Guided by Purpose

“All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”

Psalm 139:16

Writer • Musician • Creator of Transformative Experiences

About the Author

Joanna Hioe is a daughter of the Most High God and her life has been transformed by Jesus Christ. She is from Singapore and has a God-given heart for many nations. She loves connecting across cultures, communicating with people through her creative talents, and building communities.

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Slow is Fast: 7 Counter-Intuitive Principles for Progress

What if going slow is the fastest way to the finish line? In Slow is Fast, I share how I became a writer, musician, and athlete by embracing a counterintuitive truth: real growth doesn't come from rushing ahead—it comes from trusting the process. This book invites you into that same rhythm, wh…

Published October 2, 2025

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Shifting Seasons: Navigating Life in Transit

"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." - John Maxwell We all face transitions—job changes, relationship shifts, life upheavals. Like seasons, they're inevitable. But unlike nature's perfect timing, our transitions feel messy, uncertain, and endless. What if you could navigate any change l…

Published June 22, 2023

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Reviews & Endorsements

Slow is Fast is a great guide for personal growth. Slowing down gives you time to think - and I’m learning to be intentional with that, especially giving myself time and space as I start my mornings.
Verona Larry, M.A.
Life is full of shifting seasons: in family, business, marriage, etc. As a leader, I constantly have to shift to stay one step ahead of those I lead. This book will give you the handles to navigate the seasons of life before they happen.
Irene Mokgoatsane (“Coach Irene”)
As a woman and a leader, I understand the many changes we go through in life and how we have to adapt with the times. This book is a roadmap of how to come out better through transitions to become the best versions of ourselves.
Myra Yabut
Shifting Seasons is a helpful and practical book that allows one to navigate the ‘shifts’ that need to take place in one’s inner world when one’s external circumstances change. These shifts on the inside will help us to navigate potential roadblocks and places where we might get…
Anna Laqeretabua

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