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Thriving in the Age of DisruptionMastery Effect - Episode 3 | From Radical Idea to Global Practice: Alan ATKISSON on Sustainability and Mastery (Sweden | USA)Send us a textIn this episode of The Mastery Effect, co-hosts Ms. Poorani Thanusha, Co-founder of Impact Velocity, and Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible, sit down with Alan AtKisson—a pioneer in sustainability, author of the Optimist Trilogy, and systems change strategist whose work has shaped sustainable development globally for decades.He shares his journey with sustainability from a radical concept to gaining global attention and how systems thinking, personal mastery, and collective consciousness can transform leadership an...2025-08-0745 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionMastery Effect - Episode 2 | Engaging with the system - Adam KAHANE (Canada)Send us a textIn this episode of The Mastery Effect, Ms Poorani Thanusha, co-founder of Impact Velocity and Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, founder of Talent Leadership Crucible speaks with Adam Kahane, co-founder of Reos Partners, author, and globally recognised facilitator.Adam shares insights from over 30 years of working with governments, corporations, and communities tackling tough, systemic challenges — from South Africa’s post-apartheid transition to indigenous healthcare in Canada.His approach bridges personal mastery, systems thinking, and what he calls “stretch collaboration,” showing us how leadership today demands both self-awareness and collective action.Key...2025-07-2143 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 4 - Episode 12 | Pivoting from being a 3rd Gen of a Family Business to a Founder-led Manufacturer with Ravi Chunilal (Vietnam, Hong Kong)Send us a textIn this engaging episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Ravi Chunilal recounts how a bold pivot transformed his family's long-standing trading business into a thriving garment manufacturing company in Vietnam. A third-generation entrepreneur, Ravi shares how cultural fluency, a crisis-ready mindset, and a passion for innovation helped him grow Kiara Garments into a 1,000-employee operation, exporting millions of garments annually.Listeners will gain valuable insights on professionalizing a family business, driving sustainability in a traditionally high-impact industry, and leading with clarity through COVID and other disruptions.🔑 Key...2025-07-0729 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 4 - Episode 11 | From Profit to Purpose: How Digiworld Built a Vision-led Billion-Dollar business with Ms. Hong Trang (Vietnam)Send us a textIn this insightful episode, Dr. Ramesh speaks with Ms. Hong Trang, co-founder and Deputy General Director of Digiworld, Vietnam’s pioneering market builder in ICT, healthcare, and FMCG. Ms. Trang shares Digiworld’s transformational journey from a startup driven by financial goals to a billion-dollar company anchored in a larger purpose: helping people live big lives.She reflects on how defining a clear vision, fostering an entrepreneurial culture, and focusing on value creation helped scale Digiworld’s impact. Ms. Trang also opens up about personal turning points that shaped her crisis-ready mindse...2025-06-2326 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionMastery Effect - Episode 1 | Leading Systemic Change From Within by Poorani THANUSHA (Singapore, Vietnam)Send us a textDefining personal masteryPersonal mastery isn’t a destination. It’s a discipline.It’s not simply technical expertise - though skill matters.It’s life mastery — living in alignment with values, purpose, and awareness.As we explore this work through Talent Leadership Crucible and ImpactVelocity, personal mastery means:staying grounded in uncertaintyfacing blind spots with humilitybalancing ambition with presenceleading for both personal growth and collective well-beingIn a world of constant change, personal mastery isn’t optional — it’s whatallows us to...2025-06-1626 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionMastery Effect | From Idea to Impact: The Backstory of the Mastery EffectSend us a textWhy this conversation mattersIn many conversations with leaders, one theme remains: the importance ofdoing the inner work.Through the podcast and our work with leaders, we’ve seen how personalmastery becomes the quiet engine behind effective leadership, especially incomplexity.This isn’t about titles or positions. It’s about how we stay centered,reflective, and purposeful amidst change.At Talent Leadership Crucible and Impact Velocity, the question we continueto explore is simple:Ho...2025-06-1213 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionTLC TALKS | SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS SERIES | WHAT IS IT ABOUT?Send us a text Sustainable Success for Collective Advantage (SSCA) Leadership is not just about individual mastery. It’s about aligning teams, organisations, and systems toward shared purpose. That’s why we at Talent Leadership Crucible created the SSCA - Sustainable Success for Collective Advantage — a leadership experience grounded in systems thinking and collective intelligence. Through frameworks like Peter Senge’s Five Disciplines and Otto Scharmer’s Theory U, we explore how organizations move from survival to sustainable success: Surfacing blind spots Reframing limiting assumptions Creating shared vision Building real collaboration Sustaining personal mastery as...2025-06-0513 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 4 - Episode 10 | From Paper Routes to Power Bikes: An Intrapreneurial Journey with David Archibald (Viet Nam)Send us a textIn this moving and candid episode, David Archibald shares his extraordinary journey from a 10 years old paperboy in the U.S. to the head of a thriving motorcycle import business in Vietnam.With a strong work ethic from an early age, David made a life - altering decision to care for his late wife, a path that ultimately led him to Vietnam. Through personal loss and professional challenges, he exemplifies the mindset of an intrapreneur - working as if the business were his own, while inspiring his team to...2025-05-2026 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 4 - Episode 9 | A Mother’s Courage and a CEO’s Vision with An Vo (Viet Nam)Send us a textIn this deeply moving episode, An Vo shares her extraordinary journey of building Janus Executive Search from the ground up, rooted in purpose, empathy, and resilience. Once a high - flying corporate HR leader, An Vo’s path shifted dramatically after a personal crisis involving her son’s rare medical condition. That experience became the catalyst for an entirely new definition of success.Together with Dr. Ramesh, An explores how the entrepreneurial and crisis - ready mindsets shaped her leadership journey. She shares how motherhood, philanthropy, and spiritual growth are woven into...2025-04-2536 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 4 - Episode 8 | Redefining E-commerce: The Journey of Chợ Tốt (Carousell Vietnam) in the Second-Hand Market with Ruby Hoang (Vietnam)Send us a textIn this thought - provoking episode, Ruby Hoang - COO of Chợ Tốt (part of the Carousell Group), reflects on her 10 years journey leading one of Vietnam’s largest classified e - commerce platforms. From shaping customer trust in second - hand marketplaces to championing purpose - driven leadership, Ruby shares how an entrepreneurial and crisis - ready mindset helped her navigate rapid business transformation and personal evolution.She opens up about building trust in e - commerce, empowering local innovation within a regional company, and developing inner clarity through self...2025-04-0729 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 4 - Episode 7 | Leading with Resilience: Ong Geok Chwee's Innovation Journey (Singapore)Send us a textIn this illuminating episode, Ong Geok Chwee, CEO of Bridge Alliance, shares her journey of leading through disruption, embracing innovation, and cultivating personal growth. She explores how to transform the telecommunications landscape with innovative thinking, address sustainability challenges in emerging sectors, and maintain personal balance through mindfulness. Ong’s approach emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and purposeful leadership in navigating uncertain times.An inspiring episode that offers valuable lessons on innovation, resilience in crises, and long-term visionary leadership.