<![CDATA[Transferable Experiences from Ocean Water to Land of Living - Surface Time with Stephanie]]>990b046e-f8cf-5a81-a1c2-e7e47991b2f3Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:15:03 +0000Captivate.fmStephanie Luohttps://artwork.captivate.fm/4bcbf259-489a-453f-83d2-bbc8794ff126/kc9shxdnfFcVhh2IA27KZGDw.jpgTransferable Experiences from Ocean Water to Land of Living - Surface Time with StephanieStephanie LuoStephanie LuoThe collection of inspiring content about how the memories and life experiences gained from scuba diving can make our life more meaningful and beautiful.Surface Time for divers is the time above water and between dives. Often while stuffing our face with energy-boosting foods, we would be jabbering away with other divers, sharing our diving experiences and stories other than diving. These conversations are always fascinating as our heart and mind are open. It can be cheeky, intimate, educational, healing and even spiritual. These are stories of people doing amazing things and living their life to the fullest. Whether you are a diver or not, I hope that these conversations will at least put a smile on you and even better, that they stimulate and inspire you one way or another. Thank you & enjoy the confessions.https://www.surfacetimechats.com/trueepisodicnopodcastSupport the show!Series 5: Living Life Fully with Transferable Experiences from Scuba DivingSeries 5: Living Life Fully with Transferable Experiences from Scuba DivingInstead of my usual chinwag with other Diving Junkies, for this Series, I have curated a collection of transferrable experiences from scuba diving. Essentially, these are expressions demonstrating different perspective about life. They are all intricately connected to all the roles we play.


About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie

Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.


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]]>Instead of my usual chinwag with other Diving Junkies, for this Series, I have curated a collection of transferrable experiences from scuba diving. Essentially, these are expressions demonstrating different perspective about life. They are all intricately connected to all the roles we play.


About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie

Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.


Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:

F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7

E: stephanie.luo@noeticleaders.com


SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:

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Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

 

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]]>1f49fed4-18cf-4c0d-b281-7f76cde5f132Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +080004:58truefull55S4 Ep8: Adriana Basques on Creating Transferrable Life ExperiencesS4 Ep8: Adriana Basques on Creating Transferrable Life ExperiencesAdriana Basques, a corporate executive turned wildlife photographer. She has been using her camera to document moments of her encounters of beautiful creatures both on land and underwater. In fact, her photography specialty is split landscape photo – where top part is the land and bottom part is underwater. This allows her to share with everyone the wonders and beauties of this fragile blue planet. Through her work, she gives people a greater understanding and appreciation for the conservation.

Perhaps it’s her Brazilian gene plus many other charms. Her passion for life is highly contagious. She is living her life fully and creating transferrable life experiences.

A passionate campaigner in raising conservation awareness through her photography and teasing everyone’s curiosity with the wonders and beauties of this blue planet. And as a passionate advocate and mentor for women empowerment, she is influencing the new standard of behaviour, inside and outside the corporate world.

On the note of women leadership, I have observed that the mentality has been shifting constructively. There is still a huge gap to close. And to narrow or even close this gap, it is down to each of us to raise the quality of our own self-awareness, self-confidence and self-compassion.  This is part of the journey of creating transferrable life experiences. So what would you say to these questions:

“What moves me?”
“What drives me?”

From there, you should be able to start connecting the dots from the past to present and from present to future.

Connect with Adriana Basques

W: https://adrianabasques.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/AdrianaBasquesPhotography

IG: https://www.instagram.com/basques/

E: info@adrianabasques.com

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]]>Adriana Basques, a corporate executive turned wildlife photographer. She has been using her camera to document moments of her encounters of beautiful creatures both on land and underwater. In fact, her photography specialty is split landscape photo – where top part is the land and bottom part is underwater. This allows her to share with everyone the wonders and beauties of this fragile blue planet. Through her work, she gives people a greater understanding and appreciation for the conservation.

