This is my podcast, where I speak with folks to explore the nuances of modern work and its idiosyncrasies. Beyond just the enablers and vendors transforming this space, I will also include intimate conversations with people navigating newfound career pivots. They have successfully transitioned to their new careers, and I hope to distil their ups and downs in this unstructured journey so the rest of us can learn from their best practices.
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157 - Escaping the Corporate Prison: Jaslyin Qiyu's Journey From Burnout to Successful Entrepreneur!
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35:53In this episode, we welcome Jaslyin Qiyu, a spiritually driven entrepreneur empowering others, especially women, by exploring fractional work opportunities. Jaslyin shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder, working at major companies like Citibank and JLL, to navigating the challenges of a remote work environment during the pandemic. S…
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156 - Overcoming Adversity: Julie Lee's Journey Through Retrenchments and Career Pivoting
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1:09:28In this episode, we delve into the incredible journey of Julie Lee, a former corporate HR director who faced three retrenchments over her 30-year career. Julie shares her challenging yet inspiring story of how she transitioned from a software engineering career to HR, only to be retrenched multiple times. Despite these setbacks, she launched her ow…
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155 - From Burnout to Business Owner: Ratna Juita's Incredible Journey 🔥
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45:10In this episode, we dive deep into Ratna Juita's transformative journey from battling burnout to becoming the founder of a successful business. Ratna shares her struggles with childhood trauma, fear of public speaking, and the mental toll of her corporate job. Learn how mindfulness and personal branding were pivotal in her recovery and entrepreneur…
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154 - From Military Major to Property Investor: Daniel Sim's Journey to Passive Income in the UK
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53:37In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Daniel Sim , a former Army Major who transitioned into a successful property investor specializing in the UK market. Daniel shares his motivations and challenges in climbing the corporate ladder and discusses his decision to leave the military for a career that offers more flexibility and fulfill…
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153 - Why Sugasini Kandiah Left a High-Paying Job to Start Her Own Business
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51:33Sugasini Kandiah is the founder of Hidden Gems Talent, a platform that helps Singapore startups tap into top-tier remote talent from Malaysia and Indonesia. She is passionate about helping young professionals across the region build rewarding careers while enabling startups to scale with the right people. Before launching Hidden Gems Talent, Suga s…
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152 - Unlocking Success: From Accounting to Personal Branding with Benjamin Loh
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52:56Benjamin Loh is an award-winning professional speaker, executive coach, and the founder of Flare Communications Coaching. Recognized as one of Asia’s youngest Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP)—a distinction held by the top 12% of professional speakers worldwide—Benjamin has empowered over 55,000 executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs across ni…
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151 - From National Athlete to Ontological Coach: Kai Ying's Unbelievable Life Journey
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43:29Loh Kai Ying is an Ontological and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) coach and co-host of The Curious Co. Podcast. Over the past 8 years, she held roles in organisational development (OD), L&D, investment facilitation and geopolitical research in various ministries and statutory boards in Singapore's public sector. As a coach, Kai Ying has a wide c…
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150 - Navigating Fractional Careers: Insights from Mark Mullinix on the Future of Work
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48:23Mark Mullinix is a former American Express corporate executive. He has been following a less conventional career path since 2013. After founding a loyalty consulting company, which was acquired in 2018, he has been focused on working with startups as a growth advisor and fractional executive. In 2024, he founded the Fractional Directory Singapore, …
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149 - Building Trust: Audrey Low's Journey from Corporate to Coaching
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47:54Audrey Low is the Producer and Co-Host of The Curious Co. Podcast, an ICF—PCC Performance Coach, and the Founder of Designing Trust. With a decade of facilitation experience, she helps high-performance teams and managers elevate trust and strengthen relationships at home and at work. This episode is brought to you by Deel , the all-in-one platform…
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148 - Navigating Board Directorships and Self-Employment: A Conversation with Wong Su-Yen
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47:02Wong Su-Yen is a distinguished international leader who serves as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman in various global public, private, and not-for-profit organisations. She has held directorial roles in Australia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, and the United States, spanning industries such as telecommunications, media, professional ser…
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147 - Navigating Motherhood and Entrepreneurship: Nancy's Journey
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53:08Nancy Lai is a Singaporean mumpreneur, educator, and designer who has successfully launched two businesses inspired by her experiences as a mother. Her entrepreneurial journey began when she faced challenges finding suitable furniture for her eldest daughter, Kayleen, who has allergies prone to severe nosebleed episodes. In response to this persona…
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146 - From Mindvalley to Fractional Leadership: Ezekiel Vicente's Accidental Journey
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49:13Ezekiel Vicente is a seasoned executive and leadership expert known for his work as the former Chief Human Resources Officer at Mindvalley. He specialises in organisational transformation, culture building, and leadership development. A current Executive Coach, he also serves as a Fractional Chief of Culture & Strategy, helping high-growth companie…
