Fit to lead

FIT TO LEAD

Running to the extremes

Ultramarathons have taken Alain Esseiva to many parts unknown, and yielded insights aplenty

"Prior to the Covid pandemic, I would make a point of going skiing a few times a year. It helped me to not only challenge myself in a new area (sports and the great outdoors), but also to find new perspectives and inspiration in my professional life," says Kelvin Fu, managing partner at Gunung Capital, in Niseko, Japan in this photo.
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Taking tech and technique to the slopes

In pursuit of excellence on the slopes, Kelvin Fu is constantly challenging himself to adapt style and technique to a different snow - just as in investing

Before moving to Singapore, EHL Singapore Dean Luciano Lopez (first referee from left, in black outfit) was a part-time referee for semi-professional football leagues in Switzerland, overseeing international friendlies that included teams from the Premier League, LaLiga, Primeira Liga, Süper Lig and the Swiss Super League.
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Both on and off the pitch, the referee is key

Luciano Lopez brings his football referee skills with him to the workplace, in managing people and resolving conflict

For Thomasin Crowley, global director of Asia Pacific at WiredScore, running provides time and space to recharge and decompress, without the pressure of performing for others.
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Setting the pace for consistent leadership

Beyond keeping fit, running puts Thomasin Crowley in the ‘right headspace’ and sets her up for success

Andermatt Swiss Alps' Maureen Yeo participating in the Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset, an event consisting of 10 to 15 days of horse-riding treks before a full marathon around the craggy mountain past west of the stunning Lake Hovsgol.
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Trekking through unpredictable times

Maureen Yeo thrives on navigating challenging obstacles and unforeseeable circumstances that present themselves on nature trails, just as in the corporate world

On the bike leg of the Roth Ironman race in Germany, 1997. The event covers a 3.8km swim, 180km cycling, and then a 42km run.
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Endurance and exhilaration

A penchant for going the distance and for adventure has kept Chan Fook Leong running and climbing over the years.

Running to the extremes
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Running to the extremes

Ultramarathons have taken Alain Esseiva to many parts unknown, and yielded insights aplenty

Training the mind with martial arts
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Training the mind with martial arts

Radek Jezbera shares how highly transferable mental skills required to learn a martial art are

Focus on fitness and strength to achieve balance
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Focus on fitness and strength to achieve balance

For Lance Little, gym training or doing any form of sports is not just about 'getting in the right shape'. It's about 'getting into the right mindset'

Taking a step back to enjoy life
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Taking a step back to enjoy life

ERA Realty Network's Marcus Chu says being physically fit helps him have a clearer mind