🔑 Key Themes Explored1. Entrepreneurial and Crisis-Ready MindsetsResou...2025-03-1134 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 4 - Special | International Women's Day 2025 : #AccelerateActionSend us a textThis International Women's Day, we celebrate women's remarkable strength, resilience, and achievements worldwide. The 2025 theme #AccelerateAction, calls us to break barriers, challenge biases, and expedite progress toward genuine gender equality. Let’s honor the milestones reached and inspire collective action for a more inclusive future.Amplify Women's Voices: Share stories of resilience, achievements, and dreams. Platforms like the "Thriving in the Age of Disruption" podcast offer rich narratives of women's experiences.Support Women's Growth by Mentoring, collaborating, and creating opportunities. Join networks and en...2025-03-0702 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 4 - Episode 6 | From Fishing Village to 2x Tech Startup Founder: Ruby Nguyen’s Inspiring StorySend us a textIn this captivating episode, Ruby Nguyen, Founder and CEO of Curieous, shares her remarkable journey from launching her first startup at 24 to pioneering an AI-driven EdTech platform. With an impressive background that includes growing Elsa to 5 million users in Vietnam and shaping impactful narratives at Vietcetera, 5 Key Insights from this Podcast:1. Entrepreneurial Mindset and IntuitionAt just 24, Ruby launched a startup that generated a million dollars in its first year. She highlights the significance of following one's instincts, particularly in a world overwhelmed by external n...2025-02-2435 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 4 - Episode 5 | Workplace Happiness, Hybrid Work, and Sustainability with Dr. Tracy Brower (USA)Send us a textIn this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra speaks with Dr. Tracy Brower, a sociologist specializing in work, about growth in a VUCA world (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity). They explore business mindset, crisis response, and the importance of community, well-being, and spirituality. Tracy's research and practical advice shed light on how individuals and organizations can build resilience, cultivate workplace happiness, and embrace sustainability in both life and work.This inspiring conversation is filled with practical insights on redefining workplace culture, overcoming crises, and thriving in a constantly changing world.2025-02-1041 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 4 - Episode 4 | From Corporate Leadership to Purpose - Driven Entrepreneurship: Abraham Y. Elias’s Journey (Vietnam, Singapore)Send us a textIn this compelling episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra sits down with Abraham Y. Elias, a seasoned corporate leader turned entrepreneur, to explore his transformative journey. After 25 years in the corporate shipping industry, Elias ventured into entrepreneurship, founding multiple family businesses, including Anne Hill International School. This episode delves into his entrepreneurial mindset, resilience during crisis, and vision for value-driven, sustainable business models.5 Key Insights from this Podcast:1. Entrepreneurial Mindset and Value CreationElias emphasizes the importance of ‘common-sense’ business stra...2025-01-2037 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 4 - Episode 3 | An Island Girl Becoming a Greenfield Expert in Vietnam with Alison Astarita (Vietnam, Malta)Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra speaks with Alison Astarita, a global operations executive, greenfield specialist and an accomplished leader in the automotive industry who has spent over 20 years working in Asia, including China and Vietnam. Alison shares her inspiring journey, from starting in quality management to leading multiple Greenfield factory setups. The conversation explores entrepreneurial and crisis-ready mindsets, sustainability goals, and the importance of empowering women in male-dominated industries. Alison’s reflections on resilience, gratitude, and finding joy in simplicity offer profound personal and professional growth lessons.5 Key Insights from thi...2025-01-0630 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 4 - Episode 2 | Gender Equality and Entrepreneurial Leadership with Koh Yan Ping (Singapore)Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible and Impact Velocity, speaks with Koh Yan Ping, CEO of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organizations (SCWO). Yan Ping shares her journey from working in NTUC to leading SCWO, a non-profit championing gender equality. The conversation explores entrepreneurial leadership, navigating crises, sustainability, and fostering meaningful personal and professional connections.5 Key Insights from this Podcast:Leadership with Purpose: Championing Gender EqualityYan Ping highlights SCWO’s role as a leader in women’s advocacy in Singapore, supporting its 60...2024-12-2024 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 4 - Episode 1 | The Journey from Chef to Business Owner and Coach: Victor Burrill (Vietnam, UK)Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible and Impact Velocity speaks with Victor Burrill, Chairman and Chief Connecting Officer of the Business Executive Network (BEN) in Vietnam. Victor shares his journey from his early days in the UK as a chef and event manager to becoming a leadership coach and establishing BEN. The conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, leadership, crisis management, and personal growth.5 Key Insights from this Podcast:1. The Journey from Chef to CEOVictor reflects on transitioning from...2024-12-0721 min
Marc KramerDr Ramesh Ramachandra, Managing Director Talent Leadership Crucible (TLC) AsiaMarc Kramer, the host of Asian Founders and Funders, interviews Dr Ramesh Ramachandra, Managing Director Talent Leadership Crucible (TLC) Asia.
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Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 3 - Episode 12 | Holistic Healthcare - Blending Eastern Wisdom and Western Medicine: Dr. Huong Nguyen (Vietnam)Send us a textWhat does holistic healthcare truly mean, and how can it transform patient outcomes?To wrap up our podcast Season 3 today, Dr. Ramesh meets with Dr. Huong Nguyen, a distinguished medical doctor and researcher from Vietnam, who shares her journey of blending Eastern tradition with modern Western medical practices to create a holistic approach to healthcare. With decades of research and practice, Dr. Huong offers profound insights into treating complex diseases such as Parkinson's and stroke, addressing not only the bio-medical, but also the mental, emotional and social aspects of a patient's...2024-10-0329 min
Play to Potential Podcast103.00 Ricardo Sunderland on The Energy AdvantageGUEST:
Ricardo Sunderland is an author and a CEO Transformational Coach with Egon Zehnder, a global leadership advisory firm. In this podcast, we discuss his latest book, "The Energy Advantage, How to go from managing your time to mastering your energy,"
Ricardo's life’s purpose is to help leaders connect to and manage their energy to become humane leaders. He coaches senior leaders to help them bring coherence to the way they lead, and to help them reach their full societal impact. In addition to his coaching work, Ricardo collaborates with Board’s Chairs and Nominating Comm...2024-09-121h 23
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 3 - Episode 11 | Expert Insights: Research on Creativity and Innovation, and Impact of AI and WFH: Professor Roy Chua (Singapore)Send us a textWelcome to an Expert Special Edition on creativity and innovation research in Asia, and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Work From Home (WFH) trends, brought to you by Dr. Ramesh and Professor Roy Chua, who is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the Singapore Management University (SMU) – Lee Kong Chian School of Business.Prof. Chua delves into the evolving research of creativity and innovation, exploring the impact of AI, the shift to WFH practices on organisations, culture and gender. Join us to understand the opportunities and challenges posed by th...2024-09-0934 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 3 - Episode 10 | A Post-War Spirit of Independently Finding Solutions in Life: Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong (Vietnam)Send us a textDr. Ramesh delves into the remarkable journey of Ms. Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong, a dynamic entrepreneur from Vietnam. A 'can-do' spirit forged from her post-war childhood helped her navigate education in Russia and later, to co-found one of Vietnam's earliest companies in organisational development, charting its path of innovation and success. Join us as Nam Phuong shares her crisis-resilient mindset in dealing with setbacks and how these experiences gave her grit and driving force for her far-sighted business expansion into an online management training company using the learning management system her...2024-07-2740 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 3 - Episode 9 | Harnessing the Power of Our Networks and Technology for a Sustainable Future: Dr. Katia Chaban (USA)Send us a textDr. Ramesh explores the powerful synergy between people and technology with Dr. Katia Chaban from the USA, to enable innovation so businesses, people, and the planet can thrive. With 25+ years of global IT leadership experience working with Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Chaban shares her unique insights for companies to integrate sustainability into their business models through innovation, collaboration and circular economy principles. Dr. Chaban emphasises the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset, resilience in the face of crises and building empowering networks. Whether you're passionate about sustainability, tech innovation or women's leadership, this e...2024-07-0933 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 3 - Episode 8 | How Motherhood Ignited My Entrepreneurial Spirit: Truong Ngoc Phung (Vietnam)Send us a textDr. Ramesh catches up with Truong Ngoc Phung, a mother of two and a passionate entrepreneur. Motivated by a desire to become the best mother to her daughters, Phung pursued an entrepreneurial journey in early childhood education.Phung underscores the importance of embracing crises with acceptance and love, viewing them as opportunities for growth. She also shares her commitment to nurturing an ecosystem that supports Montessori education in Vietnam, promoting interdependence and sustainability.3 Key Insights from this Podcast:Entrepreneurship Spurred by One's Own Challenges...2024-06-2423 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 3 - Episode 7 | Journey of Resilience - From Child Refugee to Corporate Warrior to Entrepreneur: Chrystie Dao (Vietnam)Send us a textJoin Dr. Ramesh and Chrystie Dao, an inspiring entrepreneur and venture builder with a rich, multicultural background. Chrystie shares her compelling journey from fleeing Vietnam as a refugee child, to carving out a successful international career in banking and tech entrepreneurship. Thriving in different cities from Sydney, London to Singapore, and ultimately back to her ancestral home of Hanoi, Chrystie shares her early life challenges, such as dealing with racism and adapting to new environments, which built her resilience and shaped her entrepreneurial mindset. Chrystie now plays a pivotal role in V...2024-06-1027 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 3 - Episode 6 | Lifelong Learning and Kindness For a Sustainable Future: Dr. Jimmy Pham (Vietnam)Send us a textJoin Dr. Ramesh to meet visionary Vietnamese-Australian entrepreneur Dr. Jimmy Pham, a transformative leader and advocate for social justice. Armed with a mission to uplift at-risk and disadvantaged youth, Dr. Pham is founder of Vietnam’s Oldest Social Enterprise - Know One Teach One (KOTO) in 1999, transforming it from a small café into a social impact organization that has empowered countless underprivileged youth through vocational training and education, bringing profound and positive change to their families and community.Dr. Pham shares his journey and vision for sustainable development and lifelong learning, emp...2024-05-2335 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 3 - Episode 5 | Forward-Thinking Entrepreneurship from Industry 5.0: Dr. Viveka Kalidasan (Singapore)Send us a textWhat can we apply from Industry 5.0 to models of forward-thinking Entrepreneurship?Dr. Ramesh chats with Dr. Viveka Kalidasan, Founder-CEO of the world's first and only inclusive, industry 5.0 accelerator cum startup studio, River Venture Studio. She's also recognised as MIT 35 Innovators Under 35 and Singapore Top 100 Women in Technology. Join us to hear about Dr. Viveka's journey from childhood inspiration to her current roles as an entrepreneur and mentor. She emphasises the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset and the crucial role of crisis readiness in navigating setbacks. Her accelerator program focuses o...2024-05-1024 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 3 - Episode 4 | Special Edition - Systemic Change for Sustainability: Geert-Jan 'GJ' Van Der Zanden (Thailand)Send us a textIn this episode dedicated to Sustainability, Dr. Ramesh and Mr. Geert-Jan 'GJ' Van Der Zanden confront the pressing need to overhaul traditional notions of success in business. GJ, Visiting Professor, Author and Expert on Sustainability, Transformational Leadership and Systemic Change, underscores how critical it's now become for all stakeholders to engage in this conversation. With shallow solutions falling short in addressing the complex systemic challenges our world faces, there's an urgent need for a radical shift in mindset among business leaders to move beyond traditional profit-driven models, towards holistic approaches that...2024-04-1932 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 3 - Episode 3 | Resource Mobilisation in Non-Profit Work for Maximal Social Impact: Nguyen Thu HueSend us a textJoin Dr. Ramesh to meet an inspiring changemaker and social impact pioneer, Ms. Nguyen Thu Hue. We'll explore how best to leverage on resources to build effective non-profit organisations for maximal social impact. Hue also shares her strategies for thriving in the face of adversity, while making a meaningful difference in the world.A trailblazer in the Vietnamese nonprofit sector with over 25 years of experience, Hue transitioned from the corporate world and founded leading Vietnamese NGOs such as Vietnet-ICT and Centre for Marinelife Conservation and Community Development (MCD). She is also a...2024-04-0522 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 3 - Episode 2 | Inside the Mind of the Founder of the World's First Investor Angel Network: Marc Kramer (USA)Send us a textDive into the remarkable journey of Mr. Marc Kramer, a seasoned entrepreneur and author, as he shares insights from his diverse career in entrepreneurship, journalism and angel investment. Marc recounts his path from sports writer to founding the world's first formally organised investor angel network, and shares the secrets behind his entrepreneurial success and practical strategies for navigating challenges and fostering resilience.Join Dr. Ramesh and Marc as they explore the entrepreneurial mindset, innovation and sustainability in a thought-provoking conversation that promises to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders alike. Don't...2024-03-2635 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 3 - Special | International Women's Day 2024: #InspireInclusion with Dr. Ramesh RamachandraSend us a textFor this International Women’s Day #IWD2024, let’s celebrate together and #InspireInclusion! We commemorate this very special day with a diverse range of inspiring voices of Changemakers from across the Asia-Pacific region - Amanda Ralph (Australia), Banali Luthra Malhotra (United Arab Emirates), Oanh Kieu Pham (Vietnam), Natasha KK Mak-Levrion (Singapore), Thi Bich Thuy Hoang (Vietnam) - who generously share their perspectives and insights. Thank you for joining me in this celebration of International Women's Day. Let's continue to #InspireInclusion and work towards a future where every woma...2024-03-0811 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 3 - Episode 1 | Our Shared Vision - A Transgenerational Legacy: Poorani Thanusha (Singapore)Send us a textWelcome to Season 3 of the "Thriving in the Age of Disruption" podcast series with Dr. Ramesh! We're excited to kickstart a brand new 2024 season by welcoming a very dear guest speaker, Ms. Poorani Thanusha, who happens to not only be a Principal Consultant at Talent Leadership Crucible, but is also the sister of our podcast host, Dr. Ramesh, and they have been working together for almost thirty years. Poorani shares her invaluable insights on the entrepreneurial mindset, crisis management strategies, and her latest role at Impact Velocity, where she is spearheading...2024-02-1622 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 2 - Episode 12 | Decoding Entrepreneurship - Insights from a Startup Mentor: Tran Xuan Moi (Vietnam)Send us a textJoin Dr. Ramesh and Mr. Tran Xuan Moi, Founder and CEO of ATM in Vietnam to decode the entrepreneurial and crisis-resilient mindset. Mr. Moi, a seasoned entrepreneur and startup mentor based in Vietnam, plays a prominent role in Danang's thriving entrepreneurial scene.Discover the keys to success, such as identifying market pain points, finding suitable mentors and staying connected within the ecosystem. As a tourism expert, Mr. Moi's pandemic experience also unveils his crisis-resilient mindset. His story of transforming setbacks into opportunities serves as a valuable lesson for aspiring entrepreneurs. 