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A few years ago, while working in the European Parliament in Brussels, I often asked myself: “When will it be my time to shine with my own project?” I’ve been fortunate to build an exciting career—working with global leaders, closing deals across continents, and connecting people in ways that seemed impossible. Yet, there was always something missing: I wanted my experience, my network, and my passion for international relations to serve a greater purpose. Today, from Madrid, I’m shaping a project that combines my two greatest passions: strategic communication and global connections. I truly believe success isn’t achieved alone; it’s built through people, alliances, and by creating bridges between cultures, businesses, and visions. My mission is to make things happen—leading projects, connecting the right people, and building opportunities where others only see barriers. To me, true luxury lies not only in material things but in the connections that transform lives and the experiences that leave a lasting impact. Elegance in relationships, exclusivity in alliances, and purpose in every step. The path isn’t easy, but I’m driven by the certainty that when you believe in your vision and work with passion, results will follow. If you’re at a point where you’re ready to build something greater, I’d love to connect. Together, we can create meaningful impact. What drives you to keep moving forward? #relacionesinternacionales #networkingefectivo #strategiccommunication #globalconnections #madrid #leadership #diplomaciacultural #inspiration

Stepping out of your comfort zone often involves facing fears & uncertainties. "Fear stops people from capitalizing on opportunity. In one way or another, fear prevents us from getting what we want from our lives" - The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz. Whether it's trying a new activity, taking a career break, meeting new people, or challenging your beliefs, these experiences can enhance your confidence and broaden your perspective. While I was in Singapore, I had the pleasure to reconnect with a former colleague, Wilfrid Foo who is now the MD of Jardine Cycle & Carriage Singapore. We both shared the same worries and concerns after deciding to leave our comfortable jobs in Nestlé . One thing for sure, it was the right & brave decision for us as we both ultimately been successful in our own path now. Fear is real! and the number one enemy of success. Yet, how we think determines how we act and eventually will take you to greater possibilities. #LeavingYourComfortZone #CEO #ManagingDirector #Malaysia #Singapore #Retail #Leadership

Catching up with a former team-mate is always special, especially when the conversation centers around their well-earned promotion. Two weeks back during his trip to Singapore, I had the chance to reconnect with Ankit Jain, who has stepped into the role as the Head of Proposal Management, a position I once held. Watching him grow into this leadership role is a testament to his dedication, hard work, and the power of internal promotion. I took the opportunity to share some of my own experiences from the role, hoping to provide insights that might help him navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. Exciting times for him! Sounds cliche, but leadership is as much about empowering others as it is about driving results, and I have no doubt Ankit will do both with excellence (no pressure there Ankit 😜). For me , on a personal level, what makes this journey even more rewarding is seeing how investing in our team members’ development pays off, not just for the individuals but for the entire organization. Promotions from within not only ensure continuity and cultural alignment but also serve as a powerful motivator for the rest of the team. To all leaders out there, never underestimate the value of nurturing talent within your team. Your future leaders might already be sitting around your table, you just have to give them the time and chance to prove themselves.

🌏✈️ From Swiss precision to Asia's buzz, Christoph M. shares his enthralling journey across the Asia Pacific as CEO and Board Member. Dive into his experiences, from Sri Lanka's serenity to China's dynamic streets, and uncover the lessons learned in leadership, culture, and innovation 🚀🤝 🔗 Read the full interview and explore Christoph's insights in English and German. https://lnkd.in/gZSsKpX6

"𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐥. 𝐈𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 100% 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧..." - 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 I had the privilege of meeting with Brett Marshall, 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐇𝐒𝐒𝐄 at Zuellig Pharma. We've been talking for quite awhile now, but there was never really an opportunity to meet🥲 The first thing that Brett said to me was, "you've been busy haven't you? I can tell through LinkedIn😂" & I replied "well yea of course! when you get opportunities to meet with Insightful Leaders like yourself, you gotta share these insights with people!" Brett & I shared about Company Leadership, Culture & its corelation with Talent Development and Talent Retention.... I shared that Opportunities for Personalised Growth & Development are critical in any Company whether it is a lateral growth or a vertical growth. A company's leadership will benefit well from Empowering their talents to have majority ownership to their roles. In which he was as well completely aligned with. Brett continued that: "𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲'𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" Here are more Nuggets: 👉𝑨 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆, 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍 𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒔. 👉𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆, & 𝒂 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 👉𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒛𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 2 𝒕𝒐 3 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 12 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒔. Thank you Brett Marshall 🔥 It was really a joy to have Coffee with you & to connect on this level professionally and also personally! - We both then talked alot about our love for Korea!😂 Because we were both heading there in the next couple of weeks! Awesome to also experience the good things that Katrina Paulette Ibarra had shared about you too😁 Connect with me at Daryl Tan! I'm the Learning Advisor at Cegos Asia Pacific (A Regional Office part of Cegos Group)

