By Lisa Partridge
The Six Cs in SIXCOMMS stand for: Connection, Curiosity, Compassion, Clarity, Customization and Consistency.
I'm Lisa, your host, and I believe these are the key ingredients to effecti
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Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with!
About our guest:
Edric Poon is the host of “Edric Poon In Company” – a home-grown podcast that features Entrepreneurs, C-Suites and leaders in Asia, who share their decades of experience in learning, life and business. He also runs his own podcast production and content creation business – Kaleoscopic Communications. Known as the “Podsmith”, Edric helps both businesses and individuals, create and curate podcasts best suited for their target markets!
I was delighted to sit down with him to exchange notes on the lessons we have learned through our experience as podcast hosts.
Here are just a couple of key takeaways from our conversation:
I invite you to listen to this illuminating conversation and discover more about the nuances of podcasting and effective communication. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, there’s something in this episode for you!
Timestamps:
[00:09:48] Chemistry building in podcasting.
[00:14:11] Boundary setting in conversations.
[00:19:28] Overcoming communication challenges.
[00:24:48] The role of silence.
[00:29:21] Active listening challenges in podcasting.
[00:32:19] The value of unstructured conversations.
[00:36:59] Evolving interviewing styles in podcasts.
[00:43:08] Consistency in podcasting.
Check out Edric’s YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@epicpodcasting
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Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with!
About our guests:
Paula Barnes and Rachel Beausang are the hosts and producers of the Truly Expat Podcast. Paula, an Australian expat living in Singapore, has over 25 years of travel experience, sharing honest reviews, practical itineraries, and well-researched travel articles. Her passion stems from a love of helping others get the most out of their travel experiences.
Rachel, originally from New Zealand, left home at 18 and has spent the last 30 years living around the world, including the US, UK, and Italy. With a fresh degree in digital marketing, Rachel brings her passion for podcasting to the Truly Expat team.
We dove deep into the theme of "Finding Your Tribe." Here are three key takeaways that really resonated with me.
If you’re looking to expand your social circle or simply want to feel more connected, this episode is a must-listen.
Timestamps:
[00:06:02] Finding your tribe as expats.
[00:09:25] Saying yes to new experiences.
[00:12:30] Vulnerability fosters connection and empathy.
[00:17:45] Cultivating curiosity in friendships.
[00:20:44] Strategies for maintaining friendships.
[00:23:38] Finding your tribe during hardship.
[00:33:15] Compassion in communication.
Resources:
The Truly Expat Podcast: https://podcast.trulyexpatlifestyle.com/
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Intro VO: Edric Poon
Podcast: Edric Poon In Company (EP.IC podcast)
IG: @Epicpodcasting
LinkedIn: edricpoon
Website: https://kaleoscopic.com/
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Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with!
About our guest:
Dr. Damini Chawla is an award-winning professional speaker with a unique multi- cultural background and personal story fueled by courage.
While creating healthy smiles has been rewarding, her true passion ignited in the human connection and behaviour, building courage and trust, calming anxieties, and sparking genuine conversations. Bringing her bold, empathetic energy with inspirational keynotes, coaching sessions and practical workshops, Dr. Damini works with large corporations and leaders to help teams and individuals reignite courage, manage transitions and maximise innovation helping them find fulfillment.
Here are just three key takeaways from our conversation:
Listen out for the practical strategies you can use when connecting with courage in unfamiliar settings and the framework that Dr. Damini uses called Speak HUMAN, which includes steps like deep listening, understanding context, and showing up authentically. This approach can help you navigate challenging conversations with confidence.
Timestamps:
[00:03:18] Connecting with courage.
[00:06:33] Courageous communication and vulnerability.
[00:09:57] Asking for help courageously.
[00:12:26] Deep listening and self-discovery.
[00:18:38] Fear of judgment in communication.
[00:26:20] Courageous communication in relationships.
[00:29:06] Strategies for fostering courage.
[00:33:22] Human approach to communication.
Connect with Damini:
Website: https://www.drdamini.com/
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdaminichawla
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.daminichawla/
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Website: https://www.sixcomms.org/
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasing/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixcomms_podcast/
Intro VO: Edric Poon
Podcast: Edric Poon In Company (EP.IC podcast)
IG: @Epicpodcasting
LinkedIn: edricpoon
Website: https://kaleoscopic.com/
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Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with!
About our guest:
Kerry Chung is Group General Manager at the SUTL Group of Companies. He is the commercial head for its Consumer Goods distribution business as well as the Marina Division. This is under the ONE15 Marina brand, with its flagship Marina at Sentosa Cove in Singapore, and marinas in Indonesia, Phuket and New York.
