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Reflections on strategy, leadership, and what I've learned from running programs, competitions, and projects as a business student. Honest and practical.

Leadership
5 min read

What The Leaders Challenge Taught Me About Performing Under Pressure

Placing 1st Runner Up at a national leadership competition sounds clean in retrospect. In reality, it was weeks of preparation, pivoting on feedback, and learning when to lead and when to listen. Here's what I took away.

Mar 2026Read more
Lessons Learned
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Planning the Bank Islam GoExplore Program: A Project Retrospective

As a Bank Islam Youth Ambassador, I planned and executed an industry visit bringing 20+ faculty students to Bank Islam KL HQ. This is an honest look at what went well, what almost didn't, and what I'd do differently.

Apr 2026Read more
Strategy
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Why I Stopped Worrying About Connections and Focused on Fundamentals

Every career advice panel you attend will tell you networking is everything. Here's why I think that's incomplete advice, and what I focus on instead as an International Business student.

Feb 2026Read more
Lessons Learned
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An Honest Review: What the Google PM Certificate Actually Taught Me

After completing all 6 courses in the Google Project Management Professional Certificate, I want to be direct about what it teaches, what it doesn't, and whether it's worth the time for business students.

Jun 2026Read more
Strategy
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The CFA Research Challenge: What Finance Students Don't Expect

The CFA Research Challenge is one of the most demanding student competitions in finance. Here's what I found most challenging, and most clarifying, about the experience.

Jun 2026Read more
Leadership
4 min read

Stakeholder Management: Notes from Campus Programs to Corporate Rooms

Running campus events, ambassador programs, and competition teams has given me an unexpected education in stakeholder management. Here's what I've learned about keeping everyone aligned without losing the plot.

May 2026Read more
Career
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Being a Youth Ambassador: Between Brand Representation and Authenticity

Representing a brand on campus as a Youth Ambassador is a different kind of communication challenge than most academic experiences prepare you for. Here's what I found most demanding about the role.

Mar 2026Read more