Perhaps it’s her Brazilian gene plus many other charms. Her passion for life is highly contagious. She is living her life fully and creating transferrable life experiences.

A passionate campaigner in raising conservation awareness through her photography and teasing everyone’s curiosity with the wonders and beauties of this blue planet. And as a passionate advocate and mentor for women empowerment, she is influencing the new standard of behaviour, inside and outside the corporate world.

On the note of women leadership, I have observed that the mentality has been shifting constructively. There is still a huge gap to close. And to narrow or even close this gap, it is down to each of us to raise the quality of our own self-awareness, self-confidence and self-compassion.  This is part of the journey of creating transferrable life experiences. So what would you say to these questions:

“What moves me?”
“What drives me?”

From there, you should be able to start connecting the dots from the past to present and from present to future.

Connect with Adriana Basques

W: https://adrianabasques.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/AdrianaBasquesPhotography

IG: https://www.instagram.com/basques/

E: info@adrianabasques.com

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E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

]]>1993aa69-1c31-43c1-b99c-feb5a9d6b5d5Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 +080047:19truefull4884S4 Ep6: Carrie Miller on Being Powered by TenacityS4 Ep6: Carrie Miller on Being Powered by TenacityCarrie Miller, Storyteller, Author, Traveller. You may recognise her name from the previous episode with her and her husband, Chris Taylor, sharing their stories behind the book, A Diver’s Guide to the World. By the way, I was particularly delighted to find  my birth country, Taiwan with Kenting National Park as one of the 50 destinations in the book.

Anyhoo, so Carrie is back and be part of the Women Who Scuba series. This time we chatted more on her journey of becoming a writer for National Geographic, her experiences of solo travelling and how those life experiences have shaped her as a person and as a woman.

She certainly is the living expression of “tenacity”. Being is a gifted storyteller, she generously shared her stories and stories of people, places and culture that she encountered.

In essence, stories are expressions of different life experiences. So through her words, we get to experience these vicariously. Also we may resonate with the stories and even identify the similarities and differences when comparing to our own. In that process, this is when inspiration, imagination and new perspective happen. And often we would refine our life narrative as a result.

So, think of a time when something happened – whether it’s reading a quote from a book, a movie or an incident, anything – but this something may be small and yet so significant that it changed your perception about life. What is your story there? What details would you like to share with your audience? And why is that?

Connect with Carrie Miller

W: https://beneaththesurface.media/

IG: @beneaththesurfacemedia | @carrimiller_writer

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E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

]]>Carrie Miller, Storyteller, Author, Traveller. You may recognise her name from the previous episode with her and her husband, Chris Taylor, sharing their stories behind the book, A Diver’s Guide to the World. By the way, I was particularly delighted to find  my birth country, Taiwan with Kenting National Park as one of the 50 destinations in the book.

Anyhoo, so Carrie is back and be part of the Women Who Scuba series. This time we chatted more on her journey of becoming a writer for National Geographic, her experiences of solo travelling and how those life experiences have shaped her as a person and as a woman.

She certainly is the living expression of “tenacity”. Being is a gifted storyteller, she generously shared her stories and stories of people, places and culture that she encountered.

In essence, stories are expressions of different life experiences. So through her words, we get to experience these vicariously. Also we may resonate with the stories and even identify the similarities and differences when comparing to our own. In that process, this is when inspiration, imagination and new perspective happen. And often we would refine our life narrative as a result.

So, think of a time when something happened – whether it’s reading a quote from a book, a movie or an incident, anything – but this something may be small and yet so significant that it changed your perception about life. What is your story there? What details would you like to share with your audience? And why is that?

