Wind + Green I was asked to give a renewed metaphor to my coaching and what evolved is “Wind”, a combination of 2 mantras that I’ve held the past months - “2023, a breeze” “2024, let us soar” In literature, the wi... Sep 9, 2024
Saying “Yes” to the person while saying “No” to the request When we have to turn down a request, this is the guideline and mindset I offer. There are many reasons why we have to say “No” but there are usually just a few reasons why we feel uncomfortable saying... Jul 10, 2024
Be the Sun, Be the Moon Note: I gave the theme, cues and key messages to ChatGPT for the following reflection mirroring sun, moon and true leadership. We’ve all been taught to admire the sun. It’s bright, radiant, and life-g... May 27, 2024
Empowering Youth: A Workshop on Emotional Intelligence The Lions Club of Hout Bay kick-started their 2024 Lions Youth Leadership Program with Matric students of Hout Bay High School in Hangberg. This is their final year before going into tertiary studies ... Feb 16, 2024
One Last Whirl When do we know we have outgrown a place, an expectation or an activity? Today we did all three, consciously. We went to Bugz Playpark, an amusement park with indoor and outdoor rides, slides, sandpit... Jan 12, 2024
Weaving Nests and Bonds Note: I gave the theme, cues and key messages to ChatGPT for the following reflection. Inspired by the ever-busy Village Weavers here in Mauritius. In the heart of Africa, the Village Weaver, or Serin... Dec 19, 2023
Celebrating the Woon 365 days ago today Duolingo reminds me to celebrate that I’ve been learning languages for a year now. Being the one with the least number of days on Duolingo (Kira’s streak is 1292 days, Erin’s streak is 1212 days and G... Dec 10, 2023
Transformative Tales: A Client's Journey Shared "I am delighted to share my heartfelt testimonial for the exceptional coaching services provided by Woon over the last four months. Engaging in career development conversations with Woon has been a tr... Nov 22, 2023
Helping ChatGPT Help Me This is my first blog harnessing ChatGPT. My motivation is to create authentic and compelling metaphors for fostering positive work attitudes and collaborations in the workplace. I gave the brief, out... Nov 6, 2023
Waiting I first heard this song this year during Kira’s online school calls. Aptly titled “Waiting”, the song is played while waiting for their Assembly to start. The link is that Koa Academy has Majozi (prou... Oct 27, 2023
Choosing Not To Forget Every month since January 2020, I choose a quote that resonates with me at that moment and share it with my coaching clients, past and present. I share the one from March 2022 – “War does not determin... Oct 12, 2023
Learnings from my Old Bean I call my dad “Old Bean” which is the English translation of 老豆. Dad was born 9 October 1944, 方昭泉，Peng Chian Chua. Humble beginnings and in his lifetime, built a career in Texas Instruments, AMD and l... Oct 8, 2023