A former manager once told me, “You’re too precious about details — clients don’t care.” I disagreed. Loudly. What followed was an awkward standoff that echoed through the room.
Looking back, I could’ve chosen a better moment — or a calmer tone. But I’ll never apologise for fighting for quality. Precision is not a flaw; it’s the craft.
What I regret isn’t the principle, but the delivery. Speaking up matters — but how you speak up shapes whether you’re heard or dismissed. That clash taught me to pick my battles… and my volume.
— Rehan Ahmed
Creative Lead, Tuesday Talk.
Ex-agency, brand storyteller, espresso addict