Connect with Carrie Miller

W: https://beneaththesurface.media/

IG: @beneaththesurfacemedia | @carrimiller_writer

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TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

TW: @surfacetimechat (no “s”)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

]]>1e16da65-41f6-49e2-897e-a0d88bcf385aFri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +080047:07truefull4664S5 Ep1: What is Your Greatest Fear?S5 Ep1: What is Your Greatest Fear?In this new series, Stephanie has curated a collection of transferrable experiences from scuba diving. Essentially, these are expressions demonstrating different perspective about life. Which are all intricately connected to all the roles we play.

In this episode, the topic is about Fear. The little bugger that can be so powerful, it can paralyse us.

Stephanie has found some hacks to deal with Fear. Let’s hear from her.

Key Messages

  • Fear’s full name is False Expectation Appearing Real.
  • Fear can be managed by Confidence.
  • 7Ps = Proper Prior Planning and Preparation Prevent Poor Performance
  • In scuba diving, following safety protocol is the key to ensure that we are competent and confidence enough to manage our fear.
  • Between Fear of Failure and Fear of Success, which is the greater devil?

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie

Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.

Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:

F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7

E: stephanie.luo@noeticleaders.com


SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:

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IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

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E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com


Voiceover by Shelley Avellino (a real person!)

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FB: @shelley.avellino

LK: www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyavellino

IG: @shelleyavellino

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/M1Hu1

]]>In this new series, Stephanie has curated a collection of transferrable experiences from scuba diving. Essentially, these are expressions demonstrating different perspective about life. Which are all intricately connected to all the roles we play.

In this episode, the topic is about Fear. The little bugger that can be so powerful, it can paralyse us.

Stephanie has found some hacks to deal with Fear. Let’s hear from her.

Key Messages

  • Fear’s full name is False Expectation Appearing Real.
  • Fear can be managed by Confidence.
  • 7Ps = Proper Prior Planning and Preparation Prevent Poor Performance
  • In scuba diving, following safety protocol is the key to ensure that we are competent and confidence enough to manage our fear.
  • Between Fear of Failure and Fear of Success, which is the greater devil?

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie

Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.

Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:

F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7

E: stephanie.luo@noeticleaders.com


SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/WVZ8Y

Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/DwVYT

Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

 

Connect with us:

IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com


Voiceover by Shelley Avellino (a real person!)

W: www.shelleyavellino.com

FB: @shelley.avellino

LK: www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyavellino

IG: @shelleyavellino

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/M1Hu1

]]>56a6861f-aee7-4983-aa72-82b4823aeb8aWed, 02 Apr 2025 13:45:00 +080010:18truefull5115S2 Ep5: Gary Tyson on being a hustler in lifeS2 Ep5: Gary Tyson on being a hustler in lifeDuring the Surface Time today, I spoke with Gary Tyson, a British Army veteran turned chronic diving junkie. He called himself a hustler in life as he experiments different ways of making photos and videos. Land and underwater. And more importantly, finding ways to fund his love for travels and gadgets. When you hear him explaining why shooting a wedding is more stressful than shooting in Iraq, you may find “being a hustler in life” is an understatement.

Gary has found scuba diving to be the best solution for him to satisfy his OCD, his passion for photography, his gift for teaching and his addiction to the ocean water. If you are planning a scuba diving trip in the Philippines, do look him up. There is no doubt that he would be utterly useless in translating Tagalog. Luckily, his gold standard diving practice and may be charm should make up for it.

Connect with Gary Tyson

W: www.f8.photography

FB: www.facebook.com/GaryTysonphotographer

IG: @garytysonunderwater/ @garytysonphotographer

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IG: @surfacetimechats or www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

TW: @surfacetimechat (no “s”)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

]]>During the Surface Time today, I spoke with Gary Tyson, a British Army veteran turned chronic diving junkie. He called himself a hustler in life as he experiments different ways of making photos and videos. Land and underwater. And more importantly, finding ways to fund his love for travels and gadgets. When you hear him explaining why shooting a wedding is more stressful than shooting in Iraq, you may find “being a hustler in life” is an understatement.

