Why do I do what I do? It’s always a good idea to figure out the why of what you’re…
Almost everyone wears a mask.To look strong.To appear calm.To fit in.To hide pain.To hide vulnerability. That’s the danger, you see.Because…
As long as my new car is red and has flame throwers to kill zombies, I don’t care about the…
My dad Lim Khoy Hing being called to the Bar yesterday at age 75. After a life in aviation with the Royal…
“Great granny, I fell and hurt my head.”“Oh dear. Did your brain fall out?” I always love to hear people’s…
Eliciting Requirements.It’s an Art.So – is your answer a faster horse, a car, or Internet access and home learning kit?…
One of the critical job of a #Salesforce or Microsoft Consultant or a #awesomeadmins is to tactfully challenge requests. So many business applications can…
How do you attract and retain talent?By growing them from the start. Small and medium sized #Salesforce Partners will find it more…
The pandemic last year gave me the opportunity to train #salesforce admins and new talent into the art of consultancy, specifically the…
“If you loved me, you’d know why I washed your white shirts with the red bathmat.” 😨 People aren’t psychic,…
“I’m only going out with you but I’m really waiting for someone hotter.” “That’s OK. I’m only going out with…
“On this date, I expect some light conversation, no heavy topics like your ex-boyfriend or the current political state and…
Who are YOU?The UK government wants to know…. because it’s Census Day! Don’t worry – it’s quite superficial.You won’t be…
“On this date, I expect some light conversation, no heavy topics like your ex-boyfriend or the current political state and…
I know so many strong women who have achieved so much professionally, and yet – because they don’t conform to…
Why did I go on this insane slimming diet of shakes to lose 7kg over 2 months?Because someone told me…
What a fantastic day that London’s Calling Ltd ran today – very slick, great lineup of speakers and so so well organised!…
How are humans and organisations like zombies?No, we don’t eat brains. We can however, get to a point where our…
It is inevitable that sales can sometimes paint a picture that is a little too beautiful, too bright and too…
“So pressing this button will make me rich?!”“Yes… just sign here please…”🤑 What do you do when you’re in a…
Putting on makeup won’t get you a life partner.Watching the news won’t make you smart.Eating donuts 🍩 won’t strategically relocate…
ABRACADABRA! You are a genie, or an agent of change – whether you know it or not. This is especially…
I’ve always been envious of those who could draw and doodle and sketch. Growing up, I always thought my art…
If you’re a junkie for adrenaline and dynamic career requiring military execution, you can either be in the Army or…
Who am I, and what do I do?If you’re a #Salesforce Partner looking to grow and develop your internal talent into high…
Not everyone likes Mother’s Day. We all will have experiences that will shape our feelings from– Love– Happiness– Gratitude– Warmth…
“It’s no fun testing a game; It’s like playing, but it’s not.It’s trying to find all the glitches and then…
I’m about to start another nightshift at #Samaritans, and found that the littlest ninja has snuck yet another little friend to…
10,000 hours for Mastery feels like an epic impossibility sometimes. I’ve always had fantasies about having the ability to plug…
Matching up with a Consulting Partner is like matching up with a romantic partner. You want someone compatible.Someone who meets…
Does size matter? 👀I like the big ones, I like the small ones, and those in between. 😁 Of course…
Short cuts = Technical Debt. There are times when it’s ok to take a shortcut.When we mindfully make that decision,…
The one thing you should NEVER do when migrating data.And it’s not roll your eyes when you’re told that the…
How often would you poke a bear with a red hot poker? 🐻Once? Twice?How about every weekday? People would think…
I’ve worked with some wonderful consulting partners – great leadership, solid ethics and high standards. We do what we do…
I’m more of a carrot person 🥕 than a stick person, although I can be fairly lethal with it. 🤺…
OK. His budget for in-house team of contractors only shows the numbers for 4 months, or the expected duration of…
Pancakes and waffles. 🥞 vs 🧇That’s what a client side PM and a partner side PM is like. The basic…
OK. His budget for in-house team of contractors only shows the numbers for 4 months, or the expected duration of…
Have you ever been handed a baby with a HUGE bulging nappy?The one where you’re afraid of peeking inside just…
This is day 4 of my #30daysofvideo challenge. Client side Project Managers have to rely on their charm, when managing a #Salesforce or #microsoftdynamicscrm or any…
Day 3 of my #30daysofvideo challenge. I thought that I’d answer some commonly asked questions.In today’s video post, I talk about the…
Day 2 of my #30daysofvideo challenge. I am fairly self-aware, or so I thought.It needed candid conversations with some friends to make…
I recorded my London’s Calling presentation last week, and I have to admit that it was not up to my…
Nuance and context is so important.Nowhere more so, than when having an intensively emotional conversation about life and death, as…
How long will you take to learn how to make donuts with only your feet? 👣Uhh … whut? Estimating #Salesforce…
When is 1 * 100 <> 10 * 10?When estimating #Salesforce project costs. If 10 tasks is estimated to take…
When problem solving _IS_ a problem. 🤔 What? I hear you say. Many of us are wired to be problem…
I ❤ estimating #Salesforce projects.Perhaps it’s a nerdy thing, but I love the planning, and the thinking that goes behind…