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145 - The Golden Nuggets Podcast's Amir Bashirudin on Overcoming Debt and Building Successful Businesses
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52:49Amir Bashirudin is a multifaceted entrepreneur and podcast host, best known for founding The Golden Nuggets Podcast. This podcast, launched in July 2023, serves as a platform for entrepreneurs and industry leaders to share their stories and insights, focusing on business innovation and success strategies. Amir is also the founder of ManshaLabs Cryp…
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144 - Reinvent Yourself for the Future of Work with Adeline Tiah
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49:32Adeline Tiah is an accomplished marketing professional with over 20 years of experience across various industries, including top banks, telecommunications companies, and startups. She currently serves as a Leadership & Team Coach, Adjunct Lecturer, Speaker, Startup Advisor, and Author of Reinvent 4.0. This episode is brought to you by Deel, the all…
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143 - Redefining Success: Cheryl Lau's Journey from Law School to Podcasting
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1:00:17Cheryl Lau is a podcaster and strategic content partner based in Singapore. She is best known for hosting EDIT HISTORY, a podcast where successful entrepreneurs and creators revisit, review, and critique the content that contributed to their success. Her journey into entrepreneurship began after leaving law school in 2018 and later dropping out of …
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142 - Navigating Personal Growth and Business Success with Coen Tan
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1:01:07Coen Tan is a strategic business storyteller, keynote speaker, high-impact trainer, coach, and communications consultant based in Singapore. He is the founder of Ministry of Influence, a training and consulting firm. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Coen has spoken and trained audiences in various countries across Asia and beyond, including Singapor…
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Adrian Tan on Becoming an HR Founder and Author
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31:27Join me, Adrian Tan, as I republish a special episode from the Brave Southeast Asia Tech Podcast hosted by Jeremy Au. We explore my professional journey from early career layoffs to HR entrepreneurship, my book 'No More Bosses,' and practical advice for solo entrepreneurship. Whether you're considering a career change or curious about self-employme…
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From Corporate Life to Solo Entrepreneurship: Adrian Tan's Journey and Insights
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51:55In this special episode of The Adrian Tan Show, originally aired on the Thought Leadership Club podcast hosted by Cheryl Lau, I delve into my transition from corporate life to solo entrepreneurship. Cheryl and I discuss the concept of becoming virtually unemployable after running your own business, the realities of being your own boss, and how to d…
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Adrian Tan's Entrepreneurial Journey: Overcoming Challenges & Insights on No More Bosses
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49:24In this special episode of the Adrian Tan Show, originally from EP.IC Podcast hosted by Edric Poon, I dive deep into my entrepreneurial journey. This conversation explores the ups and downs of starting and running businesses, the concept of having no bosses, and valuable lessons learned along the way. Topics include my early days as an entrepreneur…
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141 - Navigating the AI Talent Crunch with Deel's Mark Samlal
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30:17Mark Samlal is the General Manager of APAC at Deel. He is a founder, investor and has over 25 years’ experience in growth leadership roles in Asia Pacific. Mark co-founded PayAsia in 2006 where he was Non-Executive Chairman until being appointed to the role of Executive Chairman and Managing Director of PayAsia in July 2015. In July 2017, he was …
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140 : Unlocking Global Talent: Navigating AI, New Markets, and the Future of Work
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36:55Welcome to a game-changing episode of The Adrian Tan Show! I delve deep with Charles Ferguson, GP's general manager, to explore the astonishing insights from GP's World at Work report. We discuss the hidden talent pools across the APAC region, including India's and the Philippines' skilled workforce, and strategies on how countries like Sri Lanka a…
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139 - Transforming Businesses with Design Thinking: Insights from The Curious People
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44:11In this comprehensive episode of The Adrian Tan Show, I speak with design thinking experts Alfred Tan and Ken Kwan, founding partners of The Curious People consultancy. They discuss design thinking's powerful impact on various sectors, especially SMEs, emphasising human-centred solutions, empathy, and prototyping. Through engaging case studies like…
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138 - Revolutionising Executive Support with AI-powered EAs and Chiefs of Staff
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36:28In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, I host Cheung Hoyin, a returning guest from Episode 9, to discuss the growth and transformation of his company, Remo, a virtual events platform, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hoyin also introduces his new company, Hermessi, which offers AI-enhanced executive assistants (EAs) and chief of staff services design…
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137 - Navigating Creativity and Business with Neal Moore
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47:55In this episode of The Adrian Tan Show, Adrian Tan interviews Neal Moore, a seasoned storyteller, entrepreneur, and coach. They discuss Neal's transition from acting to journalism to content marketing, the impact of AI on creative industries, and the importance of sales skills for business success. Neal shares valuable insights on how creatives can…
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136 - Beyond FIRE: Exploring Semi-Retirement with Dexter Zhuang