Gary has found scuba diving to be the best solution for him to satisfy his OCD, his passion for photography, his gift for teaching and his addiction to the ocean water. If you are planning a scuba diving trip in the Philippines, do look him up. There is no doubt that he would be utterly useless in translating Tagalog. Luckily, his gold standard diving practice and may be charm should make up for it.

Connect with Gary Tyson

W: www.f8.photography

FB: www.facebook.com/GaryTysonphotographer

IG: @garytysonunderwater/ @garytysonphotographer

Connect with us:

W: www.surfacetimechats.com/

FB: www.facebook.com/surfacetimechats

IG: @surfacetimechats or www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

TW: @surfacetimechat (no “s”)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

]]>13c65f21-6c3a-4aeb-aaea-1c05508d8e91Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +080044:42truefull2662S2 Ep1: Kay Burn Lim about being Inspector GadgetS2 Ep1: Kay Burn Lim about being Inspector GadgetDuring the Surface Time today, I caught up with Kay Burn Lim for some coffee while he was transiting through Singapore for a quick dip in Sipadan, Malaysia. We first met at an underwater photography competition in Timor Leste over 10 years ago. Back then he was a hobbyist photographer and clearly a talented one as he participated and won the competition. My little claim of fame is that I was his support diver. So a decade on, he is now an award-winning cinematographer and highly regarded Mr. Inspector Gadget.

It was amazing to hear how he has evolved from a hobbyist photographer to cinematographer, contributing to several shows that many of us have enjoyed in our own living room. He has certainly left an impression that “travelling light” could be a reality for scuba divers. So we shall see.

Connect with Kay Burn Lim

W: https://www.kayburn.blog

VM: https://vimeo.com/kayburn

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kayburn/

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TW: @surfacetimechat (no “s”)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

]]>During the Surface Time today, I caught up with Kay Burn Lim for some coffee while he was transiting through Singapore for a quick dip in Sipadan, Malaysia. We first met at an underwater photography competition in Timor Leste over 10 years ago. Back then he was a hobbyist photographer and clearly a talented one as he participated and won the competition. My little claim of fame is that I was his support diver. So a decade on, he is now an award-winning cinematographer and highly regarded Mr. Inspector Gadget.

It was amazing to hear how he has evolved from a hobbyist photographer to cinematographer, contributing to several shows that many of us have enjoyed in our own living room. He has certainly left an impression that “travelling light” could be a reality for scuba divers. So we shall see.

Connect with Kay Burn Lim

W: https://www.kayburn.blog

VM: https://vimeo.com/kayburn

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kayburn/

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FB: https://www.facebook.com/surfacetimechats

IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

TW: @surfacetimechat (no “s”)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

]]>49f21e44-85a1-4c15-a70a-05f030e06bf3Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +080043:40truefull2222S1 Ep4: Magnus Akerblom-Wiker on Creative ProcessS1 Ep4: Magnus Akerblom-Wiker on Creative ProcessMagnus Akerblom-Wiker is passionate about creating and collecting memorable moments and convey these through his photography. At work, he leads a team of software engineers to develop solutions for many world problems. To him, the creative process that he has to go through as a software engineer is the same as when he works for his editorial photographs. You start with nothing and create something out of it. The word “explorer” is an understatement when we use it to describe him. His love to learn new things is purely driven by his curiosity. His commitment to stay curious so that he can stay creative is inspiring.


Connect with Magnus

W: https://500px.com/p/wiker?view=photos

IG: https://www.instagram.com/photowiker/

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TW: @surfacetimechat (no “s”)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com


]]>Magnus Akerblom-Wiker is passionate about creating and collecting memorable moments and convey these through his photography. At work, he leads a team of software engineers to develop solutions for many world problems. To him, the creative process that he has to go through as a software engineer is the same as when he works for his editorial photographs. You start with nothing and create something out of it. The word “explorer” is an understatement when we use it to describe him. His love to learn new things is purely driven by his curiosity. His commitment to stay curious so that he can stay creative is inspiring.