2024-01-2020 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 2 - Episode 11 | Mastering the Balancing Act - Powerhouse Mom and Entrepreneur: Natasha KK Mak-Levrion (Singapore)Send us a textGet ready to meet Natasha KK Mak-Levrion, a powerhouse mom and entrepreneur based in Singapore. In this candid conversation with Dr. Ramesh, Natasha takes us on a journey through her entrepreneurial inclinations, from childhood sticker ventures to leading her own consulting company. Natasha spills the beans on the rollercoaster of pivoting business strategies, emphasising the importance of agility and bouncing back, and doesn't shy away from sharing the ongoing struggle of balancing the demanding roles of mom, corporate warrior and entrepreneur. Tune in for a relatable and personal conversation on mastering...2023-12-2916 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 2 - Episode 10 | Driving Growth with Da Nang's First Public-Private Partnership Business Incubator: Nguyen Van Chuong (Vietnam)Send us a textStartup Evangelist Mr. Chuong Nguyen believes that business growth is the driving force for good things in the world. As society faces an ever-increasing number of problems, we need new founders more than ever to solve them. Chuong, CEO of Da Nang Entrepreneurship Support (DNES) Business Incubator, jumps into a discussion with Dr. Ramesh on innovation and entrepreneurship, from sharing his roots as a software engineer to his invaluable insights gained managing Danang's first public-private partnership business incubator.Top 5 Takeaways from this Podcast:Entrepreneurial Mindset2023-12-1822 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 2 - Episode 9 | Building Vietnam's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: Tran Tri Dung (Vietnam)Send us a textTune in for a dialogue on entrepreneurship, crisis resilience, and the pursuit of a thriving future in Vietnam's dynamic entrepreneurial scene.Dr. Ramesh chats with Mr. Tran Tri Dung, program manager of the Swiss Entrepreneurship Program, which facilitates a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem, increasing the readiness of innovative entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses.Dung offers us insights on the unique characteristics of Vietnamese entrepreneurs and discusses the critical role that "supply side" players - such as incubator, accelerator, mentor and investor networks - play in facilitating startup success.2023-12-0117 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 2 - Episode 8 | Innovating for Health Impact - Entrepreneurial Insights with CEO of Breakthrough Probiotics Biotech Company: Dang Quoc Hung (Vietnam)Send us a textCan you imagine a future without antibiotics?Discover the cutting edge of health innovation with Dr. Ramesh and Mr. Dang Quoc Hung, Co-Founder and CEO of LiveSpo, which offers breakthrough spore probiotics technology. Hung shares about groundbreaking spore probiotics that can help fight antibiotic resistance, even stopping diarrhoea in a very short time. Hung's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to resilience and innovation, from facing skepticism in the pharmaceutical industry to strategically using social commerce for product recognition. Dr. Ramesh also explores the crisis-ready mindset, extracting insights from Hung's...2023-11-1411 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 2 - Episode 7 | The Art of Venture Building - Decoding the DNA of Successful Startups: Goh Chew Lam (Singapore)Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Ramesh and Venture Builder Goh Chew Lam (CL) decode the DNA of successful startups. We explore the intricate journey from ideation to thriving business, emphasising an entrepreneurial and crisis-resilient mindset and qualities that propel these startups to success.Startups are a blend of ambition, innovation, and resilience, with founders navigating a challenging path to growth. Investors seek founders and endeavours that not only offer groundbreaking ideas but also exhibit qualities signalling long-term success.Join us Dr. Ramesh and CL as we delve into the founder's...2023-10-3123 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 2 - Episode 6 | Challenging Status Quo with Creativity and Resilience: Banali Luthra Malhotra (United Arab Emirates)Send us a textGet ready to pick up some careerpreneur insights! In this episode, Dr. Ramesh introduces us to marketing maverick Banali Luthra Malhotra, who takes us on an inspiring journey of corporate dynamism and personal resilience.Banali's brand of thriving involves achieving authenticity and balance across various aspects of life, embracing opportunities, maintaining an entrepreneurial and crisis-resilient mindset and appreciating life's simple pleasures.Join Dr. Ramesh and dive right into valuable life lessons and practical work advice that you won't want to miss! Top 5 Takeaways from this Podcast:2023-10-1329 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 2 - Episode 5 | Embracing Change and Taking Action: Dr. Jakarin Srimoon (Thailand / Hong Kong)Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Ramesh delves into the life and experiences of Dr. Jakarin (JK) Srimoon, an academic who embraced change with curiosity and entrepreneurial verve. Hailing from Thailand and now driving an Innovation Leadership program from the USA, Dr. JK's story highlights how being willing to act on opportunities without waiting for all the right answers, having a crisis-resilient and entrepreneurial mindset and practising gratitude allow him to thrive. Dr. JK's journey unfolds through his multicultural upbringing, academic endeavors across the globe, and his leap out from his comfort zone in...2023-09-2823 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 2 - Episode 4 | From Vision to Impact - A Design-Driven Entrepreneurial Journey: Joshua Breidenbach (Vietnam)Send us a textIn this conversation, Dr. Ramesh is joined by a branding and creative design expert, Joshua Breidenbach, who is the co-founder and executive creative director of Rice, a Vietnam-based company for branding strategy and design. Enjoy their deep dive into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship that explores the power of good storytelling, navigating crises and striving for sustainability as a system. Prepare to be inspired, as we journey through entrepreneurship, creativity, family, and the interconnectedness of life. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, looking to build resilience to overcome crises, or s...2023-09-1321 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 2 - Episode 3 | Asia's Leading Podcast on Thriving with Dr. RameshSend us a textWelcome to an exciting Season 2 of Asia's leading podcast “Thriving in the Age of Disruption” with Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra. We hope you're ready for a new season of growth and empowerment because Dr. Ramesh and her amazing network of guest speakers are thrilled to embark on this journey with you once again. Join us as we explore in array of compelling topics, from unleashing an entrepreneurial mindset, to navigating crises with resilience, celebrating the strength of family businesses, empowering women in leadership roles, sustainability and spirituality. You...2023-09-0602 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 2 - Episode 2 | Beyond Profits - Inspiring Change with Social Entrepreneurship: Pham Kieu Oanh (Vietnam)Send us a textDr. Ramesh Ramachandra dives into the heart of Vietnam's social enterprise movement with Ms. Pham Kieu Oanh, the visionary Founder and CEO of the Center for Social Initiatives Promotion (CSIP). We explore Ms. Oanh's journey as the "midwife of social enterprise", from empowering a new wave of social entrepreneurs, fostering innovation to address pressing societal and environmental challenges, to igniting change through sustainable business initiatives. The conversation underscores the vital role of entrepreneurship within social enterprises to drive meaningful impact. We also explore the transformative influence of women leaders in this...2023-08-3029 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 2 - Episode 1 | From Setbacks to Success - Building a Crisis-Ready Entrepreneurial Mindset: Csaba Bundik (Vietnam)Send us a textEvery setback is an opportunity in disguise. Csaba Bundik is a seasoned entrepreneur and business advisor with more than 20 years of experience in management, entrepreneurship, and innovation. His journey is a testament to the power of resilience and strategic thinking. He shares gripping anecdotes from his own experiences, which reveal how he not only overcame setbacks, but transformed them into launching pads for achievement. Dr. Ramesh and Csaba discuss the pivotal moments that defined his entrepreneurial path, unveiling the thought processes that empowered him to navigate uncertainties, envision the bi...2023-08-2527 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionBuilding a Sustainable Future: Transformative Education and EntrepreneurshipSend us a textWelcome back for Season 2 of "Thriving in the Age of Disruption," Asia's premier podcast dedicated to empowering you to navigate and thrive in the ever-changing landscape of today's dynamic world. Your host, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, is absolutely thrilled to embark on yet another enriching journey with you. In this episode, we have the privilege of delving into the transformative power of education, entrepreneurship and resilience, guided by Dr. Ramesh and none other than the esteemed Associate Professor Hoang Thi Bich Thuy, an innovative educator in t...2023-08-1622 min
Play to Potential Podcast102.00 David Noble & Carol Kauffman on Real-time LeadershipGUEST
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. This quote is attributed to Viktor Emil Frankl, an Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, devoted his life to studying, understanding and promoting “meaning.” Carol Kaufman and David Noble give us practical tools that we can use to make the ‘space’ count.
