ReWrite The Rules

In this episode, we have Aarti Dabas with us -the Chief Media Officer for Formula E. Aarti shares insights into her unconventional path in sports, driven by a desire to challenge gender norms.

As we delve into Aarti's experiences at the International Cricket Council and her role at Formula E, the conversation explores the challenges women face in male-dominated industries. Aarti emphasizes the importance of self-belief, being shameless about seizing opportunities, and the need for women to be kinder to themselves. The episode unveils the multifaceted nature of Aarti's career and her dedication to empowering women in sports. Tune in now!

In This Episode

(00:00) Introducing Aarti Dabas, Chief Media Officer for Formula E
(01:15) Aarti's Role and Formula E: Focus on electric racing in iconic cities
(03:14) Aarti's Journey into Sports: Early experiences in journalism
(09:54) Challenges in Women's Representation in Sports: lack of female role models
(12:18) Importance of Networks and Allies
(15:49) Personal and Professional Challenges: Termination from a previous job
(18:59) Balancing Work and Personal Life: Importance of self-care
(20:37) Defining Success: Learning from failures, self-belief, and personal growth
(22:09) Advice for Young Women Leaders: Be shameless about opportunities
(24:07) Advice to Younger Self: Have more fun in life 

Our Guest: Aarti Dabas, Chief Media Officer at Formula E
Senior leader within the sports industry with over 20 years of experience in delivering strategies to drive sustainable growth, engage diverse fans and increase revenues.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarti-dabas-3b79194/

Your Host
Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/
https://www.ritumehrish.com/ 
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In this episode, Anna Haotanto, founder of Zora Health, shares her journey from finance to fertility care. She discusses her entrepreneurial path, starting with her first company focused on financial literacy for women, and later venturing into the F&B industry. Anna explains the challenges she faced, including a major setback when her company got hacked.

She highlights the importance of self-love and a strong support system. The episode delves into her latest venture, Zora Health, aiming to destigmatize and make fertility care accessible. Tune in now!

In This Episode
(00:00) Removing the taboo around fertility treatment
(01:35) Anna's entrepreneurial journey - from finance to fnb to fertility treatment
(05:54) Starting a fnb business amidst the Covid pandemic
(08:18) Why the switch to fertility treatment?
(11:34) Women tend to doubt themselves a lot
(13:07) Self-love before mindless hard work
(16:29) Never complain, never explain
(23:19) Summing it up

Our Guest: Anna Vanessa Haotanto
CEO & Founder of Zora Health
Award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader in entrepreneurship, technology and leadership. Possesses over 15 years of experience building and scaling technology startups, international restaurant brands, M&A execution, and founding Asia’s leading financial literacy platform for women and wealth management.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annahaotanto/

Your Host

Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/
https://www.ritumehrish.com/ 

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In this episode, Ritu welcomes Pei Lin Cho, a pioneer in introducing litigation PR to Singapore. Pei Lin shares her fascinating journey from being a litigation lawyer to venturing into the world of public relations. They discuss the challenges of transitioning between industries, overcoming age-related biases, and the importance of creating visibility. Pei Lin also reflects on the support she received from her family, friends, and colleagues, emphasizing the diverse aspects that contribute to defining success both in business and personal life. Join the conversation as they delve into the dynamic intersection of law, PR, and the pursuit of a purposeful life!

In This Episode
(00:00) Introducing Pei Lin Cho
(00:40) Defining Litigation PR: the mysteries behind this complex field
(02:35) Transitioning from Law to PR
(06:41) The Early Challenges: starting an agency without a hefty budget
(09:41) Navigating Challenges: Managing people and adapting to a changing workforce
(14:45) The importance of visibility in the business world
(15:42) The importance of a support system
(18:43) What does success look like for Pei Lin Cho?
(20:40) Words of Wisdom: "Go chase the rainbow."
 
Our Guests
CHO Pei Lin, Managing Director of APRW, is a pioneer in introducing Litigation PR to Singapore and her forte includes providing strategic PR consultancy in public affairs and public education campaign communications, corporate, litigation and crisis communications, government relations, real estate and insurance work. Her strong acumen for developing creative and effective communication strategies has seen her sought after by clients ranging from government agencies, to global listed companies and non-profit organizations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chopeilin/

Your Host
Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/
https://www.ritumehrish.com/

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What made a Wharton graduate give up her successful career in finance to lead a social enterprise focused on environmental development? In this episode, Sasi discusses her realisation that earning money alone wasn't sufficient for meaningful impact and shares her experiences working with the UN and nonprofit organisations. The episode explores the challenges Sasi faced as a woman in finance and the social enterprise world, emphasising her resilience and the importance of defining one's own path to success in both personal and professional life. 