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41:30In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, we welcome Dexter Zhuang, a financial innovator and globetrotter who left the US in 2019 to become a digital nomad. Dexter shares his journey from climbing the corporate ladder in San Francisco's tech industry to exploring various countries, ultimately landing in Singapore, and later Mexico City. He discusses…
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135 - Project Ironman: Saving 600 Jobs and Reshaping the Oil & Gas Industry
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55:36In this episode, How Meng Hock of OMS shares insights into how Ironman inspired him during a crucial period when his organisation faced potential liquidation in 2019. The discussion delves into his journey from initial exposure to Ironman through Marvel movies, leading to the initiation of 'Project Ironman'. As the CEO of an upstream oil and gas co…
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134 - From Electrical Engineering to Influencer Marketing: Jonathan's Entrepreneurial Journey
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28:29Jonathan Eg is the Founder & CEO of Partipost, a Crowd Marketing Platform that effectively connects brands to content creators, giving them seamless access to word-of-mouth advertising in the fast-moving world of social media. Since its inception in 2016, Partipost has dedicated itself to transforming how brands connect with their consumers, making…
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133 - From Magic Tricks to Workspace Strategy: Jianhan's Journey
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26:30Qiu Jianhan is the principal of strategy at Unispace Asia, where he leads the strategy and change management practice. He has developed innovative strategy and change management solutions that have helped many organisations align their work environment with their goals. As a certified LUMA practitioner, Jianhan always embeds human-certified design …
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132 - Marcelo Lebre on the Future of Work and the Rise of Remote Companies
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47:47Prepare for an electrifying dive into the digital deep end with Marcelo Lebre [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelolebre/] on the Adrian Tan show, where the idea of the future of work takes centre stage. From a spark of pre-pandemic intuition, Remote has ascended to an industry vanguard, igniting the tech sector with pioneering global employment sol…
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131 - Sunny Saha On Unleashing the Power of Diverse Industries and Embracing Innovation
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25:40Join me in this captivating episode as I dive deep into the remarkable journey of Sunny Saha [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnysaha/], the GM of Blue Prism [https://www.blueprism.com/]. From his early days in market research to leading Time Warner Asia Pacific and launching the world's first Cartoon Network theme park, Sunny's diverse experience ac…
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130 - Dr. Cecelia Herbert Unveils the Secrets of Employee Experience
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36:42Are you curious about the factors that shape the employee experience and its impact on organizations? Join us on this episode where we dive into the fascinating world of employee engagement, management, and the repercussions of poor EX scores. Our special guest is Qualtric [https://www.qualtrics.com/sg/]'s Dr. Cecelia Herbert [https://www.linkedin.…
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129 - Cassandra Ong's Journey from Layoff to A Fractional Marketing Agency
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24:52Join me as I chat with Cassandra Ong [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandraong/], a remarkable guest who shares her inspiring journey of starting a business after a layoff. In this captivating episode, we explore the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship.Discover how Cassandra's experience in a B2B SaaS company fueled her desire to create a c…
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128 - Exploring Geoarbitrage with Gabrielle Loh
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22:19In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, we dive into the growing trend of geo arbitrage with guest, Gabrielle Loh [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellefrieda/]. Gabrielle shares her personal journey with geo arbitrage, the practice of working remotely from countries with a lower cost of living. She provides insights into her experiences living and…
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127 - Globalization Partners: Going Global with Charles H. Ferguson
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46:49In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, I speak with Charles H. Ferguson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesferguson/], the APAC GM for Globalization Partners [https://www.globalization-partners.com/]. Inspired by the 2023 Global Growth Report, we discuss the expectations and sentiments in the evolving business landscape. Key findings reveal that …
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126 - Harnessing AI in Business: An In-depth Discussion with Zoho's Gibu Mathew
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43:51In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, we welcome Gibu Matthew [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gibumathew/], Vice President and GM of Asia Pacific for Zoho Corp [https://www.zoho.com/]. With his 23 years of experience with Zoho, Gibu shares his insights about the growth and evolution of AI. The discussion revolves around 'Zia', an AI agent integrated…
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125 - Generative AI: Key to Career Advancement, but Anxieties Remain (with Gavin Barfield of Salesforce)
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22:54Gavin Barfield is the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Solutions Salesforce, ASEAN. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Gavin has a deep background in emerging technologies. He is a regular speaker at international conferences and forums on the future of disruptive technology and its impact on people and work.Summary…
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124 - The Magic Formula to Rapid Reskilling for the Modern Economy (with Ryan Meyer of General Assembly)
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53:19Learn how General Assembly is providing proven pathways into high-demand tech careers through project-based, practitioner-led training programs. Ryan Meyer shares insights on why their 3-month immersive bootcamps have 92%+ job placement rates, how they rapidly evolve curriculum, and key trends in adult learning and workforce development. Discover t…