Connect with Magnus

W: https://500px.com/p/wiker?view=photos

IG: https://www.instagram.com/photowiker/

Connect with us:

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TW: @surfacetimechat (no “s”)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com


]]>bb2797c8-6bad-432a-922b-b41430f4344bFri, 01 Jul 2022 11:30:00 +080035:33truefull1771S1 Ep2: Nico de Rouge on Thinks Less about ConventionS1 Ep2: Nico de Rouge on Thinks Less about ConventionNico de Rouge, a French photographer and PADI Instructor living in Shanghai, had recently published his work on major publications like The Economist. He first caught the travel bug at the impressionable age of 19 and has since lived and travelled across North and South America, Africa and South East Asia. When we spoke, he was caught in the middle of the lockdown in Shanghai. Somehow he has managed to walk around the streets of Shanghai and documented the events happening during the lockdown in April 2022. His curiosity and willingness to take risks have taken him places for new experiences.


Connect with Nico

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicoderouge.photo/

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]]>Nico de Rouge, a French photographer and PADI Instructor living in Shanghai, had recently published his work on major publications like The Economist. He first caught the travel bug at the impressionable age of 19 and has since lived and travelled across North and South America, Africa and South East Asia. When we spoke, he was caught in the middle of the lockdown in Shanghai. Somehow he has managed to walk around the streets of Shanghai and documented the events happening during the lockdown in April 2022. His curiosity and willingness to take risks have taken him places for new experiences.


Connect with Nico

W: https://nicoderouge.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicoderouge.photo/

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TW: @surfacetimechat (no “s”)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

]]>019e05af-1132-4bce-afa4-4e2dc426a43dFri, 17 Jun 2022 11:30:00 +080032:05truefull1331S5 Ep2: Breathe! Never Hold Your Breath!S5 Ep2: Breathe! Never Hold Your Breath!In the last episode, Stephanie shared some tactics on managing fear. Have you managed to complete and send in your Confidence Builder Worksheet?

So today, she will talk about the importance of breathing consciously. Apparently, NITROX is the happy gas for scuba diving. Let’s find out why from her.

Key Messages

  • To live, we need to breathe. To feel alive, we need to breathe consciously.
  • Never hold your breath underwater.
  • Oxygen is a powerful medicine.
  • Better alternative to calm a person down, “Breathe”.
  • “Taking a deep breath” is a power tactic to break a heated discussion or tough negotiation.
  • Mindful breathing

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie

Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.

Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:

F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7

E: stephanie.luo@noeticleaders.com


SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/WVZ8Y

Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/DwVYT

Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

 

Connect with us:

IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com


Voiceover by Shelley Avellino (a real person!)

W: www.shelleyavellino.com

FB: @shelley.avellino

LK: www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyavellino

IG: @shelleyavellino

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/M1Hu1


]]>In the last episode, Stephanie shared some tactics on managing fear. Have you managed to complete and send in your Confidence Builder Worksheet?

So today, she will talk about the importance of breathing consciously. Apparently, NITROX is the happy gas for scuba diving. Let’s find out why from her.

Key Messages

  • To live, we need to breathe. To feel alive, we need to breathe consciously.
  • Never hold your breath underwater.
  • Oxygen is a powerful medicine.
  • Better alternative to calm a person down, “Breathe”.
  • “Taking a deep breath” is a power tactic to break a heated discussion or tough negotiation.
  • Mindful breathing

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie

Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.

Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:

F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7

E: stephanie.luo@noeticleaders.com


SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/WVZ8Y

Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/DwVYT

Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

 

Connect with us:

IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com


Voiceover by Shelley Avellino (a real person!)

