Home: Sydney, NSW, Australia. Age: Age appropriate, wiser than I look. Birthplace: Dalian, China. Profession: Assurance and advisory executive. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers. Alma mater: Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, China. Languages spoken: English, Mandarin.
Current project: Providing senior-level assurance and advisory support to corporates, entrepreneurs and family businesses. Recent recognition: Featured in the Australian Financial Review, profiling my professional journey and cultural identity. Hobbies: Food, travel, outdoor adventures. Recent travel or adventure: Yellowstone National Park. EdgeWalk at Toronto’s CN Tower. Last book read: Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life, by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein. Recently viewed and recommended: Stop the Addiction Impulse in 60 Seconds, by Dr. Eric Berg, DC. Recent unique acquisition: A a sweet note with a heart from my son, telling me he loves me.
Personality profile: Quirky, curious, bold and fun, passionate and engaged. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Optimist. How do you define a perfect friendship? Honesty, mutual understanding and the courage to give genuine advice. What is your greatest joy? Spending time with my son. What is your greatest fear? Losing interest in life. What is your guilty pleasure? Strawberry cream cake. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? War correspondents.
What three emojis best describe you? 😉🤪🤗.
What was your first paying job? Market research, going door to door to complete surveys. What was your favorite college course? Abacus, a required course for graduation. What book have you repeatedly read? The Art of War, by Sun Tzu. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Family photos, alongside my professional certificates. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My English teacher in Years 7-9. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Be independent and never rely entirely on anyone else. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Have a strong sponsor, someone senior who believes in your potential and is willing to advocate for you.
What change would you like to see in the world? Education modernized to keep pace with technology and AI. What message do you want to send out into the world? The world is not how it looks, it is how you see it. Except for real physical illness, most suffering is a story we tell ourselves. What widely held belief do you reject? The belief that wealth equals happiness.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Becoming Unstoppable. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Nicole Kidman. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Confucius.
Personal motto: Stay curious, be brave and enjoy the journey. Every setback is just a chance to learn and grow. Favorite quote: Tomorrow is another day. Desired epitaph: Spirited and alive. Loved life fiercely, despite everything.
