The Adrian Tan Show

Nancy Lai is a Singaporean mumpreneur, educator, and designer who has successfully launched two businesses inspired by her experiences as a mother. Her entrepreneurial journey began when she faced challenges finding suitable furniture for her eldest daughter, Kayleen, who has allergies prone to severe nosebleed episodes. In response to this personal need, Nancy designed Playand , a line of multi-f...

Ezekiel Vicente is a seasoned executive and leadership expert known for his work as the former Chief Human Resources Officer at Mindvalley. He specialises in organisational transformation, culture building, and leadership development. A current Executive Coach, he also serves as a Fractional Chief of Culture & Strategy, helping high-growth companies align leadership teams and streamline execut...

Amir Bashirudin is a multifaceted entrepreneur and podcast host, best known for founding The Golden Nuggets Podcast . This podcast, launched in July 2023, serves as a platform for entrepreneurs and industry leaders to share their stories and insights, focusing on business innovation and success strategies. Amir is also the founder of ManshaLabs Crypto Academy and VSFATC, reflecting his involvement...

Adeline Tiah is an accomplished marketing professional with over 20 years of experience across various industries, including top banks, telecommunications companies, and startups. She currently serves as a Leadership & Team Coach, Adjunct Lecturer, Speaker, Startup Advisor, and Author of Reinvent 4.0. This episode is brought to you by Deel, the all-in-one platform simplifying global team manag...

Cheryl Lau is a podcaster and strategic content partner based in Singapore. She is best known for hosting EDIT HISTORY , a podcast where successful entrepreneurs and creators revisit, review, and critique the content that contributed to their success. Her journey into entrepreneurship began after leaving law school in 2018 and later dropping out of her PhD program in 2022. Cheryl's podcasting...

Coen Tan is a strategic business storyteller, keynote speaker, high-impact trainer, coach, and communications consultant based in Singapore. He is the founder of Ministry of Influence, a training and consulting firm. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Coen has spoken and trained audiences in various countries across Asia and beyond, including Singapore, China, USA, Canada, Australia, India, Thailand,...

Join me, Adrian Tan, as I republish a special episode from the Brave Southeast Asia Tech Podcast hosted by Jeremy Au . We explore my professional journey from early career layoffs to HR entrepreneurship, my book 'No More Bosses,' and practical advice for solo entrepreneurship. Whether you're considering a career change or curious about self-employment, you'll find valuable insights in this convers...

In this special episode of The Adrian Tan Show, originally aired on the Thought Leadership Club podcast hosted by Cheryl Lau , I delve into my transition from corporate life to solo entrepreneurship. Cheryl and I discuss the concept of becoming virtually unemployable after running your own business, the realities of being your own boss, and how to determine if solo entrepreneurship is right for yo...

In this special episode of the Adrian Tan Show, originally from EP.IC Podcast hosted by Edric Poon , I dive deep into my entrepreneurial journey. This conversation explores the ups and downs of starting and running businesses, the concept of having no bosses, and valuable lessons learned along the way. Topics include my early days as an entrepreneur, dealing with financial challenges, the importan...

⁠Mark Samlal⁠ is the General Manager of APAC at Deel. He is a founder, investor and has over 25 years’ experience in growth leadership roles in Asia Pacific. Mark co-founded PayAsia in 2006 where he was Non-Executive Chairman until being appointed to the role of Executive Chairman and Managing Director of PayAsia in July 2015. In July 2017, he was appointed to the Board and to the role of Managing...

Welcome to a game-changing episode of The Adrian Tan Show! I delve deep with Charles Ferguson , GP's general manager, to explore the astonishing insights from GP's World at Work report . We discuss the hidden talent pools across the APAC region, including India's and the Philippines' skilled workforce, and strategies on how countries like Sri Lanka are tackling the brain drain. Navigate the AI hyp...

In this comprehensive episode of The Adrian Tan Show, I speak with design thinking experts Alfred Tan and Ken Kwan, founding partners of The Curious People consultancy. They discuss design thinking's powerful impact on various sectors, especially SMEs, emphasising human-centred solutions, empathy, and prototyping. Through engaging case studies like Heavenly Wang Cafe's transformation and practical...