Carol and David have authored Real-Time Leadership - Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High. In the podcast conversation they expand on the 4 step MOVE framework which lays out the various ways in which lead...2023-05-201h 17
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 36 | Finding Purpose with Servant Leadership: Samuel Tan (Singapore)Send us a textHow do we want to live our lives? How do we end life well? This is the message Samuel Tan, CEO of All Saints Home has for those who want a happy and meaningful life. As he entered his fifties, Samuel realised it was time for him to plan how he was going to end his career. After some soul searching, the high flyer in the financial insurance sector made the shift from corporate work to servant leadership in a social enterprise.Join Dr. Ramesh to explore Samuel's journey...2023-05-1832 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 35 | Bringing Hope for Those Struggling to Find Health and Happiness: Hope Zvara (USA)Send us a text"We all struggle. The key is - Can we learn from those struggles and then turn around and help another?"Dr. Ramesh meets with Ms. Hope Zvara, who has struggled with multiple addictions and mental demons, yet turned her life around and is now living her dream and passion of helping others live healthier, more fulfilling lives.CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, Hope is a movement and lifestyle expert and entrepreneur. She has been working with people in pain, showing them how small, simple changes add up to big r...2023-05-0536 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 34 | The 3S Innovation Framework - Size, Sustain, Scale: Dr. Neo Kok-Beng (Singapore)Send us a textThe old school approach of “work, earn and consume” has long held most of us in its spell. But entrepreneurship and business can point the way forward towards a new and different paradigm.Dr. Ramesh catches up with Dr. Neo Kok-Beng, an award-winning engineer, educator and entrepreneur, who shares his 3S framework to innovation and success. Dr. Neo looks for 'lucky' real-life problems to solve, running with lucrative business ideas that not only command great demand, but more importantly, add unique value to people's lives.More recently, Dr. Neo look...2023-04-2032 min
Play to Potential Podcast101.00 - Stephen M.R. Covey on Trust and InspireGUEST
Stephen M. R. Covey is an American writer and public speaker and the author of the books: The SPEED of Trust, Smart Trust, and Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash the Greatness in Others. He is the co-founder and CEO of a company called CoveyLink Worldwide and former President and CEO of Covey Leadership Center. He happens to be the son of Stephen Covey, the author of the pathbreaking book - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
In our conversation, we spoke about how Stephen broke away from his father’s shadows and created an ide...2023-04-131h 32
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 33 | From Engineer to Incubation and Startup Ecosystem Builder: Jen VuHuong (Vietnam)Send us a textOpening the heart and clearing the mind can open one up to experiencing life and self differently. This is the story of a tenacious Vietnamese woman who rose above her internal stories as 'that weird kid' to embark on a journey to pursue her passions, creating in the process, her personal brand and success story.Today, Ms. Jen VuHuong is an innovation and startup ecosystem builder, coach, trainer and author. She shares with Dr. Ramesh her journey as just a kid from the countryside to becoming an engineer in g...2023-04-0532 min
Play to Potential Podcast100.00 Christopher Clarey on Roger Federer's journeyGUEST
Roger Federer is somebody who needs no introduction. While, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have overtaken him in terms of the overall Grand Slams won, when there is a discussion about the Greatest of All Time (GOAT), all fingers very often still point to Roger. One could attribute that to his fluidity, his charm on and off court, his longevity, his stable family life, and much more.
I had a unique opportunity to engage with Christopher Clarey, a veteran New York Times Correspondent who has been covering Sports at an Elite level for more than 30 y...2023-03-231h 26
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 32 | Breaking Free of Workaholism to Take On The Most Important Job of All: Max-F. Scheichenost (Vietnam)Send us a textHard-driving yet reflective, Max-F. Scheichenost is a successful serial entrepreneur, investor and venture capitalist. In today's episode, he has a heart-to-heart conversation with Dr. Ramesh, retracing his journey from his childhood in Austria, riding Europe's Internet boom to landing in Asia, where life surprises him.He was handed the the most important job in the world - as father to his young son, and underwent a personal transformation to break free of a self-built prison of workaholism.Being obsessed with chasing achievements had deeply hurt Max's health and relationships...2023-03-2237 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 31 | International Women's Day Special - Unleashing the Power of Women: Marina Mahathir (Malaysia)Send us a textWelcome to our International Women's Day 2023 special episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption podcast. This year's IWD theme is #EmbraceEquity and we're excited to celebrate by sharing inspiring ideas of how we can all work to create a world where women are valued, respected, and empowered.Dr. Ramesh has a very special guest, Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, a renowned Malaysian socio-political activist and writer. Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir is also a fearless voice for women’s rights, gender equality, religious freedom and justice. The eldest child of Malaysia's longest-serving Pr...2023-03-0837 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 30 | Can Big Hairy Audacious Goals Make Good Products and Life Go Bad? Ms. Radhika Dutt (USA)Send us a textThe author of Radical Product Thinking, Radhika Dutt poses some thought-provoking ideas that challenge conventional wisdom on broad vision statements and Big Hairy Audacious Goals (or BHAGs). We've all heard about BHAGs. But does focusing on them (like Steve Jobs did) actually make for better products and a better life? The obsession with just being big and 'go big or go home' can sometimes mean that we forget what's the problem we're solving for.Join Dr. Ramesh and Radhika as they discuss radical product thinking and see if you...2023-03-0239 min
Play to Potential Podcast99.00 Michiel Kruyt on Deliberate Calm - How to Learn and Lead in a Volatile WorldGUEST
Michiel Kruyt is CEO of IMAGINE, an advisory boutique helping executive teams develop future fit leadership and company vision. He had a fifteen-year career at McKinsey and Co, where he was a partner focusing on top team effectiveness, large-scale transformations and culture change. He helped many top teams around the world increase their ability to lead with impact. Michiel has co-founded and led Aberkyn, a change-facilitation firm, now owned by McKinsey. Before joining McKinsey & Co, he had a 15-year career at Unilever.
