Stories of Asia (2025)

12/06/2025

What does it really mean to lead with authenticity—especially in Asia?

In this conversation on the New in Asia podcast, our founder Sam Neo shares the raw, reflective side of personal branding.

Not the buzzwords. Not the hacks. But the inner questions leaders often ask themselves when they start showing up more visibly: “Am I being strategic… or just noisy?”

In a world flooded with content hacks and viral templates, Sam shares why clarity isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the backbone of trust. And trust? That’s the only brand currency that scales.

From leading at Stories of Asia to building Personal Brand Lab, here are the 3 shifts Sam’s been championing:
✅ Helping executives build presence that sells, not just posts that trend
✅ Coaching with context—because what works for one industry flops in another
✅ Prioritising community as the multiplier of personal brand growth

This is a must-listen for anyone growing their presence with purpose.
🎧 Tune in to the full podcast: https://lnkd.in/gY8MCpiF
📖 Or read the write-up here: https://lnkd.in/gsQ-wYfn
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11/06/2025

We found the answer last night to the question "What happens when people feel truly seen at work?"

In the stories shared, the moments of vulnerability, and the honest conversations that unfolded.

Thriving Together wasn’t just a title. It was a lived experience. From peer recognition to emotional intelligence, we explored what it means to build cultures rooted in connection, not just performance.

Thank you to our inspiring speakers: Alison Shee, Selina Seah, and Cedric Luah — for showing us how leadership can be both strategic and human. And to our moderator Andy G. Schmidt, for guiding the conversation with warmth and insight.

We’re also grateful to our expert mentors who joined the Social Mentoring Experience, to our participants for showing up with openness, and to Lockton Companies for hosting us in such a beautiful space.

📍 Next stop? Our SOA SEED Career Support Chapter – Walk and Mentor is happening soon. A more casual, 1:1 experience where real guidance happens in motion.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, 26 June 2025
🕡 Time: 6.30PM SGT onwards
📍 Meeting point: Shared upon confirmation

👉 Register here to save your spot: https://forms.gle/ySxCVY4ewTYTPZFd7

P.S. What does “being seen at work” mean to you — and when was the last time you felt it?
We’d love to hear your story.
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10/06/2025

🎤 Are you ready to connect, grow, and thrive together — tonight?

Forget stuffy panels or corporate buzzwords.Tonight’s about real talk — the kind that gets you thinking: What if feeling seen at work wasn’t rare? What if it was the norm?

We’re bringing together leaders who’ve walked the talk:
🔹 Alison Shee – Former HR Director @ Harman, Coach & Consultant
🔹 Cedric Luah – Head of People Solutions Asia @ Lockton
🔹 Selina Seah – Head of IT Shared Services @ Income Insurance

🎙️ Moderated by Andy G. Schmidt, Founder @ 6i Communication

Plus, more mentors will be joining the Social Mentoring Experience — giving you the chance to learn, connect, and be seen.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM SGT (Registration opens at 6:30 PM SGT)
📍 Location: Lockton Companies, 50 Raffles Pl, #37-01/06 Singapore Land Tower, Singapore 048623

🍽 Includes Dinner + Strategic Networking/Mentoring

✨ It’s warm. It’s honest. It’s everything corporate conversations should be — and rarely are.

So, what does recognition look like in your team today — and how could it be better?

Let’s talk about it. Tonight.
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09/06/2025

When was the last time someone really listened to your career dilemma?

Not with a script.
Not with a smile and a sales pitch.
Just... listened.

Join us at the Stories of Asia SEED Career Support Chapter – Walk and Mentor, where honest conversations replace awkward networking, and your questions finally get the space they deserve.
👉 Laid off and don’t know where to begin?
👉 Thinking of a career pivot but stuck in your head?
👉 Job-hunting and burned out by endless applications?

You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out alone either. Let’s walk it out, together.

Small groups. Big conversations.

Just 2 mentees per mentor—because the best advice happens when there’s space to be real.

Your mentors for the evening stroll
🔹 Sam Neo – Founder & CEO @ Stories of Asia and Personal Brand Lab
🔹 Joshua Woo – Co-Founder & Director @ Recruit Fast, FastShifts
🔹 Alison Shee – Founder @ Energiya Consulting
🔹 Jevon Yang – Finance Business Partner, Chief Content Officer @ The Monday Playbook

and more to be revealed soon!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, 26 June 2025
🕡 Time: 6.30PM SGT onwards
📍 Meeting point: Shared upon confirmation

👉 Register here to save your spot: https://forms.gle/ySxCVY4ewTYTPZFd7

P.S. Know someone who needs this? Tag them below.

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05/06/2025

Get ready for a powerhouse lineup of mentors! 💥

Get ready for an evening of transformative conversation at Stories of Asia SEED Wellbeing Chapter | Thriving Together: How Peer Recognition Builds Emotional Intelligence and Collective Wellbeing, as we explore how peer recognition can shape resilient, emotionally intelligent, and connected workplace cultures.