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123: Danny Tan and Shirley Kettler on Grayling Singapore 4.5-day work week pilot
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17:42Grayling [https://grayling.com/our-offices/singapore/] has announced that it will pilot a reduced work week in its Singapore office from August till the end of the year. In doing so, it becomes the first globally networked PR firm in Singapore to attempt to raise productivity by improving employee well-being and satisfaction.The trial will see empl…
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122: Videographer Renee Ismail shares her journey and insights on YouTube
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46:06Renee Ismail is a videographer turned producer who has been in the video industry for over 10 years. She started her YouTube channel to share her knowledge about videos and help business owners create better video content.In this episode, I speak with Renee Ismail about her journey as a videographer, her pivot to becoming a producer, and her experi…
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121: The Loneliness of the CEO: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Community Building
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27:58Nick Jonsson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-jonsson/?originalSubdomain=sg] is a dynamic business leader, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and award-winning entrepreneur. As the co-founder and Managing Director of Executives' Global Network (EGN) Singapore, Malaysia & Indonesia, he leads Southeast Asia's largest peer group network for senior …
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120: Srinivas Konidena on How AI Can Transform the Payroll Sector
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30:39Are you curious about how AI and machine learning are impacting the payroll industry? We have the answers for you in this podcast episode featuring Srinivas (Srini) Konidena [https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivas-konidena/], Vice President, Global Product & Technology, Asia Pacific at ADP [https://www.adp.com/].In this episode, you will gain insight…
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119: Gavin Barfield on the Salesforce AI Digital Skills Survey
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21:48In this episode of "The Adrian Tan Show," I had the pleasure of speaking with Gavin Barfield [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinbarfield/] about the Salesforce AI digital skills survey [https://www.salesforce.com/news/stories/digital-skills-based-experience/] and the potential of generative AI in various industries.As Vice President and CTO, Solutio…
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LinkedIn is often seen as a positive and professional social media platform, but is it really? In this episode, I explore how LinkedIn's toxic positivity and hustle culture can create unrealistic work expectations and harm our mental health. I discuss how LinkedIn users tend to exaggerate their achievements, hide their struggles, and compare themse…
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Going to work when you're sick is like juggling knives while riding a unicycle. It's a bad idea for you and everyone around you.In this experimental short monologue series, I will distill my thoughts on this topic and make a case on what employees should truly be looking out for.---This episode is brought to you by O C Tanner. As a business leader,…
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118: Daylon Soh on trading his 6-figure salary to help others pursue a UX career
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29:10With more than 10 years of experience working at the intersection of technology, design and marketing, Daylon Soh has worked with organisations across different industries and scale including a 2.5 year stint launching his own eCommerce venture as a design and marketing lead. Daylon was previously Razer's Global eCommerce Architect for the online s…
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117: Tim MacCartney on digital coaching
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20:52Tim MacCartney [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmaccartney/] is a business builder presently charged with introducing CoachHub, [https://www.coachhub.com/] the Digital Coaching Platform, to leading organisations in the Asia-Pacific (APJ) region and building a world-class market-facing team. Prior to joining CoachHub, Tim led the Korn Ferry Digital H…
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116: Janet Ravin on Rimini's global 4-day work week initiative
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19:37Janet Ravin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetleeriministreet/] is the VP, Global Communications, Culture, and Experience, as well as the Committee Chair of the Rimini Street Foundation [https://www.riministreet.com/company/about-us/]. In this role, she is responsible for the amplification of Rimini Street's extraordinary story through expert strat…
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115: Chris Tran on going hardcore to get his dream job
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37:00Chris Tran has since lived a lucky life filled with adventure and achievements. He survived the Nepal earthquake in 2015 after being "dead" for four days. He has lived abroad in Vietnam, Singapore, and Thailand for over 18 years. Chris has launched some of the hottest video games in Southeast Asia, organized and hosted gigantic esports events, buil…
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114: KC Kwa on the evolution of payroll processing and Instant Pay
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21:25KC Kwa [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kc-kwa-40b664/] founded JustLogin [https://justlogin.com/] in 1999 with a vision to provide the best HR software in the cloud to any company anywhere in the world. With over 30 years of experience in software development and management in organisations like DSO National Laboratory and ST Electronics Ltd, he has l…
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113: Alan Heyward on Employee Appreciation Day 2023
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29:10Alan Heyward [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-heyward-22a7272/]is the Managing Director, Asia Pacific at O.C. Tanner. O.C. Tanner [https://www.octanner.com/sea/] helps organizations inspire and appreciate great work. Thousands of clients globally use our cloud-based technology, tools, and awards to provide meaningful recognition for their employee…
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