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MTR TalksEP10: Sid Sibal - A Thriving Career Away from HomeSid Sibal (@sidsibal) is currently a Regional Director at Hudson Hong Kong, a talent solutions company specializing in Recruitment and Talent Management services. He has extensive experience in matching talents to the right roles across the Hong Kong market. Sid also grew up in Indonesia and graduated from University of Hong Kong.
In this show, we will be talking about developing a career as international talents in Hong Kong and how we can thrive at a competitive workplace given our unique backgrounds. We will also get to hear about Sid’s experiences that have brought him to where he...
2021-03-2838 min
MTR TalksEP9: Andika Ekaputri - Sales Mindset in Everyday LifeAndika Ekaputri (@andikaekaputri) is an Enrollment Director of Asia Pacific for Hult International Business School. She has been working in sales roles in the last 6.5 years, not only in Hong Kong, but also Indonesia and the United States.
In this episode, we’ll be talking about what exactly is a sales mindset and why it is important for everyone to have it, how both extroverts and introverts can turn weak ties into strong ties in their own ways, and how active listening is key to closing deals!
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2021-03-1550 min
MTR TalksEP8: Valencia Gabriella - Pulang for good dan berkarir di IndonesiaValencia (@vgabriellaa) is currently working as a Product Manager at Traveloka, building Indonesian Women League (@indonesianwomenleague) on the side, and was a recent Masters in Entrepreneurship graduate from the University of Melbourne. She had also did various roles in strategy, marketing, branding across various industries.
In this episode, we talk about what it's like to build a career in Indonesia after working and studying abroad in Hong Kong, Japan, US, and Australia. We ask her on how to transition to roles in different industries or ones that require different skill-sets, and how do we prepare ourselves before...
2021-02-1644 min
MTR TalksEP7: Stephen Susanto - Managing Teeth, Managing PeopleStephen Sutanto (@sutanto_stephen) is the only Indonesian dentist in Hong Kong. He currently practices in four different clinics, including his own newly opened clinic in Kwun Tong.
In this episode, we talked about the life of a dentist in Hong Kong and how to succeed in a service business. Everyone can pick up the technical skills but what makes the difference is maintaining the human touch to build trust with clients. Stephen will share more about managing expectations, building relationships, and immersing in local culture.
Feel free to reach out to Stephen through his...
2021-02-0134 min
MTR TalksEP6: 2020 mulai, 2021 ngapain?Di episode kali ini, gue (Hanif) sama Mickey coba reflect a little on our MTR Talks' 2020 progress. We look back on what we've learned from each of our guests and how we've applied them to our daily lives. Kita juga liat kedepan and diskusi aspirasi kita untuk MTR Talks di tahun 2021 ini!
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2021-01-1732 min
MTR TalksEP5: Pritya Widiarta - Melek Finansial bersama PMIPritya is a banker by day and for the past 5 years has been volunteering as a trainer at Enrich HK on the side. Enrich is an award-winning Hong Kong charity promoting the economic empowerment of migrant domestic workers, and in this episode, we talk specifically about the Indonesian Domestic Workers (PMI - Pekerja Migran Indonesia).
In this episode, we talk to Pritya about what stood out to her the most throughout her time as a trainer and what keeps her going. We also try and explore reasons as to why these domestic workers are facing the problems...
2021-01-0344 min
MTR TalksEP4 Pt. 2: Griffen Lim - The Art of StorytellingGriffen (@griffenlim) is a designer who currently works at Make Architects, a design studio based in London focusing primarily on architecture, interior and urban design.
In this second part of our conversation with Griffen, we talk to him about the importance of storytelling. We try to learn what is it that makes a good storyteller? How does storytelling play a role in convincing his clients about his designs? Lastly, what practical tips can we take to become a good storyteller ourselves?
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(1:14) Can we learn to become a good storyteller?
(4:20) Tips...
2020-11-1620 min
MTR TalksEP4 Pt. 1: Griffen Lim - Designing through time, culture, and placeGriffen (@griffenlim) is a designer who currently works at Make Architects, a design studio based in London focusing primarily on architecture, interior and urban design.
In this first of two episodes, we dive deep into Griffen’s rich experiences as a designer, learn what it’s like to design for clients across different cultures and places like London, Sydney, and Hong Kong, as well as listen to some valuable insight as to how he stays relevant in his field and the constantly changing nature of work.
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(1:33) Griffen's life story in short
2020-11-0933 min
MTR TalksEP3: Abyan Faqih - Dibalik 'Berpindah, Berproses, dan Berhenti Sejenak'Abyan (@abyan.faqih) is a musician & tech consultant who spent 7.5 years in Hong Kong studying and working. He is now back home doing multiple projects, including releasing his debut EP 'Berpindah', while waiting for his next move.
In this episode, we're going to hear about the different phases of Abyan's life which inspired the making of his EP, how he has kept up creating & playing music amidst the hustle of work, and he shares the thought process of a musician and what goes on behind the scenes when making music.
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2020-10-2641 min
MTR TalksEP2: Michelle - Building Mental Resilience as a Startup FounderMichelle (@michelle.fno) is the founder and CEO of Aromeo Diffuser (@aromeodiffuser), a startup that bridges technology and wellness through multi-sensory aromatherapy products that Michelle started when she was an undergraduate student in HKUST.
In this episode, we're going to find out how her enthusiasm towards wellness became the fuel to starting Aromeo Diffuser, how it’s like to start a company in Hong Kong, and discuss the challenges she faces as a founder and leader in growing her company.
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(2:08) - What is Aromeo Diffuser?
(3:24) - Michelle opens up...
2020-10-0845 min
MTR TalksEP1: Geneva Damayanti - Going Full Circle: Connecting People Professionally and SociallyGeneva (@genevadam) works for an international organization based in NY. While in Hong Kong, she and her friends founded two Indonesian student and professional organizations, PPI (Persatuan Pelajar Indonesia) HK and IPA (Indonesian Professional Association) HK.
In this episode, we hear her personal stories on how she got to where she is today, learn what it’s like to work in many different countries and listen to her passion towards development that led to her current role & her enjoyment in bringing people together in these organizations.
Feel free to reach us out on ou...
2020-09-2858 min
MTR TalksEP0: All AboardHello from Hanif Dean & Mickey Jane! We’re two early professionals currently working in Hong Kong who are curious about how other Indonesian professionals have navigated their careers abroad - so we decided to give this podcast a go!
In this episode, we share a little bit about ourselves, why we decided to start this podcast and discuss what you can expect from us going forward.
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Feel free to reach us out on our socials at @mickmokkk and @hanifdean or @mtrtalks | Shout out to our designer go check her so...
2020-09-1306 min