“What’s your number?” I asked innocently. She hesitated, looking back at me with the 🤨 look. Suspicious. “Are you (First Name + Last Name)?” I switched tactics. “Oh yes,” she answers, still with raised eyebrows. “Awesome, here you go!” I handed her the pack of coffee beans she ordered for delivery to be picked up at our outlet. It wasn’t until she was out of sight, that it dawned on me why she looked to sus. Was she… No way… Did she really think..? Oh dear… Was she wondering why I was ASKING...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Yup… that and people screw up sometimes. And I sure darn screwed up this time! When I left my healthcare job in October last year, I was so sure my writing output would go from 1 to 100. Surely, with all the time I have now on my hand, I’ll write tonnes and tonnes of words daily, right? WRONG. I was so wrong. Between juggling life and self doubt and taking care of my mental wellbeing, I totally dropped the ball of daily writing. As a result, my writing muscle and connections and, ironically,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Happy 2026 my dear Charisma Cultivators! I hope the first half of January has been good to you. I hope you’re still keeping up with your new year resolutions and working towards your goals. Was there something that has stood out to you so far? For me, I just returned from a long trip to the beautiful island of Tasmania. It was my first time outside of Asia, and the new environment allowed me the time and space to reflect and plan. getting to see wombats up close 😍 definitely my highlight of...
6 months ago • 2 min read
It’s hard being a modern human. We’re being bombarded left and right by conflicting ideas. Speak louder! Keep quiet! You should do more! Less is more! Your problem is you don’t speak up! Your tone of voice is causing you problems! It’s more crucial than ever to be able to find clarity in this increasingly confusing world. Our minds and beliefs are being pulled left and right by people with opposing points of view and way more influence than us. As an absolute introvert myself, I know how it...
7 months ago • 3 min read
We often overlook one very important aspect of communication. I would even argue it’s the most important aspect. Before I tell you what that is, let me first share with you with a lesson I learned this week. Trust me, it’ll all make sense. A few days ago, I was lamenting how I usually have this incredible zest when starting out at a new job or learning something new. I’m always gripped by this unexplainable obsession to do something well or get something right. Recently though, I’ve...
8 months ago • 4 min read
Hi, it's Mich from Cultivating Charisma here! 👋😃 Welcome to your Charisma Missive, where I send you tips on charisma and communication, all designed to help you boost confidence, craft your character, and amplify connection. Enjoy, and thank you for reading! Years ago before covid was even a thing, an artiste I really liked came to Singapore to host a mini concert and a meet&greet after. I haven’t told anyone, but it was Lara Liang Veronin 🫣 She was part of a popular Taiwanese mandopop group...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, it's Mich from Cultivating Charisma here! 👋😃 Welcome to your Weekly Charisma Missive, where I send you tips on charisma and communication, all designed to help you boost confidence, craft your character, and amplify connection. Enjoy, and thank you for reading! 70 faces looked up at me expectantly. The time has come. I knew it was time to open my mouth and officially commence the event. And that’s something I cannot take back. Once the event starts, everything will be set in motion....
9 months ago • 3 min read
I know I know, you just received Whimsical Wednesdays in your inbox earlier today. What do you mean you didn’t see it 😠 It’s titled “Whimsical Wednesdays - I should have told her” and I put alot of thought and heart into writing it okay, so go read it now! *hmmph* Actually I’m joking, read it or not I’m still glad you’re reading THIS. Besides, I feel like the intimate style of Whimsical Wednesdays might not be everyone’s cup of tea. If that’s you, let me know! It won’t make me stop writing it...
almost 2 years ago • 3 min read
To be absolutely frank with you, after a month of patient-facing work, it feels like I don't know what to write about anymore. I miss writing. I miss the buttery smooth feeling of typing on this keyboard. I miss sitting in silence and crafting pretty words Mind you, I'm loving my job at the hospital, minus a couple of oddities. But there's just always something happening, all the time. It's go time from my morning bus ride all the way till work ends. So yes, I do miss the quietness of sitting...
about 4 years ago • 1 min read