Michiel, along with Aaron De Smet and Jacqueline Brassey of McKinsey has Co-Authored t...2023-02-251h 10
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionInternational Women's Day 2023: #EmbraceEquity with Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra (Podcast Trailer)Send us a textFor this International Women’s Day #IWD2023, let’s all fully #EmbraceEquity so that it becomes a part of our society’s DNA and we're working together to remove the barriers that prevent some women from achieving their full potential.Do join my podcast “Thriving in the Age of Disruption” - We’ll be hearing from Changemakers who have embraced equity in their own lives and work. You’ll hear their stories of resilience, courage and hope, and I believe that just like me, you’ll be inspired by the power of thes...2023-02-2303 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 29 | The Future of Work - Finding Alignment Of Values, Interests And Purpose: Daan van Rossum (Vietnam)Send us a textHave you ever met someone who just looks like they are having the time of their life, every day? Someone who bubbles with a contagious energy and yet contains a quiet conviction within? That person has something that most don't - They've found a direction and purpose that are aligned in their work and personal life. Daan van Rossum shares his journey of how he first jumped into entrepreneurship young, subsequently worked hard to achieve corporate career success and came a full circle to creating his own dream job and companies i...2023-02-1631 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 28 | Is Your Business Harnessing the Six Capitals for Sustainable Value Creation? Dr. Nisha Kohli (Singapore/Thailand)Send us a textNOW is the time to shift gears and engage individuals and organisations in moving towards Sustainability. Dr. Ramesh has just co-founded Impact Velocity to build an ecosystem of resources and network to fulfil the vision of a sustainable, thriving, living system. So she was really excited to meet with Dr. Nisha Kohli, an impact leader in Sustainability and ESG consulting.Dr. Nisha is at the forefront of shaping practical Sustainability solutions. Her conversation with Dr. Ramesh covers a breath and depth of issues ranging from personal, to thriving by...2023-02-0133 min
Play to Potential Podcast98.00 Jeffrey Pfeffer on 7 Rules on of PowerGUEST
Jeffrey Pfeffer has been teaching at Stanford since 1979. He has Co-Authored or Authored 16 books, the last one being, 7 Rules of Power. He is in the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, a list that celebrate the all-time greats in the world of Business that are moving the world forward with their original ideas.
We spoke at length about his recent book on Power. More specifically, we spoke about the tension between Power and various other concepts that are doing the rounds in “pop wisdom” - Power vs Autonomy, Power vs Humility, Power vs Vulnerability, Power vs Authenticity and m...2023-01-201h 08
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 27 | How Fulfilling a Greater Purpose in Life Can Make You Happier: Dr. Ton van der Velden (Vietnam)Send us a textDr. Ramesh has on her show today a man who's not just his words. A man of true actions, of rigour and sincerity. Dr. Ton van der Velden is a medical doctor from Holland, with over 30 years' experience working on health care systems across Asia. Today, he calls Hanoi (Vietnam) home, where he has founded and runs home nursing care companies. Those who know Ton will find him unflappable. Join Dr. Ramesh to hear Ton's story in his own steadfast voice, which positively affirms the value and potential of being human. 2023-01-2026 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 26 | How I Became a Successful Entrepreneur with Zero Network, Qualifications, Experience or Support: Ms. Snehal Singh (India)Send us a textToday, Ms. Snehal Singh is a successful publisher and coach with repeat clients from all over the world. She didn't have any standard tertiary qualifications, business experience, network or resources to boast about. Her family is far from wealthy, nor are they in any position to encourage or support her independent entrepreneurial aspirations.Yet, Snehal has become a successful entrepreneur, who in her first year set the audacious goal helping 100 people achieve their publishing dreams and nailed it. How?Join Dr. Ramesh and Snehal as they journey through Snehal's...2023-01-0636 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionPushing Past the Struggles, Uncertainties & Loneliness of Being an Entrepreneur Boss: Mr. Daron Hongsananda (Thailand)To many, Mr. Daron Hongsananda is the scion of a successful real estate business family in Thailand, and the Founder of Koze, a comfort-centric furniture business. Dr. Ramesh digs in deeper to hear Daron's story, beyond the gilded surface of wealth and privilege, to answer the question, "What is it really like to be an entrepreneur?"Moving beyond the usual hype you hear about excitement, prestige and profitability that comes with starting your own businesses, Daron shares his own story about the struggles, loneliness and tough personal decisions he has to make as an entrepreneur....2022-12-2041 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 24 | Building Products that Customers Love Taught Me How to Thrive in Career and Life: Amanda Ralph (Australia)Send us a textDid you know that there's a product manager behind every move made by your favourite company? That there's a person, like That Product Chick Ms. Amanda Ralph, behind every new feature, every customer experience and every touch-point with the brand you love? Dr. Ramesh meets one of Australasia's leading women in Product Management, Amanda - The irrepressible product strategist and leader with a passion for creating value by building products and services that customers love. Amanda also applies her insights in driving product success to her life - Finding joy in...2022-12-0633 min
Play to Potential Podcast97.00 David Bradford on Connect - Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and ColleaguesGUEST
David has been teaching the landmark Interpersonal Dynamics course (informally called as Touchy Feely by many) at Stanford for over 50 years. He has distilled some of his learnings and insight from these five decades in a recently published book titled – Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues. It is always a pleasure to speak to somebody who has spent decades honing a certain craft.
We start with discussing the six markers of an exceptional relationship, then move on to talking about the criticality of the right language, then we talk about the notion of...2022-12-031h 19
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 23 | How I Persisted In Starting My Own Business Despite Tons Of Naysayers: Mr. Anil Dagia (India)Send us a textFor Mr. Anil Dagia, starting his own business was the opportunity to contribute to others and live life on his own terms.Many around Anil did not mince their words when he told them he was quitting his cushy and high-paying successful IT career to start his own business in training and coaching. Yet Anil persisted, driven by the clarity that he simply needed to deliver value on what his clients truly wanted and needed. He soon found that not only is it fulfilling to succeed as an entrepreneur...2022-11-2326 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 22 | Quitting My Corporate Job to Pursue My Entrepreneurial Dream: Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Giang (Vietnam)Send us a textMs. Nguyen Thi Minh Giang left her high-flying corporate job in Human Resources to pursue her life's purpose and embark upon her entrepreneurial journey. Join Dr. Ramesh as she explores with Minh Giang her entrepreneurial passion, personal growth experiences and how she's left her thriving corporate career and taken that leap of faith to create her own business. To learn more about the entrepreneurial mindset with Dr. Ramesh, get your copy of The Big Jump into Entrepreneurship 2.0 on Amazon.com or www.Dr-Ramesh.com.Host: D...2022-11-0827 min
Play to Potential Podcast95.00 Manjari Jaruhar - The story of Bihar’s first Woman IPS officerGUEST
Manjari Jauhar is Bihar’s first IPS officer and one of the first five IPS officer in India (Kiran Bedi being the first).
