Talk with The Most Powerful Women ASIA 2024

Anxiety is a common feeling. When you're assigned a task and feel like you can't do it, or the task seems really hard, know that it's completely normal. It means you'll learn and grow from it. The key is to look for feedback that can help you improve and seek out good commentators. I've personally received some tough feedback too. Once, I was suddenly asked to analyze a company I'd never even heard of, and after I submitted the work, the whole paper was thrown back at me. It was brutal and made me cry. But I didn’t give up, I went back, focused and gave it my all. I struggled through it, and in the end, that piece of work became my crowning achievement and earned recognition, all from just one comment. That's why welcoming feedback is important. It helps you realize where you're not good enough and how to improve.

Another point I'd like to share is that sometimes work can be exhausting, and you feel discouraged by how long it takes to get things done. When that happens, try to look back and celebrate small successes. Sometimes we're so focused on moving forward that we can't see the progress ahead. But if you look back, even just one year ago, and see how much you've improved, it will give you confidence to keep going. Even if no one else tells you, reflect on yourself. I believe that in our Accounting and Finance team, everyone can see the positive changes you've made.

Every day, our time is limited. The key is to be present with your time, which means that when you're with your family or children, truly be with them. Listen to them and give them your full attention, this makes each moment meaningful. At the same time, I’ve been through moments of deciding how to balance time with my child. With work being so demanding, I’ve also thought about whether I should quit to focus on raising my child. I want to leave you with this thought: sometimes giving time to your children is important, but as women, looking at the long term, having a career path is also beneficial for our children because it's about building a future for them. I want to encourage all of you to see this perspective as well.

I think it's normal for people to feel burnout. But I believe that if we have someone we can confide in or ask for advice, it can help. Another thing that helps is books. I think there are many great inspirational books. Reading good books over the weekend can give us a boost, providing us with fresh ideas to return to work with.

For those nearing retirement, perhaps with just 1-2 years left to work, one way to overcome burnout is by focusing on the legacy we’ll leave behind. When we retire from Bangchak, how do we want the next generations to talk about us? Sometimes I hear people say, 'This person came up with this idea' or 'They designed this, and we're still using it today.' I often hear appreciation like that, or even younger colleagues mentioning, 'This person taught me.' Just hearing that makes me feel appreciated. I think if we focus on leaving something good for Bangchak and future generations, we’ll find more happiness in our work.