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

💬 Stay Connected with Us 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 her professional identity and how these values are redefining what it means to thrive in Vietnam’s fast - changing executive search market?🔑 Key Themes Explored: 1. Entrepreneurial Mindset Rooted in CrisisAn’s shift from corporate to founder was born out of necessity. But it became her calling. She shares how her personal values translated into unlimited leave, flexible work-from-anywhere policies, and emotional support are part of the inclusive, supportive corporate culture.2. SPECIAL SEGMENT on - Executive Search in VietnamGiven Vietnam’s fragmented recruitment space she shares how to build a practice rooted on trust, quality, and long-term relationships. 3. Overcoming Crisis with Resilience and Spiritual GrowthAn candidly shares how faith, community, and letting go of ‘control’ helped her navigate her son’s diagnosis and evolve her perspective on success and simplicity.4. Redefining ThrivingFor An, thriving is not about status or revenue. It’s about presence, balance, and enabling others to live their full lives, at work and beyond.5. Philanthropy and Palliative CareFrom microfinance to disability advocacy, An’s continues through her work in children’s special education and palliative care. She highlights the importance of problem-solving, managing uncertainty, and creating shared value in underserved markets.Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Founder of Impact VelocityGuest Speaker: An Vo – Founding Partner & Managing Director, Janus Executive Search and Talent AdvisoryTune in, and together we'll be Thriving in the Age of Disruption. 🌱 Upcoming Programme: Sustainable Success for Collective Advantage (SSCA)If you are looking to deepen your leadership journey and build sustainable impact, consider joining our upcoming Sustainable Success for Collective Advantage (SSCA) programme. 📍 SSCA Singapore — 17 to 19 September 2026This immersive experience is designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who want to align purpose, performance, and long-term impact in a rapidly changing world.Thriving in the Age of Disruption with Dr. Ramesh RamachandraReady to thrive in today’s fast-changing world? Visit our website for exclusive insights and resources from Dr. Ramesh!💡 Watch the full video episodes and engaging reels on YouTube.🎥 Follow us on Tiktok and Linkedln for updates and bonus content.📢 Stay inspired with actionable tips and expert advice every week.🎙️ This podcast is proudly produced by Talent Leadership Crucible.