The Adrian Tan Show

I close season two of The Adrian Tan Show by reflecting on what I learned from producing the podcast and speaking with its guests.

In this January 2022 epilogue, I look back on the journey so far and consider what comes next, including the possibility of a third season.

The Adrian Tan Show — Season 2 Epilogue

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Where can individuals and companies begin with mental wellness? Bjorn Lee joins me to discuss taking small steps and supporting wellbeing in the workplace.

At the time of this January 2022 conversation, Bjorn was founder and CEO of MindFi, a corporate mental wellness company. His experience spans entrepreneurship and product development in Asia and the US, including roles at Zopim and Stickery.

This conversation explores mental wellness and practical starting points for both individuals and organisations.

The Adrian Tan Show — Episode 84

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How do you choose an employer of record partner when expanding internationally? Rick Hammell joins me to discuss global employment, business expansion and supporting employees who work across borders.

At the time of this January 2022 conversation, Rick was founder and CEO of Elements Global Services. His background includes senior HR and operations roles before building a business in the employer of record sector.

We explore:

• Choosing an employer of record partner

• Supporting international business expansion

• Enabling employees to work from different locations

The Adrian Tan Show — Episode 83

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Are virtual career fairs worth the investment, and how can candidates make an impression? Alex Martin joins me to discuss how these events have evolved and how data can help organisations assess their results.

At the time of this December 2021 conversation, Alex was VP of Sales at SeeMeCV, an HR technology platform offering virtual fairs, video CVs, career portals and virtual coaching. His background includes global mobility and managing recruitment teams in Singapore and China.

We explore:

• The evolution of virtual career fairs

• Using data to improve career fair ROI

• How candidates can stand out at a virtual event

The Adrian Tan Show — Episode 82

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How can learning and development put the learner at the centre? Dr Wolfram Jost joins me to discuss L&D analytics and the trends shaping workplace learning.

At the time of this December 2021 conversation, Wolfram was a member of the imc AG Executive Board. His background includes application development, integration and business transformation.

This episode explores learning analytics, developments in corporate learning and designing learning around the people who use it.

The Adrian Tan Show — Episode 81

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What makes a workplace a place where people want to stay and do their best work? Craig Brown joins me to discuss creating a great working environment, employee wellbeing and cultural sensitivity.

At the time of this December 2021 conversation, Craig was CEO of Everest Engineering, a software development agency. He brings experience in agile practices and human-centred workplace management, with an emphasis on developing people’s skills, collaboration and innovation.

This conversation explores the working environment, employee wellbeing and the importance of understanding cultural differences.

The Adrian Tan Show — Episode 80

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How is the future of work changing the way organisations manage performance? Arun Sundar joins me to discuss the enterprise of tomorrow and the impact of COVID-19 on work.

At the time of this December 2021 conversation, Arun was Chief Marketing Officer at entomo, a performance management software company focused on aligning goals and providing insights to distributed and remote teams.

This conversation explores the future of enterprises, performance management and the changes brought about by the pandemic.

The Adrian Tan Show — Episode 79

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What does a coach actually do, and what makes coaching valuable? Professor Jonathan Passmore joins me to explore coaching psychology, accountability and the future of coaching.

At the time of this December 2021 conversation, Jonathan was Senior Vice President of Coaching at CoachHub and Professor of Coaching and Behavioural Change at Henley Business School. A chartered psychologist, he brings a research-informed perspective to coaching practice.

We discuss:

• What a typical coaching session looks like

• Why seeking coaching can be a strength

• The coach’s role as an accountability partner

• Whether to stay with the same coach over time

• The potential role of AI in coaching

This episode was sponsored by ArcLab, a mobile learning platform for deskless workforces.

The Adrian Tan Show — Episode 78

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Why are organisations rethinking performance reviews? Gaurav Chaubey joins me to discuss continuous performance management, getting senior leaders on board and its connection to the Great Resignation.

At the time of this November 2021 conversation, Gaurav was co-founder of Mesh, a performance management platform. He brings experience in people and culture consulting, performance frameworks and incentive design.

We discuss:

• What is driving the rethink of performance management

• Moving from traditional reviews to continuous conversations

• Making the case for change to senior management

• The relationship between performance management and employee retention

This episode was sponsored by ArcLab, a mobile learning platform for deskless workforces.

The Adrian Tan Show — Episode 77

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How do you find the right coach, and how can you tell whether coaching is working? Yannis Niebelschütz joins me to discuss digital coaching, common misconceptions and measuring its value.

At the time of this November 2021 conversation, Yannis was co-founder of CoachHub, which he started with his brother Matti in Berlin in 2018. He draws on his experience building digital businesses and working at LinkedIn.

We discuss:

• Choosing a coach who fits your needs

• The benefits and common misconceptions of coaching

• How digital coaching platforms work

• Measuring coaching ROI and its role as an employee benefit

This episode was sponsored by ArcLab, a mobile learning platform for deskless workforces.

The Adrian Tan Show — Episode 76

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