Why I’m stepping back from the organisation I founded
In 2013, I started OIC Cambodia . Now, I’m months away from handing over leadership.Stepping back from OIC, the organisation I founded, will be bittersweet. But this move isn’t just necessary, it’s also crucial to our future success. Here’s why.
YEAR IN REVIEW: OUR BIGGEST YEAR YET
In the coming years, we’ll look back at 2016 fondly. It was a tough year, we fought hard, and made some mistakes too. But on balance, 2016 was a year when OIC Cambodia took huge steps towards no longer being no longer a baby. In 2016, we learnt to walk.
Ling's story will make you believe in the power of the individual
Before I speak to you about my work in Cambodia, I wanted to tell you a little about how I’ve come to stand before you today. My great grandparents left China during a time of famine, and moved to Malaysia. My parents came to Australia in the 70’s, seeking a better life for their children. At the time, my father had $200 in his pocket.
This is why musical instruments will always trumpet iPads
Playing a musical instrument could be just about the best thing your child can do. And I should know - giving up music is one of my biggest regrets.Given the choice of placing an iPad or a flute in the hands of your child, the instrument would have to be the better option.
How a 99c eBay purchase dramatically improved my working week
A couple of years ago, I bought a little piece of plastic on eBay. It's completely changed the way I work, by forcing me to have a break from technology. Here's how it all happened.