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The Adrian Tan Show
by Adrian Tan
This is my podcast, where I speak with folks to explore the nuances of modern work and its idiosyncrasies. Beyond just the enablers and vendors transforming this space, I will also include intimate conversations with people navigating newfound career pivots. They have successfully transitioned to their new careers, and I hope to distil their ups and downs in this unstructured journey so the rest of us can learn from their best practices.
Episodes
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My 2018 Nanning Trip: How I Almost Joined a Money Game (and Why I’m Speaking Up Now)
My face is all over the news right now. Here’s why I’m okay with that. Eight years ago I flew to Nanning, sat through five days of the world’s most elaborate sales pitch, and walked away from what turned out to be a pyramid scheme. I wrote about it once and filed a police report but nobody really...
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Your First Job Might Never Exist
Is AI really replacing jobs? Or is something even more dangerous happening? Everyone is asking whether AI will take our jobs. I think we’re asking the wrong question. The real disruption isn’t that experienced professionals are being replaced. It’s that the first step of the career ladder is...
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I've Lost My Job Six Times.
Someone is going to get retrenched today — and they have no idea. After 11 years inside recruitment and hundreds of conversations with blindsided professionals, I can tell you retrenchment is almost never actually a surprise. The signals show up weeks or months early. Most people just don't know...
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The Iron Rice Bowl Was Never Yours to Hold
I'm an introvert. Small talk drains me, and walking into a room of strangers is the last thing I want to do — so for years my "networking strategy" was finding the food table and looking busy with my coffee. And yet people still walk up to me at events (and once, at a night market) already…
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The Side Hustle Rule Your Boss Breaks Every Single Day
My former CEO stood in front of the whole team and said: no side hustles. Too distracting. The company needs your full commitment. He had three board directorships, two committee seats, and multiple rental properties. He wasn’t lying to be cruel. He was protecting what he’d built — and hoping you...
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Fractional Work Explained (From My Experience): Money, Clients, Pricing & Sustainability
After my CNA article on fractional work went live, I received many LinkedIn DMs, so I’m answering the most common questions in this video. 00:00 Intro 00:37 What is Fractional Work? 01:58 Can It Work Financially? 03:14 Handling Dry Spells 05:24 Do You Need a Big Network? 05:59 Set Up a Company or...
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Die With Zero: Retire With Memories, Not Money
I reflect on Charlie Munger’s wish for more time and share three ideas from Bill Perkins’ Die With Zero that changed how I think about money and life. First, you don’t retire with money—you retire with memories, and some experiences have real physical expiry dates, so postponing them can mean...
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Reflections on Content Creation, Imposter Syndrome, and Staying True to Your Voice
I'm back after a six-month hiatus to discuss the origin of his podcast, his experiences with imposter syndrome, and his journey in content creation. I reflect on the evolution of content creation from blogging to contemporary practices involving AI, and emphasise the importance of maintaining...
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166 - Why Florence Foo QUIT Her Job & Launched FOUR Businesses!
In this revealing episode, Florence Foo shares her incredible journey of quitting her corporate job while pregnant with her second child to launching four successful businesses. From starting a boutique digital marketing agency to organising large-scale events, introducing sunscreen dispensers on...
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165 - Eric Tan EXPOSES The Harsh Truths About Starting Your Own Business
In this eye-opening episode, Eric Tan, a seasoned entrepreneur and chartered accountant, reveals the staggering realities and misconceptions of starting your own business. From the relentless grind and overwhelming stress to the illusion of having more control over your time, Eric shares his...
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164 - From Gang Fights to Gender Fluidity | Shawn Lim's Journey of Authenticity & Resilience
Join Shawn Lim as he opens up about his transformative journey from being arrested as a teenager to becoming a successful content creator and podcaster. Discover why he prefers the term 'content creator' over 'influencer' and learn about his platform, Human Algorithm, which aims to promote...
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163 - She SKIPPED COLLEGE to Build a Startup During the Pandemic! Amanda Cua Reveals Her Journey
In this captivating episode, Adrian and Amanda Cua discuss her unexpected decision to skip college and embark on an entrepreneurial journey during the pandemic. Amanda shares how she utilised a gap year to create a successful newsletter company, BackScoop, in Southeast Asia. She delves into the...
