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The Career Strategists
by The Career Strategists
Do you want practical, no BS Career Advice that's not always politically correct? Join Adrian Choo The Career Strategist and #SuperCoachYen, founders of Career Agility International, who share their no-holds-barred ideas that will change your life and career! Between the 2 of them, they have over 4 decades of Headhunting and Career Coaching experience and have seen it all. Want to learn how to grow your career to become happier and richer? Tune in now!
Episodes
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S13E06 - Caught Moonlighting - Sued $200K?
This Employee was caught Moonlighting - and she was sued for it... was it fair?
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S13E05 - Boston Scientific Sues Ex-Staff For Non-Compete!
You heard about the Non-competition Lawsuit Boston Scientific sued their former employee for - but what's so unique about this, how it could affect you, and what's the REAL REASON they're being so aggressive. Watch my latest analysis.
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S13E04 - Only 2% of Rising 40-Somethings Catch This in Time
Many 40 year olds miss these 3 important areas while pursuing their careers - are you one of them?
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S14E03 - I'm only 45 ... And I'm Too Old?!?
A 45 yr old Client was told by his Headhunter that he was "too old' for a role he had applied for - here's the advice we gave him behind closed doors....
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S14E02 - Are You REALLY Ready For Fractional Work?
Everyone is talking about it... but are you ready? Listen to the guys who have done Fractional Work for the past Decade! We share our experiences with you.
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How A Singaporean Lawyer Brought Down a €23b Giant
Meet the Brave Whistleblowing Lawyer who took down Wirecard... and 3 lessons you can learn from it
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S14E01 - Master These Top 3 Skills Before Turning 37
Young Professionals - Your Career Clock is running out... and these are the top 3 skills you need to have or you'll never make that jump to senior management.
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S13E14 - Top 3 Mistakes Young Leaders Make
One of the fastest ways to fail as a young leader is to continue behaving like the high-performing individual contributor who earned the promotion. Adrian and Yen share the top 3 that could derail your Leadership Ambitions!
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s13e13 - Ghost Jobs - And How To Handle Them
Ever sent your CV to a role that seemed perfect for you... then getting ghosted? It'snot your fault - it's probably a Ghost Job... one that's not real. Find out why companies do that... and how to spot it.
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Bonus Clip - The Hidden Formula That Decides Your Career
There's a number that decides whether you land the job, get promoted or replaced... find out more!
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Bonus Clip - Be The Cook, Not The Restaurant Manager!
How do you ensure Career Longevity? Learn to be the Cook!
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When A Singaporean Manager Sued His Company For Bad Reference Check
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 $$$$$$!!
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Unfairly Targeted PIP = S$4.9m Lawsuit
How one man sued his company for S$4.9m in damages over an unfair PIP...
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The Infamous Citibank 7 Case - How NOT To Resign
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.
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S13e12 - Top 3 Traits Leaders Look For Before Promoting You
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!!
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S13E11 - Managing A Young Boss? No Problem!!
Your 28 year old boss thinks you're slow and old-fashioned. Is he correct? What can you do?
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S13E10 - Your 6 Possible Career Moves (and what each entails)
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.
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S13E09 - 5 REAL Reasons Why You Didn’t Clear The FINAL Job Interview
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.
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S13E08 - The MAGIC NUMBER That Determines Your Career
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...
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S13E07 - How AI is SECRETLY Killing Your Job Search
So, you think ChatGPT has your jobsearch covered - but did you know it's hurting your search?
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S13E06 - When To Quit - and Still Come Out Ahead!
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!
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CareerMoves with Adrian - EP1
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"
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S13E06 - Starting Your Own Podcast with Edric Poon
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!
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S13E05 - Career Q&A Part 2 - Ghost Boss?
Adrian & Yen answer their listeners' Confounding Career Conundrums... and this time, it's about a Ghost Boss!
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S13E04 - Career Q&As - My Boss knows I'm Looking Out??
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?
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S13E03 - Singaporeans Underemployed Meh?
A recent survey suggested that 1 in 5 Singaporeans are UNDEREMPLOYED... Adrian disagrees - here's why!!
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S13E02 - 5 Reasons Why Your Job Applications are IGNORED
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…
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S13E01 - 3 Sure Signs Your Job Is Going Away
It's a Dog-eat-Dog world, and jobs are being eliminated. Is yours next? Here are 3 signals to watch out for.
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S12E14 - Bonus Episode - Are You Underpaid
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...
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S12E13 - These are Tough Times...Please Be Kind To Yourself
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.
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S12E12 - Present Like A TEDx Speaker with Voice Trainer Chris Henson
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...
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S12E11 - The 3 Types of Experience That Interviewers Want To See
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!
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S12E10 - Work Less, Win More - Succeeding the LAZY Way
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!
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S12E09 - Are You Paying The Loyalty Penalty
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".
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S12E08 - Quit Being So Nice - It's Killing Your Career!
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...
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S12E07 - Career Moats - Your Best Defence Against Job-loss
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!
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S12E06 - Don't Be Such A Poor Victim!
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...
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S12E05 - Why Hiring Managers Look For 'Battle Scars'
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!
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S12E04 - When SMART Goalsetting Makes You DUMB.
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!
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S12E03 - The 5 Types of Stakeholders You NEED To Grow
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…
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S12E02 - Are You Wasting Your 40s?
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…
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S12E01 - 3 Important Lessons to Get Ahead in Your Career
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...
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S11E13 - "The Purpose-Filled LIE" and why it has RUINED Careers
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...
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S11E12 - 5 Career Wishes You Shouldn’t Wish For
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...
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S11E11 - 5 Frustrations Mid Career Executives Face
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…
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S11E10 - You're Really Busy - But Are You Solving Problems That Actually Matter?”
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...
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S11E09 - Avoidable Mistakes Companies Make When Retrenching
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…
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S11E08 - C'mon, Is The Job Market Really THAT Bad?
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?…
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S11E07 - Lonely at the Office: Should You Quit?
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…
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Mini-episode - True Retrenchment Stories
Adrian present 3 quick #TrueCareer Stories about people who faced Retrenchment situations - and how it could happen to you!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Do you want practical, no BS Career Advice that's not always politically correct? Join Adrian Choo The Career Strategist and #SuperCoachYen, founders of Career Agility International, who share their no-holds-barred ideas that will change your life and career! Between the 2 of them, they have over 4 decades of Headhunting and Career Coaching experience and have seen it all. Want to learn how to grow your career to become happier and richer? Tune in now!
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