Every year, The Singapore Women’s Weekly shines the spotlight on 18 outstanding, powerful and high-achieving career women in the Great Women Of Our Time awards. Meet Science & Technology nominee, Lynette Tan, Singapore Space and Technology Association’s first female Executive Director:
It can be humbling when we make mistakes, but viewing them as opportunities rather than obstacles, allows us to harness valuable learning lessons for future success. As one of the few women leaders paving the way forward for others in space technology, Lynette Tan, has dealt with her share of challenges along the route to infinity and beyond. The go-getting mum-of-two shares how she’s turned her mistakes into lessons for growth:
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“Many years ago, I missed a turn while I was driving during a road trip. I got very upset as I was unsure about how we were going to find our way back onto the track. I remember my fellow companion’s words then, ‘You never get lost, you just discover new ways of getting there. Enjoy the journey!’ Since then, I’ve adopted it as my personal mantra every time I’m faced with a demanding situation.”
“I won’t kid you, most mistakes are bad – but they’re also opportunities for mental and emotional training. I liken it to strength training. You can’t build muscle, or tolerance, if you’re not being stretched.”
“My current role sees me regularly putting forth new ideas and programs to inspire interest or raise awareness about space technology, how it relates to us, and how we can harness its capabilities. I get my fair share of rejections, but I’ve learned that by finding out what doesn’t work, I’m discovering how to do things better every step of the way.”
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