Best Dr Ramesh Ramachandra Podcasts (2025)

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Season 4 - Episode 9 | A Mother’s Courage and a CEO’s Vision with An Vo (Viet Nam) 36:38

16d ago36:38

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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 f…

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Season 4 - Episode 8 | Redefining E-commerce: The Journey of Chợ Tốt (Carousell Vietnam) in the Second-Hand Market with Ruby Hoang (Vietnam) 29:18

1M ago29:18

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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 - rea…

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Season 4 - Episode 7 | Leading with Resilience: Ong Geok Chwee's Innovation Journey (Singapore) 34:53

2M ago34:53

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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 t…

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Season 4 - Special | International Women's Day 2025 : #AccelerateAction 2:33

2M ago2:33

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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 …

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Season 4 - Episode 6 | From Fishing Village to 2x Tech Startup Founder: Ruby Nguyen’s Inspiring Story 35:24

3M ago35:24

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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 Podcas…

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Season 4 - Episode 5 | Workplace Happiness, Hybrid Work, and Sustainability with Dr. Tracy Brower (USA) 41:30

3M ago41:30

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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 a…

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Season 4 - Episode 4 | From Corporate Leadership to Purpose - Driven Entrepreneurship: Abraham Y. Elias’s Journey (Vietnam, Singapore) 37:39

4M ago37:39

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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 …

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Season 4 - Episode 3 | An Island Girl Becoming a Greenfield Expert in Vietnam with Alison Astarita (Vietnam, Malta) 30:36

4M ago30:36

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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 Greenfi…

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Season 4 - Episode 2 | Gender Equality and Entrepreneurial Leadership with Koh Yan Ping (Singapore) 24:12

5M ago24:12

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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, …

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Season 4 - Episode 1 | The Journey from Chef to Business Owner and Coach: Victor Burrill (Vietnam, UK) 21:32

5M ago21:32

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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 B…

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Season 3 - Episode 12 | Holistic Healthcare - Blending Eastern Wisdom and Western Medicine: Dr. Huong Nguyen (Vietnam) 29:41

7M ago29:41

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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 he…

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Season 3 - Episode 11 | Expert Insights: Research on Creativity and Innovation, and Impact of AI and WFH: Professor Roy Chua (Singapore) 34:25

8M ago34:25

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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…

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Season 3 - Episode 10 | A Post-War Spirit of Independently Finding Solutions in Life: Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong (Vietnam) 40:26

10M ago40:26

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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 a…

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Season 3 - Episode 9 | Harnessing the Power of Our Networks and Technology for a Sustainable Future: Dr. Katia Chaban (USA) 33:20

10M ago33:20

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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 t…

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Season 3 - Episode 8 | How Motherhood Ignited My Entrepreneurial Spirit: Truong Ngoc Phung (Vietnam) 23:47

11M ago23:47

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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.…

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Season 3 - Episode 7 | Journey of Resilience - From Child Refugee to Corporate Warrior to Entrepreneur: Chrystie Dao (Vietnam) 27:04

11M ago27:04

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Join 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, a…

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Season 3 - Episode 6 | Lifelong Learning and Kindness For a Sustainable Future: Dr. Jimmy Pham (Vietnam) 35:51

12M ago35:51

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Join 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 i…

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Season 3 - Episode 5 | Forward-Thinking Entrepreneurship from Industry 5.0: Dr. Viveka Kalidasan (Singapore) 24:02

1y ago24:02

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What 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…

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Season 3 - Episode 4 | Special Edition - Systemic Change for Sustainability: Geert-Jan 'GJ' Van Der Zanden (Thailand) 32:56

1y ago32:56

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In 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 t…

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Season 3 - Episode 3 | Resource Mobilisation in Non-Profit Work for Maximal Social Impact: Nguyen Thu Hue 22:14

1y ago22:14

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Join 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 …

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Season 3 - Episode 2 | Inside the Mind of the Founder of the World's First Investor Angel Network: Marc Kramer (USA) 35:23

1y ago35:23

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Dive 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 entrepreneur…

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Season 3 - Special | International Women's Day 2024: #InspireInclusion with Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra 11:01

1y ago11:01

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For 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 (Si…

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Season 3 - Episode 1 | Our Shared Vision - A Transgenerational Legacy: Poorani Thanusha (Singapore) 22:19

1y ago22:19

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Welcome 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 t…

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Season 2 - Episode 12 | Decoding Entrepreneurship - Insights from a Startup Mentor: Tran Xuan Moi (Vietnam) 20:18

1+ y ago20:18

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Join 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 su…

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Season 2 - Episode 11 | Mastering the Balancing Act - Powerhouse Mom and Entrepreneur: Natasha KK Mak-Levrion (Singapore) 16:25

1+ y ago16:25

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Get 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…