After an unexpected turn of events upended the homemaker role her parents had planned for her, Manjari Jaruhar overcame extraordinary odds to become the first woman from Bihar to join the country’s elite police cadre. Her journey is a masterclass in courage, resilience and leadership by a woman who broke new ground and thrived despite being viewed with disbelief and derision by her colleagues. She has recently authored the book - Madam Sir...2022-11-031h 57
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 21 | Mindset for Success - There is No Problem in the World that Cannot Be Solved: Prof. Inderjit Singh (Singapore)Send us a textDr. Ramesh meets with Prof. Inderjit Singh Dhaliwal, who brings his varied experience as a multinational company leader, a serial entrepreneur, a policymaker, an educator, and an author to this conversation. An avid champion for entrepreneurship, Prof. Inderjit certainly walks the talk, having started multiple companies and being involved in social, political and educational initiatives to support entrepreneurship.In this episode, Dr. Ramesh dives into Prof. Inderjit's mindset for success, especially his belief that there's no problem in the world that cannot be solved. Prof. Inderjit also shares about...2022-10-2633 min
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Thriving in the Age of DisruptionDynamic Mother Daughter Duo Share Entrepreneurial Mindset & Infinite Possibilities: Ms. Susan Lay & Ms. Cartin Ong (Australia)Join Dr. Ramesh as she chats with dynamic mother and daughter duo, Ms. Susan Lay and Ms. Cartin Ong, who make for really interesting listening due to their diverse viewpoints from seasoned business executive to ambitious young Changemaker.Susan and Cartin demonstrate the type of easy mother-daughter relationship where you can just sense the deep mutual respect and support underlying their friendly banter. They talk about the entrepreneurial mindset, overcoming challenges and having the courage to take action, and give you an intimate glimpse into their lives and their drive to thrive, living a life...2022-10-1037 minMovies Are Dope: Film Addicts ONLYIDK If You Should Watch 'K.G.F: Chapter 1' (Spoiler Free Review)JOIN the *free* Discord Channel - https://bit.ly/freeMADdiscord2
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Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 19 | Venturing Out - Lessons From My Entrepreneurial Journey: Mr. Rajiv Dalmia (United Arab Emirates)Send us a textStarting a business from scratch is one of the hardest things a person can do. It's also one of the most rewarding. The ability to take calculated risks is surely one of the defining characteristics that separates successful entrepreneurs like Mr. Rajiv Dalmia, Founder and Chairman of Data Direct Group, from those who just dream about it. Rajiv shares with Dr. Ramesh how he left the safety of the family business, to strike out on his own to build a successful life and business, in a new country and a new i...2022-09-2632 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 18 | Winning One of the World’s Toughest Triathlons, Swiss Ultra Deca Ultratriathlon World Championship 2022: Ms Thanh Vu (Vietnam)Send us a textFirst she crosses four of the world’s harshest deserts. Then she wins one of the world's toughest sports tournaments. Meet Ms. Thanh Vu, Vietnam’s first woman ultra-marathoner. And newly-crowned World Champion of the Swiss Ultra Deca Ultratriathlon 2022 in Switzerland.Join Dr. Ramesh as she chats with Thanh to understand what motivates her to overcome incredible athletic challenges, set impossible goals, and experience the thrill of reaching her dreams. Share Thanh's journey with Dr. Ramesh and gain inspiration too - To strive, to thrive and...2022-09-1342 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 17 | Passion is the Superpower that Makes Nuclear Time Possible: Mr. Francis Xavier (Singapore)Send us a textHave you ever wondered how some people find the time and energy to pack so many experiences and accomplishments into their impossibly busy lives?Join Dr. Ramesh as she chats with a true polymath Mr. Francis Xavier, a leading lawyer and Senior Counsel, who recently ranked among Asia's Top 15 Litigators by Asian Legal Business. Listen and find out how Francis taps into his heart to live life to the fullest. His secret Superpower? Passion! That's what makes 'nuclear time' possible and Francis compresses lifetimes into one exhilarating blend of d...2022-09-0143 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 16 | Beyond Millionaire Dreams - Finding Peace and Purpose: Mrs. Tassinee Vajarasthira (Thailand)Send us a textMrs. Tassinee Vajarasthira (informally known as Khun Waew) is the founder of one of Thailand’s leading food ingredients company. She shares her story with Dr. Ramesh about going beyond business success to finding her purpose in life.Inspired by her mother’s spiritual transformation, Khun Waew found a strong calling to learn to live with wisdom, compassion and inner peace every day. Come listen to her personal story where she journeys from 'zero' to exceeding her millionaire dream, and now towards spiritual fulfilment by embarking on a trans-generational project to buil...2022-08-1822 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 15 | Creating Circles of Life with The Gentle Warrior: Mrs. Ivy Singh (Singapore)Send us a textMrs. Ivy Singh-Lim is possibly one of the best-known larger-than-life personalities in Singapore. She champions various causes and walks the talk in living a purposeful life. Join Dr. Ramesh as she catches up with Singapore's infamous firebrand and Gentle Warrior in the lush, green paradise of BollyWood Farms, an organic farm Ivy co-founded with her husband Lim Ho Seng. While there are many who do not agree with Ivy's views, which she expresses in straight and colourful terms, we hope you'll be able to hear the deeper message that lies beneath...2022-08-081h 00
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 14 | The Power of Vision and Intention: Mr. Chris Freund (Vietnam)Send us a textListen to Dr. Ramesh's conversation with groundbreaking entrepreneur, Mr. Chris Freund, Founder of Mekong Capital, the first hands-on Private Equity firm in Vietnam. Chris grew up in Chicago (US) but was inexorably drawn to Asia, finally settling down in Vietnam at age 29.Find out how Chris expresses his love for Vietnam in his pioneering role in the development of the country's nascent private sector, whilst adding value to the company's investment portfolios, investee companies and employees.You'll learn from this seasoned entrepreneur how his commitment to transformation led to...2022-07-2233 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 13 | Entrepreneurial Journey from Newspaper Boy to Army Officer to CEO: Mr. Mohamed Ismail Gafoor (Singapore)Send us a textGrowing grow up poor, Ismail developed the grit of a young boy forced to wake up before 5 every morning to deliver newspapers to supplement the family income. With his military training, Ismail the young man emerged as an army officer with steely discipline and leadership. Join Dr. Ramesh and Ismail as they take us through the many twists and turns in Ismail’s life where, driven by his entrepreneurial instinct, passion and vision, he becomes the CEO of Singapore’s largest real estate company. To learn more about Entrepreneurship with...2022-07-0836 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 12 | Finding the Right Mentor for Personal Success: Dr. Jessica Leong (Singapore)Send us a textHaving the right mentor can change lives and set one on the path to accomplishing something beyond what we can imagine is possible.Dr. Jessica Leong is a pioneer and leader in the field of Transactional Analysis in Singapore. Besides her thriving private practice in psychotherapy, she is also a founding director and CEO of a leading academy for executive counselling and training in Singapore called ECTA.In this podcast, Dr. Leong shares how, with the support of her former boss and mentor, she overcame self-doubt to realise her...2022-06-2431 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 11 | Taking Technology Solutions from Lab to Market: Dr. Krishna Kumar Nallur (Singapore)Send us a text"I've got an idea. It's going to change everything."Enter Krish's world of technopreneurship, where it's all about taking an idea in the Lab and having the business, technical and operational focus and savvy to develop and launch technology solutions into the market successfully. The key is to deliver value to users and in the process, one might just transform industries and the way we work.Dr. Ramesh also explores with Krish his personal challenges to find that elusive balance in work, play and life. As Krish's favourite quote...2022-06-1038 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 10 | Meet the Woman Who Taught Me About Life and Empowerment - My Mother Jaya Ramachandra (Singapore)Send us a textI'm so proud of my mother, Jaya Baleswari Ramachandra and her new book Homeland Memories Newland Adventures. My mother, Jaya