I write gratitude lists often. They uplift me and help me stay balanced. Like meditation, I find that practicing gratitude fosters a positive perspective and healthy mindset. Or as my colleague Cedric Lai reminds us, the more you thank life, the more life gives to be thankful for.
Following another rollercoaster year across the Asia-Pacific region, I thought it would be fun to ask the Sinclair team what they are grateful for. And I’m so glad I did. The quotes they shared are a testament to the kindness, professionalism, passion and creativity that inspires me each day. I hope they inspire you, too.
“From building a creative team to supporting individuals to shine in the industry, at Sinclair, we are constantly empowered to build the agency culture we desire.”
– Jessica Man
“Our people. They inspire, challenge, and elevate me on a daily basis. While being incredible teammates and colleagues, they are also truly a second family that is very near and dear to me.”
– Stephen Millikin
“Great team, cool office, plants, Friday happy hour, fruits and snacks in the pantry… Work can be stressful and overwhelming but I have amazing colleagues by my side supporting me.”
– Zoe Cheung
“We’ve gotten through a lot of challenges, but no matter what our belief that ‘with love and care, together we can overcome anything’ has proven true time and again.”
– Philippa Lui
“I’m able to learn, develop, and continually grow into a better person alongside my colleagues. The people here are the greatest thing that I could have asked for.”
– Sonia Cheng
“The diverse portfolio of clients and exciting campaigns make me love my job.”
– Joanne Chan
“The place that has taught me ‘work-life balance’ and allowed me to pursue what I enjoy. But, most importantly, we laugh together. A lot.”
– Joyce Lai
“Mentorship has made a difference in the way I approach my work and how I mentor others.”
– Karena Poon
“I’m surrounded by an energetic and talented crowd that is full of passion and love.”
– Jaysen Tang
“There’s no hierarchical bureaucracy. Everyone, whether they are quiet or loud, comes together, working in harmony. A place that celebrates success and failures for progressive growth. This makes Sinclair special, able to withstand any environment, and ready to seize the opportunities ahead.”
– Yvonne Kwok
“We work as a team and succeed as a team.”
– Candy Tang
“Providing the opportunity to grow, and supporting me in continuing my education.”
– Apple Galope
“We work as a family, and success depends on teamwork instead of personal credit.”
– Joshua Jin
“Sinclair is my second home. The people here encourage me to learn, motivate me to grow, achieve more and smile every day.”
– Sai Roshini Daswani
“The opportunities for me to learn and grow – open to new ideas, the feedback, comments and adjustment made for us to acquire different skills. And of course, Nora’s Bakery.”
– Stephanie Sin
“I arrived in HK five years ago, and joined Sinclair two weeks later. I am so grateful for the opportunities that have been presented to me, and the support I continue to receive both professionally and personally. I count myself lucky to be a part of this family.”
– Nikki McLucas
“On my 80th day at Sinclair, I’d like to say THANK YOU to my lovely colleagues both in Shanghai and across the region. Your care and optimism made the past 61-day lockdown ‘not that difficult’.”
– Christine Qu
“Colleagues have become trusted friends. It is very important to have someone you can share your thoughts with, knowing they will understand you and give you great advice, both on and off work.”
– Franky Mang
“A home that encourages everyone’s growth and allows us to showcase our full potential. Since the very first day I joined, I feel so much care and support every day.”
– Zongzong Yuan
“The open doors and welcoming smiles. At all levels, it seems, the people of Sinclair… care.”
– Lydia Adams
“The opportunity to do cross-market collaborative work – it has been an eye-opening journey for me. I am constantly grateful to be a part of this professional and caring team.”
– Nina Ni
“Our Work for Good programme realises my belief in ‘PR for good’, the positive impact communications can have for our communities.”
– Carbo Yu
“Sinclair is where I’ve built the career I always dreamed of; the playground where I’ve made happy memories and lifelong friends; and the family that supports me no matter what.”
– Holly Chan
As we celebrate 13 lucky years of Sinclair this week, I’d like to take the opportunity to express my personal gratitude to my colleagues who – together – truly make #TeamAwesome, our clients for their continued partnership and trust, our industry friends for their support (and healthy competition), the many associations that we participate in who give us the opportunity to learn and share, our network partners and indie friends across the globe, our families for supporting us to grow our careers, the suppliers who facilitate our work… the list goes on and on.
Thank you all.
What are you grateful for today?
Kiri Sinclair
