The Career Strategists

There's a number that decides whether you land the job, get promoted or replaced... find out more!

How do you ensure Career Longevity? Learn to be the Cook!

Can a Bad Reference Check destroy your Career?

Watch how one Manager brought his former employers to court for a bad reference report... and won $$$$$$!!

How one man sued his company for S$4.9m in damages over an unfair PIP...

What's the worst way to resign? The way that gets you in a lot of trouble? Watch what these 7 Citibankers did that landed them in hot soup.

We know that Promotions are hard to come by - that's why you need to know what the Bosses are really looking for.

Here's a peek into the top 3!!

Your 28 year old boss thinks you're slow and old-fashioned.

Is he correct? What can you do?

Did you know there are just 6 basic career moves?

And each one has it's own requirements and repercussions.

Adrian & Yen break down each one so you can understand if it's the right move for you now.

So, you think everything went well during the interview... perfect almost!

But you get the call and they tell you you didn't make it.

Here are 5 honest reasons why you didn't make the cut - and it's not always your fault.

There is a Magic number that decides if you get the job, get promoted, or get outsourced... and that number is 4X.

Let Adrian and Yen explain why...

So, you think ChatGPT has your jobsearch covered - but did you know it's hurting your search?

Following the tremendous feedback from Adrian's last monologue on the Ex-Minister's Resignation, Our Career Strategists take a deeper dive into when, why and how to quit - and still come out ahead!

Would you quit your job for your family? One man did - but was it the right move? Listen to Adrian's take on "When to Quit", "Why to Quit" and "How to Quit"

How do you boost your Professional Brand? Try launching your own Podcast!

This week, Veteran Podcaster Edric Poon shares his experience and pro tips with us!

Adrian & Yen answer their listeners' Confounding Career Conundrums... and this time, it's about a Ghost Boss!

Adrian & Yen answer their Viewers's Questions

1. Help me, my Boss won't promote me

2. The Interviewer wants my Boss to be the Referee

3. Will my Boss know I'm looking out?

A recent survey suggested that 1 in 5 Singaporeans are UNDEREMPLOYED...

Adrian disagrees - here's why!!

Sent in 50 Applications but still no callbacks? It might not be your CV.

In this episode, we break down the real reasons your job applications are getting ignored. From applying too late to chasing roles that were never truly open, most candidates are playing a game they don’t understand. The harsh truth. The market is filtering you out long before your CV even gets read.

We unpack the five silent killers of your job search and show you what actually works instead. Less guesswork, more strategy. Less applying, more positioning.

If you’re t...

It's a Dog-eat-Dog world, and jobs are being eliminated. Is yours next? Here are 3 signals to watch out for.

32% of workers feel they’re underpaid – are you one of them?
This episode tackles the uncomfortable question most professionals avoid. Are you actually beingunderpaid, or just under-positioned?

We share 3 signals you're underpaid, and more importantly, what you can do to close that gap and start earning what you are truly worth.

Many Executives fail because they’re being crushed by their own expectations.

This episode unpacks why that mindset is not only unrealistic but destructive and reframes success as an infinite game, where growth matters more than perfection and builda career that is both sustainable and human.

Need to make that important Presentation to Senior Leaders?

In this episode, Chris Henson breaks down how executives lose credibility in the first 30 seconds, what makes a senior leader sound junior, and the one communication skill that can fast-track your promotion.

We cut through the fluff on stage anxiety, slides, executive presence, and handling tough questions under pressure.

If you had to present to the Board, you have to watch this!

You’ve spent decades building experience. Yet in interviews, it still feels like it doesn’t count.

Many mid-career executives discover a harsh truth. Not all experience has equal value in the job market.

In this episode, we break down the three types that truly matter - the ones that get you hired!

Here’s a little Secret from Successful People – We’re all LAZY… but not ‘Dumb-Lazy’…‘Smart-Lazy’!!

Tune in to find out how you can free up more time for yourself without decreasing the quality of your output!

So, you don't wanna leave your job/boss/company because you're loyal.

But do you know it's actually hurting your career in a BIG Way??

Don't be suckered into paying the "Loyalty Penalty".

You think being nice makes you professional. Likeable. Safe.
In reality, it makes you invisible and weak.

In this episode, we unpack why so many capable professionals fall into the “Mr Popular Syndrome” trap, softening opinions, avoiding conflict, saying yes to everything, and quietly absorbing extra work just to stay liked.

The problem?

The workplace doesn’t reward nice. Tune in to find out more!

Retrenchments, Cost-cutting, Evil Colleagues - Everyone's out to get you.

How do you defend yourself? By building Career Moats!

Here are 3 powerful ideas for you to implement this week!

Don’t Be a Professional Victim.

If your default response is “they won’t let me,” “I can’t,” or “it’s unfair,” this episode is for you.

We unpack why capable professionals lose agency, fall into learned helplessness, and outsource responsibility to circumstances. Then we cut through the noise with practical ways to take back control.

