HerVantage

What are the legal aspects of GST? What are the implications of the GST within the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act, enforcement and penal provisions? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do gender differences impact leadership? Under the liberal topic of gender diversity, what does a woman need to do to be board ready and what do you do when you get there? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beaconhouse has spearheaded the introduction of a progressive, broad-based approach to education and the concept of global citizenship, besides transforming private education in Pakistan, Malaysia and beyond. We catch up with the Chairman of the Beaconhouse Group to speak about her strategy, including her work in promoting gender diversity and empowerment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

When Sheryl Sandberg wrote her book Lean In, women all over the world sat up and took notice. Surya Women, a space for women passionate about helping women realise their fullest potential is holding a workshop to help women in this area. Animah Kosai and Lina Esa Oberg  represents the group to tell us about the finer points of Leaning In. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the landscape of female leadership in Malaysia? Do women set themselves back in ways they're not aware of? Is the responsibility solely on the shoulders of women? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the investing habits of women executives and the steps to greater financial empowerment for women? Success Concepts is a business that enables women to better their net worth through sound investments. We find out how it works, and what benefits it brings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KasehDia is a world pioneer in concept-based (halal) communication and developmental systems, with key halal initiatives including The Halal Journal, Halal Food Guide Series, Muslim Travel Guide Series and the World Halal Forum Global Initiatives. We discover more about this growing market, the challenges and opportunities and Jumaatun's involvement in the Halal Chapter within Malaysia's 3rd Indus...

She's about 55 years old, but she’s as beautiful as ever. She’s had a rather controversial life but still has a smile on her face. We’ve all coveted her car and her Malibu Dream House. She’s held down jobs such as doctor, fashion designer and now she’s an entrepreneur. Why is Barbie doing this and have her objectives as role model to past, current and future generatio...

According to Women 2.0, private tech companies with female executives achieve a 35% higher return on investment and while technology has always been known as a boys club, successful startups have more women in senior positions than unsuccessful ones, based on a new analysis by Dow Jones. Despite these encouraging studies, The Kauffman Foundation finds that just 10% of high-growth tech startup foun...

Globalisation has led to the rapid connection of internationally based employees from all levels. Where once an employee might have been expected to only collaborate with colleagues from his own country, today many teams are built on global networks connecting people scattered around the world. What are the invisible boundaries to global business and how can they be managed? See omnystudio.com/lis...

Of all the industries out there, telcos, in particular make a lot of noise - be it in advertising, marketing, or through their social networks. As the smallest mobile service provider in Malaysia, what are the hopes and dreams of U Mobile, who are their supporters and what's their marketing strategy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premium cosmetics and skincare label Aesop, has delighted us for many years. Discover the philosophy of the brand and how it has broken boundaries across the globe with their ethos of fine and gentle living. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Content is king. This is nothing new. Still, there is a great need to develop unique brand experiences, and to say something meaningful and insightful to customers while entertaining them at the same time. One way to do this is with storytelling techniques to create a strong emotional bond with customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Universum has just conducted the first talent survey in Malaysia, which captures the career goals and employer preferences of the Gen Y with views from over 11,000 university students, forming the world’s largest Generation Y study on the subject. Who does the Gen Y want to work for? Find out if you're on the list.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a recent survey, Malaysia ranked 102nd out of 136 in terms of female leadership. Going against this trend is Country Heights Holdings Berhad, whose board of directors is mostly powered by women. We find out why this works, how it came to be, and the advantages of having a female-dominated company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the get-go, Low Ngai Yuen has always been about action and inspiring change. But while she has championed women, any number of causes, and taken the ailing performing arts industry under her wing, it is not the causes which drive her, but the desire to right the balance and re-supply power to where it's needed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Creating a talented workforce for the advertising industry is a more daunting task than we think. And with relatively high turnover rates, how can the industry create and retain talent? Michelle Achuthan highlights what the industry needs to do and as holder of the Knowledge Management Portfolio in the 4As, introduces the association's Graduate Fellowship Programme. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Culture run is an organisation dedicated to the sharing of real life skills and making the learning experience fun and meaningful. Founder, Su Zen Low tells us why she has decided to align learning with people's passions and why this is a good thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many things have been said about sibling rivalry - but what happens when, in the spirit of healthy competition,  it actually moves you to achieve much much more? Ph’ng Li Kim, CEO of Kechara Media & Publications,  and Ph’ng Li Kheng, Business Development Director, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf discuss the finer points of sibling synergy and how they have applied this to th...

As more women in Asia make their mark on the world of work, how are they reshaping and challenging notions of leadership? And as newcomers into a space long defined by deference to (typically male) authority, what do Asian women seek of their leaders?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brand Image Consulting is the art of guiding individuals and companies to manage their image to create a powerful personal brand. What attributes will you place in your personal or corporate brand? How can having a strong brand image empower you and employees for success? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking the helm of the family business, moving with the times and implementing fresh perspectives in point-of-sale advertising and FMCG merchandising. These are but a few of the challenges Sue Ann Chew has encountered and conquered. We get her to share her story on HerVantage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Studying science, researching in the lab and commercialising the research - with a PhD in molecular biology and years in the lab, Professor Dr. Farida Shah found the time and energy to start businesses which capitalise on her academic specialisation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From teen recording artist to entertainer, actor, mother and businesswoman with her own brand, Ning shares her journey and speaks about business risks and opportunities being a celebrity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throwing the towel in doesn’t necessarily mean being defeated. It doesn’t make you a failure. You just need to know when to cut your losses, or when your priorities have changed.  Or in the lyrics of a well-known Kenny Rogers song, ‘Know when to hold, know when to fold, know when to walk away.’   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.