In This Episode
(00:00) From finance to environmental development
(06:30) Is a successful life a happy life?
(08:32) Being the only woman in the meeting room - a boon or a bane?
(11:56) Don't compare yourselves to others - stay in your own lane
(14:27) Speaking about your degree - bragging or credibility?
(17:05) Have humility to ask - if you don't ask for it, you don't get it
(19:29) Find the right support system for your business
(25:01) People are willing to help - ask for it

Our Guests

An award-winning social entrepreneur, Sasibai Kimis of Earth Heir is dedicated to helping artisans and marginalised communities to have sustainable livelihoods. For her commendable efforts, Sasi, as she is affectionately known, was recognised as one of Wharton’s 40 Under 40 and was awarded an Eisenhower Fellowship in 2015.
https://my.linkedin.com/in/sasibaikimis 

Your Host

Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/
https://www.ritumehrish.com/ 

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Is technology bridging gaps or distancing us from one another? Join us in a conversation with Professor Sun Sun Lim, a researcher in the world of tech and AI. Explore the secrets of her successful career and discover how she reinvented herself along the way. Dive into the dynamic world of technology, where she shares her insights on the power of male allies in women's leadership and making a lasting impact on society. Tune in now!

In This Episode
(00:00) Who is Prof. Sun Sun Lim?
(04:11) Did digitalisation disconnect us from each other?
(07:02) Raising children in the digital age
(09:38) Proving yourself as a lowly assistant professor
(13:01) How to balance work and personal life as a woman leader
(15:59) How to create visibility for yourself
(18:30) Are women taking more risks now?
(21:39) Pivotal moment in Lim's career
(27:43) Closing

Our Guest: Prof. Sun Sun Lim
Sun Sun Lim is the Vice President of Partnerships and Engagement at the Singapore Management University where she is concurrently a Professor of Communication and Technology at its College of Integrative Studies. She has extensively researched the social impact of technology, focusing on technology domestication by families and young people, the future of work and AI ethics. 

https://www.sunsunlim.com/
https://sg.linkedin.com/in/sun-sun-lim-4708a915 

Your Host: Ritu Gupta Mehrish
Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/
https://www.ritumehrish.com/ 

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In this episode, join us as we dive into LayPeng's journey with Ritu Mehrish. A former accountant turned VP of Global Sales Enablement at Seagate Technology, LayPeng's career-defying path unfolds with unexpected twists. Discover how she went against norms and embraced risks, from navigating gender dynamics to stepping into a colossal $1.2 billion global sales role. Unveil the pivotal moments, cultural shifts, and her manager's transformative mentorship that propelled her to unprecedented success. Get ready to rewrite the rules of career evolution with LayPeng's story!

In This Episode
(00:00) Did LP Always Want To Do What She's Doing Today?
(02:05) Incidents That Shaped LP's Career
(03:19) Working Style Differences Between The US and Singapore
(04:34) Any Difference Between Women Leaders in The US and Singapore?
(05:56) What Made LP Stay In Seagate For 22 Years?
(07:01) What Was LP's Driving Force?
(08:16) What Risks Did LP Take?
(09:54) What Kind Of Sales Was LP In?
(11:48) Challenges That LP Faced
(12:59) Times When LP Felt Overwhelmed
(14:12) How Did LP Navigate Through a Male Dominated Industry?
(15:01) What Is LP's Advice To Younger Self?
(15:46) Advice To Women Leaders
(16:32) Conclusion

Our Guests: LayPeng Ong
LayPeng Ong is the Vice President of Global Sales and Emerging Business at Seagate Technology. She has worked at Seagate for 20 years, holding diverse positions across departments from finance to product line management to business strategy and planning to sales. She currently leads Seagate’s surveillance team, focusing on expanding and growing revenue into emerging segments.
https://sg.linkedin.com/in/laypeng-ong-04ba2417


Your Hosts: Ritu Gupta Mehrish
Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/

https://www.ritumehrish.com/ 

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Ever wondered what it takes to make a life-changing career switch and whether you could ever be brave enough to do it? Join us as we explore Rachanee's remarkable journey into progressively higher levels of leadership across multiple unrelated industries. Discover how she evaluated the opportunities that came her way, how she overcame gaps in her knowledge and how she navigated her status as the newbie multiple times over.