You’ll learn how to shift your mindset, set real boundaries, say NO without guilt, and stop letting other people define your career.

No fluff. Just straight talk.

Because hope isn’t a strategy. Action is.

Are you appearing 'too perfect' for the Interview? Hiring Managers can smell BS a mile away!

Adrian and Yen share how 'Battle Scars' are valuable and make us stronger!

It's Jan 2026 - People are setting SMART GOALS as their New Year Resolution - and some have already failed!

Try our Practical recipe that is focused on INPUTS and OUTCOMES instead!

Your career isn’t driven by your job description. It’s driven by the people who influence your success. Most professionals only manage one or two groups. The smart ones manage all five.

There are the stakeholders shaping your career more than you realise.

If you want true career velocity, you must manage all five. Ignore even one, and your career ceiling lowers without you noticing.

🎧 Tune in. This episode might rewire how you think about influence forever.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth.

Talk to people in their 50s and 60s and they’ll tell you, almost in a whisper, the same painful confession. “I kinda wasted my 40s.”

What do they regret most?

💥 Not taking risks when they actually had energy and options

😴 Cruising when they should’ve been levelling up

💼 Working too hard and missing their family’s best years

📉 Not upskilling until the market punished them

🪦 Staying stuck in roles or industries that were already dying

This episode isn’t polite...

Most people chase success the hard way - grinding longer, stressing more, and hoping something finally clicks. This episode flips that script.

I break down three deceptively simple lessons that every ambitious professional thinks they understand… but almost nobody actually applies:

✨ Celebrate progress - the quiet engine behind motivation, resilience, and long-term career momentum.

⚡ Manage your energy - not just your time, because burnout doesn’t care about your Google Calendar.

🎯 Know your real stakeholders - the people who actually in...

We’ve all been SOLD a LIE - It's TIME to Get Real!

In this brutally honest episode, we tear down the myth of the purpose-driven career.

You’ll hear why 76% of executives admit they’ve felt their careers had no purpose, what that really means, and why chasing purpose might actually make you miserable.

We will unpack:

- Why we crave purpose

- The biggest misconceptions that make “purpose” the new corporate religion.

- How to dis...

Be careful what you wish for - because in your career, getting what you think you want might be the very thing that holds you back.

In this brutally honest and thought-provoking episode, Adrian Choo unpacks the five most common career wishes that sound good on paper but secretly sabotage your growth:

1️⃣ “I wish I had my dream job.”

2️⃣ “I wish my job were easier.”

3️⃣ “I wish my boss would leave me alone.”

4️⃣ “I wish I knew my end goal right now.”

5️⃣ “I wish I could just take...

You’ve climbed the ladder, delivered results, and paid your dues — yet the higher you go, the heavier it gets.
In this episode, we unpack the five silent frustrations that mid-career executives rarely talk about — but every one of them feels:

1️⃣ The constant pressure to deliver results (with less support).
2️⃣ The fear of being replaced — by AI, a younger hire, or a cheaper alternative.
3️⃣ The dread of being priced out of the market you helped build.
4️⃣ The lack of professional development, as training dollars go to “emerging talent.”
5️⃣ And the dreaded glass ceiling — or w...

You’re hustling hard - inbox exploding, meetings stacked, deadlines closing in. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: being busy isn’t the same as being valuable.

In this thought-provoking episode, we pull back the curtain on one of the biggest traps in mid-career life ... working hard on the wrong problems. Adrian breaks down the five invisible forces that keep smart professionals spinning their wheels instead of moving forward:

1️⃣ The Trap - Mistaking Activity for Progress: Why motion without direction is career quicksand.

2️⃣ The Urgent vs Important Test: A wake-u...

Retrenchments are never easy.
But here’s the kicker: many companies unknowingly behave poorly during the process - and end up making themselves look bad in the eyes of employees, customers, and even future talent. 😬

In this episode, I reveal the common mistakes companies make during retrenchments - from tone-deaf communication to bad timing - and how leaders can avoid turning a tough moment into a reputational disaster.

✅ If you’re in leadership or HR, this is your playbook for handling retrenchments with dignity, fairness, and responsibility.

The headlines scream doom, but the truth is more nuanced.

The market isn’t collapsing — it’s punishing the unprepared.

Outdated skills and “wait-and-see” career management? That’s what’s getting people stuck.

This episode cuts through the panic to reveal the reality: Are your skills mismatched? Are you accessing the hidden markets? Is there Silent hiring, and why clarity and strategy beat fear every time.

If you’ve been asking, “Is the job market really that bad?” — the answer might surprise

Do We Really Need Friends in the Office?

Is quitting a job because you feel lonely a valid reason… or just an excuse?

In this episode, we unpack the “no friends at work” dilemma — from the risks of mistaking colleagues for confidants, to the reality that your so-called “office buddy” might actually be gunning for the same promotion as you.

We’ll talk trust, competition, and whether the workplace is for building friendships… or building your career.