In this episode, I chat with fellow Podcaster, Sheena Yap Chan  from The Tao of Self Confidence (a.k.a. @thetaoofselfconfidence on Instagram). Sheena has written a few books including 101 Ways to Make Money from Podcasting, 101 Ways to Boost your Self Confidence, and The Fearless Asian Women. She is focused on helping and celebrating Asian women. Her podcast has  800 episodes, including interviews with women from all across the world. In this Conversation, Sheena and I exchange thoughts about confidence. We discuss how to build confidence, how one approach does not fit everyone, and the importance of taking baby steps.

Find out more about Sheena on her website and check out her podcast, The Tao of Self Confidence.

In this episode, I chat with Dr Noor Affizan (a.k.a. @nooraffizan on Instagram). Dr Noor helps preserve and restore sight as a consultant eye surgeon in Brunei. She is also part of the Equity Initiative, was selected as a Finalist in the Women of the Future Awards South East Asia in 2019, and the Founder of You Can Lean BN (www.youcanleadbn.com). Dr Noor shares about the importance of having a Vision for your life, and why she believes that greatness is not measured by what you have, but by what you give. We discussed how to develop your Vision, the idea that you can't be what you can't see, and how the only thing limiting anyone is the person in the mirror. 

For the readers among us, Dr Noor recommends these three books for a deep dive into personal development:

Finally, here's the link to the Progresif video where Dr Noor reads the letter she wrote to her younger self: https://nooraffizan.com/a-letter-to-my-younger-self-progresif-feature/

In this episode, I welcome Jennifer Tan back for another Conversation; look up Conversations #01 and #08 for our previous Conversations. Jennifer is a Yoga Instructor, an Educator and a lululemon Ambassador based in Singapore. This Conversation is all about COVID19. We share observations about the impact of the virus, how things are going to get a lot worse before becoming better, and when it hit us that this. is. serious. We discussed how we are coping (and not coping) with COVID19, and exchanged reminders to help those around us. 

Here are Jennifer's ten thoughts around how to cope with the current reality of COVID19:

1. Forgive yourself - practise self compassion, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing. 

2. Find an anchor - use routine, anything regular/consistent, to help ground yourself. 

3. Move joyfully - move in ways you enjoy, and because you want to, not because you feel you should. 

4. Look after your headspace - share what’s coming up for you through writing or talking with someone you trust. 

5. Don’t compare yourself to others - let them do what they need to do - stay focused on your needs. 

6. Be curious - explore what serves you in challenging times - movement, meditation, art, reading... 

7. Rest - CONSCIOUSLY. 

8. Breathe - CONSCIOUSLY. 

9. Have hope - look for the good in this - it’s out there. 

10. Observe without judgement - both your own behaviour and that of others.

If you’d like to connect with Jennifer or follow her journey, find her on Instagram (@practisewithjen) for all things yoga and mindfulness.

Here's Part 2 of my Conversation with Speaker, Success Mindset Coach and the Founder of the School of Success, Phuong Phan. 

(If you have not yet heard Part 1, I recommend clicking backwards and listen to that episode first.)

In today's podcast, Phuong explains how we can find our purpose in five minutes. She explains that purpose doesn't appear all at once and that it doesn't matter how old you are. She invites us to ask ourselves what we enjoy, and then to take action on that passion. We also discuss the power of reading and feeding our minds, having a coach and accountability.

Listeners of this podcast get a free 30 - 45 minute discovery course with Phuong, plus a 10% discount off her coaching programs. Find out more about Phuong's work at www.schoolofpurpose.com.au, and follow her journey on Facebook (www.facebook.com/phuong.empower).

This is Part 1 of my Conversation with Speaker, Success Mindset Coach and the Founder of the School of Success, Phuong Phan. Phuong is passionate about helping leaders find clarity in their purpose. Phuong shares the origins of her journey as a Speaker and Coach, and reminds us how we can use all of our experiences to date - both the good and the bad - to propel us forward. Phuong also talks about the Law of Attraction, and discussed how success is what we make it. Follow Phuong's journey on Facebook (www.facebook.com/phuong.empower) and find out more about her work at www.schoolofpurpose.com.au.

Your homework for now is to pause and reflect about your experiences to date. Write down three key lessons or "turning point" moments from your journey so far.  Then tune in next week for Part 2, where Phuong goes into detail about how to find your purpose in five minutes. 

In this episode, I chat with the Angel Investor, Speaker and Co-Founder of She Loves Tech, Leanne Robers. She Loves Tech is a global platform committed to building an ecosystem for technology, entrepreneurship and innovation that creates opportunities for women. They are the world's largest technology startup competition focused on women-led businesses. Leanne shares about having a short and long term outlook on success, the importance of being kind to ourselves, and insights from She Loves Tech's journey to date. We also discuss balance, how to deal with anxiety, and what to do with doubt. Follow Leanne's journey on Instagram (www.instagram.com/leannerobers) and find out more about She Loves Tech via their website, www.shelovestech.org

Happy International Women's Day!

Here's part 2 of my Conversation with CrossFit Coach and CrossFit Games National Champion (Malaysia), Jonathan Ooi. If you haven't yet listened to part 1, you are missing out. In part 1, Jonathan shared how he got started with CrossFit, and we discussed the parallels between CrossFit and life. In part 2, he goes into detail about his preparations and mindset as he approaches the Crossfit Games on 29 July 2020 at Madison, Wisconsin, United States. We also talk about "owning it", accountability and the importance of a support team. Even if you aren't an athlete or into CrossFit, you're going to find this Conversation meaningful. Follow Jonathan's journey on Instagram @jonooi19, and if you'd like to support him, you can via www.makeachamp.com/jonathanooi

Go Jon!

Here's part 2 of my Conversation with Vlogger and Photographer, Kristine Fernandez (a.k.a. @missfernandez__ on Instagram). If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, go back and check it out. I was so challenged by it that I (FINALLY!) set up a YouTube channel. In part 2, we discuss practical keys to personal branding for success. Kristine shares about owning our past experiences,  passions and personal strengths, and the importance of vision and consistency. If you'd like to find out more about Kristine, look up her website www.kristinefernandezonline.com or checkout her YouTube channel.

In this episode, I chat with Vlogger and Photographer, Kristine Fernandez (a.k.a. @missfernandez__ on Instagram). Kristine has visited over 40 countries, 18 years of content creation, 7 years as a flight attendant, and over 40,000 YouTube subs. This is part 1 of our Conversation. Kristine shares about the origins of her journey as a Vlogger and Photographer, balancing passion and work, and the power of leveraging YouTube for personal and professional branding. She spoke about how "YouTube is a search engine with social media functions, not a social media platform with search functions." Stay tuned for part 2 of our Conversation where we discuss practical steps of personal branding for success. If you'd like to find out more about Kristine, look up her website https://www.kristinefernandezonline.com/ or checkout her YouTube channel.