min read
Five (Short!) Reads To Inspire and Challenge You Before 2022 Ends
I know I’ve spent much of the past few newsletters sharing my achievements (Audiobook! LinkedIn learning! Events!) But, the vast majority...
Oct 11, 20223 min read
The Secret to Impactful Workplace Inclusion
Have you heard the phrase, the road to hell is paved with good intentions? Well: I prefer not to generalize, but when it comes to...
Oct 4, 20223 min read
What I Learned From Narrating Inclusion on Purpose, the Audiobook
“Women should be seen and not heard.” That was the message I heard growing up. I was taught – in ways both overt and subtle – that it was...
Sep 20, 20223 min read
Colorism: the rarely-talked about workplace bias that affects millions
A painful truth: my lighter skin afforded me a certain level of acceptance within society when I was growing up in Singapore. But. I was...
Sep 5, 20223 min read
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