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Co-founder & CEO @intellectHQ | Building the leading global integrated mental healthcare company | Backed by YC, Tiger Global | 4M+ lives served | Forbes30u30

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3 months
As a CEO, the best investment I've made is in drawing clear boundaries between work and personal time. When you're building something ambitious, protecting your energy isn't selfish - it's strategic. I schedule non-negotiable time for physical activity, relationships, and.
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From our Singapore HQ to serving users across Asia Pacific, our expansion playbook has been simple but deliberate:. Understand local nuances, hire local talent, and solve local problems. Generic solutions rarely work in diverse markets. What resonates in Hong Kong often falls.
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One leadership lesson I've learned: awareness without action is meaningless. Many companies talk about important issues, but the real value comes from building systems and solutions that drive measurable change. This is why we moved beyond just raising awareness to creating.
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Cultural competency in mental healthcare matters very deeply. It's not just about language:. It's understanding where someone comes from, their unique struggles, and creating relevant examples in therapy that resonate with their lived experience.
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Despite our progress in mental health awareness, our research shows that almost half of Singapore employers remain hesitant to hire staff with mental health conditions. With 1 in 3 young adults having mental health challenges, more education is needed to change damaging.
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As a founder managing my own anxiety, I've learned the importance of boundaries between work and personal life. My mental health routine: therapy, coaching, physical exercise, and protected time with loved ones. Even CEOs need self-care!.
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When people ask about our success at Intellect, I point to our strategic approach with key stakeholders:. Employers, health plans, insurers, governments, and schools. Finding the right partners accelerated our growth in ways going solo never could. Each market required.
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The journey from startup founder to CEO of a growing company requires constant evolution. I'm not the same leader I was when we started - and that's exactly as it should be. Growth demands adaptation. Early on, I was hands-on with every decision. Today, my role is setting.
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4 months
The "push through the grind" mentality I see in Singapore isn't just harmful to employees:. It damages businesses through low morale, miscommunication, and increased mistakes. Mental wellness initiatives aren't silver bullets, but they help course-correct.
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I often tell over business leaders:. Watch for signs your team needs mental breaks:. • Difficulty sleeping.• Trouble concentrating.• Negative thoughts about work. Even small pauses like coffee breaks or short walks can make a significant difference in wellbeing and.
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The truth about peak performance:. No one does it alone. Having the right team around you isn't a luxury. It's the foundation that makes everything else possible.
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Video credits (YouTube):. Dr. Becky Gillaspy: Visceral Fat | What Is It & How to Get Rid of It.KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas: The Dangers Of 'Visceral' Fat.Fit Father Project - Fitness For Busy Fathers: How To Lose Visceral Fat – It's Not As Hard As You Think!.KTNV Channel 13 Las.
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At Intellect, we've worked with thousands of high-performers. Those who prioritize their wellbeing consistently outperform their peers. Their secret?. They approach health optimization with the same strategic discipline as their jobs.
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Business owners with optimized health demonstrate:. • Better decision-making under pressure.• Improved stress resilience when deals face challenges.• Enhanced cognitive endurance during complex negotiations.• More consistent energy throughout demanding acquisition processes
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Running a business demands intense focus and sustained energy. The acquisition journey is particularly demanding—due diligence, negotiations, financing—all while maintaining daily responsibilities. This is where optimizing health creates undeniable competitive advantage. The.
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4 months
I've built health technology serving millions across Asia Pacific, and I've seen how understanding these hidden health risks transforms lives. This isn't just about looking better—it's about adding quality years to your life. For entrepreneurs and business leaders, this.
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Approach #5: Moderate Alcohol Consumption. Heavy drinkers have significantly more visceral fat than light or non-drinkers. Beyond being calorie-dense (7 calories/gram), alcohol:. • Gets metabolic priority over other nutrients.• Reduces inhibitions around food choices.
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Approach #4: Stress Management. Remember that cortisol-visceral fat connection?. Effective stress management techniques directly impact visceral fat levels:. • Yoga combines physical benefits with stress reduction.• Strong social connections lower chronic stress.• Regular.
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Approach #3: Master Your Sleep. Poor sleep is directly linked to visceral fat accumulation. A five-year study found adults under 40 who slept 5 hours or less accumulated significantly more visceral fat. Sleeping more than 8 hours also increased visceral fat in young adults. The.
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Approach #2: The Visceral Fat-Fighting Diet. The Mediterranean diet consistently outperforms other approaches for reducing visceral fat. Focus on these key components:. • High soluble fiber (reduces visceral fat by 3.7% per 10g daily).• Lean protein (aim for 1.2g/kg body
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