W: www.shelleyavellino.com

FB: @shelley.avellino

LK: www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyavellino

IG: @shelleyavellino

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/M1Hu1


]]>68be5be7-3292-4e6a-8b8d-d813d44aa236Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:15:00 +080015:49truefull5225S5 Ep4: Creation of a TeamS5 Ep4: Creation of a TeamIn last episode, we were reminded that how everyone processes things differently at own timeline and the importance of adjusting our communication approach. Whether it is in the context of scuba diving or work environment.

Today, Stephanie will talk about team. Yep, when scuba diving with your buddy, you are a team together. Let’s hear more from her.

Key Messages

  • Establish the Common Point of Reference and Rules of Engagement.
  • Trust is the foundation of all relationships
  • Best Team v.s. Worst Team
  • Foster healthy conflicts and debates to keep Creative Tension alive

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie

Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.

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E: stephanie.luo@noeticleaders.com


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]]>In last episode, we were reminded that how everyone processes things differently at own timeline and the importance of adjusting our communication approach. Whether it is in the context of scuba diving or work environment.

Today, Stephanie will talk about team. Yep, when scuba diving with your buddy, you are a team together. Let’s hear more from her.

Key Messages

  • Establish the Common Point of Reference and Rules of Engagement.
  • Trust is the foundation of all relationships
  • Best Team v.s. Worst Team
  • Foster healthy conflicts and debates to keep Creative Tension alive

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie

Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.

Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:

F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7

E: stephanie.luo@noeticleaders.com


SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:

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Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

 

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IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com


Voiceover by Shelley Avellino (a real person!)

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FB: @shelley.avellino

LK: www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyavellino

IG: @shelleyavellino

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/M1Hu1


]]>39c29aa9-c6c8-40a7-b57b-57f54bd11da6Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:15:00 +080012:53truefull5445S5 Ep3: I Hear, I Forget. I See, I Remember. I Do, I Understand.S5 Ep3: I Hear, I Forget. I See, I Remember. I Do, I Understand.I hope that you have been practicing mindful breathing since the last episode. Even better, you have completed your Confidence Builder Worksheet and got personalised guidance from Stephanie.

Today she will delve deeper into the topic of leadership. In particular, how scuba diving has impacted on her leadership attitude and style.

Key Messages

  • Everyone processes information differently. Everyone is on his or her own timeline.
  • To enhance water confidence, first build new muscle memories.
  • Situational leadership style – adjust communication approach in accordance with the level of experience and confidence of each individual.
  • What is it that you are looking to achieve here? Like what outcome have you in mind?

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie

Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.

Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:

F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7

E: stephanie.luo@noeticleaders.com


SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:

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IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

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E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

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Voiceover by Shelley Avellino (a real person!)

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FB: @shelley.avellino

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IG: @shelleyavellino

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/M1Hu1


]]>I hope that you have been practicing mindful breathing since the last episode. Even better, you have completed your Confidence Builder Worksheet and got personalised guidance from Stephanie.

Today she will delve deeper into the topic of leadership. In particular, how scuba diving has impacted on her leadership attitude and style.

Key Messages

  • Everyone processes information differently. Everyone is on his or her own timeline.
  • To enhance water confidence, first build new muscle memories.
  • Situational leadership style – adjust communication approach in accordance with the level of experience and confidence of each individual.
  • What is it that you are looking to achieve here? Like what outcome have you in mind?

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie

Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.

Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:

F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7

E: stephanie.luo@noeticleaders.com


SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/WVZ8Y

Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/DwVYT

Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

 

Connect with us:

IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com


Voiceover by Shelley Avellino (a real person!)

W: www.shelleyavellino.com

FB: @shelley.avellino

LK: www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyavellino

IG: @shelleyavellino

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/M1Hu1


]]>be0db3b0-bf6b-4da6-89a1-0bdfdd784d55Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:15:00 +080010:15truefull5335S5 Ep5: What's Right About Being OCD?S5 Ep5: What's Right About Being OCD?Something about the ocean water. It somehow gets your happy hormones flowing. And activate your sense of wonder, curiosity and imagination.

