A life built
one step at a time.
I’m Derek Chew, based in Singapore. I founded Next Step in 2007, and I now turn moments from family, work and everyday life into short films.
What stays with me.
As a boy, I went from school to my father’s clinic on Amoy Street. I watched him listen carefully to each patient, even when others were waiting. That example has stayed with me.
In 2007, I founded Next Step to help businesses navigate Asian markets. Over the years, I have kept learning from people and conversations. More recently, I created Signal Your Health to explore wellness and healthy aging through stories and accessible information.
This is my personal home for films and reflections: a coach’s question on a ski slope, my father’s example, and the value of meeting someone before any result appears. Next Step is my business work; Signal Your Health is my wellness project. If a story starts a conversation, I would like to hear it.
Derek, in brief.
Who is Derek Chew?
Derek is a Singapore-based business builder who founded Next Step in 2007. This website is his personal home for short films and reflections.
What are his films about?
They draw on moments from family, work and everyday life: a lesson on a ski slope, his father’s example at a clinic on Amoy Street, and the value of meeting people before a result is visible.
Where can I watch them?
Start with the stories and films collection. Each personal film has its own page with the video and the reflection behind it. You can also visit Derek’s YouTube channel.
Listen closely. Stay curious. Take the next step.
Three simple reminders behind the way I work and tell stories.