Light Work

What does it take to build a career that lasts more than three decades in one of the world's most competitive industries? I n this episode of Light Work- Moving Beyond the Paycheque , I sit down with Denise, a powerhouse of the global entertainment industry whose career has spanned film, television, media, marketing, and business development. From Palace Pictures and United International Pictures...

In this episode of Light Work – Moving Beyond the Paycheque , I’m joined by Geoffrey Williams, a cultural strategist, executive coach and inclusion leader whose career has spanned global brands including Burberry, Dr. Martens and Thomson Reuters. Working at the intersection of brand, culture and equity, Geoffrey shares insights from over two decades of leadership, exploring how the world of work i...

Our work is one of the most profound mirrors we have. It shapes our relationships, tests our character and delivers some of life's most enduring lessons often in the moments we least expect it. Joining me is Michael Fisk, a friend and a senior Hollywood executive whose career has spanned Sony Pictures, MGM, Amazon, Warner Bros and Lionsgate building international marketing operations from the grou...

Most people don't realize that work is actually a subconscious laboratory for the self. We rarely clock in with the intention of "finding ourselves," yet the daily grind, the friction of high-stakes projects and the rhythm of the hustle, quietly carves out who we are long before we realise we’re looking. Joining me to unpack this is my former colleague Dan Bulteel , a global social media marketing...

Is a career just a ladder to be climbed, or is it a mirror to the soul? Join me Michael Djan and my good friend Evelyn Zhang as we sit down to explore the profound intersection of professional ambition and personal purpose. In this episode, we navigate the complexities of "the climb"—from the lessons learned in the trenches of the corporate world to the moments of clarity that supports our purpose...

In this intro episode I explores the deeper questions surrounding work, identity, and purpose. I share personal experiences of redundancy and the emotional turmoil it can cause. Exploring work being more than just a pay check, I discusses the importance of integrity and curiosity in navigating one's career and invite you to join me on a journey of self-discovery and brining light to work. Hosted o...

Have you ever found yourself staring at your screen, asking, 'Beyond the paycheque, what am I truly doing here?' Or perhaps, 'Does what I do even have meaning and purpose?. While money is undeniably useful, it rarely provides that deep, lasting sense of fulfilment we all crave. So, what does? That's precisely what we'll be exploring together. This intro episode kicks off a series of conversations...