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Take Time Out To Be Inspired Series : #2 Singaporean Society of Lifestyle Medicine (SGLM) My World Of Kindness Country #1 : Singapore 🇸🇬 Inspirational Women Leaders of SGLM: Dr. Miina Öhman Elaine Barretto, PhD, MBA, PMP, NBC-HWC, DipIBLM Dr Sundus Hussain-Morgan In my journey to build a World of Kindness, Singapore stands out as a beacon of #innovation in #healthcare and #inclusivity. The intersection of lifestyle medicine and neurodiversity is creating powerful ripples in how we approach healthy mind and cognitive differences. Lifestyle Medicine is A Game-Changer for Neurodiversity and SGLM is at the forefront of a transformative approach to health, particularly for neurodiverse individuals. By focusing on evidence-based lifestyle interventions, we're seeing remarkable improvements in mental health outcomes and overall well-being for those with diverse neurological profiles. The Spotlight: Pioneer in Lifestyle Medicine I'm thrilled to highlight the work of Dr. Sundus, Neuropower Global’s adviser, leader, and mentor for family advocacy and Lifestyle Medicine. She expertly bridges lifestyle medicine with our understanding of mind-body connections. Her comprehensive approach integrates: 🥗Personalised nutrition and exercise plans tailored to neurodivergent needs 😓 Stress-reduction and mindfulness techniques accommodating diverse sensory profiles 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family-centered strategies promoting supportive environments and relationships 🛌 Sleep optimisation and circadian rhythm management for enhanced neurological health 🏫 Environmental modifications to reduce toxin exposure and boost cognitive function Dr. Sundus' work exemplifies how lifestyle medicine can be a powerful tool in supporting neurodiverse individuals and their families, helping them harness their unique cognitive strengths – their true #neuropower. By addressing all pillars of lifestyle medicine and within a family context, she empowers entire support systems to thrive. My own advocacy for lifestyle medicine began through #mountain climbing and #exercise, experiencing firsthand the profound impact on mental, emotional and physical well-being. This innovative blend of lifestyle medicine, and neurodiversity support isn't just changing lives in Singapore – it's setting a #global #goldstandard. As we continue to advocate for neurodiverse individuals, we're not just promoting health; we're fostering a more inclusive, understanding, and a #kindworld. We extend an invitation to partner with us in championing lifestyle medicine. Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, or passionate about promoting well-being, your expertise and enthusiasm can make a difference. How do you see lifestyle medicine shaping the future for neurodiverse individuals? Let's build a world where every mind is valued and empowered.🌟 #LifestyleMedicine #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #Neuropower #KindnessMatters #FamilyAdvocacy #InclusiveHealth #CognitiveWellbeing

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We love reindeer - do you know why? We asked chatGPT what makes them so awesome: Reindeer (also called caribou in North America) are fascinating animals with many unique adaptations and traits: 1. Arctic Adaptations • Fur Insulation: Reindeer have thick, hollow fur that traps air, providing excellent insulation and buoyancy when swimming. • Wide Hooves: Their hooves expand in summer for soft ground and shrink in winter to grip ice and snow. 2. Night Vision • Reindeer can see ultraviolet light, which helps them detect predators and forage for food in snowy, low-light Arctic conditions. 3. Migratory Champions • They are among the most migratory land mammals, traveling up to 3,000 miles annually in search of food. 4. Shared Parenting of Antlers • Both male and female reindeer grow antlers, which is rare among deer species. Females retain their antlers during winter, helping them dominate males for food. 5. Cultural Importance • In northern cultures, such as among the Sámi people, reindeer are essential for transport, food, and clothing. 6. Santa’s Reindeer • Reindeer are widely known for their association with Christmas lore, pulling Santa’s sleigh in stories around the world. 7. Special Metabolism • They can slow their metabolism in harsh winters, helping conserve energy while food is scarce. These traits make reindeer not just resilient in their environments but also a mental representation of being deeply connected to human culture and the importance of adaptation and flexibility! 🦌💪🌱

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Stagnancy as a doctor/ medical officer is a real issue. Catch my conversation with Dr Hui Mei Lee on what made her decide to leave practicing medicine for health tech. Listen to the podcast on Disruptive Doctors ' Postcall: Beyond The White Coat. https://lnkd.in/gsWHK2wS #healthcare #doctor #podcast #healthtech

