Insights on leading with resilience, reflection, and renewal — drawn from real journeys of transformation.
After undergoing a major heart surgery (I dodged a bullet), many would expect the next chapter to be about stepping back from work.
I did, too, although briefly: only for four months to be functional for work again.
But clarity came. And with it, intention.
Read More “Post-Surgery Leadership Reflection: Why I Chose Not to Retire”
In this Part 2 of my ongoing “Fire and Water” dialogue with my buddy, we explored what happens after the venting.
We often stop there, at the catharsis. But leadership demands something more. In moments of emotional vulnerability, there’s a call to:
2. Vent honestly
3. Then, be responsible
Read More “Fire, Water, and the Next Step: A Leadership Framework in 3 Steps”
In our work with leaders and teams, we often emphasize clarity, alignment, and action. But leadership is not just about strategy, it’s also about emotional presence.
In this short conversation, my professional buddy and I explore what happens when conflict surfaces and tempers flare. Instead of suppressing the moment or rushing in with fixes, there is wisdom in allowing.
Read More “Leadership in Heated Moments: Be the Water, Not the Fire”
“I would rather have questions that can’t be answered then answers that can’t be asked.” — Richard Feynman
Some of us work best when we’re surrounded by good questions, not just quick answers.
If you’re a coach, consultant, trainer, mentor, advisor — or someone who serves through your listening and thinking — this may just be for you.
Read More “A Place to Grow — Slowly, Steadily, Together”
My regular catch-up with a buddy shifted into unexpected gears – from “pre-surgery” to “resurgence.”
“I’m not a recovering man,” I said, “I’m a resurging man!”
Watch the trailer above. A short look at my recovery journey.
To watch video of the full session, click this related post:
https://www.rubah.my/the-bypass-files
Read More “The Bypass Files: A Personal Reflection on Recovery and Purpose”
Medical Check-Up
– and a second chance to live
To think that in January I innocently announced to the audience of my talk that I’d be doing my medical check-up in February.
