Thriving in the Age of Disruption
Unlock your potential with Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra’s proven strategies for business growth, mindset mastery, and innovation in an ever-changing world. Whether you’re launching a startup, steering a family enterprise, or leading teams in multinationals, you’ll gain practical tips on:Cultivating an entrepreneurial, crisis-ready mindsetBuilding collaborative, high-performance culturesNavigating family business dynamics and successionEmpowering women leaders and fostering diversityBalancing ambition with simplicity and well-beingJoin Dr. Ramesh—Asia Week’s “Most Influential Woman” and founder of Talent Leadership Crucible—and tap into her global network of entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and change-makers. Your next breakthrough starts here.💡 Watch the full video episodes and engagi...
Season 5 - Episode 10 | The Human Side of Healthcare Innovation with Dr. Lam Pin Min, Dr. Eugene Loke & Lilian Ko (Singapore)
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What happens when a policymaker, a family physician and a technology entrepreneur come together to rethink healthcare?
In Part 1 of this conversation on Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra and co-host Poorani Thanusha welcome Dr. Lam Pin Min, Dr. Eugene Loke and Lilian Ko, the co-founders of OneDoc.
Their collaboration began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when an urgent need for accessible care brought their different strengths together. They share how that experience grew into a shared ambition for more personalised, preventive and predictive healthcare—and what they...
Season 5 - Episode 9 | From Wall Street to Inner Transformation: Nguyen Phuong Lam on Consciousness, Philanthropy & the Future of Humanity (Vietnam, USA)
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🌱 Special Feature: Philanthropy
In this special episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption and The Mastery Effect, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra and Poorani Thanusha sit down with Mr. Lam, former private equity leader, family philanthropist, and advocate for inner transformation.
Mr. Lam’s journey spans Vietnam, Brazil, France, the United States, Europe, and Asia. After a long career in finance, including more than two decades as co-founder and co-head of a global private equity business, he began to question the deeper meaning of success, wealth, and mode...
Season 5 - Episode 8 | Defeated or Defined: Patricia and Stephen Gianotti on Crisis, Connection & Leadership (USA)
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In this episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra and Poorani Thanusha sit down with Dr. Patricia Gianotti and Stephen Gianotti, husband-and-wife partners, leadership practitioners, authors, and co-leaders of The Woodland Group.
Together, Patricia and Stephen bring decades of experience across clinical psychology, leadership training, executive coaching, organizational learning, and family business advisory work. Their conversation explores what it takes to lead, grow, and remain resilient in a complex and rapidly changing world.
The episode begins with a deeply personal reflection on crisis as...
Season 5 - Episode 7 | The Injury That Changed Everything: Jen Goh on Reinvention, Resilience & Philanthropy (Singapore)
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Special Feature: Philanthropy
In this special feature episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra sits down with Jen Goh, former national golfer, public policy advocate, and philanthropy advisor, for a deeply personal conversation about resilience, identity, uncertainty, and creating meaningful impact in a rapidly changing world.
From chasing her dream of becoming Singapore’s first female golfer on the LPGA Tour to navigating a life-changing medical crisis that ended her athletic career, Jen shares how adversity reshaped her understanding of success, contribution, and purpo...
Season 5 - Episode 6 | He Built a “Business Tinder” for Knowledge - Kato on Scaling a Global Startup (Japan, Vietnam)
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🎧 Episode Description
In this episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra speaks with Hiroki Kato, Founder & CEO of Arches, about entrepreneurship, resilience, and building a global business rooted in knowledge and purpose.
Originally from Japan and now based in Vietnam, Kato shares his journey from a corporate consultant to a founder leading a company with 8 offices and over 250 professionals worldwide. His business, Arches, connects industry experts with organizations seeking real-world insights—what he describes as a “matchmaking service” for knowledge.
At the hea...
Season 5 - Episode 5 | Sisters, Different Paths: Family, Entrepreneurship & Staying Connected Across Life’s Journeys - Felicia Wee & Michele Wee (Singapore)
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Host:
Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra - Founder, Talent Leadership Crucible
Poorani Thanusha - Principal Consultant, Talent Leadership Crucible
Guest:
Felicia Wee – COO, Corporate & Trust Services – Asia, Portcullis Group
Michele Wee - Founder and CEO “Who says I can’t”
In this special episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, released in conjunction with International Women’s Day 2026, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra and co-host Poorani Thanusha sit down with sisters Felicia Wee and Michele Wee for a thoughtful conversation on family, entr...
Season 5 - Episode 4 | From Engineering to Inner Mastery: Spiritual Practice, Leadership and Sustainable Success - Shalin Desai (USA)
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Host:
Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra - Founder, Talent Leadership Crucible
Guest:
Shalin Desai – Chief Revenue Officer of Sri Sri Tattva, and Director of Programs at the Art of Living Foundation in North America.
In this episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra speaks with Shalin Desai, Chief Revenue Officer of Sri Sri Tattva, and Director of Programs at the Art of Living Foundation in North America.
Shalin’s journey bridges two worl...