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Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a silent pandemic of burnout amongst thousands of doctors around the world. During COVID, I was one of them. My name is Dr. Olivia Ong and I am a chronic pain physician and a Leadership coach for medical professionals. Does this describe you? 🥱 Are you tired of feeling exhausted all the time? 😨 Are you afraid of making mistakes with your patients? 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Maybe you are questioning your choice to become a doctor? ⏰ Is it time to deal with your burnout and regain your health? My journey of recovery from burnout occurred when I discovered self-care and compassion. If you are interested in learning the tools and strategies that helped me and now many others I have coached, then I invite you to attend my free online Masterclass, “How to Eliminate Chronic Stress and Burnout FAST for Doctors,” Monday, July 30, 2024, from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (AEST). I will discuss the 3 keys of freedom you can learn about to transform your life and healthcare practice without the burnout so it’s more fulfilling, balanced, vibrant and inspired. Discover with me the tools of compassion, beat burnout and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9csznbd I look forward to sharing my story and insights with you.

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1. Stay updated on your vaccinations! Now that we are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to be up to date on vaccinations. Your primary care provider (PCP) will help keep you on track as there are many that are recommended based on age. Not only do immunizations help you stay healthy, but they keep your body’s immune system functioning to its highest level. Vaccines are usually recommended at the time of your annual visit with your PCP. 2. Do your screenings! Your PCP will do screening labs if you have certain risk factors, such as family history or weight changes. Screenings for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver issues, anemia, and cholesterol are part of the routine bloodwork often done at the doctor’s office. Men are typically given prostate exams at the age of 40, which is done annually to make sure no enlargement or masses are present which may cause complications down the line. A colonoscopy is another recommendation to assess the risk for colon cancer by age 50 (or sooner if there is family history). A lung CT scan is another common practice for those ages 50 or over who currently smoke or have smoked in the past to check for lung cancer. Also, during your visits with your PCP, depression screenings are done to make sure that you are not at a higher risk of developing major depression. They will also make sure that routine blood pressure and weight/height checks are done and are in the normal range. 3. Lower your stress! Statistics show that men have more difficulty handling stress compared to women. This may be because women typically have better social networks, or a circle of friends and they are able to confide in them. The male mentality often tends to avoid discussing their feelings and as a result, are less likely to disclose such issues with their PCP, resulting in many cases of major depression/anxiety being undiagnosed. Stress itself is linked to higher blood pressure and body weight, so it’s important to take time to focus on activities that will help relieve stress. (Cont in comment section)

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At the recent Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore, I had the privilege of discussing a topic close to my heart – mental wellbeing. As a clinician, I've witnessed the immense stress healthcare professionals endure, particularly during the pandemic, and the stigma patients have faced in seeking help for mental health issues. Thankfully, we’re now in a better place as a society, with greater awareness of mental wellness, improved treatment options, and expanding access through digital platforms. Yet, the challenge remains significant: in Southeast Asia, about 1 in 7 people live with a mental health condition, and many still lack timely access to care. At IHH, we’re committed to bridging this gap. Through our investment in Intellect, we offer a range of digital mental health solutions alongside the essential in-person care provided by our dedicated professionals. This approach not only supports our patients but also empowers our people, as we equip them via the Intellect app to prioritise their mental health – because they are the foundation of everything we do. During the session, I was asked what the future of digital mental health should look like. My hope is for an integrated ecosystem where digital tools complement traditional care; offering safe, evidence-based solutions that seamlessly connect patients with in-person treatments. This holistic approach is key to meeting the diverse needs of our society. A big thank you to my fellow panellists for their insights—it was truly inspiring to see academia, tech start-ups, and medical professionals dedicated to mental wellness. Let’s keep moving towards a more inclusive world where mental health support is accessible to all. #MIGlobal #AsiaSummit #MentalHealthCare #HealthcareLeadership #IHHealthcareLeadership #TransformingHealthcare #IHHHealthcare

