Suet Koon Lai (Koon) - Don't Be Confident, Be Competent

10 Lessons Learned

About Koon

Suet Koon Lai, better known as Koon, is an executive coach with over two decades of leadership experience at one of Australia's largest global consulting firms. She brings a wealth of real-life experience to support leaders through a holistic approach that combines practical insights with transformative coaching techniques.

She has made significant strides in advancing numerous multicultural leaders, helping them unlock their full potential and overcome systemic barriers. Koon's clients value her whole person approach, which helps them develop authentic leadership skills both in their professional and personal lives.

What does that mean? LinkedIn Writing, finding your authentic voice, and a true desire to make a genuine difference. Engaging with posts that pushes the envelope of acceptable DEI narratives.

Episode Notes

07:30 Lesson 1: Don't Follow The Herd
12:57 Lesson 2: Don't Network, Be Generous
15:52 Lesson 3: Don't Be Confident, Be Competent
19:14 Lesson 4: Don't Go Outside Your Comfort Zone, Stretch Your Comfort Zone
23:11 Lesson 5: Don't Speak Up, Contribute With Substance
32:41 Lesson 6 : Don't Be Yourself, Be Your Future Self
35:59 Lesson 7: Don't Smash The Bamboo Ceiling, Build Your Own House Instead
49:32 Lesson 8: Don't Self Promote, Be Truthful
53:18 Lesson 9: Don't Work Hard, Work Smart
55:45 Lesson 10: Don’t work for money. Money works for you.