“So talk to me about how you worked out your project estimates.” My ex-colleague, T, had just joined a company…
“So how many sandboxes will you have? Whaaaaat? 😱“Why do I need more than one?” “If you want to replace…
It’s magical. When you are able to create and hold a safe space for someone to talk to you, to…
Just about to start my Samaritans night-shift. Daughter helpfully decorated my swag from #salesforce #nonprofitdreamin to get me through the…
“You’re worried that your mum will reject you because you’re gay? Maybe it’s a phase… go on a few ‘normal’…
Issue # 2 OnThePeiroll “I want to lose weight so I’d get invited to prom.”“I’d like to get a new car…
“So essentially, you knocked up your estimates on the back of a fag packet?” He got a bit defensive.“No, I…
The speaker schedule is out WOOOOOT! Join my session at London’s Calling Ltd on 19th March 2021. You’ll hear how mastering Active…
The new IT Director showed me his CBAR-Cost Benefit Analysis Report.My right eyebrow went so far back it joined my…
“Why don’t you just quit your job?”“Let me talk to your teacher about your grades.”“You’re such a doormat. Just tell…
“Um, I said you’d drive them the 238 855 miles to the moon with your 1964 Morris Minor.” Argh! I…
“Hiring #Salesforce Functional Consultants – currently remote (so you can zoom with your pyjama bottoms). However, when all of us…
I almost never use “Are you OK?” on its own. Otherwise I get the standard reflex response of the English:“Yep,…
Salesforce has changed the way they are certifying their #SalesforcePartners and this is their definition of an Implementation Expert: A…
You will make better decisions the more you understand yourself and what you want. This holds true for big purchases…
Ugh. It’s so noisy.Phones going.Office humdrum.The open plan can be so noisy.How do I focus on work? Wait.Is that Sandy…
As a Samaritan’s volunteer, I listen to people every week as they share the difficulties they are going through in…
Substack vs Mailchimp?WIX/Blogger vs WordPress?Fully Hosted vs DIY? The answer to Buy vs Build depends on what you want, and…
I LOVE data. However, it’s been quite a few years since I’ve really played in the trenches soit was super…
Issue # 1 OnThePeiroll “I need to give out these ‘ang pows’ (red money packets) to show the King of…
Happy Chinese New Year to all my friends and family celebrating the incoming Year of the Ox. It’s been a…
So I spent the last two days, reliving my ‘techie’ days attempting to import all my writings for the last…
So I’ve been suspended from #LinkedIn for the 3rd time within the last two weeks.I swear it won’t be long…
As a Consulting Partner, asking insightful questions, and listening carefully, will help you understand requirements when it comes to building…
“Scope creep” and misunderstanding about what is and isn’t in scope for a consulting project seems to be a key…
If you haven’t been able to catch any fish, is the fishing rod at fault? If you burn your hand…
I recorded my London’s Calling presentation last week, and I have to admit that it was not up to my…
“I’ve sent out the email about production cutover, and if they didn’t read it – it’s their fault; not mine.”…
How do I fit all of my awesomeness, my amazingly sparkly disposition and outstandingly outstandingness into a 500 character biography?…
My 9yo ninja is learning about critical thinking during her lesson. She has to understand and determine the difference between…
What’s the difference between working in a large Consulting Partner and small, medium or boutique sized one? For me, it’s…
What do bank accounts have to do with high performing teams? Well, understanding the concept of Emotional Bank Accounts (EBA)…
We watched #Soul yesterday – me and the ninjas. There’s a scene where Joe gets a lesson in active listening…
“Would anyone believe that you and me – both successful in our professional lives, have gone through abuse and sexual…
“Are there any PMs on the training who might have very strong personalities?” “Why do you ask?” I was a…
Consulting Partners are rightly thinking about hiring the best, regardless of location. This will give you a competitive edge of…
Most of the biggest challenges in struggling projects is issues around scope, requirements and change management. I think the biggest…
I’ve had good fortune to work with amazing #offshore team especially in #india, in many of my recent roles. We’ve…
Has anyone twigged yet? Those who work with #offshore teams? I wonder whether anyone realises that the remote collaboration world…
Do you want to know the 5 words that are the secret to really effective #communication and connection? No, you…
“I, and I alone, am responsible for everything I think and feel.” Naval Ravikant. This is something I believe in,…
“The Functional Consultant role is 100% remote – how effective will I be when doing workshops?” M had gone through…
A Consulting Partner needs to really only do two things well: 1. Deeply understand requirements. 2. Execute well. Any Partner…
Who’s the most effective #CRM executive champion/sponsor? A. Finance Director B. CEO C. Marketing Director D. Sales Director E. Ops…
Do you build your CRM platform yourself or do you get someone to help you? Buying software that can be…
“I’m only being paid a fraction of what I’m billed out at. It’s not fair. I can run my own…
“What’s your definition of success? What do you want to get out of this business of yours?” For me, the…
“I exercise 5 days a week.” (but I live on junk food and sweet treats all the time). “I never…
“We can do it all ourselves. It’s cheaper than getting a Consultant Partner to do it. How hard can it…
“Yes – you can name your variable ‘bob’ if you want to, but no – you shouldn’t.” Ninja #2 is…
It gives me goosebumps and shivers down my spine! No, it’s not my lovely Husband attempting to woo me with…