I can play a game of golf whenever I feel like it. I can also pay attention to changes on foreign labour investment and IT updates to keep myself abreast of local and regional news. But twenty eight years ago, I could not even think of having such a life because my life then was consumed by the investment commodity company I worked for. The toxic working hours and work-stress was damaging my health and personal peace.

When the opportunity came along for a self-employment role in financial services, I plunged into it as I was ready to rewrite my professional life with the skills I learned. Now, in my 50s, I am responsible for growing my team of consultants and helping my clients achieve their investment goals. This gives me a great sense of accomplishment and motivate me to present myself as a one stop-solution provider for my clients’ financial agenda.

I strive to better myself with developing skills and tech savviness; setting myself as a role model for others to successfully transform as well. My advice to others seeking a mid-career change is: be open and brave to try; personal improvement can come in many ways, not only financial upgrade but also in better health, balance and overall progress.