While many of my Cambridge MBA peers were posting exciting job updates, I was genuinely happy for them – but also a little nervous about my own quiet LinkedIn. Since leaving the UK, I’ve been constantly trying things, experimenting, building – but without a job title, a company, a fixed sector, or even a clear […]
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A Japanese garden training programme in Kyoto for an MBA alumnus
After stepping away from my previous role at Traveloka, I’ve taken the time to pause, reflect and explore passions that have long inspired me. One of the most enriching experiences during this sabbatical has been completing a Japanese garden training programme in Kyoto. I was fortunate to participate in a once-a-year training session hosted by […]
My University of Cambridge MBA graduation ceremony
As I close the chapter on my full-time MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey that brought me here. From collaborating on healthcare projects with globally leaders in Johnson & Johnson, The World Bank Group and Novartis, to forging lifelong friendships with classmates from every corner of the […]
What comes next: A reflection on my MBA year
Before I started the Cambridge MBA, I tried to imagine how I might feel at the end of it. Would I be radically changed? Burnt out? Crystal clear? The same? The truth, as it often is, is somewhere in the middle. This year did change me – professionally, intellectually, and personally. But not through a […]
Is an MBA losing its value? Not so fast
Lately, many people asked me the question: “Is an MBA still worth it?”. Articles highlighting declining hiring rates for graduates paint a bleak picture. But here’s my take – an MBA has never been more valuable, especially in today’s uncertain world. Let’s face it – economic cycles impact job markets, and today’s slowdown in consulting […]
Meet Vivian Li: Cambridge MBA careers
Join 33-year-old Chinese entrepreneur and MBA alumna as she commutes from her home in Guangzhou to Hong Kong. In her own words, “An intense journey filled with fulfilment. The life of an entrepreneur and #ladyboss.” Vivian Li, from Guangzhou, China, is the Founder & CEO of EvansChat Consulting, a leading Rednote (Xiaohongshu) expert aiming to […]
COP29 in Baku – an MBA alumnus perspective
I have had the opportunity of attending both COP28 in Dubai and COP29 in Baku, as part of the Stockholm Environment Institute delegation. I spoke on a number of panels and roundtables and attended countless events and meetings related to my areas of interest: mobilising private finance and business for climate mitigation and development in […]