Season 5 - Episode 3 | Agility, Learning, and Letting Go: Thriving in a World You Can’t Control - Professor Shantanu Bhattacharya (Singapore)
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Host:
Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra - Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible and Impact Velocity
Guest:
Shantanu Bhattacharya - Professor of Operations Management and Deputy Dean of Education at Singapore Management University
🎧 Episode Description
In this Season 5 episode 3 of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra is joined by Shantanu Bhattacharya, Professor of Operations Management and Deputy Dean of Education at Singapore Management University, for a wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation on learning, leadership, crisis, and wh...
Season 5 - Episode 2 | Building Impact That Lasts: Neal F. Bermas on Social Enterprise & Resilience (USA, Vietnam)
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Host:
Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra - Founder, Talent Leadership Crucible
Guest:
Neal F. Bermas – Founder, Streets International
🎧 Episode Description
In this powerful Season 5 conversation of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra speaks with Neal F. Bermas, founder of Streets International, about what it truly means to build a life—and a venture—anchored in impact, resilience, and purpose.
Born and raised in New York Ci...
Season 1 - Episode 25 | The Real Journey of Entrepreneurship — Pain, Purpose, and Personal Growth: Mr. Daron Hongsananda (Thailand)
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In a world where entrepreneurship is often glamorised and success stories dominate the narrative — what does the journey really look like when things don’t go as planned?
In this episode, I speak with Daron Hongsananda, founder of Koze, a comfort centric furniture brand, and a next-generation family business member navigating his own entrepreneurial path with honesty and courage.
Daron shares the realities that are rarely talked about — the emotional toll, financial pressure, and inner battles that come with building something from scratch. His story reminds us that entrepreneurship is not ju...
Season 5 - Episode 1 | From IPO Dreams to Inner Clarity: Entrepreneurship, Integrity & Family Business Systems with Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra (Singapore, Vietnam)
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Host:
Ruby Nguyen – Founder, Curieous
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra – Founder & Managing Director, Talent Leadership Crucible; Serial Entrepreneur; Angel Investor
🎧 Episode Description
In this rare and deeply reflective episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra steps into the guest seat to share her extraordinary entrepreneurial journey—one shaped as much by ambition and growth as by integrity, resilience, and values-based leadership.
Dr. Ramesh recounts building a technology and data company from...
Season 4 - Episode 15 | From Law to Leadership: Annie Vo's Journey from New York Lawyer to Vietnamese COO (Vietnam, USA)
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Host:
Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra – Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible
Guest Speaker:
Annie Vo – Chief Operating Officer, Premier Dental, Vietnam
Episode Description
In this compelling episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra speaks with Annie Vo, COO of Premier Dental, about her remarkable transition from a New York-qualified lawyer to a next generation family business leader in Vietnam.
Born in Saigon and raised across the United States, Annie’s story spans continents, disciplines, and generations. Educated at Yale College an...
Season 4 - Episode 14 | Beyond Inheritance: Designing Meaningful Legacy with Dien Yuen (Vietnam, USA)
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Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra – Founder, Talent Leadership Crucible
Guest Speaker: Dien Yuen – CEO, Daylight Advisors, Founding Executive Director,
Center for Philanthropy and Social Impact, The American College of Financial Services
Episode Description
In this illuminating and deeply human conversation, Dien Yuen invites us to see legacy not as a final act—but as a living system, continuously shaped by values, relationships, and the courage to ask meaningful questions.
With a background in law, philanthropy, family enterprise advising, and global wealth consultin...
Season 4 - Episode 13 | The Inner Work of Innovation: From Thai SMEs to Systems Thinking with Ajjaree Limpamont (Thailand)
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Host
Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra – Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible
Guest Speaker
Dr. Ajjaree Limpamont, Assistant Professor, Entrepreneur, and Consultant in
Innovation Management and Strategic Marketing
Key Themes Explored
Entrepreneurial Mindset as a Way of Solving Problems
Ajjaree shares how her entrepreneurial journey began in her family
business—where resource constraints demanded creativity and resilience. She
sees entrepreneurship not just as building businesses, but as creating value with
purpose, grounded in empathy and impact.
...
The Mastery Effect - Episode 6 | Beyond Recipes: Living Systems, Multi-Generational Wisdom, and Emergent Change - Nora BATESON (Sweden/USA)
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In this episode of The Mastery Effect, co-hosts Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra and Poorani Thanusha are joined by Nora Bateson, award-winning filmmaker, writer, educator, and President of the International Bateson Institute.
Nora is the creator of Warm Data theory and practice, and author of Small Arcs of Larger Circles. She brings deep experience in systems thinking, complexity, and relational dynamics.
In this conversation, Nora invites us to step beyond reductionist thinking into a more ecological, improvisational way of living and working. Together, we explore intergenerational wisdom, family systems, and the pos...
The Mastery Effect - Episode 5 | The Inner Game of Selling and Life: Lessons from a Lifelong Practitioner - Jeffrey LIPSIUS (USA)
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INTRODUCTION
In this episode of The Mastery Effect, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra and Poorani Thanusha welcome Jeffrey Lipsius, Director of the Inner Game School of Sales Leadership and a close collaborator of Timothy Gallwey, the father of modern coaching.