And today, let’s hear from Stephanie about the side effects that you may get from scuba diving.

Key Messages

  • In scuba diving, being OCD about your dive equipment is paramount to ensure your personal safety.
  • It is about self-control.
  • To know yourself is true wisdom. To master yourself is true power.
  • We all have the power to create impact and the result can be constructive or destructive.


About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie

Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.

Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:

F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7

E: stephanie.luo@noeticleaders.com


SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:

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Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/DwVYT

Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

 

Connect with us:

IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com


Voiceover by Shelley Avellino (a real person!)

W: www.shelleyavellino.com

FB: @shelley.avellino

LK: www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyavellino

IG: @shelleyavellino

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/M1Hu1


]]>Something about the ocean water. It somehow gets your happy hormones flowing. And activate your sense of wonder, curiosity and imagination.

And today, let’s hear from Stephanie about the side effects that you may get from scuba diving.

Key Messages

  • In scuba diving, being OCD about your dive equipment is paramount to ensure your personal safety.
  • It is about self-control.
  • To know yourself is true wisdom. To master yourself is true power.
  • We all have the power to create impact and the result can be constructive or destructive.


About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie

Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.

Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:

F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7

E: stephanie.luo@noeticleaders.com


SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/WVZ8Y

Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/DwVYT

Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

 

Connect with us:

IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com


Voiceover by Shelley Avellino (a real person!)

W: www.shelleyavellino.com

FB: @shelley.avellino

LK: www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyavellino

IG: @shelleyavellino

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/M1Hu1


]]>ce28702c-118f-4247-92a7-6f3d89e5ef82Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +080014:07truefull5555S3 Ep4: Rob Christie, Alex Grioni and Andy Niven on being the Orderly Chaos Department of South China Diving ClubS3 Ep4: Rob Christie, Alex Grioni and Andy Niven on being the Orderly Chaos Department of South China Diving ClubDuring the Surface Time today, I Skyped with the Dynamic Trio from South China Diving Club in Hong Kong. Rob Christie, Alex Grioni and Andy Niven.

All four of us shared a special memorable dive trip to Timor Leste back in 2010. All of them have returned for a second visit. It just felt right to reminisce the trip and hear their stories on their returned-visit to that country.

Just a quick caveat – these 3 have known each other for a long time, counting by decades. So when an American, an Italian and a Scot are in the same room, we will call that the Orderly Chaos Department. Feel free to pause and pour yourself a glass of vin before you continue listening to their stories.

Behind all the banters, their friendships have been forged and deepened over the years through their shared passion for scuba diving and the engagements in the club, from running the training to leading dives. And naturally, socialising with one another on their weekly Thursday club nights.

The club has been and still is a delightful place to meet other like-minded people. If you live in Hong Kong or are visiting Hong Kong and want to meet them, just go to Aberdeen Boat Club (that is the building right next to Aberdeen Marina Club) on a Thursday night. You will definitely be greeted and welcomed warmly by the club members. Go and connect with them.

Connect with

W: https://www.scdc.org.hk/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/scdc1097

IG: https://www.instagram.com/south_china_diving_club/

E: info@scdc.org.hk

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TW: @surfacetimechat (no “s”)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

]]>During the Surface Time today, I Skyped with the Dynamic Trio from South China Diving Club in Hong Kong. Rob Christie, Alex Grioni and Andy Niven.

All four of us shared a special memorable dive trip to Timor Leste back in 2010. All of them have returned for a second visit. It just felt right to reminisce the trip and hear their stories on their returned-visit to that country.

Just a quick caveat – these 3 have known each other for a long time, counting by decades. So when an American, an Italian and a Scot are in the same room, we will call that the Orderly Chaos Department. Feel free to pause and pour yourself a glass of vin before you continue listening to their stories.

Behind all the banters, their friendships have been forged and deepened over the years through their shared passion for scuba diving and the engagements in the club, from running the training to leading dives. And naturally, socialising with one another on their weekly Thursday club nights.

