Top 10 LifeStrengths

LifeAchievements

LifeMoments

• When I challenged and changed my own beliefs?
  When I was Co-Chairperson for the Organising Committee for a freshman orientation camp, I was forced to realise that having a purely task-oriented attitude would not be effective. I was under the assumption that such an attitude would always be effective and get the job done. However, with about half my team members being more people-oriented, I had to change my own approach to connect better with them and ensure that we met our deadlines.
• When I organized or managed a complicated event or program?
  In YJC, I got my first major leadership opportunity by being the chairperson of the annual event - Celebrating Values Day. It was a full day event that involved every single student and staff member. It was even more challenging as it was the 10th anniversary of the event and we had VIPs such as the then Minister for Education, Mr Heng Swee Keat invited and media involvement. I got to learn how to deal with operations mishaps by fire. The learning curve was certainly steep for this project.
• When I recovered from a major setback?
  I injured my knee 2 weeks before I was supposed to fly to London. It was a suspected ligament tear and I had to be on total bedrest. My flight was on a Monday, and the Friday before, I was still unable to bear weight and walk. Finally got clearance for a physio session that Friday, and I managed to hobble around with bearable pain by the end of it. I persisted and pushed through with my physio at home as well and managed to go on my trip after all. A trip filled with just walking down the streets (and stairs) and using minimal public transport. It was more miraculous than anything else.
• When I stepped outside my comfort zone?
  In SMU, I participated in the elections of the new Executive Committee for SMU ICON. Being an introverted person, it was extremely disconcerting to be part of such a public process.