Jeffrey shares his lifelong journey of applying the Inner Game method—from tennis and sales leadership to meditation and personal fulfillment.
This conversation bridges inner work, leadership, and collective values—inviting us to see mastery as both personal and universal.
Key Topics Covered:
Inner...The Mastery Effect - Episode 4 | Personal Mastery and the Collapse of Systems: Peter SENGE’s Urgent Call
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In this profound episode of The Mastery Effect, co-hosts Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra and Ms. Poorani Thanusha are joined by Dr. Peter Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline and pioneer of organizational learning and systems thinking.
Peter Senge reflects on the accelerating collapse of dominant cultural systems—and what personal mastery, emotional maturity, and spiritual cultivation have to do with navigating this complexity.
Together, they explore the relational shifts needed for human survival, how indigenous worldviews and systems awareness point toward a more compassionate futur...
The Mastery Effect - Episode 3 | From Radical Idea to Global Practice: Alan ATKISSON on Sustainability and Mastery (Sweden | USA)
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In 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, which was just a radical concept then, and has since gained global attention. He addresses how systems thinking, personal mastery, and collec...
The Mastery Effect - Episode 2 | Engaging with the system - Adam KAHANE (Canada)
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In 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 To...
Season 4 - Episode 12 | Pivoting from being a 3rd Gen of a Family Business to a Founder-led Manufacturer with Ravi Chunilal (Vietnam, Hong Kong)
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In 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 Th...
Season 4 - Episode 11 | From Profit to Purpose: How Digiworld Built a Vision-led Billion-Dollar business with Ms. Hong Trang (Vietnam)
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In 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 mindset...
The Mastery Effect - Episode 1 | Leading Systemic Change From Within by Poorani THANUSHA (Singapore, Vietnam)
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Defining personal mastery
Personal 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 Impact
Velocity, personal mastery means:
In a world of constant change, personal mastery isn’t optional — it’s what
allows us to fa...
The Mastery Effect | From Idea to Impact: The Backstory of the Mastery Effect
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Why this conversation matters
In many conversations with leaders, one theme remains: the importance of
doing the inner work.
Through the podcast and our work with leaders, we’ve seen how personal
mastery becomes the quiet engine behind effective leadership, especially in
complexity.
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 continue
to explore is simple:
How d...
TLC TALKS | SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS SERIES | WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
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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 sy...Season 4 - Episode 10 | From Paper Routes to Power Bikes: An Intrapreneurial Journey with David Archibald (Viet Nam)
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In 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 bui...
Season 4 - Episode 9 | A Mother’s Courage and a CEO’s Vision with An Vo (Viet Nam)
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In 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 he...
Season 4 - Episode 8 | Redefining E-commerce: The Journey of Chợ Tốt (Carousell Vietnam) in the Second-Hand Market with Ruby Hoang (Vietnam)
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In 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 - aw...
Season 4 - Episode 7 | Leading with Resilience: Ong Geok Chwee's Innovation Journey (Singapore)
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In 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 Explored
1. Entrepreneurial and Crisis-Ready Mindsets
Resource...
Season 4 - Special | International Women's Day 2025 : #AccelerateAction
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This 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 engag...
Season 4 - Episode 6 | From Fishing Village to 2x Tech Startup Founder: Ruby Nguyen’s Inspiring Story
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In 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 Intuition
At 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 nois...
Season 4 - Episode 5 | Workplace Happiness, Hybrid Work, and Sustainability with Dr. Tracy Brower (USA)
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In 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.
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Season 4 - Episode 4 | From Corporate Leadership to Purpose - Driven Entrepreneurship: Abraham Y. Elias’s Journey (Vietnam, Singapore)
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In 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 Creation
Elias emphasizes the importance of ‘common-sense’ business strateg...
Season 4 - Episode 3 | An Island Girl Becoming a Greenfield Expert in Vietnam with Alison Astarita (Vietnam, Malta)
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In 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 this P...
Season 4 - Episode 2 | Gender Equality and Entrepreneurial Leadership with Koh Yan Ping (Singapore)
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In 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:
Season 4 - Episode 1 | The Journey from Chef to Business Owner and Coach: Victor Burrill (Vietnam, UK)
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In 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 CEO
Victor reflects on transitioning from the...
Season 3 - Episode 12 | Holistic Healthcare - Blending Eastern Wisdom and Western Medicine: Dr. Huong Nguyen (Vietnam)
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What 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 wel...
Season 3 - Episode 11 | Expert Insights: Research on Creativity and Innovation, and Impact of AI and WFH: Professor Roy Chua (Singapore)
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Welcome 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 these...
Season 3 - Episode 10 | A Post-War Spirit of Independently Finding Solutions in Life: Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong (Vietnam)
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Dr. 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 tea...
Season 3 - Episode 9 | Harnessing the Power of Our Networks and Technology for a Sustainable Future: Dr. Katia Chaban (USA)
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Dr. 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 epis...
Season 3 - Episode 8 | How Motherhood Ignited My Entrepreneurial Spirit: Truong Ngoc Phung (Vietnam)
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Dr. 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:
