Raise Your Game

Which is more important; Doing what you love or loving what you do? Finding meaning in the things you do may just help you sort that thought process out. The search should be a marathon not a sprint. The funny thing is that while on the journey for meaning, you might just find that you may simply need to give meaning to your work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Getting prospects or enquiries for your business is often one of the most difficult thing to do. In today's show, Jeevan shares with an incredible strategy that can flood your business with leads" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To really discover our true potential, we must always be willing to push ourselves to our limit. However this can be a complex and uncomfortable process- often involving conversations that can inhibit rather than stimulate personal and professional growth. Marcia Reynolds refers to these moments as the “Discomfort Zone”- and joins us to explore how these experiences are the best time t...

Titles are all well and good, but being the boss doesn’t necessarily make you the leader- to command the loyalty and respect of those in your charge, you must be mindful and clear of the actions you take. John Kam from D’Jungle People joins us for a month long series on what is required to be a relevant leader in today’s world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I don’t have time. I’m too busy. I have too much work to do. In a society that’s all about maximising productivity and making the most of our time, these are the kind of phrases that we involuntarily say on a daily basis.  As the saying goes, idle hands are the devil’s playground, so we persist and push on in the name of success and fulfilling goals that we or others h...

When we think about the greatest leaders in history, we can't help but wonder how it all began. What was that first spark that prompted such greatness? Roshan Thiran of Leaderonomics joins us to explore the various triggers that could lead to the development of a great leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outsiders who succeed make for the best kind of success story. They’re the underdogs that triumph in spite of great adversity. But in reality, how many of those on the outside edge truly succeed? Robert Kelsey, author of The Outside Edge joins us to talk about what it means to live and work outside the tribe circle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our monthly series for the month of May is all about accountability - how it’s defined, measured, and practiced at work. Joseph Tan invites leaders and entrepreneurs to examine existing work cultures, and offers insights on inculcating personal ownership in order to enable high performance that is sustainable, motivating, and engaging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the moment we’re born, we’re judged, praised and rewarded for what we know. And so much emphasis is placed on not just acquiring knowledge, but also on our ability to appear knowledgeable, in being able to relay that knowledge back to others. But as they say with food and exercise, you should take everything in moderation- and perhaps the same principle could be applied to knowled...

Instilling good character traits from a young age takes both time and patience to achieve. Having said that, it is not enough to simply encourage it. There should be ways in which youths are given opportunities to do so, whether it's by entrusting them with a task or through positive reiteration. Divya Chandy of Leaderonomics joins us to explore the topic of character building for youths. See omny...

The man who established The Malaysia Book of Records, Tan Sri Danny Ooi is a strong proponent of instilling the spirit of achievement and excellence among Malaysians. He also founded Ms. Tourism International, a franchise that over 80 countries now participate in. Everyone deserves a chance to have their story told, and having  worked to develop these platforms to showcase the unique talents...

Jack Welch, the former chairman and CEO of General Electric for 20 years- a living legend in the corporate world. Jack alongside with his wife Suzy Welch, have spent a decade travelling the world, advising and consulting thousands of companies and entrepreneurs on management, addressing some of the biggest problems faced today by organizations of every size and industry. Based on th...

Our monthly series for the month of May is all about accountability - how it’s defined, measured, and practiced at work. Joseph Tan invites leaders and entrepreneurs to examine existing work cultures, and offers insights on inculcating personal ownership in order to enable high performance that is sustainable, motivating, and engaging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Ariely is a three time New York Times bestselling author and behavioural economist. He recently collaborated with William Haefeli, renown cartoonist for The New Yorker, to publish his latest book, called Irrationally Yours. Irrationally Yours is a collection of questions and answers from his hugely popular advice column in The Wall Street Journal called “Ask Ariely”. Dan explores a...

There are many ways  to prepare ourselves for professional and personal success. As a youth, proper guidance and mentoring is a critical part of such preparation. Alvin Dan from Leaderonomics joins us to discuss the important role of mentors and role models in the process of growth and mental development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The internet has torn down barriers and reshaped the landscape for many industries, allowing access to opportunities for the everyday person that simply wasn’t available before. The publishing industry is no exception. The fate of an aspiring writer no longer rests in the hands of the publishing house- navigating one’s way to fame and fortune could just be a few clicks away. But with t...

Our gut tells us a lot of things, but how often do we take the time to listen? Experiencing stress has become a common feeling at the workplace, and it’s usually due to a plethora of various reasons. The effects on our mental health are obvious, as stress can strongly affect our mood and emotions. But often we neglect the effects that stress has on our physical health which if left untreated...

Our monthly series for the month of May is all about accountability - how it’s defined, measured, and practiced at work. Joseph Tan invites leaders and entrepreneurs to examine existing work cultures, and offers insights on inculcating personal ownership in order to enable high performance that is sustainable, motivating, and engaging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The decisions, plans and actions we take, whether in business or in life, are largely related to how we think and feel about the future. So predicting the future is necessary- but there is only so much we can know and understand of tomorrow. How can we improve our ability to look at the future so that we can make better decisions today? Magnus Lindkivst, is a leading futurist and author of a few t...

What are the key traits that make or break a leader today? In an ever evolving era where there are so many different ways  to lead, Mathy Randhawa joins us to distill some of the core necessities of what makes a truly effective leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have problems, be it professional or personal.  When we’re faced with these problems, most of us tend to fixate on it, focusing on every aspect of the issue until it’s resolved. But how effective is this approach? David Niven, author of It’s Not About The Shark, shows us that this is precisely what we shouldn’t be doing to get to the solution- dwelling on these...

Personal development isn’t always about complete transformation- most times, it is the small but necessary changes that make all the difference. Tom Rath’s latest book is a journey of discovering what it takes to create daily well-being. Based on psychological and behavioural research, Are You Full Charged looks at how best to invest our time and resources so that we can optimize the s...

Our monthly series for the month of May is all about accountability- how it’s defined, measured, and practiced at work. Joseph Tan guides us to build personal ownership over our actions, enabling us to rise above obstacles and challenges to create positive results.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some conversations are difficult to have- whether they stem from disagreements or conflicting views. A haphazard approach to such difficult conversations can often escalate into destructive arguments that are unnecessary and unhealthy, especially at the workplace. Rob Kendall’s book, Blamestorming, looks at how to prepare for and conduct such conversions, and offers tips on how to stop them...

Say you’ve got an idea for a business, that you think could really take off. How do you then take that germ of an idea through the necessary steps to mould and make into a lasting, profitable business? Mike Southon goes through exactly that in his book, The Beermat Entrepreneur, to share the tricks and tips that any entrepreneur ought to know before embarking on a business.  See omnystu...