Managing the Reality of Career Change
Week two of my new career and the doubts are creeping in. I’m learning that resilience is about recognising the wobble and doing the work anyway....
AI drafted my contract. It cost thousands to fix
reviewed a contract drafted by ChatGPT last week. It looked polished. Then I found internal inconsistencies, missing risk allocation, and no IP protection. The rework cost more than hiring a professional from the start. Here’s why AI-drafted contracts are a false economy....
From Offshore Partner to Boutique Operator: The Reboot
After 20 years in offshore firms, I’ve moved to a boutique Hong Kong practice. Here’s why I traded safety for autonomy and what it means for clients....
New Year, New Start: From Offshore to Hong Kong Law
After a year away from law, I’ve joined GPS Legal LLP. But this isn’t a return to offshore practice. I’m shifting to Hong Kong law, working with SMEs and funds, and building something new....
Switching Off: How Rest Prevents Burnout and Boosts Performance
This Christmas, I switched off completely. But Christmas 2024 was different—multiple deals closing, constant emails, mentally still in the office. Here’s what I learned: rest isn’t a luxury, it’s a performance multiplier. Vacations increase performance by 80%....
2026 Hong Kong Credit Card Stack
The Hong Kong credit cards I intend to use in 2026, focusing on simplicity and ease of redemption....
Board minutes for directors: 5 essential elements before you sign
Most board minutes fail to show independent judgment. Learn the 5 essential elements directors need: rationale, alternatives, risks, conflicts, and dissent. Includes a checklist....
2025: Redundancy to Relevance
Made redundant in February 2025, I spent nine months rebuilding my identity and finding relevance again. Here’s what that journey taught me about freedom, vulnerability, and direction....
Director Duties and Liability in Asia and Offshore Structures: Why You Can’t Outsource Judgement
Directors face personal liability for decisions they don’t understand. Learn the three traps that catch even experienced leaders—and how to avoid them....
The Missed Risk In My First Consulting Gig: My Own Boundaries
I missed a critical risk in my first consulting gig: my own lack of boundaries. How free work taught me why scope matters more than contracts....
What my First Consulting Gig Taught Me About Small Business Risk
I helped a scrappy start-up with their contracts and learnt a valuable lesson about risk, fees and boundaries. Here’s what I found — and the three things every small business owner should fix today....
November Reflections: Lessons in Momentum, Mistakes and Not Standing Still
November was a month of contrast. From the tragedy in Tai Po to the quiet momentum of a consulting soft launch, here is what I learned about moving forward, making mistakes, and why being employed isn’t the same as having momentum....
Why Template Documents Are the Smartest Investment for SMEs
Banks have been internalising their documents for years to cut costs and speed up deals. Here is why SMEs should do the same—and how independent consultants make it affordable...
Still Adjusting: Baby Steps in Career Transition and the Messy Middle
After redundancy in February, I’m still adjusting to life without structure. My loneliness post resonated widely. I’ve tried productivity theories, but distractions persist. Instead, I’m embracing baby steps and learning through trial and error. The messy middle is OK. What’s worked for you?...
Career Transition and Loneliness: An Honest Reflection
I’ve been out of work and at home for close to a year now. During the day I’m often at home and on my own, and man it can get lonely at times. I didn’t realise how mentally important that daily social connection actually is....