He has over 20 years of finance leadership experience across Asia-Pacific in medical devices, life sciences and biotech and is passionate about people development, especially mentoring, training and coaching. He has a Coaching Certification with the Institute of Executive Coaching & Leadership. A native New Zealander, Kerry is a Chartered Accountant and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Here are just a couple of key takeaways from our conversation:
Empathy and Genuine Connection: Kerry reminded us that empathy isn’t just about liking someone; it’s about truly understanding and sharing their feelings. It doesn’t matter how you feel about the person—you can still empathize. We can all grow this skill by simply being curious and genuinely interested in others.
The Impact of Check-Ins: Kerry talked about how little check-ins—like asking, “Are you okay?” over a quick message or catching up over coffee or even ice-cream —can make a big difference. These small acts of kindness help people feel seen and supported and often spark the most meaningful conversations.
We cannot underestimate the importance of empathy and how it can transform our interactions. I encourage you to listen to this episode and reflect on how you can incorporate these practices into your daily interactions.
Timestamps:
[00:03:02] Defining Empathy
[00:05:15] Observing Empathy in Action
[00:09:49] Lack of Empathy: A Real-Life Example
[00:15:06] Factors Contributing to the Global Empathy Deficit
[00:19:32] Maintaining Empathy During Challenging Times
[00:24:18] Importance of Clarity in Communication
[00:26:05] Communication Tips to Close the Empathy Gap
[00:29:19] The Most Important 'C' for Empathy
Resources:
State of the Heart Report 2024 by Six Seconds
Connect with Kerry:
SUTL & ONE15 proudly run the Blue Water EduFest (BWE) in Singapore. BWE is a non-profit event on from 7 to 9 November 2024 is at the forefront of marine conservation and ocean advocacy. Please join our conference or come help celebrate the great work that eco-champions around SEA have been doing!
https://bluewateredufest.com/
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Intro VO: Edric Poon
Podcast: Edric Poon In Company (EP.IC podcast)
LinkedIn: edricpoon
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Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with!
About our guest:
Manish is a professional speaker and coach in workplace resilience and human performance. He is driven to help as many people as possible to build their capacity to thrive in challenges.
He is currently the Managing Partner, South East Asia for Resilience Institute, an esteemed organisation focused on building performance with care.
If you’re struggling to navigate the social media world, or are thinking of stepping into it, this episode is for you! Here are three key takeaways from our conversation:
1. Building Inner Muscles: Manish redefines resilience as the ability to build inner muscles to cope with external challenges. By focusing on strengthening our psychology and physiology, we can better navigate the pressures of social media and maintain a sense of calm and confidence.
2. Creating Your Own Rules: Before diving into the social media game, it's essential to establish your own rules. Manish emphasizes the importance of setting personal boundaries and intentions, rather than getting caught up in external validation or algorithm-driven expectations.
3. Curiosity Over Consistency: While consistency is often touted as crucial in social media, Manish highlights the significance of curiosity. By staying curious and open-minded, we can approach social media as a playful game, maintaining lightness and authenticity in our interactions.
This episode really highlights the need to set personal rules when engaging with social media platforms, focusing on detachment, clarity of purpose, and maintaining a sense of lightness in one's approach.
Timestamps:
[00:03:29] Understanding Resilience
[00:05:50] Challenges in Building Online Presence
[00:08:29] Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
[00:10:16] Manish's Personal Struggle with Social Media
[00:14:15] Stepping Back from Social Media
[00:17:00] Balancing Authenticity and Privacy
[00:20:08] Setting Boundaries and Rules
[00:20:18] Three Practical Tools for Social Media Resilience
[00:26:23] The Importance of Purpose in Social Media
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Intro VO: Edric Poon
Podcast: Edric Poon In Company (EP.IC podcast)
IG: @Epicpodcasting
LinkedIn: edricpoon
Website: https://kaleoscopic.com/
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Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with!
About our guest:
Nur is a trauma recovery therapist at The Good Life Counselling, specializing in mind-body integration and nervous system healing. She leverages her expertise to guide individuals on their paths to healing from trauma.
In this episode, we delve deep into the topic of emotional resilience and how to speak the language of our emotions. Here are three key takeaways:
1. Guided Imaginary Technique: Nur introduces us to the concept of taking a short vacation in our minds by visualizing our happy and safe place. This technique allows us to shift our focus from overwhelming emotions to a calming and grounding space, helping us manage stress and anxiety effectively.