The club has been and still is a delightful place to meet other like-minded people. If you live in Hong Kong or are visiting Hong Kong and want to meet them, just go to Aberdeen Boat Club (that is the building right next to Aberdeen Marina Club) on a Thursday night. You will definitely be greeted and welcomed warmly by the club members. Go and connect with them.

Connect with

W: https://www.scdc.org.hk/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/scdc1097

IG: https://www.instagram.com/south_china_diving_club/

E: info@scdc.org.hk

Connect with us:

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FB: www.facebook.com/surfacetimechats

IG: @surfacetimechats or www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

TW: @surfacetimechat (no “s”)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

]]>d7eea47e-d113-4f0f-ae0f-4ae7f5342106Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +080058:08truefull3553S3 Ep3: Jonny Ma on being a Lifelong LearnerS3 Ep3: Jonny Ma on being a Lifelong LearnerDuring the Surface Time today, I sat down with my friend Jonny Ma who was visiting Singapore, en route to London. We first met through Project X Team where we did all sorts of adventurous activities like rock climbing and scuba diving. Over the years, we kind of adopt one another as the “unofficial” extended family members. This is one of the occasions where we get to have this “sibling-like” chats about life in general. But first, we need to set the tone clear on one thing...

By the way, if you happen to be one of his students and find that he swears a lot, just put this down as your privilege of getting to see the fuller version of Jonny, which only shows up when he is in a comfortable and non-judgmental company. You may find him even more relatable.

Joking aside, I really love when Jonny highlighted that rock climbing and continue to doing it has been a positive and profound life experience for him. I could relate to that both in rock climbing and scuba diving, even though between the two, I would pick scuba diving first.

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TW: @surfacetimechat (no “s”)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

]]>During the Surface Time today, I sat down with my friend Jonny Ma who was visiting Singapore, en route to London. We first met through Project X Team where we did all sorts of adventurous activities like rock climbing and scuba diving. Over the years, we kind of adopt one another as the “unofficial” extended family members. This is one of the occasions where we get to have this “sibling-like” chats about life in general. But first, we need to set the tone clear on one thing...

By the way, if you happen to be one of his students and find that he swears a lot, just put this down as your privilege of getting to see the fuller version of Jonny, which only shows up when he is in a comfortable and non-judgmental company. You may find him even more relatable.

Joking aside, I really love when Jonny highlighted that rock climbing and continue to doing it has been a positive and profound life experience for him. I could relate to that both in rock climbing and scuba diving, even though between the two, I would pick scuba diving first.

Connect with us:

W: www.surfacetimechats.com/

FB: www.facebook.com/surfacetimechats

IG: @surfacetimechats or www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

TW: @surfacetimechat (no “s”)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

]]>53ffcf5d-4474-4473-a4a2-1b562fecd0bfTue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +080045:36truefull3443S5 Ep6: The Year-End Reset & Launch 2026 with ClarityS5 Ep6: The Year-End Reset & Launch 2026 with ClarityWhat if I told you that 2026 will rewrite rules of the games? It will stress-test leaders (i.e. all of us) as well as be the launchpad for visionaries!

Let's dive in!

The eBook - "The Power of Unseen Leadership" - is now available on Amazon, Apple Books and Kobo.

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About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie

Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.


SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:

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TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com


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]]>What if I told you that 2026 will rewrite rules of the games? It will stress-test leaders (i.e. all of us) as well as be the launchpad for visionaries!

Let's dive in!

The eBook - "The Power of Unseen Leadership" - is now available on Amazon, Apple Books and Kobo.

====================================

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie

Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.


SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:

YouTube: https://shorturl.at/WVZ8Y

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Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

 

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IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/

TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats

X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)

E: faith@surfacetimechats.com

W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com


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]]>b0f80145-2a0d-463c-a7eb-acbfc3e5f749Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +080011:00truefull5665