This week on the #TOBcommunity spotlight, we’d like you to meet Simon Alexander Ong (he/him), a life coach and business strategist. He also partners with community-led initiatives to develop the leadership potential of the Chinese diaspora equipping young people from low-income households with the tools and resources to transform their lives and careers. Oh, and Simon’s debut book ‘Energize’ is also on the way!

How do you / your organisation support and celebrate marginalised people? 

I’m a Life Coach & Business Strategist based in London.

Not only do I ensure diversity in the mentors that I 
learn from but I’ve also been heavily involved in voluntary work over the last decade, which include working together with Lord Nat Wei to help develop the leadership potential of the Chinese diaspora to equipping young people from low-income households with the tools and resources to transform their lives and careers, and partnering with others on community-led initiatives.

What can we expect from you in the coming months?

My energy is currently directed towards the launch of 
my book, Energize, which will be released by Penguin Books in April 2022. It’s now available for pre-order on Amazon and Waterstones, and I’m currently working on putting together some exciting bonuses for all those who have pre-ordered a copy. In addition to this, I’m very much looking forward to doing more speaking work in person - virtual is good but nothing beats the atmosphere of an 
in-person event.

Favourite quote that sums up your philosophy on life: 

When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all of your thoughts break their bonds. Your mind transcends limitations; your consciousness expands in every direction; and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive and you discover yourself to be a greater person than you ever dreamed yourself to be.

- Patanjali

Describe yourself in 3 words: 

An Eternal Student

Where can people find you?

Instagram: @simonalexandero
Twitter: @SimonAlexanderO
LinkedIn: simonalexanderong
Website: www.simonalexanderong.com

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