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162 - From Silicon Valley Burnout to Podcasting Success: Sarah Wong's Journey!
In this special in-studio episode of The Adrian Tan Show, I sit down with Sarah Wong, a former Silicon Valley professional, now a podcast host, a consultant, and a mom of two. Sarah shares her personal journey from experiencing career burnout, transitioning to motherhood, and shifting to a...
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161 - Singaporean's INSANE Story of Surviving Corporate Espionage in China! (ft. Jason Ong)
In this episode, Adrian brings you an unmissable conversation with Jason Ong, a Singaporean who has been living and working in China for the past 18 years. Tune in as Jason shares his captivating journey from studying in the United States to navigating the corporate world in China. Hear about the...
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160 - REVEALED: The Shocking Truth About Imposter Syndrome And Creativity with Jorge Thauby!
In this episode of The Adrian Tan Show, we dive deep into the world of creativity and imposter syndrome with acclaimed creative director turned conversation director, Jorge Thauby. Jorge has worked with global brands and won prestigious awards like the Lion Award, yet he still struggles with...
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159 - From Civil Engineer to Award-Winning Actor: The Extraordinary Journey of Michael Chua
In this special episode of The Adrian Tan Show, I sit down with Michael Chua - a seasoned technologist and award-winning actor. Michael shares his unique journey from studying civil engineering in Australia, working as a programmer in London, to becoming a consultant in cybersecurity across 19...
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158 - Gareth Lloyd's Journey From Global DJing to Dominating Peru’s Garlic and Brazil Nut Markets
Join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Gareth Llyod, a former global DJ turned entrepreneurial powerhouse. Discover how he transitioned from spinning records in 17 countries to revolutionising the garlic and Brazil nut industries in Peru. Gareth shares insights into overcoming major...
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157 - Escaping the Corporate Prison: Jaslyin Qiyu's Journey From Burnout to Successful Entrepreneur!
In this episode, we welcome Jaslyin Qiyu, a spiritually driven entrepreneur empowering others, especially women, by exploring fractional work opportunities. Jaslyin shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder, working at major companies like Citibank and JLL, to navigating the…
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156 - Overcoming Adversity: Julie Lee's Journey Through Retrenchments and Career Pivoting
In this episode, we delve into the incredible journey of Julie Lee, a former corporate HR director who faced three retrenchments over her 30-year career. Julie shares her challenging yet inspiring story of how she transitioned from a software engineering career to HR, only to be retrenched…
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155 - From Burnout to Business Owner: Ratna Juita's Incredible Journey 🔥
In this episode, we dive deep into Ratna Juita's transformative journey from battling burnout to becoming the founder of a successful business. Ratna shares her struggles with childhood trauma, fear of public speaking, and the mental toll of her corporate job. Learn how mindfulness and personal...
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154 - From Military Major to Property Investor: Daniel Sim's Journey to Passive Income in the UK
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Daniel Sim , a former Army Major who transitioned into a successful property investor specializing in the UK market. Daniel shares his motivations and challenges in climbing the corporate ladder and discusses his decision to leave the military...
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153 - Why Sugasini Kandiah Left a High-Paying Job to Start Her Own Business
Sugasini Kandiah is the founder of Hidden Gems Talent, a platform that helps Singapore startups tap into top-tier remote talent from Malaysia and Indonesia. She is passionate about helping young professionals across the region build rewarding careers while enabling startups to scale with the…
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152 - Unlocking Success: From Accounting to Personal Branding with Benjamin Loh
Benjamin Loh is an award-winning professional speaker, executive coach, and the founder of Flare Communications Coaching. Recognized as one of Asia’s youngest Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP)—a distinction held by the top 12% of professional speakers worldwide—Benjamin has empowered over...
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151 - From National Athlete to Ontological Coach: Kai Ying's Unbelievable Life Journey
Loh Kai Ying is an Ontological and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) coach and co-host of The Curious Co. Podcast. Over the past 8 years, she held roles in organisational development (OD), L&D, investment facilitation and geopolitical research in various ministries and statutory boards in...
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150 - Navigating Fractional Careers: Insights from Mark Mullinix on the Future of Work
Mark Mullinix is a former American Express corporate executive. He has been following a less conventional career path since 2013. After founding a loyalty consulting company, which was acquired in 2018, he has been focused on working with startups as a growth advisor and fractional executive. In...
