WABI-SABI (侘寂)
… a world view centred on the acceptance of transience & imperfection.
リザル アジス
About Rizal Azis
“It took him 3 months to learn Japanese.”
Rizal knew that without mastering the language, it would be impossible to fully appreciate the beauty, culture & life in Japan.
This same determination steered him forward to rise up the ranks in the Japanese workforce, moving from trainer to instructor; assistant manager to eventually becoming the general manager of an education-focused Japanese firm, all within a span of 2 years.
Coming back to Malaysia, Rizal worked with an MNC that gave him the opportunity to travel across the Asia Pacific region. He cherished every opportunity to learn about culture, history & the people of every country he visited.
This instilled an understanding for the value of diversity in life & provided perspectives about creating opportunities to help individuals make an impact regardless of their backgrounds.
Corporate Experience
Rizal is an international speaker, leadership specialist & seasoned coach who brings close to 20 years of experience in business strategy & development, organisational behaviour, talent & performance management, corporate consulting & office management.
Rizal believes that it is the people - not the policies or processes - that make an organisation successful.
He passionately believes in the culture of service & that people-centric ideas & initiatives are key to creating stable & well-connected teams with good work ethic to maximise organisational potential.
A shift in culture & mindset at leadership level is fundamental to enhance & accelerate individual success in any organisational cause.
Having spent a collective 14 years in Japan and Australia, Rizal returned to Malaysia in 2013 to take on senior management roles in top-tier law firms like Wong & Partners (a member firm of Baker & McKenzie International) and Christopher & Lee Ong (part of Rajah & Tann Asia).
Passionate about #peopleengagement & #traininganddevelopment, he is also a #serialentrepreneur, instinctively drawn to creative work, digital animation, digital branding & marketing.
Key Highlights & Achievements
Rising Up Through
The Ranks
One of Rizal’s key attributes is organisational awareness. His willingness to go the extra mile to add value to any organisation is a crucial part of who he is.
Rizal is able to align his personal goals with client missions & visions, resulting in strong deliverables by executing what is required & making a positive impact.
Leading Through
Example
People vs Policies.
Nothing is more important to Rizal than people.
His ability to connect with individuals at all levels and in different circumstances make him a well respected leader who will roll up his sleeves when required & speak to the hearts & minds of those he is involved with.
Business Coaching For Success
In 2020, Rizal was awarded 2 coaching certifications from:
the International Association of Coaching; &
the British Association for Coaching.
This gives Rizal the edge to drive change & improvement to any organisation & individual he engages with.
Every Millisecond Counts
An avid F1 fan & a racing driver, Rizal values the meaning of high performance work culture especially when the differentiation between the top three winners is less than 1/10th of a second.
Every moment counts & Rizal thrives in environments where performance matters.
Stage & Events Superstar
In his years in the corporate world, Rizal’s most powerful & memorable moments take place when hosting events - whether for an intimate team of 6 or for groups up to 1500 people!
He is multi-talented with colourful & engaging showmanship that keeps audiences engaged, entertained and provoked into thinking about the specific content of the events.
Virtual Events and Webinar Host
Rizal is very active in the virtual space - speaking in multiple podcasts, live events on social media & hosting his own shows. This has resulted in a growing, diverse & international following.
He works hard to keep things simple, fun & engaging, by providing glimpses into the many sides on Rizal each time he is LIVE onscreen.
We won't be able to discover what we can really achieve if we don't push ourselves to the limit. We understand more about ourselves when we challenge the barriers that we have in our minds. Go for it!
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We won't be able to discover what we can really achieve if we don't push ourselves to the limit. We understand more about ourselves when we challenge the barriers that we have in our minds. Go for it! 〰️
“I don’t aspire to be like other drivers. I aspire to be unique in my own way.”
- Lewis Hamilton, 7-Time F1 World Champion