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Growth Mindset, Adaptability
During my visit to Canberra last week, I met a wonderful Uber driver. He was from the beautiful country …
Over the past two decades, one of the greatest privileges of my work has been facilitating Assertive Communication programs for organisations across Australia, Asia and,
Early in my career, I learned a lesson about leadership that has stayed with me ever since: The most influential leaders weren’t always the smartest
For many technical professionals stepping into leadership, burnout is often framed as a time issue. 𝘛𝘰𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴. 𝘛𝘰𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘛𝘰𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘯𝘰𝘵
For the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from deeply technical backgrounds — engineers, internal auditors, project managers, accountants, lawyers,
A Leader’s True Measure A leader is not defined by what people do when you’re around, but by what they do when you’re not. During
Your most P!$$ED off team members hold your greatest insights to what needs to change. When we started a multi-year culture transformation journey with a
Over the past two decades, one of the greatest privileges of my work has been
Early in my career, I learned a lesson about leadership that has stayed with me
For many technical professionals stepping into leadership, burnout is often framed as a time issue.
For the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from deeply
A Leader’s True Measure A leader is not defined by what people do when you’re
Your most P!$$ED off team members hold your greatest insights to what needs to change.
Throwing your team under the bus is the surest way to kill trust. One of
As professionals, we’re often asked, “What are the secrets to a long and fulfilling career?”
Visiting Seoul’s iconic Gangnam district recently, I came across a sculpture immortalizing Psy’s famous hand
“There’s no failure, only feedback.” One of the things EQ Strategist incorporate into our customised,
Hi everyone, Dom here! Remember the introverted engineer who climbed the ladder, only to face
To have an extraordinary life and career, turn your ORs to ANDs. A key learning
For many technical professionals stepping into leadership, burnout is often framed as a time issue.
For the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from deeply
A Leader’s True Measure A leader is not defined by what people do when you’re
Your most P!$$ED off team members hold your greatest insights to what needs to change.
Throwing your team under the bus is the surest way to kill trust. One of
As professionals, we’re often asked, “What are the secrets to a long and fulfilling career?”
Visiting Seoul’s iconic Gangnam district recently, I came across a sculpture immortalizing Psy’s famous hand
“There’s no failure, only feedback.” One of the things EQ Strategist incorporate into our customised,
Hi everyone, Dom here! Remember the introverted engineer who climbed the ladder, only to face
Hi everyone, Dom here! Remember the introverted engineer who climbed the ladder, only to face
During my visit to Canberra last week, I met a wonderful Uber driver. He was
Learning that “leaders are teachers” at Leadership Academy was pivotal in helping me get from introverted I.T. nerd
At the present rate of change, organisations can go from peak to
“Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you
For organisations to not just adapt, but thrive through the Fourth Industrial
Imagine you’re a senior manager and part of a team that’s viewed
Imagine moving to a new organisation or role. You see how some
Learning that “leaders are teachers” at Leadership Academy was pivotal in helping me get
Your most P!$$ED off team members hold your greatest insights to what
For many technical professionals stepping into leadership, burnout is often framed as
Over the past two decades, one of the greatest privileges of my work has been
For many technical professionals stepping into leadership, burnout is often framed as a time issue.
I’m often asked how I made the transition from introverted IT nerd to platform speaker. As
Projects introduce uncertainty. Once a project has commenced, change is often also the norm, brought
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending my eldest son Jeremy’s
Several weeks ago, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote at the Annual Dinner
To say that these are trying times is perhaps an understatement. The spread of Covid-19
In my journey as a peak performance trainer and coach, one of the key attributes
To the Dynamic PEACE Change Leaders, For PEACE to be sustainable, it’s about creating a
For many technical professionals stepping into leadership, burnout is often framed as a time issue.
Hi everyone, Dom here! Remember the introverted engineer who climbed the ladder, only to face
Hi everyone, Dom here! Remember the introverted engineer who climbed the ladder, only to face
During my visit to Canberra last week, I met a wonderful Uber driver. He was
I’m often asked how I made the transition from introverted IT nerd to platform speaker. As
I was a fairly driven youth. I set goals and worked hard to achieve them.
During times of uncertainty, your capacity to draw certainty from within can be the difference
This clip, from one of my all time favourite movies – “Chariots of Fire” –
A friend was recently going through a challenging phase in her life. She confided in
“It’s common sense. When people feel great about the place where they work… they provide
“People will dutifully obey a person in authority. But they’ll passionately follow a leader of
Today, effective managers have the traits of transformational leaders, able to engage and inspire their
For many technical professionals stepping into leadership, burnout is often framed as a time issue.
If it’s fine with you, I’d love to quickly reference a line from last month’s
“There’s a trick to the ‘graceful exit.’ It begins with the vision to recognize when
Part 1 – Going furthest together & Unfolding your own myth High EQ Leaders live
This is the second of a three-part article I wrote to share my personal lessons
This is the third of a three-part article I wrote to share my personal lessons
Once upon a time, on the small island of Kikajima in Japan, there lived a
“Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care” – Theodore
A friend was recently going through a challenging phase in her life. She confided in
Been a while since I last wrote. I trust this finds you in the very
“It’s common sense. When people feel great about the place where they work… they provide
“People will dutifully obey a person in authority. But they’ll passionately follow a leader of
Co-founder and Director of EQ Strategist, Sue is known for her calm presence, strategic clarity, and deep empathy. With a background in information systems and advanced leadership training, she has supported leadership journeys for global clients across Asia-Pacific.
Caroline is a sought-after trainer and psychologist based in Perth, delivering experiential leadership and wellbeing programs. With expertise in resilience, work-life integration, and communication, she helps leaders sustain performance while leading with care, clarity, and balance.
