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My writings on leadership, serving the underserved, accessibility, volunteering, public service, journalism, and the things I care about.
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Libraries as Equaliser: Singapore's NLB on Why the Work of Accessibility Never Ends
On making libraries truly inclusive spaces for persons with disabilities, and why it is not enough for good services to exist — people must also know about them and feel encouraged to use them.
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What Journalism Taught Me About Service and Why It Still Grounds Me Today
On this day 20 years ago, I started my working life as a journalist, a career I had dreamt of since I was 14. The belief in service it gave me has never left.
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"The library is here!"
One of the sweetest moments is hearing children excitedly shout those words when they hear our footsteps. After more than a year volunteering with kidsREAD@Home, here is what I have learned.
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Be The Leader You Wished You Had
When I received the Exemplary Leader Award, I was both exhilarated and humbled. A part of me could not help but ask: how do I live up to this? A year on, here is what I have learned.
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"How did you manage to stay in public service for 10 years?"
A new entrant asked me this recently. After a moment's thought, I replied: 'Why? I love public service!' Two reasons, and the advice I would give my younger self.
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"Why do you volunteer to do career coaching?"
Friends often ask why I volunteer as a career coach under the Public Service Career Coach Network. I compiled a Q&A for myself. It is a light-hearted read, and the reflection is real.
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Why should one join and stay in the public service?
I did not have a noble purpose when I first joined. But fast forward many years, I am thankful that public service gave me what I was looking for, and also so much more.
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