Jan 16Member-onlyIs It Time Yet to Go Back to the Office?… or at least give it a serious thought Before the Covid-19 Pandemic, many of us were accustomed to lengthy commutes to work and back — few questioned norm. Even if we did — we abided. During the pandemic, office goers were advised to work from home — we adapted. …Work From Home4 min readWork From Home4 min read
Mar 27, 2022Member-onlyMotherhoodThe anxiety behind the good news It’s coming up to 9am on Sunday morning where I am. Sat in my living room, as I listen to the cacophony of seagulls outside, my heart feels content — my children are fast asleep. Given it’s Mother’s Day today, I can’t help but…Motherhood6 min readMotherhood6 min read
Mar 5, 2022Member-onlyServant of the PeopleA Leadership Lesson from Ukraine I’ve been thinking about Ukraine. I suppose most of us have. As the Ukranians come forward and give it their all for their country and leader, the Ukraine leader, President Zelensky, once refrained as ‘in over his head’, is now a celebrated world hero and…Ukraine3 min readUkraine3 min read
Published in Change Becomes You·Feb 13, 2022Member-onlyAre Co-Workers Your Family?There were times I considered co-workers family. Now, I don’t. — ‘We’re like one big happy family,’ says the boss as they all sign-off the weekly Zoom call playing a few tunes to motivate the team. Enquiring about each other’s weekend plans as family might, the team of 10 loved working with one another and looked forward to these calls. But…Careers4 min readCareers4 min read
Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Jan 30, 2022Member-onlyWhy BaaS needs to be Powered by Structured Thinking?In the era of embedded finance, banks must structure their thinking Introduction No matter who you are and what you do, I’m assuming you have a bank account, perhaps even several of them, such as an account for payments, another few for credit cards, some for your business and so on…Technology8 min readTechnology8 min read
Jan 22, 2022Member-onlyThe Small Glass of Orange JuiceA story of little moments that mean a lot I’m pouring a glass of orange juice for my son. The glass is small and transparent. It looks a bit like the ones we get on flights. As fresh fruity aroma fills the air, I’m transported into another world. ** It…Family2 min readFamily2 min read
Published in Change Becomes You·Dec 18, 2021Member-onlyMoney Money Money — It’s a Rich Man’s WorldWhat’s embedded finance where does the money come from? — Bill Gates famously said in 1994, ‘Banking is necessary, banks are not.’ As the financial services industry begins to understand what that truly means and the threats and opportunities on offer, the effect it’s having is nothing short of ecstatic. …Fintech8 min readFintech8 min read
Published in Better Humans·Nov 24, 2021Member-onlyHow I Used My Staycation to Re-Create MyselfI packed all my best habits into 17 days of concentrated work and here’s what happened — First, you probably want to know a touch about who I am. Although an inner calling to glean greater meaning has made me an author at heart, an equivalent desire to make a dent in the here and now drives me to remain a corporate employee. Somewhere between the two…Innovation9 min readInnovation9 min read
Oct 3, 2021Member-onlyThis Little Girl is MeMy journey from 22 to 44, from being little to being more. Hi, I hope you’re well. For today, here’s another honest post to mark #thislittlegirlisme and share my thoughts on what it means to be you. ** As a little girl, I was always bright, bold and outspoken. …Women2 min readWomen2 min read
Published in Change Becomes You·Aug 15, 2021Member-onlyTop Tips for Stress-Free ProductivityThrough focused effort, you can be relaxed yet productive. — Often people ask me how I’m so productive. And also, as though it bears some direct correlation to lack of sleep, the statement that follows is, ‘when do you sleep?’ Rest assured, I sleep plenty! As for productivity, I believe that it’s one of the most overused yet poorly understood…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
