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Eric Sim

CFA
Founder
Institute of Life
Country or state 
Singapore
Available to 
Global
City 
Singapore
Fee 
Languages 
English,
Chinese
Volunteer
No

Personal Details

Bio

First of its kind hybrid book launch live streamed from Zall Bookstore in Singapore, Eric Sim attracted more than 3000 people in Jan 2022. Sim wow audience not only with his content and delivery but also his live streaming production know-how. Spoken at more than 100 events including CFA Annual Conference, TEDx, Euromoney Conference, Sim appeals to international audience. Previously when based in Hong Kong, he served as a managing director at UBS Investment Bank and as an adjunct associate professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

One of the world's most followed speakers on Linkedin with 2 million followers, Sim is able to connect with the audience through his social media even before he starts his speech.

in Dec 2020, Sim won both the Linkedin China Spotlight award and LinkedIn Singapore Top Voices for his inspiring content on Linkedin. Organisers love working with him because his speech is entertaining and inspiring.

He is also author of "Small Actions: Leading Your Career to Big Success" which was sold out in Singapore and Hong Kong within weeks of launching. More about Eric Sim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeric/

Current position (1)

Founder

Institute of Life

Achievements (1)
Best Selling Author "Small Actions"

No 1 Best seller in Zall bookstore in Singapore for 4 consecutives weeks in Dec 2021 and Jan 2022.

Degrees (2)
MSc in Finance
LancasterUniversity
1996 to 1997
Bachelor Engineering
National University of Singapore
1990 to 1994

Presentations

Presentations (2)
Propel Your Career: Skills Required for Career Success

In this presentation, I shared 10 tips for career success

1. Selling Skills
2. Negotiation Skills
3. Presentation Skills
4. Build Your Network
5. Build Your Professional Personal Brand
6. Work Ethics
7. Dealing with Career Set Back
8. Work Life Integration
9. Health & Fitness
10. Extreme Time Management

Building Your Personal Professional Brand

In this presentation I shared my journey from being a hawker on the streets to an investment banker, a teacher, an entrepreneur and a social media influencer. I focused on how to maximise the power of social media especially LinkedIn to our advantage.

Past talks (3)
Propel Your Career: Figuring Out Your Next Move
71st CFA Annual Conference
Hong Kong
May 13, 2018
Building your Online Presence and Brand
2nd CFA India Financial Talent Summit
New Delhi
April 26, 2019
The value of Branding
Euromoney Conference
Singapore
April 9, 2019
  • All (7)
  • Videos (3)
  • Photos (2)
  • Slides (1)
  • Press information (1)
Eric Sim, CFA - Conference Live | Day 2 | CFA Institute Annual Conference | 14 May 18
Propel Your Career: Figuring Out Your Next Move
Eric Sim on LinkedIn: #66smallactions #booklaunch #careers | 270 comments
CFA India Talent Summit 2019
CFA India Talent Summit 2019
Executive Online Presence
Executive Online Presence
Eric Sim on LinkedIn: #66smallactions #careerpaths #TotalCV | 867 comments
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Eric Sim, CFA: The Diversified Career Portfolio

E-courses (1)

Personal Branding to Attract Career Opportunities
paid

Books & Articles (4)

Small Actions: leading your career to big success
World Scientific ,
2021
How to Master Social Media: Consistency
Bankers in Asia now need jobs on the side, says ex-managing director Eric Sim
Investing in social capital will bring you lucrative career returns

Expertise (9)

Media & Marketing
Education
Leadership
Business
Personal Branding Executive Online Presence Life and career skills Career Development Soft Skills Development

Clients

CFA Institute
Citibank
UBS AG
Westpac
Great Eastern Insurance
Euromoney Conference
National University of Singapore
Nanyang Business School

Awards & certifications (2)

LinkedIn Singapore Top Voices
LinkedIn
2020
LinkedIn China Spotlight
LinkedIn China
2020

Reviews

Testimonials (2)
  • Eric is an authentic, empathetic and intelligent speaker. While he came from investment banking background, he connects well with people from all walks of life. I was inspired by his presentation at an annual CFA conference and have since recommended him to speak at other major events.
    Boon Pin KOH
    Verified
  • It was great having Eric speak at CFA Society Bahrain Career Day event with a session titled “Developing the Thinking & Skills for the World of Disruptive Innovation”. He was great on stage, connected well with the local audience and was capable of keeping them engaged.
    Noorhan Al-Zan
    Verified
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Author of "Small Actions: leading your career to big success" with 2 millions followers on LinkedIn.

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