💡 Immerse yourself in our Social Mentoring Experience—an interactive session where you’ll receive valuable insights, ask candid questions, and connect with SEED Expert Mentors and chapter leaders who’ve already walked the path ahead of you:

🔹 Nicole Q. Golloso – Director of Human Resources and Corporate Communications, SG & HK @ McCann Worldgroup
🔹 Cyl Lin – Human Resources Director & APJ HR Business Partner @ Tech Data APAC
🔹 Regina Yang – Executive Wealth Consultant
🔹 Diane Poo – Director, People Partner @ Cushman & Wakefield
🔹 Diana Hay – Executive Director, Business Development and ICF Coach
🔹 Sam Neo – Founder & CEO @ Stories of Asia and SEED Academy
🔹 Miki Kong – Regional Marketing Manager, Asia @ Soprano Design

Led by our incredible speakers:
🔹 Alison Shee – Ex-HR Director at Harman International Asia Pacific, Solution Focused Coach & HR Consultant
🔹 Cedric Luah – Head of People Solutions Asia @ Lockton Companies
🔹 Selina Seah – Head of IT Shared Services, IT Business Partner @ Income Insurance

Moderated by: Andy G. Schmidt – Founder of 6i Communication

Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM SGT (Registration opens at 6:30 PM SGT)
📍 Location: Lockton Companies, 50 Raffles Pl, #37-01/06 Singapore Land Tower, Singapore 048623

🍽 Includes Dinner + Strategic Networking/Mentoring

This is more than just another corporate talk—it’s an opportunity to truly connect, learn, and move forward. Secure your spot now: https://forms.gle/U7xmbXCeZfsN1BAB9

P.S. Tag someone who could benefit from this event and invite them to join us! 👇

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04/06/2025

THIS one question has helped hundreds rethink their next step.

You’ll hear it at the workshop.

Because sometimes, the turning point doesn’t come with a plan.

It starts with a lingering “Is this it?”

A moment of burnout you can’t shake.
Or a quiet whisper that maybe—it’s time for something new.

Maybe you’re:
→ Considering a pivot but unsure where it’ll take you
→ Feeling stuck in a job that no longer fits
→ Or ready to reinvent your career entirely

Wherever you are, you’re not alone—and you’re not late.

That’s why we’re teaming up with:
🔹 Frank Koo – Founder of Nextplay, ex-LinkedIn Head of Asia
🔹 Eric Sim – Author, Speaker, Executive Coach, ex-MD of Investment Bank
🔹 Lily Fung – Financial Advisory Manager, ex-VP Ops and Control
🔹 Sam Neo – Founder of Stories of Asia, ex-HR Leader

Together, they’ll be hosting Unlock Your Next Step — a free virtual workshop to support anyone navigating layoffs, career pivots, or the search for what’s next on 12 June, 4-6 PM (SGT).

Expect real stories, practical tools, and a safe, supportive space to reset and move forward with clarity and confidence.

✨ Scan the QR code in the last slide or register here: https://tinyurl.com/y8b3daby

We’d love to see you there.

P.S. Tag someone who needs this right now — it might make all the difference.
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03/06/2025

Tired of career talks that feel like lectures instead of conversations?

Here’s a better way:
🌃 City lights above.
👟 Walking shoes on.
💬 Real talk, side-by-side.

SOA SEED Career Support Chapter – Walk and Mentor is where your career questions meet real, personal answers.

No slides. No crowd. Just you, a mentor, and another peer walking by the river—sharing stories, navigating layoffs, job hunts, pivots, or whatever’s on your mind.

It’s one hour of honest guidance—at your pace, with room to pause and reflect. And if the vibe’s right? Stay for an optional dinner nearby to keep the insights (and laughter) flowing.

Confirmed mentors joining us on the walk:
🔹 Sam Neo – Founder & CEO @ Stories of Asia, Personal Brand Lab
🔹 Joshua Woo – Co-Founder & Director @ Recruit Fast, FastShifts
🔹 Jevon Yang – Finance Business Partner, Chief Content Officer @ The Monday Playbook

(+ more to be revealed soon!)

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, 26 June 2025
🕡 Time: 6.30PM SGT onwards
📍 Meeting point: Shared upon confirmation

We’re keeping it small—2 mentees per mentor. Because real support needs real space.

Ready to walk your question into an answer?
👉 Register here to save your spot: https://forms.gle/ySxCVY4ewTYTPZFd7

So… what’s one career question you’ve been meaning to ask—but never had the right moment to? Drop it below 👇
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02/06/2025

What happens when you bring top industry experts into one room?

You don’t just get training.

You get solutions.

At Stories of Asia, we’re more than a training provider. We’re a connector of minds.

We team up leadership coaches, innovation strategists, culture builders, and communication experts — not to deliver generic slides, but to solve the real problems companies face today.