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Season 2 - Episode 10 | Driving Growth with Da Nang's First Public-Private Partnership Business Incubator: Nguyen Van Chuong (Vietnam) 22:50

1+ y ago22:50

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Startup 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 innovat…

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Season 2 - Episode 9 | Building Vietnam's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: Tran Tri Dung (Vietnam) 17:34

1+ y ago17:34

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Tune 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…

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Season 2 - Episode 8 | Innovating for Health Impact - Entrepreneurial Insights with CEO of Breakthrough Probiotics Biotech Company: Dang Quoc Hung (Vietnam) 11:42

1+ y ago11:42

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Can 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 shor…

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Season 2 - Episode 7 | The Art of Venture Building - Decoding the DNA of Successful Startups: Goh Chew Lam (Singapore) 23:01

1+ y ago23:01

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In 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, w…

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Season 2 - Episode 6 | Challenging Status Quo with Creativity and Resilience: Banali Luthra Malhotra (United Arab Emirates) 29:53

1+ y ago29:53

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Get 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, …

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Season 2 - Episode 5 | Embracing Change and Taking Action: Dr. Jakarin Srimoon (Thailand / Hong Kong) 23:27

1+ y ago23:27

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In 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 r…

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Season 2 - Episode 4 | From Vision to Impact - A Design-Driven Entrepreneurial Journey: Joshua Breidenbach (Vietnam) 21:01

1+ y ago21:01

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In 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 cr…

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Season 2 - Episode 3 | Asia's Leading Podcast on Thriving with Dr. Ramesh 2:03

1+ y ago2:03

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Welcome 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 compelli…

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Season 2 - Episode 2 | Beyond Profits - Inspiring Change with Social Entrepreneurship: Pham Kieu Oanh (Vietnam) 29:42

1+ y ago29:42

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Dr. 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 pre…

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Season 2 - Episode 1 | From Setbacks to Success - Building a Crisis-Ready Entrepreneurial Mindset: Csaba Bundik (Vietnam) 27:09

1+ y ago27:09

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Every 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 …

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Building a Sustainable Future: Transformative Education and Entrepreneurship 22:08

1+ y ago22:08

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Welcome 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 …

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Season 1 - Episode 36 | Finding Purpose with Servant Leadership: Samuel Tan (Singapore) 32:35

2y ago32:35

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How 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 m…

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Season 1 - Episode 35 | Bringing Hope for Those Struggling to Find Health and Happiness: Hope Zvara (USA) 36:09

2y ago36:09

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"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…

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Season 1 - Episode 34 | The 3S Innovation Framework - Size, Sustain, Scale: Dr. Neo Kok-Beng (Singapore) 32:01

2y ago32:01

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The 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…

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Season 1 - Episode 33 | From Engineer to Incubation and Startup Ecosystem Builder: Jen VuHuong (Vietnam) 32:46

2y ago32:46

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Opening 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 innova…

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Season 1 - Episode 32 | Breaking Free of Workaholism to Take On The Most Important Job of All: Max-F. Scheichenost (Vietnam) 37:25

2y ago37:25

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Hard-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 i…

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Season 1 - Episode 31 | International Women's Day Special - Unleashing the Power of Women: Marina Mahathir (Malaysia) 37:52

2y ago37:52

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Welcome 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 Mar…

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Season 1 - Episode 30 | Can Big Hairy Audacious Goals Make Good Products and Life Go Bad? Ms. Radhika Dutt (USA) 39:50

2y ago39:50

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The 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 bein…

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International Women's Day 2023: #EmbraceEquity with Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra (Podcast Trailer) 3:13

2y ago3:13

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For 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…

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Season 1 - Episode 29 | The Future of Work - Finding Alignment Of Values, Interests And Purpose: Daan van Rossum (Vietnam) 31:29

2y ago31:29

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Have 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 journ…

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Season 1 - Episode 28 | Is Your Business Harnessing the Six Capitals for Sustainable Value Creation? Dr. Nisha Kohli (Singapore/Thailand) 33:46

2+ y ago33:46

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NOW 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 Sustainabi…

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Season 1 - Episode 27 | How Fulfilling a Greater Purpose in Life Can Make You Happier: Dr. Ton van der Velden (Vietnam) 26:46

2+ y ago26:46

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Dr. 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 wh…

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Season 1 - Episode 26 | How I Became a Successful Entrepreneur with Zero Network, Qualifications, Experience or Support: Ms. Snehal Singh (India) 36:13

2+ y ago36:13

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Today, 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…

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Season 1 - Episode 24 | Building Products that Customers Love Taught Me How to Thrive in Career and Life: Amanda Ralph (Australia) 33:19

2+ y ago33:19

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Did 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 irre…

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Season 1 - Episode 23 | How I Persisted In Starting My Own Business Despite Tons Of Naysayers: Mr. Anil Dagia (India) 26:56

2+ y ago26:56

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For 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 si…

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