Against All Odds... | Tan Cheng Voon | TEDxUniversiti Brunei Darussalam

Career & Family Balance - The speaker initially prioritized career advancement, becoming the first female HR director in a five-star international hotel and later working in Brunei palaces [6] - The speaker faced a career crossroads when considering a move to Xi'an, China, grappling with the decision between career and family [7][8] - The speaker chose to resign from a high-flying career to focus on raising her children, later returning to work in a different field [9][10][11] - The speaker eventually became the first non-French commercial attaché, receiving recognition from the French President [12] Heritage & Modernity - The speaker emphasizes the importance of heritage in building integrity, hard work, and family unity [14][15] - Heritage provided authenticity and identity, teaching the reward of hard work, commitment, and integrity [15] - The speaker's children embrace both tradition and modernity, valuing family and filial piety [16][17] - The speaker advocates for integrating the best of heritage and modernity to empower the next generation [18] Personal Values & Identity - The speaker's mother defied tradition by asserting her right to raise her child [2] - The speaker resolved to be self-reliant and independent, pursuing education and career goals against parental wishes [5] - The speaker realized the importance of selfless care and love, nurturing her children with integrity and resilience [16] - The speaker concludes that heritage provides emotional strength and resilience in a changing world, while modernity fosters intellectual openness and adaptability [22]