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Health Minister Ong mentioned that "overly generous claims reimbursements lead to people who are well insured getting more diagnostic tests and more expensive treatments, which in turn pushes up the cost of premiums for everyone." Reading this got me thinking, what if the additional diagnostic tests are needed for better quality of life and treatment outcomes? Should the healthcare practitioner not offer the ‘more expensive’ treatments? How will this affect Singapore's mission to be the healthcare provider of the future? Many new treatments come at a higher cost because they require new technologies or training. What is considered more expensive? Where do we draw the line? This made me think of how occupational therapy is still not recognised by many local insurance plans despite the research out there proving that occupational therapy interventions can, a) prevent hospital admissions, b) enable more patients to be sent home from A&E, c) reduce length of stay d) reduce readmission rates. All of these reduce the health care costs. It’s difficult to say why this issue persists but it’s fair to say that the role of the Occupational Therapist is still not well recognised/understood by the public, fellow healthcare practitioners including doctors and insurance companies. If we start by reducing costs in areas that have already been more clearly defined, we can free up money for other things. https://lnkd.in/g2uZdRx8.

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Communication is such a delicate skill as is. With so many nuances, digital healthcare communications can seem like a minefield to navigate! Happy to have attended Connecting Care with Clicks conference organized by Medical Channel Asia last Saturday. Had lovely conversations with some familiar faces in the healthcare space. Learned a lot from the medicolegal perspective as well. Many considerations must be thought through, and there are plenty of regulations that healthcare professionals are required to adhere to. Event sessions covered broadly themes on: • Advertising & marketing • Cybersecurity • Interoperability & data protection • Patient privacy • Social media use for healthcare professionals Upholding compliance with legal standards, making sure mechanisms are in place to protect sensitive patient information, and crucially maintaining trust between healthcare providers and patients is a constant challenge. Was great to learn tips and experiences from online healthcare personalities on their activities promoting information, products, and services, ethically and authentically. The internet provides many opportunities for knowledge sharing. Along with this definitely comes risks. Striving for high quality, responsible communication means being open to try new ways of communicating - though we should remember not to compromise on safety. Thank you to the organizers and all the friends met, both new and old: Dr Azhar Ahmad 🩺 | Dr Yusof bin Ahmad Khairuddin | Lim Ing Kien, MD | Mahesh Appannan | Dr. Kohila Devan Murugan | Jufithri Abd Halim | Jimmy Lim Ing Hong | Dr Mohd Azamuddin Shaharom | Sharizan Hamid | Davina Stasia Teo Hui Ming | Ong Jia Qi What's your advice for effective communication in the digital age? #medicalchannelasia #ConnectingCarewithClicks #CCC2024

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⚕️ PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE X HOLISTIC WELLBEING ⚕️ . . . Who would have thought that I would be having lunch with my family doctor, talking about collaboration potential with Osler Group Health International! Dr Tsin Uin FOONG started out as my daughter's doctor. But we liked her so much we started seeing her as well for any serious issues that we needed help with. So essentially she became our family doctor. And we've been with her since 2018. When values and purpose are aligned, there's really so much that can be discussed and done together. Dr Foong is also an expert who speaks on longevity, preventive healthcare and holistic wellbeing. My biggest takeaway from this meeting was this. 👍 The benefits of alcohol from a social and mental wellbeing perspective could potentially unweight the negatives of alcohol consumption. 👍 Being red when we consume alcohol might not be that bad a thing because that means our liver is not working on overdrive to break down the alcohol. 👍 DNA tests are the up and coming needs to understand what could work best for our unique lifestyles. But caution on which types of DNA tests to take. 👍 Preventive healthcare is the way to go for healthcare. 👍 Yours truly... Alex Loh 劳星裕... actually is an excellent holistic wellbeing practitioner that can marry healthcare and wellness seamlessly with my expertise and experiences! 😎 And I am a rare breed. DM any of us to have a deeper conversation on preventive healthcare and holistic wellbeing mastery! #wellness #wellbeing #holisticwellbeing #preventivehealthcare