Struggling with siloed teams?

Trying to build stronger leadership pipelines?

Need to adapt faster in a rapidly changing world?

We’ve seen these challenges across industries — and our curated mentors have helped solve them.

Through SEED Academy, we bring those expert voices together to design focused, high-impact training experiences that create real growth — not just inside the classroom, but back in the business.

So the next time you see us spotlighting another expert…Now you know why.

P.S. What’s one area your team needs to grow in right now? Let us know 👇
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29/05/2025

Great minds, big decisions—here’s what you missed!

Last night’s Stories of Asia SEED Entrepreneurship Chapter | Incorporate or Not? Key Decisions Every Entrepreneur Must Make event was filled with invaluable insights, inspiring conversations, and real-world lessons.

A special thank you to our amazing panelists, Edward Loh, Joshua Woo, and Mok Heng Wah, as well as our thoughtful moderator, Christina Tan, for leading the discussions and sharing their expertise.

We also want to express our gratitude to all the SEED Expert Mentors and chapter leaders, whose guidance and support were integral to making the event a success.

A big thank you to our venue host, Ledgen Group, for providing a welcoming space for all of us to connect and grow.

And to our F&B sponsor, Wazup GI — thank you for fueling our conversations with good food and even better energy!

Finally, a huge thank you to the participants—your presence and engagement made this event unforgettable! As Raymond Tan shared in his LinkedIn post: “Above all, this experience reinforced a simple truth: You don’t need to have all the answers to gain something valuable. Growth often begins when you enter the room with curiosity and an open heart.”

And stay tuned for our next event, Stories of Asia SEED Wellbeing Chapter | Thriving Together: How Peer Recognition Builds Emotional Intelligence and Collective Wellbeing on June 10, 2025.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM SGT (Registration opens at 6:30 PM SGT)
📍 Location: Lockton Companies, 50 Raffles Pl, #37-01/06 Singapore Land Tower, Singapore 048623

Spots are limited! Secure your spot today: https://forms.gle/U7xmbXCeZfsN1BAB9

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28/05/2025

Joshua Woo - and other mentors - will be waiting for you tonight.

At 7PM, doors open for an evening of bold stories, hard-won lessons, and honest conversations about entrepreneurship.

Here’s the link just in case you forget our “entrepreneurship chapter date: https://forms.gle/uBQxtKApBPXWoSTu9

But before that, it’s time for some great insights from Joshua, Director at FastShifts and Co-Founder of Recruit Fast Pte Ltd where he shares:
✅ His motivation for joining as a panelist
✅ His take on the topic of the event tonight
✅ And what he will bring to the table—insights into the critical decisions every entrepreneur must make regarding company structure.

Alright, don’t forget that we have a “date” at 7:00 PM today at Ledgen Group, 100 Tras St, 100AM Mall, #09-03, Singapore 079027.

The clock is ticking!

See you soon!
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27/05/2025

✨ Incorporation isn’t one-size-fits-all — the details make all the difference.

If you think all incorporation processes are alike, think again. Sometimes, it’s the little differences that make the biggest impact on your business growth and protection.

🎥 In this video interview, Group CEO @ Ledgen Group, Mok Heng Wah dives into how experience helps you navigate the nuances, avoid common pitfalls, and truly leverage incorporation to your advantage.

Don’t miss these valuable insights from Mok Heng Wah and other expert industry leaders at the Stories of Asia SEED Entrepreneurship Chapter | Incorporate or Not? Key Decisions Every Entrepreneur Must Make, tomorrow!

Registration closes in just a few hours! Secure your spot now 👉 https://forms.gle/wNrfaQiqaYou14Vn8

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM SGT
📍 Location: Ledgen Group, 100 Tras St, 100AM Mall, #09-03, Singapore 079027

P.S. Tag a friend who would benefit from this event before registration closes! 👇

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27/05/2025

🚀 Just 1 Day to Go!
Register here 👉 https://forms.gle/wNrfaQiqaYou14Vn8

Starting and scaling your business? Incorporation isn’t just paperwork—it’s a strategic move that can protect your personal assets, boost investor confidence, and open doors for growth and funding.

Edward Loh, Counsel @ Bethel Chambers, shares how many startups miss out by skipping this crucial step—viewing incorporation as red tape rather than a launchpad for long-term success.

▶️ Watch this quick interview to hear Edward’s insights on why incorporation matters and how he helps make the process smooth and hassle-free for founders like you.

Join us TOMORROW at the Stories of Asia SEED Entrepreneurship Chapter | Incorporate or Not? Key Decisions Every Entrepreneur Must Make. Get the clarity and confidence you need to make your best move.

Mark your calendar:
📅 Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM SGT
📍 Location: Ledgen Group, 100 Tras St, 100AM Mall, #09-03, Singapore 079027

P.S. What’s one big question you have about incorporation? Drop it below—let’s start the conversation! 👇
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