AREA OF EXPERTISE

- A dynamic speaker, trainer and facilitator, skilled in employing clarity and impact to deliver effective workshops to diverse audiences at all organisational levels. 
- Armed with strong business acumen and has more than 15 years’ experience in curriculum design, training development & delivery, leadership & teambuilding, and executive coaching. 
- Voracious learner and highly skilled in coaching, training, facilitation, organisation development and talent development.  

SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Facilitation, Coaching and Consulting

•	Customised/ designed, implemented and delivered leadership development training programmes based upon identified training needs through collaborative relationship with business units and HR business partners. 
•	Engaged in one-to-one and small group coaching for leadership executives and managers including co-creating action plans based on internally identified development needs and results from 360 assessments. 
•	Coached leadership executives and managers to achieve their goals and provided them with tools to increase their productivity and success. 
•	Facilitated strategic planning sessions and leadership offsites. 
•	Established the leadership development faculty in Corporate University and designed cum trained/coached regional facilitators to drive the global roll out. 
•	Executed global and regional staff development programmes and indirectly reduced employees’ turnover, increase employee engagement and customer satisfaction scores.
•	Led regional learning & development team to drive talent development. 

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Fabian Lim 林 罡 远

Back to What Matters

The past few months gave me something I didn’t know I needed, space.

Space to slow down.

Space to reflect on my own leadership.

Space to notice what truly makes a difference when working with leaders and teams.

What became clear to me is this:
growth doesn’t come from doing more.

Clarity shows up when we create space to listen: to ourselves, to our teams, and to what’s really happening.

And impact is strongest when leadership is anchored in self-awareness, not just results.

As this new year begins, I’m stepping forward with renewed energy and intention to lead with awareness, choose courage in moments of uncertainty, and help leaders and teams grow from the inside out.

No big declarations.

Just a deeper commitment to what matters most.

As a leader, where do you need to create more space to gain clarity this year?



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“If leadership is influence… and influencing isn’t my strength, can I still lead?”

I get this question a lot.

Many leaders believe influence means being charismatic, persuasive, or always “on.”

That if it doesn’t come naturally, leadership might not be for them.

Here’s what I’ve seen, again and again:
the most impactful leaders aren’t the loudest in the room.

They’re the most grounded.
Influence doesn’t begin with convincing others.

It begins with knowing yourself.
When leaders are clear about who they are, what they stand for, and how they show up, people feel it. 

Trust grows. 
Safety forms. 
Followership happens.

Authenticity is magnetic.

Not because it tries to impress but because it’s real.

You don’t need to perform influence.

You need to embody it.

So if you’ve ever doubted your ability to lead because influencing isn’t your “core domain,” remember this:
your presence, values, and self-awareness may already be influencing more than you realise.

As a leader, are you trying to act influential or allowing your authenticity to lead first?


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Seeing What We Usually Miss


This horn in my hand was a key element in an organisational workshop from Barry Oshry.

It represents a pause.

A moment out of time.

A chance to step away from the action and see what’s usually invisible.

In organisations, most challenges don’t come from bad intent.

They come from unseen dynamics: roles, pressures, and system forces quietly shaping behaviour.

When the horn is sounded, we stop reacting.

We look at the undercurrents driving the system.

And suddenly, what felt personal becomes understandable.

Good people.

Good intentions.

Yet patterns repeat until leaders create space to see the system, not just the individuals.

That’s the power of stepping “out of time.”

Not to assign blame  but to build awareness.

Because when leaders can see the invisible forces at play, they stop fixing people… and start leading systems.

As a leader, when was the last time you paused long enough to see the hidden dynamics shaping your team?


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Before the week gets loud, pause.

Not to plan more.

Not to push harder.

Just to notice.


What’s been pulling your attention lately?

What’s been quietly asking for space?

Sometimes the most useful thing we do on a Monday
is choose where our energy goes before the week chooses for us.