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Dreaming in HD Do you dream of a better future for yourself personally or professionally? I suppose we all do to some extent, even if it is passively. I can't imagine anyone wants the future to be worse. The thing is, far too many people will not define what they want their future to look like. Let me tell you a story. There was a man who shared his dream with his mentor. He told the mentor that he wanted more money in the future. The mentor said that was easy enough. He reached into his wallet, took out $100 and gave it to the man. The man was disappointed. That was not what he meant. So while the dream of more money was met by the mentor, it turned out it was not what the man wanted. There is the need for clarity in the pursuit of our dream. "If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else." - Yogi Berra Do you know where you are going? Or are you simply going with the flow. Like the man in the story, many people know what they do not want. What about you? Do you know what you want? Or do you know more about what you don't want? Both questions are helpful. When you know what you don't want, it can free your focus to what you do want. It is like pulling the weeds from a flowerbed. Once the weeds are removed, you can more easily see the beautiful flowers. But you need the beautiful flowers. You still need to land on what you do want. And the more clarity you can add to that dream, the better you will be. When you have the clarity, it will help you make better decisions going forward. It will help you identify the things you need to make that dream a reality. My encouragement to you today is to dream in high definition. The clearer the picture you can envision, the bigger the pull your dream will have on you to become reality. You do not have to share your dream in the comments, but would you consider sharing one high definition detail about your dream?

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𝗠𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. Many of you know this dish well—a popular breakfast choice in Singapore (delicious, though not the healthiest). It’s something I treat myself to occasionally, always seeking the best version. For me, I found it in Bedok, where a kind couple has been serving up this meal for over a decade. But today, as I stopped by to dapao, something felt different. The uncle wasn’t there. I asked casually, and the answer shook me: “Uncle died already. Fall down. Stroke.” He always seemed so healthy to me—up before dawn, active, hard-working. It felt surreal. Another fall, another loss. Uncle was more than just a hawker. He was part of the community, always trusting me if I forgot my wallet, telling me to pay next time. He embodied the kindness that you only find in tight-knit neighborhoods. His wife is still there, keeping their stall running with the same delicious taste, but her loss is evident. "𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝟲𝟱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟰𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆-𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀" NUHS@Home. It’s not just about prevention; it’s about early detection. Immediate alerts and a quick response can make all the difference. This is exactly what WE CARE strives to provide for the price of a Starbucks a week - holistic monitoring for seniors, especially those living alone, so that no family has to endure such sudden loss. Uncle, you’ll be missed. Auntie, stay strong. We must do better for our seniors. RIP, Uncle.

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Focus on Revenue Generation Over Fundraising ? ? ? 🚀 Today, I had an enlightening intro call with Mr. Jing Zhi Chua, CEO of ALLWIN. He shared a fascinating perspective that has really resonated with me as a startup advisor and mentor. When discussing fundraising, Jing Zhi Chua posed an insightful question to his team: 🤔 How much time would it take to raise $1-2 million if we gave it our full energy? The answer was 6 months to a year. Then he asked: 🤔 How much time would it take to generate $1-2 million in revenue if we focused all our energy on the business? The answer was also around 9 months to a year. Given that Allwin has a negative customer acquisition cost, they realized that focusing on generating revenue could be equally effective, if not more so, than focusing on raising funds. This approach challenges the conventional wisdom in the startup world where the primary focus is often on fundraising. While raising capital is essential for growth, particularly for certain business models, it’s crucial to consider alternative paths to success. For example, concentrating on business operations and revenue generation for SaaS businesses might lead to profitability faster than extensive fundraising efforts. This mindset shift can be a game-changer. Founders need to evaluate where their focus and energy will yield the best returns. Prioritizing revenue generation not only strengthens the business but also reduces dependency on external funding. 💡 Key takeaway for founders: Assess whether focusing on your business operations and driving revenue could be a more effective strategy than fundraising. It’s all about finding the right balance and strategy that works for your specific business model and market conditions. Let's reimagine growth strategies and empower startups to achieve sustainable success! 🚀 #Startup #Entrepreneurship #RevenueGeneration #Fundraising #BusinessGrowth #StartupAdvice #Mentorship #SaaS