2. Breathing Dump: Nur suggests a unique approach to releasing emotional pressure by either writing out or recording a video diary of our feelings. This serves as a release valve, allowing us to express and process our emotions in a healthy way, ultimately leading to a sense of relief and clarity.
3. Validation of Overwhelming Emotions: Nur emphasizes the importance of validating our overwhelming emotions by acknowledging their existence and offering compassionate affirmations. By accepting and validating our feelings, we create a safe space for ourselves to navigate through challenging emotions with self-compassion and understanding.
Tune in to the full episode to gain valuable insights and practical tools for enhancing our emotional well-being.
Timestamps:
[00:03:05] Understanding the Language of Emotions
[00:08:23] Practical Steps to Speak the Language of Emotions
[00:11:10] Techniques for Identifying Emotions in the Body
[00:14:32] Grounding Techniques During Emotional Activation
[00:16:03] Reflecting on Emotional Triggers
[00:17:06] Building Trust with Emotional Parts
[00:20:57] Five Guiding Questions for Emotional Parts
[00:27:08] Emotional Resilience
[00:28:14] How Our Bodies Hold Emotions
[00:31:12] Tools for Managing Overwhelming Emotions
[00:35:23] Guided Imaginary Technique
[00:37:31] Brain Dump Technique
[00:39:13] Validating Overwhelming Emotions
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Intro VO: Edric Poon
Podcast: Edric Poon In Company (EP.IC podcast)
IG: @Epicpodcasting
LinkedIn: edricpoon
Website: https://kaleoscopic.com/
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Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based
professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to
shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with!
About our guest:
Pearl is the Co-Founder of Curious Leaders Circle, a leadership development
consultancy and platform focusing on curiosity-based interventions and coaching to drive performance. With 20 years of product management and marketing experience in healthcare, she has taken on key roles in organizations as the Asia Pacific Regional Head of Customer Experience and Vice-President of Marketing.
She is the host of the Rebel Curiosities podcast, which showcases interviews with
experts on how they harness curiosity in their work to change the status quo. She believes in the potential of curiosity as a catalyst to break down barriers in propelling organizations and individuals toward better performance and results. She is a lover of coffee, conversations and an avid reader!
In this episode, Pearl shares three ways to use curiosity to overcome procrastination:
1. Look inward to understand obstacles and fears.
2. Seek inspiration through new experiences.
3. Take action with a mindset of experimentation and learning.
And, Pearl coaches me through my own procrastination on launching a new service for my Walk and Talk community. She helps me address my anxieties around pricing and commitment. Thank you, Pearl!
Timestamps:
[00:03:12] Curiosity as a Sharp Skill
[00:05:55] Using Curiosity as an Entrepreneur and Leader
[00:11:25] The Concept of Meerkat Moments
[00:13:25] The Importance of Wandering and Wondering
[00:17:25] Live Coaching Session: Pearl Coaches Lisa
[00:20:24] Addressing Concerns about Consistency and Pricing
[00:23:08] Defining Value for Participants
[00:25:18] Strategies for Staying on Track
[00:27:04] Three Ways to Use Curiosity to Overcome Procrastination
Recommended Book:
1. The Squiggly Career by Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis
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Intro VO: Edric Poon
Podcast: Edric Poon In Company (EP.IC podcast)
IG: @Epicpodcasting
LinkedIn: edricpoon
Website: https://kaleoscopic.com/
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Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with!
About our guest:
Nadiya is a Media professional, helping brands in designing comms and media strategies that work towards achieving their marketing, business goals and growth.
She has worked with a diverse, cross-section of people throughout her career for over 18 years across media agencies and with brands, in local, regional and global teams.
She’s lived and worked in the UK, Indonesia and most recently Singapore. Throughout her career, she has always championed the value of understanding people and culture. She is passionate about and a firm believer that (especially in media and advertising) the people behind the work are as important as the work itself.
Nadiya thrives when helping to empower people to show up as the best version of themselves at work. To quote her: “The results are incredibly rewarding in a human-sense, but also happen to make a lot of business-sense”
In this episode, Nadiya shares personal experiences and valuable insights on recognizing the signs of burnout, setting boundaries, and the importance of self-compassion in communication.
She talks about the impact of technology, the need for clear communication, and the significance of understanding one's limits.
You will gain practical tips on when to say no, how to delegate effectively, and the role of compassion in fostering healthy communication practices.
