Consultant Spotlight🌟

Xujing Yang(Sami)

Fun Facts about Padmini

What’s the most unusual place you have visited?

Tonga (a remote island in south pacific ocean, where you can swim with humpback whales)

What’s the most unusual thing in your desk drawer?

A very tiny yellow duck that my sweet coworker gave me

Fact that few people know about you?

I was a huge soccer fan growing up and my favorite team is Juventus

Fact that most people know about you

I have two dogs; I like to work out and stay active

Best quote or saying that you like to live by or that inspires you

How you do one thing, is how you do everything

Describe yourself in 3 words

curious, active, grounded

What do you enjoy doing to relieve stress?

lifting weights, freediving or swimming in the ocean, hanging out with friends, or cuddling with my dogs

What do you think you will be doing 20 years from now?

In 20 years, I see myself living a more peaceful life in a home surrounded by nature, spending time with my family

What are you going to do when you retire?

Probably travel around a little bit more. But I don't fantasize about retiring because I think we should live and enjoy our life every single day, working or not.

What is one word that you would use to describe your team

Fun

What’s the greatest bit of advice a parent or mentor has given you?

My boss once said to someone else that he wants to enjoy working and will do everything to keep it that way. This wasn't something I thought about before, but it completely shifted my perspective.

Who was your favorite teacher in school and how did s/he impact you?

I love my homeroom teacher, a very unique old lady, during grade 4 to 5. She's down-to-earth and genuinely cares about us. She'd take us to the park, invite us to her home, and treat us with good food. We all had very close relationship with her. It showed the impact of a supportive and genuine mentor can have on me and everyone.

At which store you would like to max out your credit card?

Probably a freediving gear store to upgrade all my equipment's, or a pet store buying everything for my dogs

Who inspires you?

Honestly, my dogs inspire me every single day. The way they are fully present, show unconditional love, and find joy in simple things reminds me to be a better person and appreciate what matters.

Who would you most like to swap places with for a day?

I'd swap places with a bird, maybe an owl, just to experience flying and see the world from a completely different perspective.

What's the best compliment you have ever received?

The support and encouragement from my weightlifting training squad. The way they consistently hype me up and believe in me is really empowering

If you could change something in the world, what would it be?

No roaches and mosquitoes - the world will be instantly better