What deserves your attention this week and what are you finally ready to let go of?


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“A focused fool can accomplish more than a distracted genius.”


Just a quiet mid week reflection. 


Ironically, Focus is my 10th CliftonStrength.

I don’t think about it often.

And it’s funny how easily I get distracted by the very things I need to focus on.

Too many priorities.

Too many open loops.

Too much noise competing for attention.

This reminded me of something simple:

Focus isn’t about forcing productivity.

It’s about noticing where my attention goes and choosing it more intentionally.

So this week, I’m not trying to do more.

I’m choosing attention.


A reflection to sit with:

👉 Where is your attention going and is it aligned with what truly matters right now?



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Unboxing What Was Already There


30 leaders.

One room.

And a lot of honest conversations.

Facilitating the UnBOX Your Strengths workshop reminded me why I believe so deeply in strength-based leadership.

Not because it’s trendy.

Not because it’s positive.

But because it gives leaders permission to stop pretending.

I watched leaders recognise themselves, sometimes with relief, sometimes with surprise.

I saw “weaknesses” reframed as overused strengths.

I saw quiet confidence grow when people realised they didn’t need to lead like someone else to be effective.

Strength-based leadership isn’t about fixing people.

It’s about revealing what’s already working and learning how to use it with intention.

When leaders understand their strengths: They lead with more clarity.

They relate with more empathy.
And they create teams where difference becomes 互补 (hù bǔ - to complement one another).

Today was energising not because the room was loud but because it was honest.

And every time I run this workshop, I’m reminded: The best leaders don’t add more layers. 

They unbox what’s already inside.


If you were to unbox your strengths fully, how might your leadership shift?

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互补 (hù bǔ) - to complement one another; each person completes the other.


This idea sits at the heart of the work I do with teams.

In every CliftonStrengths workshop I facilitate, I see the same shift.

When leaders realise that differences aren’t problems to solve but strengths meant to be 互补, something changes.

Judgment turns into understanding.

Tension gives way to appreciation.

And teams stop working around one another and start working with one another.

Strengths conversations aren’t about labels or perfection.

They’re about creating a shared language.

A way to understand why we think, feel, and act the way we do especially under pressure.

When teams truly embrace 互补, trust deepens.

People feel seen.

And performance follows naturally.

This is the work that energises me helping leaders create clarity, connection, and confidence by recognising how each person completes the whole.

If your team fully embraced 互补, how differently might they show up and perform together?



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Hello! It’s Friday.


The kind of Friday that reminds us, we survived the week,
learned a thing or two,
and hopefully we didn’t take ourselves too seriously.

Work gets done.

Leadership continues.

And sometimes the most productive thing to do… is pause.

Wishing you a good coffee,
a lighter heart,
and a weekend that recharges you not your inbox.

Happy Friday. 👋

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Sometimes, you’ve got to be the thing you never had.


Many of us didn’t grow up with perfect examples of leadership.

No clear blueprint.

No instruction manual.

And maybe that’s the point.
Leadership doesn’t come with a manual.

You become it.

You lead the way you wish you were led.

You listen the way you once needed to be heard.

You create safety, clarity, and trust because you know what it feels like when they’re missing.

That’s not weakness.

That’s earned wisdom.

The leaders who make the deepest impact aren’t the ones who copy a model.

They’re the ones who choose to be intentional…
to learn, reflect, and show up with courage especially when it’s uncomfortable.

Sometimes, becoming a leader means rewriting the manual starting with yourself.


So here’s the real question:

What kind of instruction manual are you becoming for those who follow you?



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Success is never owned. It’s rented.
And rent is due every day.


This line came up during my morning journaling today.

It reminded me that success isn’t something we arrive at and keep.

It’s something we maintain through what we choose to do daily.

There are no lifetime passes.

No shortcuts that last.

No past wins that carry today’s work.

What keeps success around is simple: 

You show up.
You build.

You do the small things consistently, even when no one is watching.

