This week, Bala Arumugam and Emily Chin join Em to tackle the question many professionals have asked themselves: Is job hopping actually a 🚩 to employers, or a smart career move?

From chasing better opportunities to building a stronger career path, we’re unpacking the fine line between moving forward and moving too often.

Tune in for a conversation that might just make you rethink your next career move.

🎥 Full Episode now out on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcast!

Host: Emellia Shariff (Group CEO, MIDP)

Special Guests: Bala Arumugam (Director, Balmora Training & Consultancy) & Emily Chin (Co-Founder & Legacy Curator, Medalized)

🚨 TEASER: EPISODE 7 OUT NOW! 🚨

Imagine this: You're 15 and still in school. You probably had ideas, opinions, or even dreams of making a difference. But more often than not, you were told to wait your turn, listen first, and maybe one day your voice would matter.

Are we teaching our kids to listen at the table, or empowering them to take centre stage? 🎙️

This week, Gerard Salonga & Dr. Vincent Chian join Em to break down the fine line between learning in the background and shining in the spotlight. Join us in an eye-opening conversation that every parent and educator needs to hear on how to guide youths on their journey💡

🎥 Full episode on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcast.

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Host: Emellia Shariff (Group CEO, MIDP)

Special Guests: Gerard Salonga (Resident Conductor, MPO) & Dr. Vincent Chian (COO, Fairview International School)

Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast belong solely to the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MIDP Group, its affiliates, or its employees.

🎙️ EPISODE 6 OUT NOW!

Have you watched KPop Demon Hunters? 👀

Let’s talk about a different kind of demon in the workplace — Imposter Syndrome.

You got the job.

You got the promotion.

So why does your brain still think you are not good enough?

🎥 Full episode on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcast.

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Host: Emellia Shariff (CEO, MIDP)

Special Guests: Chevonne Hassan (Executive & Leadership Coach)

Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast belong solely to the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MIDP Group, its affiliates, or its employees.

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Do you know that 16-year-olds and below will be banned from social media starting next month? 🫣

We're stripping away textbook theories to answer some real questions: are we helping our children grow in resilience, or are we actually coding them into robots that feed on technology? 🤖

This week, Shireen & Joel sit down with Em to tackle everything about social media and how it affects our children - from the habits adults should be modelling, to unleashed chaos if children are not taught to navigate this rabbit hole. It's gritty, but it's the best wake-up call you need to hear right now 💡

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Host: Emellia Shariff (CEO, MIDP)

Special Guests: Shireen Olikh (Clinical Psychologist, Illuminated Therapy) & Joel Low (Director, The Mind Malaysia)

Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast belong solely to the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MIDP Group, its affiliates, or its employees.

If you’re tired of being told to "stay positive" while your workload triples, this one is for you 🫵

In our latest podcast episode, we’re exposing why toxic positivity and performative wellness initiatives are actually damaging. We discuss how leaders can encourage resilience without dismissing their team’s honest emotional expressions - all while featuring rants, Reddit stories, and the spiciest unpopular opinions 🌶️

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Host: Emellia Shariff (CEO, MIDP)

Special Guests: Paresh Subramaniyam (Founder & CEO, Engage Life) & Low Ngai Yuen (Managing Director, AEON360)

Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast belong solely to the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MIDP Group, its affiliates, or its employees.

Let’s get real for a second—the news lately has been... a lot. 📰 From the heartbreaking incidents involving Yap Shing Xuen to university-level conflicts, the headlines are a wake-up call we can’t ignore.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the importance behind Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Critical Thinking. Why are these skills the ultimate survival kit for students today? How can we move from impulsive reactions to thoughtful responses?

Hit play and let’s dive in!

👉 Follow us on IG @midpyouth for more updates on youth leadership and transformation.

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Host: Emellia Shariff (CEO, MIDP)

Special Guests: Kelvin Tan (Founder & CEO, Project ID) & Alina Amir (Co-Founder, Arus Academy

Loneliness in the workplace — it’s more common than we think. In this episode, we explore the data, the stories, and the small ways to reconnect. ✨😌Host: Emellia Shariff (CEO, MIDP)Special Guests: Dr. Brendan Gomez (Founder & Consultant Psychologist, People Transformers) & Ain Aissa Mohamad (Founder, Seek to Speak)👉 Like & subscribe for more snippets and episodes filled with sharp takes, laughs, and just the right amount of mischief.#WorkCulture #MischiefInDaPantry #CEO

Does bullying a bully cancel out the bullying — or does it just make you one too? 🤔

🎙️ Welcome to Mischief in Da Pantry — In our first ever episode, we dive into the messy grey areas of “brutal honesty,” calling people out, and where the line really is between speaking the truth and just being plain mean.

Host: Emellia Shariff (CEO, MIDP)

Special Guests: Rashvin Pal Singh (Group CEO, Biji-Biji Initiative) and Yan Lim (CEO, iOli Communications).

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly episodes filled with sharp takes, laughs, and just the right amount of mischief.

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"You can't change the culture if the leaders don't change themselves—because psychological safety doesn't cascade from policies, it flows from people."

In our new episode of the PowerUp podcast, we explore what it really means to prioritise workplace wellness in today's world — starting with a simple but powerful idea: treating employees as humans, not just human resources. 💬

We’re joined by our guest and partner, Thrive Well, to unpack real-world strategies for building emotionally healthier workplaces — including how tools like EAPs, empathy-driven leadership, and flexible support systems are essential to fostering psychological safety and mental well-being.

Featuring:

• Emellia Shariff, CEO, MIDP
• Amalina Davis, Director, Consultancy & Training, Thrive Well

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“It’s very important for children to be given a sense of control in their decisions and to be reassured that in doing so, their parents trust them.”

Our episode 2 of the PowerUp podcast delves into parenting strategies for raising confident children post pandemic and insights from 2 parents that have first hand experience.

•⁠ ⁠⁠Emellia Shariff (CEO of ⁠MIDP⁠ and Managing Partner of Speak Up Malaysia)

•⁠ ⁠Mr. Riyadh Dahalan, MIDP parent & Director, Government Engagement, Mastercard

•⁠ ⁠Mrs. Aisha Zanariah, Founder & Principal, Sri Kayangan Montessori