I thought working with people was all about matching competency and completing deliverables on time. I was wrong. It’s more than just technical skills. I enjoyed working independently until I realised I was limiting my
I am tired of this ESG sh*t. I miss the simple kind of sustainability we had back then—the “just do it” type. We knew the benefits each project brought: more forested area, better biodiversity, improved
“Do what you love. Love what you do.” If you had to choose, which would you pick? When I tell people I love my job, they often make a surprised face. It makes me wonder:
What makes a company stand out from the rest? It’s the leadership and organisational culture, shaped by the people. I have worked in a few different organisations, and the reasons I left some and chose
Every year as December approaches, I grow extra anxious and sad. It feels like the year is ending, my birthday is approaching, and I haven't accomplished "anything." When I shared this with a colleague, he
The article, “Are You Sure You Want to Work in the ESG and Sustainability Fields?”, which I wrote in August 2024, received a lot of attention on LinkedIn. I believe many people resonated with my
"Have courage, and be kind.” – This is a famous quote from the Cinderella movie. Most of us excel at being kind to others, but we often struggle with having courage in many situations, especially
If 2023 was the turning point of my life, then 2024 is the year when I learned about resilience. I discovered that the key to being resilient is self-acceptance: accepting your failures and bouncing back
Three years ago... "Jia Xin, what is sustainability?" "What do you do in the sustainability department?" "Wow, it seems like a noble job!" Today... "Jia Xin, how do I land a job in the
My one-year-ago self would never imagine myself doing what I am doing right now. Looking back over the last few months, I had the opportunities to conduct trainings and workshops thanks to the process of
