Work doesn’t have to be a grind, it can be empowering, uplifting and purposeful. Adrian Tan helps navigate issues related to corporate life – from minefields to management, in this weekly podcast.
Work It – Switching careers is not just for older workers or the bold at heart
While we have often talked about the role of management in career growth, we haven’t emphasized enough the importance of personal initiative and continuous learning. In this episode, we will explore the journey of Ng Jiamin, a team lead at…
Work It – The Leader’s Chair: SAP’s Verena Siow on overcoming imposter syndrome
In the final instalment of our special series, the Leader’s Chair, Crispina Robert, and I speak to Verena Siow, Southeast Asia president and managing director at SAP, one of the world’s leading technology companies. She talks about her unconventional journey…
Work It – The Leader’s Chair: Jorgen Rostrup of Telenor Group on saying ‘yes’ to new challenges
How many people can boast about working in a jail, pulling a business out of Myanmar at the height of a military coup and negotiating a US$20 billion merger? Crispina Robert and Adrian Tan speak to Jorgen Rostrup, executive vice-president…
Work It – The Leader’s Chair: Singtel’s Aileen Tan on an unforgettable lesson as a young manager
Singtel Group’s chief people & sustainability officer Aileen Tan was a young management executive in charge of a small team and followed the book on what it meant to be a boss. It didn’t go well. She shares the leadership…
Work It – The Leader’s Chair: NUS President Tan Eng Chye on university rankings and morning walks with staff
NUS President Tan Eng Chye takes the seat on this episode of The Leader’s Chair. He shares what the future of university education looks like, why he invites staff for morning walks and how he deals with difficult situations. ​Listen…