Do you procrastinate? In my life coaching experience, the #1 top reason why people cannot perform is not about capability. You can easily improve your skills and knowledge by studying. The #1 top reason why people cannot perform is that people procrastinate! Procrastination is endemic in the human population. So, if you procrastinate, then don't... Continue Reading →
2021 Rewind and Reflection
We all have just gone through 2021 in a mixed mood. Before I wrote this reflection, I read again my reflection blog post on 2020. Then I found some 'continuing' themes that we perhaps didn't enjoy that much. Yes, we were still under the influence of the COVID most of 2021, although we had the... Continue Reading →
Reverse-engineer and change your life
In conventional life coaching, we usually coach a client to set up a goal, then design an action plan. This is followed by regular catch-up sessions to ensure that action plans are executed. If not, then we work with the client on improvements. After years of using this 'formula' in my coaching business, I found... Continue Reading →
Use Addiction to Hack your Brain and Improve your Life
Addiction is a biological function of human brain. Most people are aware of the negative additions that can be harmful to human bodies. These are usually associated with drug misuse or more commonly seen, smoking or drinking. However addition, if "properly hacked", can be a powerful tool to help you. The key is to leverage... Continue Reading →
Mental health special
In the past two months, I've spoken to almost all my industry research partners and all of my coaching clients. Some were in a 'lock-down' situation (like me), while others were freer with less travel restrictions. All my research partners are in the aviation industry. With the hit of COVID, none of them are doing... Continue Reading →
Five skills for Generation Y to be successful in the future- Part II
Key takeaways: be time smart, use your brain power and boost your performance;let a mentor/coach guide you through your career and life journey; small investment but huge return. 4. Be smart and efficient at time management: we all have the same 24 hours a day, so literally you cannot manage your time! If one wants... Continue Reading →
Five skills for Generation Y to be successful in the future- Part I
Key takeaways: people skill is essential to success;social media often burns too much time from our lives;being a happy person is the key to a successful career and a happy life. After teaching in a world top 50 university for 19 years, I have seen students growing into young industry leaders but I have also... Continue Reading →
Use your brain properly to boost your performance (part IV)
Sunrise @ Manly Beach at 6.45am; it's such a blessing to have easy access to beach. #2 Take a good and longer break during the day: this break from work is different from those 10-mins 'micro' breaks. You can see this as a good break. I personally take two 20-mins breaks during my normal working... Continue Reading →
Use your brain properly to boost your performance (part III)
After living in this neighbourhood for 7 years, I just realised last month that this wonder place is within 10-mins of walking distance from my place! Hidden treasure, indeed! ^_< Now that we know how brain works, then how can we boost our work performance by using brain science? Rule #1. Limit the real 'focus... Continue Reading →
Use your brain properly to boost your performance (part II)
Another import aspect of brain function is how a brain processes 'input signals'. These signals can come through your eyes, ears and your skin. The more signals to process at any given time, the more 'tired' your brain becomes. In fact, your brain works like the CPU of your computer. The more apps you run... Continue Reading →

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