A truth bomb that transformed my perspective: In the realm of international leadership, there's no such thing as a 'one-size-fits-all' policy. How do you navigate through the labyrinth of diverse market dynamics and cultural subtleties while spearheading teams across Central and Eastern Europe along with the Mediterranean? To put it bluntly, it's no cakewalk 😅. Reflecting back on my maiden voyage to the Czech Republic, I was riddled with leadership challenges. My initial approach was to apply the identical leadership style I had utilized in Poland, assuming their proximity would mean similar work cultures. I couldn't have been more wrong. Every team, every market has its unique temperament. Here's what I learned: 1. Adapting to market specifics: Deep analyses and integration of local behaviors are fundamental in fine-tuning strategic planning. Having the ability to zoom in and out, depending on the need of the hour, is crucial. 2. Culturally resonant approach: Empathy and active listening play a pivotal role here. Tailor your approach to align with the cultural and business context of each team you manage. 3. Encouraging diversity: Actively nurture an environment where heterogenous teams can find a common platform, fostering collaboration and driving innovation. Did you ever have to stray from your usual style to be successful? Feel free to share your experiences. ✍️ Have you ever had to adapt your leadership style to better fit a new team or market? ♻️ Share if you found this helpful.

Explore why top European CEOs believe that international exposure is essential for leadership success. International exposure isn't just a perk; it's a necessity for today's leaders. This interesting article discovers how top CEOs harness this experience to drive success. #Leadership #CareerGrowth#InternationalExperience

Isn't it funny how life can come full circle without you even realising it? 💭 It's been 10 days since I arrived back in Europe. After celebrating my parents' 50th anniversary last Saturday with a massive wedding, we headed to Lake Garda ( 🇮🇹) for the last few days, taking a clear break from my desk and my usual full life. As I'm back in Europe—a place that always seemed too small for what I wanted to achieve when I grew up here —I'm now reflecting on how I can spend more time here again. Many of my Australian and US-based clients are keen to explore Europe further, and I'm excited [and surprised] to see more Europeans becoming clients too. A concept I've been working on for a while is hosting exclusive masterminds worldwide, offering personalised coaching, professional development and training, updated headshots and content creation, as well as chill time with yoga, chef-prepared meals, and candid conversations on topics most C-suite leaders rarely discuss. I'm excited about the opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow together. If you're in Europe and looking to explore new ventures or simply share ideas, send me a holla, ciao, hallo, or whatever language you speak! I can answer in 4 :) #PersonalBranding #MasterMinds #ExecutiveCoaching #ExecutiveBranding #Leadership

🌍 𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐀 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭! This month marks the start of 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟑𝟐 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 at SITA, spread across the globe and with around 3 years in the business. The Self-Leadership programme has been designed to help these talented individuals take charge of their career path by developing their personal leadership and their ability 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬. Alina Ionescu, HR VP at SITA, emphasised the importance of this initiative: 💬 ‘At SITA, we believe in the growth and development of our young talent. This programme goes beyond traditional professional development: it's about 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬.’ Ismail Alba, PhD, Director Talent and Organisational Capabilities at SITA, also shared his experience: 💬 ‘I myself took part in this programme at the start of my career and its impact was huge. Today, I'm delighted to see how this programme is evolving to better meet the needs of our talent. 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.’ Under the guidance of Jean-Yves Mercier, CEO of Self-Leadership Lab and Director of the Geneva Executive MBA, and Mélanie Coelho, Early Career Program Manager, participants will benefit from group coaching and webinars tailored to support them throughout this experience. As Mélanie says: ‘This programme is not just about personal development, it's also about 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 and 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦. As a company, we believe that the ongoing development of our teams is essential to prepare for the future 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭. At Self-Leadership Lab, we believe that investing in young talent is key to building tomorrow's leaders and ensuring sustainable success. We are proud to be working with SITA to deliver this unique experience! 🚀

When was the last time you changed your mind? Or the last time you were in the thick of an intense, intelligent, and nuanced debate that had you rethinking your assumptions? I found all this and more at the Singapore Leaders Network (SGLN) 2nd Anniversary Celebration. The highlight: a debate with the motion "Singaporeans have what it takes to be global business leaders today." DBS CEO Piyush Gupta and Deloitte's Michelle Khoo (proposition) faced off against ExxonMobil Asia Pacific MD Geraldine Chin and lawyer Joel Shen (opposition). The result? A powerful tie that left us all thinking about the topic long after the debate. The proposition discussed Singapore's strong education and business foundation, citing economic success and a list of Singaporean C-suites in all corners of the globe. The opposition argued that while we have the flour and milk to bake the cake, “ingredients do not a dish make”. We don’t quite have the X factor yet – including being bolder, more risk-taking, having a less parochial perspective, and a stronger slate of global leaders on the world stage. I particularly loved the audience insights. Chiming in from both ends of the motion were spirited, sharp comments from young execs to start-up leaders to experienced businesspeople. Having lived in six cities in three countries since my teens and worked in multinationals for three decades, I've straddled both sides of the global and regional leadership fence. While I went into last night’s debate with my own biases, the range of views made me confront my own biases and reconsider my notions of success and leadership. The debate also reflected what it takes to lead across cultures: actively seeking diverse viewpoints and embracing opportunities to have our minds changed. Today’s world is more interconnected and complex than ever. If we don’t experience being immersed in different countries and cultures, how do we learn to communicate, let alone lead, across them? PS. Thanks SLGN for a great event. Terrific speakers, great audience insights, and lots of interesting discussions over dinner with people I’d only just met. And I have to admit, the popcorn and the laksa were fabulous. #leadership #communication #leadershipcommunication