Discipline is the rent.
Excellence is the price.

Some days the work feels invisible.

Some days motivation is nowhere to be found.

But success doesn’t respond to moods, it responds to presence.


So this morning, my reflection was this:

What does showing up look like for me today?



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“Fake it till you make it.”
Most people misunderstand this.


They think it means pretending, putting on a mask until it feels real.

But that’s not what it’s pointing to.

When you fake bravery while you’re terrified…
that is bravery.

Courage isn’t the absence of fear.
Bravery isn’t feeling confident.

It’s your heart pounding before you speak up in a meeting and doing it anyway.

It’s taking on a project even though you know how hard it will be.

It’s choosing to act while doubt is still sitting right beside you.

Fear doesn’t disqualify you.
It confirms you’re at the edge of growth.

Bravery isn’t loud.
It’s often quiet, shaky, and deeply human.

So if you’re feeling afraid right now and still showing up, you’re not faking it.


You’re already doing the thing.
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Why matters more than what.


Don’t have kids just because you want to save a marriage.

Don’t open a restaurant because you’re hungry.

Don’t start a business because you hate your job.

Because emptiness can’t be fixed with chaos.
And fear can’t be healed with distraction.

I’ve seen this pattern play out, in life, in leadership, in organisations.

When big decisions are made from a place of escape, they often become the very thing we later want to escape from.

New roles.
New strategies.
New initiatives.
Same unresolved why.

As leaders, we’re constantly deciding: what to build, what to change, what to start next.

The real work isn’t just choosing what to do.

It’s being honest about why we’re doing it.

Are we acting from clarity or from discomfort?

From purpose or from pressure?

Because when the why is rooted in truth, the path has resilience.

When it’s rooted in running away, the cost shows up later.


Before your next big decision, ask yourself:

Am I doing this for my truth or am I doing this to run?



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Consulting Services covering Scholarly Publishing, Research Integrity, Research Assessment, and Open Research.

Director

Taylor & Francis Asia Pacific

I guided our success in the region and mentor my directors and managers to ensure they fulfil their potential.

Managing Director

Copyright Licensing and Administration Society of Singapore Limited

Copyright Licensing & Admin Society of Singapore

Publisher Director

Singapore Book Publishers Association (SBPA)

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Ashgate Publishing Ltd

Build the business and prepare it for acquisition by Taylor & Francis

Managing Director of Asia Pacific

APA PUBLICATIONS (UK) LIMITED

Completed a few deals in Costa Rica, Venezuela and Ecuador and helped develop some features of the Insight Guides.

Business Development Manager

World Scientific Publishing

Expanded the network of agents around the world and reviewed several aspects of the company's global marketing.

Assistant Marketing Manager

ProQuest

Built the business in the Middle East, Africa and some other territories for IPI/UMI (now Proquest) by tackling opportunities from Baghdad to Belfast.

Sales Manager

Until June 2024 I was Managing Director of the Asia Pacific offices of Taylor & Francis, the academic publisher that owns the Routledge, CRC Press, and F1000Research businesses and brands. A Managing Director with a proven track record of business growth in Asia Pacific, with extensive experience of publishing across books, journals and electronic resources. A motivational leader and innovator who has an extensive network of contacts in government, academia, and the corporate sectors. Proven success in building and inspiring multicultural teams to achieve above market average growth rates in a highly competitive environment. Known for socially responsible strategies that balance corporate goals with a sustainable future. Led significant change in the sector through early development and introduction of innovative publishing solutions with a focus on the needs of the customer. Profound understanding of regulatory and business environment developed over nearly three decades of deep engagement with the region, including the setting-up and expanding of operations in Singapore, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Beijing, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo.

Established Barry Clarke Consulting Pte Ltd in July 2024 to offer a variety of publishing related services such as advice to Early Career Researchers navigating their publishing options, workshops for Research Managers, and assistance to prospective authors aiming to get their work published as an article or book.

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