is my inspiration and role model. She's the reason why I'm fiercely independent and fully engaged as an entrepreneur focused on empowering others to find their growth pathways.This book records Jaya’s memories of her family in Jaffna to growing up in Colombo, and her thoughts on the ethnic tensions in Ceylon from the 1950s to the end of civil war in 2009. Having lived in Singapore si...2022-05-2625 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 9 | Applying Psychology to Astrology for Personal Fulfilment in Life: Ms. May Sim (Singapore)Send us a textJoin Dr. Ramesh as she brings you a fresh and alternative perspective with Ms. May Sim, Asia's premier psychological astrologer and founder of her own unique business, Selfstrology Academy. May is known for her practical, no-nonsense and structured approach to applying astrology towards achieving one's personal purpose and fulfilment.In this episode, May shares her personal entrepreneurship journey on how she moved away from the straight and narrow career path as a financially successful general manager at the age of only 24, to take the courageous dive into her passion to build...2022-05-1147 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 8 | Engaging Businesses To Go Beyond Profitability To Greater Value Creation: Mr. Paul Tan (Singapore)Send us a textWe believe in the power of business to make a positive impact on environment, society and governance, at all levels of scale. Are you pushing beyond profitability, to be ahead of the sustainability curve in your mindset and business practices, to create greater value? Join Dr. Ramesh and Mr. Paul Tan, a professional services expert, as they explore Paul's personal story on how being people-oriented and god-fearing have empowered him to build loyal teams, serve long term clients and profitable businesses sustainably.To learn more about Entrepreneurship with Dr...2022-04-2741 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 7 | Unleashing Entrepreneurial Talent into Social Enterprises to Help Marginalised Women: Ms. Shelley SiuSend us a textSocial enterprises, or businesses that are looking to solve social problems, are usually started by someone who has a personal motivation, passion, or connection to the issue. Come join Dr. Ramesh and Ms. Shelley Siu, who is a woman on a mission - The mission to help marginalised women and give them the skills and support needed to start a small business. Despite being the privileged daughter of the President of a bank, Shelley has an unquenchable fire to give back. Follow the colourful life story of the maven behind the...2022-04-1345 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 6 | Keys to Building a Successful Network - Social Capital and Relationship Planning: Dr. Nisha Abu BakarSend us a textMaking the right connections can open doors to new opportunities, wider perspectives and a better life. How do you find your way to success and happiness? Who are the people you need in your network to make it happen? Come join uber-networker and one of LinkedIn Singapore's 2022 Top 10 Voices in Gender Equity, Dr. Nisha Abu Bakar as she shares with Dr. Ramesh her insights on strategic relationship planning and social capital as key elements for career advancement and life fulfilment.To learn more about Entrepreneurship with Dr. Ramesh, get...2022-04-0139 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 5 | Vietnam's Leading Beverage Maker, Deputy CEO Phuong Uyen Tran of THP Shares Her Personal Success Factors (Vietnam)Send us a textWhen you are trying to start your own journey of success, it can be very difficult to know where to start. What do successful leaders do differently? How do they overcome challenges?We had the chance to explore these issues with Ms. Phuong Uyen Tran, Deputy CEO of Vietnam's leading beverage manufacturer Tan Hiep Phat Group, and we're excited to share her riveting stories and personal success factors with you.Get your copy of Competing with Giants by Ms Phuong Uyen Tran on Amazon. In her captivating book, Phuong...2022-03-2235 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 4 | Champion for Women and the Underprivileged: Dr. Anamah TanSend us a textDr. Anamah Tan shares a fascinating view into her growing up years in patriarchal postwar Singapore from the 1940s, where "men were making all the arrangements" for her life, to becoming truly a pioneering woman leader of her time - A dedicated family lawyer and champion for the rights of women and the underprivileged.Tell us,“What's the biggest challenge for women in your country?”Email me: Dr.Ramesh@talentleadershipcrucible.com and I'll respond!Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Author, Podcast Host and Founder of Tale...2022-03-1139 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionCelebrating International Women's Day? Let's Listen to An Uplifting Podcast!Send us a textIt's surprising how many people have no idea what International Women's Day is, let alone what the day stands for. In this special podcast series of Asian Women Changemakers, we'll get inspired, uplifted and motivated to find our tribe, dream big and go on a journey to make positive changes in the world together.Each podcast starts with a narrative introduction of our guest speakerYou'll hear the personal stories of their aspirations, challenges, tenacity and successesWe end with the lessons learnt and key takeawaysLike and comment on my podcast. ...2022-02-2806 min
Soul VelocityCelebrating Authors - Dr. Ramesh RamachandraLet's Meet our Next Author -
Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra is the founder and managing director of Singapore's headquartered Talent Leadership Crucible (TLC). She is an expert in family businesses who resolves deep-seated conflicts, navigates family successions tensions, onboards the next-gen, and builds trans-generational future and legacy. Dr. Ramesh provides executive coaching to C-suite executives worldwide and holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Singapore Management University, SMU, and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Monash, Australia.
Dr. Ramesh has been recognized by Asia Week as one of Asia's most influential women and by...2022-02-2525 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionNew Book Launch! The Big Jump into Entrepreneurship 2.0: Dr. Ramesh RamachandraSend us a textCome join Dr. Ramesh as she personally gives you the insider's view on what her new book is all about and how nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset can give us valuable life skills that will help us solve everyday problems, adapt to changes, manage risks, and create value in our work and our lives. If you're interested in becoming a successful entrepreneur or tapping into the value of developing an entrepreneurial mindset, this practical how-to book is a must-read. Dr. Ramesh encourages entrepreneurship with her step-by-step approach to enable the entrepreneurial process and l...2022-02-2032 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 3 | The 3Cs to Overcome Crises in Our Lives: Mr. Subba VaidyanathanSend us a textLearn to develop a crisis-ready mindset with Dr. Ramesh and mindfulness expert Subba, also known to friends as ‘wise teacher’. Subba has weathered multiple crises in life, from losing his father and sole breadwinner at the tender age of thirteen, to surviving meltdown as a high-profile banker in the global financial crisis. He is now a changemaker who helps others unlock new ways of thinking and escape from being trapped in a state of stress, insecurity and fear.Useful Links:What else would you like to hear about in o...2022-02-0735 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 2 | The Big Reset - Moving Home to the US Amidst the Covid Pandemic: Ms. Christy Davis (USA)Send us a textChristy has just made the big reset of uprooting her whole life after living the last 30 years in Asia, to return to the US, in the chaos of the Covid pandemic, to look after her elderly mother. Join us to hear Christy's story and to explore how entrepreneurship in a corporate setting, or intrapreneurship, works with the launch of a social enterprise supported by the organisation that Christy was working for, and the challenges and struggles of managing a social enterprise, especially in terms of funding and long-term viability. We'll also learn how C...2022-01-2035 min
Thriving in the Age of DisruptionSeason 1 - Episode 1 | Growing the Family Business Pie: Dr. Kevin Cheong (Part 2)Send us a textKevin shares tension points in trans-generational legacy in the succession planning for the third generation to grow the family business. "How do you ensure the new emperors and kings of their own little kingdoms are not complacent" but hungry to sharpen their entrepreneurial skills and mindset to "develop trophies for themselves"? We’ll also get personal with Kevin in our conversation about what spirituality means to him.Useful Links:Entrepreneurial Qualifications Quiz First 100 listeners to email get a free copy of Dr. Ramesh's book Big Jump Into Ent...2022-01-0645 min