Vivien is a seasoned facilitator and coach with 20+ years of corporate leadership experience. She specialises in mindful leadership, communication, and team dynamics, creating vibrant, high-trust learning environments where individuals step into leadership with clarity and voice.
Dale is a high-impact leadership and performance coach with 19+ years of experience across government, corporate, and education. Known for his energy and practical insight, he helps leaders align strengths with strategy to drive sustainable, high-performance outcomes.
Vivien Ong is a seasoned leadership facilitator, coach, and trainer known for helping professionals grow into self-aware, courageous and impactful leaders. With over 20 years of corporate experience in sectors such as banking, telecommunications, BPO, and media,
Vivien brings a strategic yet deeply human lens to leadership development. At EQ Strategist, she facilitates programmes in mindful leadership, communication, psychological safety and team dynamics. Celebrated for her vibrant facilitation style, she combines energy, empathy, and practical insight to spark meaningful dialogue where learning and growth happen. She also mentors youth through a social enterprise and serves in the leadership team at the
Contact Centre Association of Singapore, where she advocates for better leadership and service standards. Her work is rooted in the belief that better leadership builds a better world. Through storytelling, behavioural tools, and reflective practice, she helps individuals step into leadership with presence, clarity, and voice. Vivien’s clients value her ability to create high-trust environments where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to lead from within.
Caroline is a sought-after trainer and psychologist who brings warmth, depth, and structure to leadership and wellbeing programmes. At EQ Strategist, she delivers experiential learning focused on resilience, work-life integration, and effective communication. Her academic background includes a Master of Clinical Psychology and certifications in Extended DISC, NLP, and EFT. Caroline’s clients appreciate her thoughtful approach to coaching and her ability to simplify complex psychological principles into actionable steps. With professional experience in five countries, she brings a culturally attuned perspective to her facilitation. Her goal is to help individuals and teams sustain performance without burning out—leading with insight, care, and clarity.
“Real transformation doesn’t come from more information—it comes from aligned action.”
Dale White is a high-impact, outcome-focused leadership and performance coach, known for his energy, strategy and ability to drive real change. With 19+ years of experience helping professionals perform at their highest potential & a background in business, behavioural psychology, and high-performance coaching, Dale supports leaders to build clarity, confidence, and resilience in both work and life. At EQ Strategist, Dale facilitates training & coaching that blend behavioural insight, personal mastery, and practical implementation. His sessions are known for being dynamic, personalised, and results-focused – ensuring participants take real-world action that sticks. Dale holds degrees in Business and Exercise Science, and certifications in NLP, PCM, and Robbins Leadership Mastery. Whether supporting government departments, corporate leaders, guiding frontline teams or values-driven founders, Dale’s mission is to help people cut through theory and lead with purpose.
Jack Rankin is a high-impact trainer, executive coach, and culture catalyst with over 1,500 workshops delivered globally. His client portfolio includes leading names across government, finance, insurance, construction, and retail. At EQ Strategist, Jack helps organisations strengthen leadership capability, stakeholder alignment, and communication excellence. He is known for making learning engaging and actionable—tailoring each session to drive meaningful outcomes. His past clients include Singapore Airlines, Rio Tinto, Visa Westfield, Nike, Schneider Electric, and City of Parramatta Council. Jack is a Tony Robbins Leadership Mastery graduate and serves on the Synergistic Results Leadership team. Through each programme, he inspires individuals to elevate how they speak, lead, and influence.
With a heart for people and a sharp strategic lens, Sue Siow co-founded EQ Strategist to help individuals and organisations flourish from the inside out. As Operations Director, she ensures the seamless delivery of high-impact programs while supporting clients with insight, empathy, and practical wisdom.
In addition to leading operations and client experience, Sue is also a skilled Facilitator and Participant Coach—contributing to larger workshops through 1-on-1 coaching, small group facilitation, and experiential team-building segments. Her calm, grounding presence invites reflection, trust, and personal growth.
With a background in Information Systems and advanced training from Tony Robbins’ Mastery University, Sue has supported programs across Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, China, and Indonesia for clients including Sembcorp, Esker, DBS Bank, Changi Airport Group, FedEx, Yokogawa, and AirAsia.
“Be the light or the mirror that reflects it.”
These words define Dominic Siow’s approach to life and leadership. As a globally recognised leadership facilitator, keynote speaker, coach, and co-founder of EQ Strategist, Dom is known for helping people reconnect with their purpose, lead with heart, and create cultures where everyone can thrive.
Drawing on senior leadership experience from IBM and Grapevine Technologies, he has spent the past two decades empowering over 260 organisations across 10 countries—from multinational corporations to public sector agencies and values-driven startups.
Dom’s facilitation style is equal parts insight, empathy, and inspiration. Whether leading a leadership retreat, designing a culture transformation program, or coaching executives through complexity, he helps people become not just better leaders, but better human beings.
He is the author of the Amazon bestselling book What’s GREAT About This?—a guide to building resilience through disruption—and the host of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, where he shares real stories of growth and grit.
For Dom, leadership is not about titles. It’s about helping others find their light—and reflecting it back so they can shine.
At EQ Strategist, Andrew Davey is known for helping organisations move from transactional leadership to purposeful, emotionally intelligent cultures. As a master trainer and trusted coach, he brings a rare blend of business insight, coaching expertise, and facilitation mastery. Andrew’s clients span industries from logistics and software to government and education. He is a Tony Robbins Mastery University graduate, a Certified Life Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and MBA holder. His mission is to empower leaders to unlock clarity, strengthen resilience, and lead inspired teams that drive results. Andrew delivers programs that are practical, energising, and deeply human—enabling sustained transformation at both the individual and organisational level.