Timestamps:
[00:02:54] Understanding Communication Burnout
[00:05:56] Primary Factors Contributing to Communication Burnout
[00:11:26] Choosing the Right Communication Channels
[00:17:41] Effective Communication Strategies
[00:23:25] Setting Boundaries and Saying No
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Intro VO: Edric Poon
Podcast: Edric Poon In Company (EP.IC podcast)
IG: @Epicpodcasting
LinkedIn: edricpoon
Website: https://kaleoscopic.com/
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Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based
professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to
shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with!
About our guest:
Jun Han is a visual storyteller who explains crucial ideas with simple visuals.
After 2 years of growing his audience and business on social media, he
realised that while most people communicate verbally, the best in their
field inspire and influence people by helping them see the vision and
possibilities. And so, he's on a mission to help businesses reach and engage
more people through his visual design service. He also teaches visual thinking
for effective communication.
Here are his 3 Fs to making a success of being self-employed:
1. Financial Forecasting: Jun Han emphasizes the importance of knowing your
financial runway. It's crucial to understand how long you can sustain yourself
without income and to plan accordingly. This will help you navigate the
uncertainties of entrepreneurship without undue stress.
2. Friends: Surround yourself with friends who understand and support your
entrepreneurial journey. While all friends mean well, those who are on a similar
path can provide the specific advice and encouragement you need to thrive.
3. Faith: Having clarity in your mission about why you're pursuing your business is key. This mission-driven approach will give you the strength to persist through
the challenging times—because they will come!
Tune into the full episode to gain more insights and inspiration from Jun Han's
journey.
Timestamps:
[00:02:35] From Employee to Self-Employed
[00:04:32] First paid visual job
[00:07:39] Qualifying advice from others
[00:14:02] Compassion and self-compassion
[00:17:39] Three Fs for Success
[00:19:46] Connection in creative communications
[00:24:06] Tapping into curiosity for learning
Recommended Resources:
Want to illustrate your ideas and amplify your message? Check out the "Illustrate
Impactful Ideas" online course. Learn visual thinking fundamentals in under 3 hours on your phone: https://junhanchin.com/b/RfPDt
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Intro VO: Edric Poon
Podcast: Edric Poon In Company (EP.IC podcast)
IG: @Epicpodcasting
LinkedIn: edricpoon
Website: https://kaleoscopic.com/
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Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based
professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to
shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with!
About our guest:
Cindi is a renowned career coach, content creator, and professional speaker
specializing in helping Gen Z and millennial professionals supercharge their careers and upskill for success.
With a global footprint, Cindi has delivered speeches and training across the world. She is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and Mandarin.
Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice for Job Search and Careers in 2023, Cindy's
insights are frequently featured in prominent media outlets such as Her World,
Money 89.3, Channel News Asia, and LinkedIn News Asia. She has also shared her
career journey on Millennial Soundbites on Channel 8.
An avid learner and AI enthusiast, Cindi believes the current era offers limitless
opportunities for career growth and innovation.
Here are just a couple of takeaways from our conversation:
The Power of Curiosity: Cindy emphasizes the importance of being genuinely
curious about others when networking. By shifting the focus from "what can I get from this person" to "what can I learn from this person," we can add value to their
lives and build stronger connections.
AI for Networking Efficiency: Discover how AI tools like Perplexity AI can
streamline your networking efforts. By analyzing communication styles and
generating tailored messages, you can save time and enhance your networking
interactions.
If you are looking to up your game when it comes to networking, this episode is jam-packed with actionable tips and techniques to connect with others in more
meaningful ways.
Timestamps:
[00:04:25] Networking as Giving, Not Getting
[00:05:33] The Durian Tree Analogy
[00:06:04] Long-term Benefits of Networking
[00:06:29] Personal Networking Success Stories
[00:10:00] Online vs. In-Person Networking
[00:12:38] Transitioning from Online to In-Person Networking
[00:14:25] Keeping Connections Warm Online
[00:16:08] The Impact of Social Media Presence
[00:18:34] Techniques for Confident Networking
[00:19:59] Utilizing LinkedIn for Networking
[00:22:08] Using Generative AI for Networking
[00:24:22] AI Tools for Networking Strategies
Recommended Resources:
https://www.perplexity.ai/
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Intro VO: Edric Poon
Podcast: Edric Poon In Company (EP.IC podcast)
IG: @Epicpodcasting
LinkedIn: edricpoon
Website: https://kaleoscopic.com/
https://www.sixcomms.org/
The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.