We were lucky to catch up with Nannapat Sage recently and have shared our conversation below.
Nannapat, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?
I have lived and worked in many foreign countries, requiring me to quickly adapt to new environments to fulfill my roles as a mother, wife, daughter, and employee. My resilience stems from accepting life’s uncertainties and inevitable changes and making the most of opportunities to grow with them.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I am an executive coach and leadership consultant. I work with executives in medium to large-sized organizations to improve organizational and talent effectiveness by optimizing their leaders and talents and enhancing their leadership capacity to build high-performing teams.
What excites me every day is helping leaders enhance their leadership capabilities and create an environment where they and their teams can grow.
The aspect of leadership that I am very passionate about and always eager to discuss is how leaders can develop visibility, executive presence, and influence. I have also created a free assessment to help leaders gain more insight into their leadership gap and how they can kick-start their development in leadership effectiveness, influence, and visibility.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Looking back, the three skills that have contributed to my growth as both an individual and a leader are active listening, resilience, and influence.
Active listening has been particularly valuable when dealing with unfamiliar situations, navigating complex political dynamics, or engaging in one-on-one conversations. Given my experience working in various countries, I have had to be attentive to my colleagues’ perspectives and strive to comprehend the context. This often involved asking numerous questions to understand their viewpoints better.
Resilience is very important for personal growth. We cannot control every aspect of life, and challenges are inevitable. Whether big or small, we must bounce back and continue moving forward. I frequently recall Buddha’s wise words: “Nothing is Permanent.” This perspective helps me regain optimism and resilience.
The last one, influence, is what I preach and teach as well. As a leader, you can’t control others to do things you want; you have to influence them to perform. Influence is not about being persuasive but more about inspiration to pull people in and lead them in the right direction.
My tip for developing these three skills is to Practice.
Since they are skills, they can be learned and improved. Begin by focusing on one skill. If you lack knowledge or personal resources, I suggest reaching out to professionals for assistance in developing specific skills that are relevant to your situation.
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
I am looking to partner or collaborate with professionals or organizations focusing on helping Asian Professionals and Leaders thrive in their careers.
Contact Info:
- Website: nannasage.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nannasage
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nannasage