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𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁: 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗿𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 Yesterday, I got to spend time with one of my favourite healthtech entrepreneurs and friend, Jhonatan Bringas Dimitriades, MD, CEO of Lapsi Health, and to experience Keikku, the ground-breaking digital stethoscope that is set to revolutionise healthcare. As a healthcare leader in the UK and Saudi Arabia, I’m excited to explore how this remarkable technology can transform patient care and clinical practice. For centuries, the stethoscope has been a cornerstone of diagnosis, yet its design has remained largely unchanged—until now. Keikku is more than a stethoscope; it's a sophisticated Ai-powered diagnostic tool that empowers clinicians with unmatched precision while also putting vital health insights directly into patients’ hands. There's so much talk about Ai, its future application, what it will bring to transforming, accelerating and supporting healthcare. Keikku is already here, already making a difference, already demonstrating the power of Ai curated for clinicians, by clinicians. 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙆𝙚𝙞𝙠𝙠𝙪 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙩: 🔹 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Thoughtfully developed with both clinicians and patients in mind, Keikku is intuitive and requires little to no instructions—reminiscent of a top-tier Apple device. 🔹 𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆: With real-time noise cancellation, gesture controls, and AI analysis, it detects subtle cardiovascular and respiratory abnormalities. 🔹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆: The sleek, compact device integrates seamlessly with existing apps, EPR/EMR systems, and IoT-driven healthcare ecosystems, making adoption effortless. 🔹 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Provides actionable health data, fostering better self-management and proactive care. 🔹 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆: Perfectly suited for remote care and virtual wards, enabling clinicians to monitor patients anytime, anywhere. As I shared with Jhonatan yesterday, Keikku gives me a sense of #InterstellarHealth—it’s a leap not just for primary care but for how we envision healthcare delivery altogether. I’m thrilled to announce that I will be piloting this ground-breaking technology in primary care to evaluate its transformative potential in real-world settings. This is a shining example of how thoughtful, user-centred innovation can transform tools we’ve relied on for centuries, bringing them into the digital age while keeping patient and clinician needs at the forefront. Congratulations to Lapsi Health for this remarkable achievement! Keikku is a glimpse into the future of diagnostics—a future where technology bridges the gap between patients and providers, delivering better outcomes worldwide. #DigitalHealth #AIInHealthcare #PrimaryCare #Innovation #UserCentredDesign #MedTech #Telemedicine #FutureOfHealthcare #RemoteCare #PatientCentricCare #Ai

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Got featured on Straits Times! 🙂 For a good reason, I hope: My time-optimised “biohacking” routine. Something I consider more of a general health routine. As stated in the article, I average 2 hours per week exercising. A small price to pay, I think, to make the remaining 168 hours noticeably better. My method is to get quality data on two hand-picked health metrics: VO2 max and strength. Dr Peter Attia, a much-respected doctor in preventive health and author of the best-selling book Outlive, also repeatedly preached that the two metrics are the two greatest predictors of longevity. I then use the most time-efficient methods to improve them. I'll share more details in my free newsletter. For now, I'd just like to highlight that I take only two hours each week because of my age, and I was a competitive triathlete in my younger days. It provides me with a better base to work from. Hence, your most time-efficient health routine might take longer or shorter each week. It depends on your condition and how you set your goals. But I hope that by being a walking example, I can get more people to pay attention to their health and understand that it might not take as much as it costs. Both financially and time-wise. It can start with something as simple as three key tests. I.e. One hour at the gym to test your VO2 max, maximum strength and grip strength, all bundled into one session. Just DM me if you're interested. My company is one of the few service providers in Singapore, if not the only one, that offers that. I’ve been lucky to help many people like you make an informed decision about whether they are ready to be tested, and no worries if not. 🙏🏻 P.S. Thank you, Ee Chien Chua, for the introductions and Louisa Lim, for the write-up.

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Anything to do with a mic, I can do. 😅 Today I'm on stage again. But this time as an MC. Kita apa pun jalan. Special thanks to Sunil Hasmukharay, CSP, PCC (ICF), SP (EMCC), CSFC, CSFBC, COPD, CRP, CASM for the opportunity. It was so cool today cause we hosted a group of HR reps from various industries. And I got to meet a lot of new people (social butterfly me loves that). And I also got to co-chair the event with Yasmeen Miira - Speaker, Trainer, Coach too. Day 2 will be tomorrow and I can't wait to hear from the speakers for tomorrow. We heard talks on Generative AI for Upskilling skills, How HR can work with C-Suites better, How to transform your team and also the importance of succession planning. Learned a few things here and there. But. The funny thing is... One thing I like about these sorts of events is the photographers or videographers that are at the events, they are usually tip top. Got them to send me some of their shots. And here's a nice photo of me and Yasmeen on stage. Nampak pro kot!! 😎 Anyways, I'm looking forward to day-2. More learning for me, and more photos to collect. 😉 One of the perks of MCing large and professional events. Agree? Hope you are having a great Wednesday ❤️ #emcee #hosting #learninganddevelopment #photoshoot #theincompleteleader

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