On this episode of WERKiT, we speak to Nyx, the Medical Innovation Lead and the Lead (Curriculum) Curator for Growth Mindset, a med-education app.

We’ll learn how Nyx began her career as a pharmacist, and how that experience helped her succeed in the role. We talk about the broad range of skill sets spanning healthcare and project management, and how Nyx juggled both project management as well as in-house lesson creation for enrichment classes for children.

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On this episode of WERKit, we talk to Ethan, who teaches kids and designs curricula at a fast-growing early-stage online education start-up.

Join us as we hear about what drew Ethan to education, working with Kids, and taking an unconventional path into the education industry.

Listen in to find out about Ethan’s most memorable moments teaching and how even online teachers are not immune from awkward classroom moments.

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Online food delivery, and online grocery delivery, in particular, enjoyed a COVID-fuelled boom over the past couple of years. What started as a mere tool of convenience quickly became one of the most essential services on the planet. 

On this episode of WERKiT, we talk to Luca about his journey and how he ended up at one of the world’s most prominent delivery tech companies. 

We’ll hear about his experiences working in this challenging industry, how he’s adapted in his career, and his thoughts on the changes COVID has brought to the ways we shop.  

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On this episode, we talk to Katya and find out more about how she pivoted before even graduating when she augmented her hospitality education with a marketing degree.

We hear about Katya’s experiences now working in health marketing for a health-tech company in Singapore.

Listen in to find out how Katya made the decision to move into marketing, how her job helps people, and what she’s enjoyed about living and working in Singapore.

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There is over US$ 100 trillion (with a “T”) in assets under management worldwide. That is around five times the 2020 GDP of the United States. To call this a big industry would be a massive understatement.

On this episode of WERKiT, we talk to Lisa, who manages client relationships for a Japanese-based global bank. We learn the ins and outs of how Lisa communicates the needs and wants of her high-net-worth clients to the bank’s brokers and traders – creating a bridge between clients and action.

We also learn about how Lisa found herself in this role almost by accident, why she enjoys working in Singapore, and how she bridges cultural barriers between clients, colleagues, and more.

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There are over a hundred thousand electronic payment transactions happening every second all over the world. The systems powering our payments must be tested to their limits to make sure our information stays safe. On this episode of WERK iT, we talk to Anna, a white hat hacker testing payment and transaction systems.

Listen to find out how our payment tech is tested behind the scenes to stay a step ahead of the bad guys. How are our cards tested? What role does an orange peel play in thwarting biometric security? What happens if our card information does get compromised? And does working in this industry make a person extra paranoid? All these questions answered, and more!

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Marketing, advertising, and sales. What is the difference? On this episode of WERKiT, we talk to Gem about his role as a marketer at one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies.

Listen to find out what marketing entails. Do marketers really manipulate market demand? How much say do they have over how we experience these products. Gem also shares how he learnt that people across different countries may be more similar than we realise.

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What is a type rating? How do I score better service on my next flight? And do pilots even get training on making inflight announcements? Welcome to the pilot (ha!) episode of WERKiT - the podcast where we explore the jobs you thought you knew, and the people who do them.

On today’s episode, we interview Tyler - a pilot for a regional airline based in the US. Join us as we talk about how Tyler got into what is a dream job for many kids growing up. Tyler shares his insights ranging from how one even becomes a pilot, to some of the hidden work that goes into making sure your flight runs smoothly. We also hear about Tyler’s most memorable flight, and how a little courtesy can go a long way toward a better journey.

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