In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, I host Cheung Hoyin , a returning guest from Episode 9, to discuss the growth and transformation of his company, Remo , a virtual events platform, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hoyin also introduces his new company, Hermessi , which offers AI-enhanced executive assistants (EAs) and chief of staff services designed to revolutionise productivity for CEOs and f...

In this episode of The Adrian Tan Show, Adrian Tan interviews Neal Moore, a seasoned storyteller, entrepreneur, and coach. They discuss Neal's transition from acting to journalism to content marketing, the impact of AI on creative industries, and the importance of sales skills for business success. Neal shares valuable insights on how creatives can build businesses that support their lifestyle...

In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, we welcome Dexter Zhuang , a financial innovator and globetrotter who left the US in 2019 to become a digital nomad. Dexter shares his journey from climbing the corporate ladder in San Francisco's tech industry to exploring various countries, ultimately landing in Singapore, and later Mexico City. He discusses his initial pursuit of the FIRE (Financial I...

In this episode, How Meng Hock of OMS shares insights into how Ironman inspired him during a crucial period when his organisation faced potential liquidation in 2019. The discussion delves into his journey from initial exposure to Ironman through Marvel movies, leading to the initiation of 'Project Ironman'. As the CEO of an upstream oil and gas company, he demonstrates remarkable resilien...

Jonathan Eg  is the Founder & CEO of  Partipost , a Crowd Marketing Platform that effectively connects brands to content creators, giving them seamless access to word-of-mouth advertising in the fast-moving world of social media. Since its inception in 2016, Partipost has dedicated itself to transforming how brands connect with their consumers, making it easier to engage and reach a larger poo...

Qiu Jianhan is the principal of strategy at Unispace Asia , where he leads the strategy and change management practice. He has developed innovative strategy and change management solutions that have helped many organisations align their work environment with their goals. As a certified LUMA practitioner, Jianhan always embeds human-certified design thinking into his solutions, contributing to his...

Prepare for an electrifying dive into the digital deep end with Marcelo Lebre [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelolebre/ ] on the Adrian Tan show, where the idea of the future of work takes centre stage. From a spark of pre-pandemic intuition, Remote has ascended to an industry vanguard, igniting the tech sector with pioneering global employment solutions. This episode's heart beats the tale of M...

Join me in this captivating episode as I dive deep into the remarkable journey of Sunny Saha [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnysaha/ ], the GM of Blue Prism [ https://www.blueprism.com/ ]. From his early days in market research to leading Time Warner Asia Pacific and launching the world's first Cartoon Network theme park, Sunny's diverse experience across industries will leave you inspired.    Di...

Are you curious about the factors that shape the employee experience and its impact on organizations?    Join us on this episode where we dive into the fascinating world of employee engagement, management, and the repercussions of poor EX scores.    Our special guest is Qualtric [ https://www.qualtrics.com/sg/]'s Dr. Cecelia Herbert [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecelia-herbert/ ], a renowned orga...

Join me as I chat with Cassandra Ong [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandraong/ ], a remarkable guest who shares her inspiring journey of starting a business after a layoff. In this captivating episode, we explore the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship. Discover how Cassandra's experience in a B2B SaaS company fueled her desire to create a consultancy agency - Otterhalf [ https://www.ott...

In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, we dive into the growing trend of geo arbitrage with guest, Gabrielle Loh [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellefrieda/ ]. Gabrielle shares her personal journey with geo arbitrage, the practice of working remotely from countries with a lower cost of living. She provides insights into her experiences living and working in South Korea. Gabrielle is an award-w...

In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, I speak with Charles H. Ferguson [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesferguson/ ], the APAC GM for Globalization Partners [ https://www.globalization-partners.com/ ]. Inspired by the 2023 Global Growth Report, we discuss the expectations and sentiments in the evolving business landscape. Key findings reveal that Singaporeans aspire to join global companies f...

In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, we welcome Gibu Matthew [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gibumathew/ ], Vice President and GM of Asia Pacific for Zoho Corp [ https://www.zoho.com/ ]. With his 23 years of experience with Zoho, Gibu shares his insights about the growth and evolution of AI. The discussion revolves around 'Zia', an AI agent integrated into Zoho products, the impact of AI on custo...