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149 - Building Trust: Audrey Low's Journey from Corporate to Coaching
Audrey Low is the Producer and Co-Host of The Curious Co. Podcast, an ICF—PCC Performance Coach, and the Founder of Designing Trust. With a decade of facilitation experience, she helps high-performance teams and managers elevate trust and strengthen relationships at home and at work. This episode...
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148 - Navigating Board Directorships and Self-Employment: A Conversation with Wong Su-Yen
Wong Su-Yen is a distinguished international leader who serves as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman in various global public, private, and not-for-profit organisations. She has held directorial roles in Australia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, and the United States, spanning…
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147 - Navigating Motherhood and Entrepreneurship: Nancy's Journey
Nancy Lai is a Singaporean mumpreneur, educator, and designer who has successfully launched two businesses inspired by her experiences as a mother. Her entrepreneurial journey began when she faced challenges finding suitable furniture for her eldest daughter, Kayleen, who has allergies prone to...
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146 - From Mindvalley to Fractional Leadership: Ezekiel Vicente's Accidental Journey
Ezekiel Vicente is a seasoned executive and leadership expert known for his work as the former Chief Human Resources Officer at Mindvalley. He specialises in organisational transformation, culture building, and leadership development. A current Executive Coach, he also serves as a Fractional…
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145 - The Golden Nuggets Podcast's Amir Bashirudin on Overcoming Debt and Building Successful Businesses
Amir Bashirudin is a multifaceted entrepreneur and podcast host, best known for founding The Golden Nuggets Podcast. This podcast, launched in July 2023, serves as a platform for entrepreneurs and industry leaders to share their stories and insights, focusing on business innovation and success...
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144 - Reinvent Yourself for the Future of Work with Adeline Tiah
Adeline Tiah is an accomplished marketing professional with over 20 years of experience across various industries, including top banks, telecommunications companies, and startups. She currently serves as a Leadership & Team Coach, Adjunct Lecturer, Speaker, Startup Advisor, and Author of Reinvent...
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143 - Redefining Success: Cheryl Lau's Journey from Law School to Podcasting
Cheryl Lau is a podcaster and strategic content partner based in Singapore. She is best known for hosting EDIT HISTORY, a podcast where successful entrepreneurs and creators revisit, review, and critique the content that contributed to their success. Her journey into entrepreneurship began after...
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142 - Navigating Personal Growth and Business Success with Coen Tan
Coen Tan is a strategic business storyteller, keynote speaker, high-impact trainer, coach, and communications consultant based in Singapore. He is the founder of Ministry of Influence, a training and consulting firm. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Coen has spoken and trained audiences in various...
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Adrian Tan on Becoming an HR Founder and Author
Join me, Adrian Tan, as I republish a special episode from the Brave Southeast Asia Tech Podcast hosted by Jeremy Au. We explore my professional journey from early career layoffs to HR entrepreneurship, my book 'No More Bosses,' and practical advice for solo entrepreneurship. Whether you're...
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From Corporate Life to Solo Entrepreneurship: Adrian Tan's Journey and Insights
In this special episode of The Adrian Tan Show, originally aired on the Thought Leadership Club podcast hosted by Cheryl Lau, I delve into my transition from corporate life to solo entrepreneurship. Cheryl and I discuss the concept of becoming virtually unemployable after running your own…
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Adrian Tan's Entrepreneurial Journey: Overcoming Challenges & Insights on No More Bosses
In this special episode of the Adrian Tan Show, originally from EP.IC Podcast hosted by Edric Poon, I dive deep into my entrepreneurial journey. This conversation explores the ups and downs of starting and running businesses, the concept of having no bosses, and valuable lessons learned along the...
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141 - Navigating the AI Talent Crunch with Deel's Mark Samlal
Mark Samlal is the General Manager of APAC at Deel. He is a founder, investor and has over 25 years’ experience in growth leadership roles in Asia Pacific. Mark co-founded PayAsia in 2006 where he was Non-Executive Chairman until being appointed to the role of Executive Chairman and Managing...
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140 : Unlocking Global Talent: Navigating AI, New Markets, and the Future of Work
Welcome to a game-changing episode of The Adrian Tan Show! I delve deep with Charles Ferguson, GP's general manager, to explore the astonishing insights from GP's World at Work report. We discuss the hidden talent pools across the APAC region, including India's and the Philippines' skilled...
