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With your extensive experience working with
professionals at all stages of their careers, what advice When I do sessions on AI and leadership, I

would you offer young professionals looking to strike reinforce the ability to exercise refined judgment

a balance between personal well-being and achieving by assessing long-term pattern sensing through
leadership success? a combination of experience and intuition. AI
will likely replace the rest, except this.
Nowadays, it’s become the norm to seek validation from Leaders who succeed will be the ones who have
external markers – trends, titles, and possessions. I notice better judgment. I touched on this back in my
in my workshops that young professionals feel pressured 2018 TEDx Talk, but it’s even more relevant now,
to achieve everything at once, often at the cost of their with AI becoming a bigger part of our lives.
own wellness. But let’s be honest, stepping away from it It’s not about knowing all the answers, it’s about
all or slowing down isn’t a practical solution. It’s not about making the right calls, even when the world feels
abandoning ambition; it’s about sharpening your skills to unpredictable.
achieve more with better work-life harmony.
Outside of your professional commitments,
I would suggest:
you’ve clearly embraced many creative
1. Go beyond time management to energy avenues. How do you express your creativity
management: Attention and energy is the new in your personal life? Are there any personal
currency. Your ability to focus on things that matter projects or creative activities you’re currently
will differentiate you from the rest. For an extended immersed in?

career, it is even more important to take care of My creative outlet is writing and content creation,
your well-being – physical as well as mental health; especially around leadership topics, which I share
continue to do that. on social media. Recently, I got featured as one
2. Self-awareness is the best leadership tool: When of the Top 50 Creators on LinkedIn in Thailand,
you truly understand yourself – what energises so now I think I will be more deliberate! I also
you, what drains you, what triggers you, and where enjoy jazz dancing when I can. Not surprisingly,

your boundaries lie – you can achieve balance while I am an active explorer of fitness and wellness modalities.
pursuing your career. Invest time in discovering that. My goal this year is to perfect my push-ups and explore
more breathwork.
3. Be a lifelong learner: We are going to live longer
lives than past generations thanks to medical science. You’re always exploring new opportunities. Looking
To stay relevant, keep your skills updated and find ahead, what exciting ventures or initiatives are you

your unique mix of passion, values, and skills that most passionate about and focused on pursuing next?
will set you apart.
As mentioned, I’m working on building a leadership and
As an entrepreneur who developed a digital AI coach wellness platform called INNERGY.CLUB™. It is meant
for early career managers, what role do you envision AI for growth-seeking professionals who want to explore
playing in reshaping leadership development? innovative modalities to enhance their leadership
By the end of the decade, there will be two kinds of leaders: performance.

those who utilise AI in their businesses and others who are Most of us are not aware of the scientific proof of alternative
out of jobs. AI will be like electricity; it will power everything holistic interventions. For example, art therapy, sound

from writing to driving cars, but leaders will still play a therapy, breathwork, and such are scientifically proven to of my experience in corporate leadership, I truly believe
critical role. Change will be even faster, and solutions to show improvement in resilience and trauma symptoms. this would be a game-changer. This mission of blending
business questions will rapidly change as well. The digital The company brings these ancient, science-backed innovation, teaching, leadership, and wellness into
coach I developed was targeting this – quick, just-in-time modalities to leaders; helping them explore new dimensions something truly impactful keeps my creative spirit alive
learning for new managers. of resilience, self-awareness, and holistic growth. Given all and thriving.