We speak with Dr. Wendy Tan, Managing Partner of The Flame Center, Author of the book Wholeness in a Disruptive World.

Wendy shares candidly what it takes to become an entrepreneur, and the mindset shift and the skills building associated to it.

She also gives us a glimpse into the book she recently published and the very practical methodology she created to find wholeness and be present in every moment.

Connect with Wendy

Wendy’s book: Wholeness in a Disruptive World: Pearls of Wisdom from East and West, Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) 

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· Vanessa Iloste (Host)

· Vanessa Teo (Host)

· Aaron Wu (Producer)

We look at what it means to boldly break boundaries at the workplace!

We speak with Karen Chan, Group Chief Commercial Officer, Air Asia Aviation Group. She shares her experience being fearlessly bold and having a growth mindset to embark on challenging career transitions. Always one to take on bold moves, Karen shares how she has surrounded herself with strong mentors and family support. 

Finally, Karen shares her thoughts about transitioning into advisory board roles, and how she’s embraced this new experience. We were inspired by Karen’s candor, focus, and boldness in making these crucial transitions. 

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· Vanessa Iloste (Host)

· Vanessa Teo (Host)

· Aaron Wu (Producer)

We are thrilled to speak Tamara Sigerhall, Client Partner at Korn Ferry Singapore.

We will explore a theme that is at the core of career transition: how to align your move with your purpose and values?

Tamara defines it beautifully as her “North Star”.

She also talks about the support network that is needed, what she called her “squad” and pays tribute to the ones who supported her.

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· Vanessa Iloste (Host)

· Vanessa Teo (Host)

· Aaron Wu (Producer)

We explore the importance of adopting a mindful approach and the benefits of executive coaching during career transitions.

We speak with Gaston Schmitz, executive and founder coach at the Asian Leadership Institute. He shares more about how a mindful approach to managing our emotions can help elevate self-awareness during times of transitions. He also shares his thoughts on executive coaching, and the transformational impact it can have on leaders.

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· Vanessa Iloste (Host)

· Vanessa Teo (Host)

· Aaron Wu (Producer)

We explore the importance of elevating one’s level of self-awareness during career transitions. 

We speak with Jean Balfour, Founder and Managing Director, Bailey Balfour. She shares about the transformational journey through the change curve – understanding where you’re at in the journey can help you make sense of when and how you can best be supported. She also shares the importance of vulnerability and compassion through transitions. 

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Listen to Making Sense of Work Podcast by Jean Balfour:
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Recommended Readings

·       On Death and Dying - Elizabeth Kubler Ross 

·       Growth Mindset - Carol Dweck

·       Self-Compassion - Kristin Neff

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· Vanessa Iloste (Host)

· Vanessa Teo (Host)

· Aaron Wu (Producer)

We’re delighted to launch our brand-new podcast, Career Transitions, hosted by Vanessa Teo and Vanessa Iloste. 

We are HR leaders who are passionate about helping others achieve their full potential. Over the years, we have coached many people through life and career transitions, which has ignited our interest in the topic. We are fascinated with the science behind change, and curious to understand the trends and patterns of successful transitions. 

We will bring together guests from all walks of life who have been through crucial career stages. We hope that you will be inspired by learning from the experiences of others- business leaders, executive coaches, and experts. 

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· Vanessa Iloste (Host)

· Vanessa Teo (Host)

· Aaron Wu (Producer)