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139 - Transforming Businesses with Design Thinking: Insights from The Curious People
In this comprehensive episode of The Adrian Tan Show, I speak with design thinking experts Alfred Tan and Ken Kwan, founding partners of The Curious People consultancy. They discuss design thinking's powerful impact on various sectors, especially SMEs, emphasising human-centred solutions…
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138 - Revolutionising Executive Support with AI-powered EAs and Chiefs of Staff
In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, I host Cheung Hoyin, a returning guest from Episode 9, to discuss the growth and transformation of his company, Remo, a virtual events platform, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hoyin also introduces his new company, Hermessi, which offers AI-enhanced…
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137 - Navigating Creativity and Business with Neal Moore
In this episode of The Adrian Tan Show, Adrian Tan interviews Neal Moore, a seasoned storyteller, entrepreneur, and coach. They discuss Neal's transition from acting to journalism to content marketing, the impact of AI on creative industries, and the importance of sales skills for business…
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136 - Beyond FIRE: Exploring Semi-Retirement with Dexter Zhuang
In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, we welcome Dexter Zhuang, a financial innovator and globetrotter who left the US in 2019 to become a digital nomad. Dexter shares his journey from climbing the corporate ladder in San Francisco's tech industry to exploring various countries, ultimately...
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135 - Project Ironman: Saving 600 Jobs and Reshaping the Oil & Gas Industry
In this episode, How Meng Hock of OMS shares insights into how Ironman inspired him during a crucial period when his organisation faced potential liquidation in 2019. The discussion delves into his journey from initial exposure to Ironman through Marvel movies, leading to the initiation of…
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134 - From Electrical Engineering to Influencer Marketing: Jonathan's Entrepreneurial Journey
Jonathan Eg is the Founder & CEO of Partipost, a Crowd Marketing Platform that effectively connects brands to content creators, giving them seamless access to word-of-mouth advertising in the fast-moving world of social media. Since its inception in 2016, Partipost has dedicated itself to...
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133 - From Magic Tricks to Workspace Strategy: Jianhan's Journey
Qiu Jianhan is the principal of strategy at Unispace Asia, where he leads the strategy and change management practice. He has developed innovative strategy and change management solutions that have helped many organisations align their work environment with their goals. As a certified LUMA...
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132 - Marcelo Lebre on the Future of Work and the Rise of Remote Companies
Prepare for an electrifying dive into the digital deep end with Marcelo Lebre [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelolebre/] on the Adrian Tan show, where the idea of the future of work takes centre stage. From a spark of pre-pandemic intuition, Remote has ascended to an industry vanguard, igniting...
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131 - Sunny Saha On Unleashing the Power of Diverse Industries and Embracing Innovation
Join me in this captivating episode as I dive deep into the remarkable journey of Sunny Saha [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnysaha/], the GM of Blue Prism [https://www.blueprism.com/]. From his early days in market research to leading Time Warner Asia Pacific and launching the world's first...
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130 - Dr. Cecelia Herbert Unveils the Secrets of Employee Experience
Are you curious about the factors that shape the employee experience and its impact on organizations? Join us on this episode where we dive into the fascinating world of employee engagement, management, and the repercussions of poor EX scores. Our special guest is Qualtric...
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129 - Cassandra Ong's Journey from Layoff to A Fractional Marketing Agency
Join me as I chat with Cassandra Ong [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandraong/], a remarkable guest who shares her inspiring journey of starting a business after a layoff. In this captivating episode, we explore the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship. Discover how Cassandra's experience...
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128 - Exploring Geoarbitrage with Gabrielle Loh
In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, we dive into the growing trend of geo arbitrage with guest, Gabrielle Loh [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellefrieda/]. Gabrielle shares her personal journey with geo arbitrage, the practice of working remotely from countries with a lower cost of living....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is my podcast, where I speak with folks to explore the nuances of modern work and its idiosyncrasies. Beyond just the enablers and vendors transforming this space, I will also include intimate conversations with people navigating newfound career pivots. They have successfully transitioned to their new careers, and I hope to distil their ups and downs in this unstructured journey so the rest of us can learn from their best practices.
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Adrian Tan
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