I grew up in Miri, Sarawak, where three languages could collide in a single sentence and nobody thought twice about it. Switching worlds became second nature, and little did I realise then how that cross-cultural fluency would help shape me as a leader.

I started out in information technology, buried in cables and troubleshooting networks and technologies, before moving into leadership. Over the years I built and guided teams from Tokyo to Mumbai, worked on high-profile projects transforming customer and technical service operations, and relocated a regional hub from Sydney to Hong Kong. Those experiences showed me something simple but lasting: culture isn’t a side issue, it’s the heartbeat of every organisation. People only do their best work when they feel included, seen, and carried along with the journey.

Mentors who put people before process left a mark on me. They helped me realise that while technology runs on logic, people run on meaning. That insight nudged me out of the server rooms and into coaching psychology, where I could focus on developing people instead of systems.

What I’ve noticed since is how easily capable people drift. Deadlines, emails, KPIs, even expectations; they take the wheel before you notice. My coaching is about pausing long enough to hear yourself again, to make sense of the story you’re telling inside and outside. From that place, clarity has depth, confidence feels grounded, and momentum isn’t just forward motion, it’s progress with purpose, the kind that doesn’t leave others behind.

Now based in Sydney, I work with leaders in moments of change. Some are young professionals trying to find their voice in unfamiliar environments. Others are seasoned executives questioning what’s next. My role is to stand beside them, not to fix, but to listen, challenge, and remind them that no one’s struggle or hope is trivial. In the end, leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about moving forward together, in ways that honour both values and people.