127 – Globalization Partners: Going Global with Charles H. Ferguson
In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, I speak with Charles H. Ferguson, the APAC GM for Globalization Partners. Inspired by the 2023 Global Growth Report, we discuss the expectations and sentiments in the evolving business landscape. Key findings reveal that…
126 – Harnessing AI in Business: An In-depth Discussion with Zoho’s Gibu Mathew
In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, we welcome Gibu Matthew, Vice President and GM of Asia Pacific for Zoho Corp. With his 23 years of experience with Zoho, Gibu shares his insights about the growth and evolution of AI. The…
When Does Positivity Become Toxic?
Recently, I had the chance to reconnect with an old friend (let’s call him Finn), and it stirred up some interesting observations. The last time we met, I sensed a peculiar overtone of relentless positivity. As we delved into our catch-up…
Work It – What does it take to run billion-dollar companies?
CEO and founder of HR technology firm Visier, Ryan Wong, runs a company with “unicorn” status – it has reached US$1 billion in valuation. He was born, raised and educated in Singapore but started his business in North America. He…
This Happened to Me in 2023: Year in Review
Hey, you. Yes, you. The one who is reading this blog post right now. How are you doing? How was your 2023? Was it a good year for you? Or was it a bad year? Or maybe somewhere in between?…
125 – Generative AI: Key to Career Advancement, but Anxieties Remain (with Gavin Barfield of Salesforce)
Gavin 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…
How To Write Your First Commentary: Lessons from 20+ Articles
There I was, a fresh-faced newbie writer staring at a blank Google doc. I had just scored my first gig writing commentaries for CNA and was pumped. This was my big chance to share my ideas and be read by thousands! …
The Reward of Changing Your Mind
Growth often requires leaving behind familiar ideas and adopting new ones. This can be uncomfortable yet immensely rewarding. I was inspired reading a post by Jason Connell detailing beliefs he reconsidered over time. It prompted me to reflect on changes…
24 Short Lessons from 24 Months of No More Bosses
For many, quitting a well-paying corporate job in their 40s to pursue self-employment is nuts. Well, call me crazy then. Although largely unintentional, I left corporate two years ago to head back to the pathless path of entrepreneurship. Unintentional because…
124: The Magic Formula to Rapid Reskilling for the Modern Economy (with Ryan Meyer of General Assembly)
Learn 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…