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The ability to ‘Navigate Ambiguity’ has been essential for the graduates from the graduating class of 2020 and 2021 as they leave the comforts of campus to find their way into employment in the wake of the pandemic.  

From cancelled graduation ceremonies, disrupted relocation plans, to job hunting challenges, COVID-19 has forced many students to rethink their post-graduation plans and adapt accordingly.

In this episode, we catch up with Amelia Crespo (Account Manager at Lego Education) and Kevin Gitau (International Operations Business Graduate at Novo Nordisk) from the MBA class of 2020 at the Asia School of Business, to reflect on what they have learnt navigating life post-graduation. 

They share some golden nuggets on how they have embraced these challenges, how to make the most of starting a new job remotely, and how to network effectively too!

From trying out new personal productivity habit hacks to optimising our efficiency, Productivity is a topic that the both of us are keen to #actsplore more and to get better at! 

We heard that you have missed our conversational-style chats, so we’re bringing it back for this episode, where we chat about our go-to productivity habits, productivity toolkits that we have found useful, areas for improvement and other lessons we have learnt along the way.

New episodes drop every Monday at 8pm. Connect with us on Instagram @actsplorethispodcast to get the conversation going

In conjunction with October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, we speak to the brave and larger-than-life full time wife, mum and career woman, Krysten Gentile, who is making the best of life whilst navigating Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer.

She's also the host of the Making the Breast of It Podcast, which aims to educate, enlighten and inspire others as she shares her raw and unfiltered journey battling this terminal illness while facing mortality head on.

In today's episode, Krysten shares her unique take on making the breast of life despite having her world turned upside down by cancer.

She also shares about the importance of a strong personal and professional support system and how leaders can be empathetic in the workplace.

Whether you know it or not, you have a personal brand. But what exactly does personal branding mean? How important is it to shape your brand? We discuss these questions (and more!) with Carlii Lyon, one of Australia's leading personal branding coaches. 

Carlii’s mission is to inspire individuals everywhere to be their own brand and put themselves out there. 

Over the past two decades, she has helped shape the personal brands of clients ranging from Supermodel Miranda Kerr, New York Times bestselling authors; pioneers in the world of wellness, musicians, and even a British foot reader!

In this episode, you’ll learn how to reframe the self-limiting beliefs that often prevent people from putting themselves out there, the benefits of shaping your own brand and the actionable steps you can start taking to cultivate your personal brand.

New episodes drop every Monday at 8pm. Connect with us on Instagram @actsplorethispodcast to get the conversation going!

Haviva Kohl currently leads the design and build of Google’s Student Talent Development Programs for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Having left home at the age of 12, Haviva has defied the odds to pursue her mission to pay it forward through education.  

Along the way, she shared roof with several families, narrowly dodged grenades, and launched schools in underserved communities around the world.

In this episode, we speak to Haviva about her inspiring journey of grit, resilience and the north star which guided her as she overcame numerous hurdles, failures and several life-threatening events. She also shares advice on how we can create space for ourselves and build a career that is meaningful and fulfilling.

New episodes drop every Monday at 8pm. Connect with us on Instagram @actsplorethispodcast to get the conversation going!

When authenticity meets vulnerability, you get this rollercoaster-hell-of-a-ride episode.

Crystal Cha takes us through her journey of how she Found Acceptance after Falling Apart. She dives into the trauma, stress and grief of going through a very personal and painful life experience and what life looks like on the other side of a divorce.

She also shares intimate stories about what she's learnt from therapy and counselling as well as very relatable mental reframes that we can make during these challenging times.

Especially in a time like today when the world is on pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it's important to recognize how difficult life events, whatever they may be, can be soil for new growth in our personal lives!

New episodes drop every Monday at 8pm. Connect with us on Instagram @actsplorethispodcast to get the conversation going!

A career change can be rewarding and fulfilling, but we also know that taking that leap, no matter if it’s an incremental change or massive industry pivot, is incredibly daunting too. 

On this episode, we chat with Renee Conklin, founder of RC HR Consulting and career transition consultant, on how we can maximise our chances of making a successful career transition.

With over 15 years of global HR, coaching and recruitment experience, Renee has uncovered the best practices and pitfalls to avoid when making a career change. 

From creating your own personal project management plan to priming your mindset, there are so many actionable insights packed in this episode to help you take that leap! 

New episodes drop every Monday at 8pm. Connect with us on Instagram @actsplorethispodcast to get the conversation going!

Irrespective of industry, the pursuit of mastery is universal. But let’s be real, how do we even begin to think about honing our craft? What is the right mindset to adopt? Does it have to be all work and no fun? We unpack these questions (and more!) with Marcus Van Geyzel, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of boutique Kuala Lumpur corporate law firm Peter Ling & Van Geyzel. 

In this episode, Marcus reflects on the many lessons learnt in his journey of honing his craft throughout his 18 years of experience as a Corporate and Employment Lawyer. [Hot tip: He also shares about how he built a brand for himself when he started out in practice!] 

New episodes drop every Monday at 8pm. Connect with us on Instagram @actsplorethispodcast to get the conversation going!

If we’re being really honest, we'll tell you to tune into this episode blind because you've got lots of nuggets of wisdom comin' your way!

Azran Osman-Rani is the Founder of a digital health technology company called Naluri, the former CEO of iflix Malaysia and AirAsia X Berhad.

Get comfy and dive into this episode with Azran, where he gets deep, down and dirty into some real talk and shares how he embraces his failures and fears head on, with curiosity and purpose as his driving force.

Azran sheds light on a 40 year old fear that's been following him, costly mistakes made in both his personal and professional careers and his unique approach to life and the curveballs thrown his way!

New episodes drop every Monday at 8pm. Connect with us on Instagram @actsplorethispodcast to get the conversation going!

Zalina Jamaluddin's career has taken her from the energy industry to the education industry as the Chief Business Development Officer at the Asia School of Business and back to energy, where she is now the Chief Operating Officer of SEA Hisbiscus.

Besides being an Energy Enthusiast and Women Leadership Advocate, she also moonlights as an aspiring artist!

In this episode, she shares her thoughts on the overly romanticized 'Follow Your Passion' mantra, and the beauty of prototyping by exploring lower risk activities on the side in our non linear career paths.

New episodes drop every Monday at 8pm. Connect with us on Instagram @actsplorethispodcast to get the conversation going!