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𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 Curiosity has been the driving force in my career, fueling a passion for learning and tackling new challenges. Early on, I dove into quantitative finance, spending hours building financial models. This dedication paid off when my undergraduate thesis was published in a top finance journal, setting the foundation for my journey. 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 My path wasn’t conventional. I began in a back-office role during the SARS outbreak, a time of economic uncertainty. Realizing it wasn’t my calling, I earned certifications like FRM, CAIA, and a Masters in Financial Engineering, helping me transition into product management on the buy-side and then sales on the sell-side. Each step, though challenging, built my resilience. 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐩 A few years later, I founded Singapore's first digital lending platform, pioneering SME financing. I also completed a postgrad diploma in finance law, equipping me to navigate regulatory requirements. Our platform became the first to secure an MAS license, transforming SME financing in the region. 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 Building a business brought its own set of challenges, from self-doubt to imposter syndrome. I often felt isolated under the pressure to appear confident. This led to a period of reflection, where I realized the need to focus on strengths over perfection. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 Discovering positive psychology changed everything. Focusing on my core strengths—Learner, Futuristic, Strategic, Analytical, and Ideation—allowed me to shift my approach from fixing weaknesses to maximizing what I do best. 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 Now, as an Executive and Leadership Coach, I empower leaders to thrive through their strengths. My T.H.R.I.V.E. framework helps leaders build resilience and embrace change with authenticity and self-awareness. 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒚 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒛 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 >>https://www.lawrenceyong.com/clues_to_talent