In This Episode
(00:00) Introduction
(01:07) Going broke and getting her first job
(03:14) Doing what you know to overcome what you don’t
(06:28) A guideline for evaluating new career opportunities
(07:22) Her biggest challenge
(09:44) A woman in Logistics
(11:15) Being coached into leadership
(12:46) What is Success?
(16:39) Achieving fulfilment
(18:36) Three takeaways - and one thing you can do right away

Our Guest: Rachanee Chanawatr - Asia Pacific Principal, IFC, World Bank Group
Rachanee Chanawatr is an Asia-Pacific principal investment officer at International Financial Corporation (IFC), an institute under World Bank Group, working in early-stage engagements with private sector to create development and investment projects in manufacturing, agribusiness, and services (healthcare, education, tourism, retail and property) industries. 

https://th.linkedin.com/in/rachaneechanawatr 

Your Host
Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/

https://www.ritumehrish.com/ 

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Ever wondered how a journey from the oil and gas industry leads to transformation in education and personal development? Join us in this episode with Zalina Jamaluddin, Vice President of Low-Carbon Ventures at Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad in Malaysia. She shares her experiences from an ExxonMobil scholar to navigating a male-dominated industry and transitioning to education. Explore insights on authenticity, creating visibility, and finding balance while defining your path to success. Discover how challenges become opportunities for growth.

In This Episode
(00:00) Did Zalina Always Want To Be In This Career?
(02:11) Zalina's Journey
(04:50) Working In a Male-Dominated Industry
(07:45) Where Did Zalina Go After That?
(09:52) Zalina's Greatest Supporter - Her Husband
(12:06) Biggest Risks in Zalina's Career
(15:17) Key Challenges Zalina Faced
(20:42) Turning Hard Times Into The Most Beautiful Time of Life
(23:54) Defining Success
(28:33) Advice to Emerging Women Leaders

Our Guest
Zalina Jamaluddin is the Chief Operating Officer at Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad. She previously worked as the Chief Business Development Officer at Asia School of Business, Senior Commercial Advisor at Talisman Energy, and Vice President - Oil & Gas Services and Equipment at Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation. Zalina attended CornellUniversity.
https://my.linkedin.com/in/zalinajamaluddin 

Your Host
Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/
https://www.ritumehrish.com/ 

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Join us in the latest episode of 'Rewrite The Rules' as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Fanny Huang, VP of Strategic Deals and Head of ESG APAC at DHL Supply Chain. In this interview, Fanny shares her career journey that defied expectations – from studying chemical engineering to becoming a driving force in supply chain innovation. Discover how she navigated challenges like finding her voice in an assertive environment and balancing a demanding career with family. She also shares her insights into networking, self-awareness, and crafting a unique leadership path, all from a remarkable woman reshaping the norms of success. Tune in now!

In This Episode

(00:00) Twists and turns in her career journey

(02:57) Working in a new culture

(03:58) Struggling to speak up amongst an assertive team of consultants 

(05:31) Rewriting what it means to speak up 

(07:23) Rewriting what it means to be networking 

(10:36) Rewriting the ways of finding balance 

(16:04) Rewriting the role of planning in one's career

(17:53) The role of organisations in supporting women leaders 

(19:51) Taking a risk despite being happy in her comfort zone 

(21:25) Skills to focus on when you're early career

Our Guests

Fanny Huang holds the position of Vice President of Strategic Deals and Head of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) for the Asia Pacific region at DHL Supply Chain. Her responsibilities encompass orchestrating impactful business transformations across the region and spearheading sustainability initiatives. Additionally, Fanny plays a pivotal role as the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) sponsor for DHL Supply Chain APAC.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fanny-huang-50965925/

Your Hosts

Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/

https://www.ritumehrish.com/ 

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Powerful stories of senior Asian women leaders who've overcome the odds to achieve career and business success. It's not just discussions, it's about empowerment, representation, and paving the way for leaders of tomorrow. If you're a current or aspiring woman leader or an ally, join us and learn from their stories.

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Join us on "Rewriting the Rules" podcast as we delve into the stories of remarkable Asian women leaders. I'm Ritu Mehrish, your host, and in each episode, I sit down with successful women leaders who've shattered conventions to build a name and a place for themselves in the workplace.

In this brief trailer I share some of my favourite quotes, which illustrate the challenges that they - and many women - face in the workplace. And yet they move forward, rewriting the rules of life, career and relationships in their own unique journeys to the top of their field.

Subscribe today and join us us every two weeks to get another compelling story from each of these senior, accomplished Asian women.

YOUR HOST, RITU G. MEHRISH

Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. 

Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/

https://www.ritumehrish.com/