As the passionate founder and tribe leader of SoGather, I am dedicated to my mission of empowering solopreneurs, freelancers, and gig workers to build sustainable businesses to live their best lives. My vision of success is to grow the community based on our "Northstar" values of Trustworthiness, Competence, Courage, Compassion and Health. My vision for SoGather is be a thriving hub of collaboration, inspiration and growth.Drawing on my own experiences as a solopreneur and… Show more As the passionate founder and tribe leader of SoGather, I am dedicated to my mission of empowering solopreneurs, freelancers, and gig workers to build sustainable businesses to live their best lives. My vision of success is to grow the community based on our "Northstar" values of Trustworthiness, Competence, Courage, Compassion and Health. My vision for SoGather is be a thriving hub of collaboration, inspiration and growth.Drawing on my own experiences as a solopreneur and freelancer, I have created a safe and inclusive space where individuals from various backgrounds come together to connect, learn, and share their journeys. Through engaging events, informative resources, and meaningful discussions, we foster an environment that encourages personal and professional development.As a tribe leader, I curate valuable content, facilitate thought-provoking discussions, and provide guidance to help our members navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that come with independent work. Reach out and become a part of our vibrant community. We also welcome organisations to join us as Partners in enabling our tribe to build thriving and fulfilling careers on our own terms. Show less

As the founder and lead consultant of a strategic consultancy, I partner with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to drive their success through strategic planning and competitive repositioning. With a passion for empowering businesses, I have guided the team to provide invaluable guidance and solutions that enabled my clients to thrive in their respective industries. Each client engagement is a collaboration with the aim to combine the client's industry knowledge with our… Show more As the founder and lead consultant of a strategic consultancy, I partner with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to drive their success through strategic planning and competitive repositioning. With a passion for empowering businesses, I have guided the team to provide invaluable guidance and solutions that enabled my clients to thrive in their respective industries. Each client engagement is a collaboration with the aim to combine the client's industry knowledge with our comprehensive market analysis and tailored strategies to enhance their competitive value. I take great pride in translating complex market dynamics into actionable insights, empowering SMEs to make informed decisions and seize growth opportunities. Leveraging my expertise in strategic planning and competitive repositioning, I have helped businesses redefine their value propositions, identify new market segments, and stay ahead of the competition. My preferred consulting engagements have a social impact such as recognition for NSmen or enhancing job satisfaction of elderly workers. I also enjoy assisting SMEs in developing and marketing their unique selling propositions for project tenders. Let's connect and explore how we can pave the way for your business to thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing market. Show less

In my role as a professional note taker, I play a crucial behind-the-scenes role in high-level procurement leadership meetings. Given access to high-level discussions, my analytical skills help to capture and contextualise key takeaways and strategic discussions shared by procurement leaders from global companies across different industries. By distilling complex discussions into concise and actionable notes, I ensure that important information is preserved and easily accessible for… Show more In my role as a professional note taker, I play a crucial behind-the-scenes role in high-level procurement leadership meetings. Given access to high-level discussions, my analytical skills help to capture and contextualise key takeaways and strategic discussions shared by procurement leaders from global companies across different industries. By distilling complex discussions into concise and actionable notes, I ensure that important information is preserved and easily accessible for future reference. Let's connect and explore how my expertise in capturing and analysing high-level insights can benefit your organisation. Show less

I have had the privilege of lecturing and tutoring three cohorts of second and third-year students in Management and Strategic Management modules. In this role, I took great pride in developing engaging course materials that fostered a deep understanding of the subject matter. From designing original assignment topics to curating supplementary readings lists for each module, I sought to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience.A key aspect of my responsibility was to… Show more I have had the privilege of lecturing and tutoring three cohorts of second and third-year students in Management and Strategic Management modules. In this role, I took great pride in developing engaging course materials that fostered a deep understanding of the subject matter. From designing original assignment topics to curating supplementary readings lists for each module, I sought to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience.A key aspect of my responsibility was to encourage student participation and assess their assignments. Through interactive and thought-provoking discussions, I created an inclusive learning environment that empowered students to actively contribute to their own development. By providing constructive feedback and evaluating their assignments, I guided them on their academic journey, helping them to refine their skills and deepen their understanding of the subject matter.I covered a wide range of topics including Operations Management, Business Process Reengineering (BPR), Value Chain Analysis, Competitive Advantage, Total Quality Management (TQM), Logistics Management, Relationship Management, Strategy Formulation, Global Political and Economic Strategy Analysis and Formulation, and Multicultural Strategy Management.It was a rewarding experience to guide my students through complex concepts and more importantly, to adopt a healthy attitude for learning. Show less

Developed and ran Asia's largest annual knowledge management event for 3 consecutive years - KM Asia 2003, 2004 and 2005.

Conceptualised, Researched and Developed B2B business conferences across a broad range of management and business topics such as Taxation, Marketing and Legal. Was responsible for kick-starting Asia Business Forum's inaugural China Tax conference in Singapore for Singapore-based multinationals, legal and accounting tax practitioners in Singapore. This event generated revenue of over $135,000 and set the standard for subsequent China Tax conferences in terms of speaker quality and… Show more Conceptualised, Researched and Developed B2B business conferences across a broad range of management and business topics such as Taxation, Marketing and Legal. Was responsible for kick-starting Asia Business Forum's inaugural China Tax conference in Singapore for Singapore-based multinationals, legal and accounting tax practitioners in Singapore. This event generated revenue of over $135,000 and set the standard for subsequent China Tax conferences in terms of speaker quality and programming. Show less

Managed key corporate accounts for IT hardware and infrastructure projects.

Generated new clientele and IT projects during the dot.com and Y2K period.