The Career Strategists

Here's an episode I did with Edric Poon & Lawrence Young on their "Right Ways Podcast" where I speak my mind about Mentoring vs Coaching, and why some Coaches Suck. Have a tune!

Did you know that Adrian used to keep up to 40 Real Human Skeletons in his bedroom? In this fun-filled interview, the effable Chris Henson interviews our CEO Adrian, on how Career Agility started, what his motivations were, and what are his greatest career lessons in this no-holds-barred session.

So... You're in a Regional 'overlay' role and nobody actually reports directly to you... But yet, you are responsible for the performance (or lack thereof) of these people who don't need to listen to 'some guy from HQ'. How do you influence them? Listen here!

Careers have been built...and ruined because of the Big P and the failure to rein it in. The Career Experts share 5 possible reasons why Procrastination happens... and how you can overcome it!

I want a new job!! But I'm too busy to pore through job boards, send out CVs, and attend interviews! Let the Carer Experts show you how to set up your Bird Dogs and other cool automatic jobsearch hacks.

We all want to have a better job ... but what exactly IS a better job to you? Is it more money with a bigger title, or is it better work-life balance? Or is it all of the above?? And are you being realistic? In this episode, Adrian and Yen break down the elements of a 'Better Job' and give you a Reality Check.

In this new series of Shorts, Adrian and Yen discuss real-life cases that they have encountered in the hope that YOU can can learn some tips on how to navigate your own Career Conundrums... In this episode, we discuss what you can do if you are faced with an incompetent boss. Tune in to find out more!

Did you know that 71.6% of Executives interviewed last year felt Job Insecure? Who can blame them? With massive layoffs being the norm, nobody's job is truly safe. But what can you do about it? Is there a better approach to managing your Career Anxiety? Adrian and Yen share their concept of "Career Security" with you in this episode. Watch and learn!

Haven't you heard? These Foreigners are stealing OUR jobs!! In this fireside chat (pardon the casual attire - this video was originally for CareerAgility Members only), I speak about whether this is a REAL issue and what we can do about it. TRIGGER WARNING -> I'll be speaking my mind honestly and authentically and this might offend some people. If you're one of those offended, pleas...

"I don't know what's next for me" "Should I get an MBA?" "I think my job is at risk - what should I do?" As veteran Career Strategists with over 40 years of combined experience in the field, what are the most common Career Questions or Complaints that we receive? In this episode, they share the answers to these questions.

Welcome to Season 5! We kickstart this exciting new season with an interview with Pooja Vig, co-founder of The Nutrition Clinic who shares with us the Diet strategies needed for us to be at our PEAK performance so we can excel in our careers! visit www.thenutritionclinic.com.sg to find out more!

So, you've just joined your dream company. All eyes are watching you...but are you doing the right things, or are you unknowingly pissing your new colleagues off? Learn what the 5 ways you could be doing that... and how to prevent it!!

Are ANTS holding your career back? Learn how to squash those ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts) and overcome the fears that prevent you from being the BEST you that you can be!

"Is it ok to NOT be ambitious?" "Can I turn down a Promotion?" We get these questions very often - the truth is, it could hurt your career if you did that, but if you want to, there's nothing wrong if it's part of your Career Strategy. In this episode, Adrian and Yen will share their honest opinions with you.

Are you optimising your Linkedin Profile? Are you using this brilliant career platform correctly, or is it damaging your brand? Tune in to this information packed episode where our Special Guest, Linkedin Power User Roger Ng shares his practical advice on how you can raise your Linkedin Game - and Elevate Your Career! 

It's hiring season soon...and the interviews will be coming quick and fast - what are some things that can bomb your interview? Adrian shares his ideas with The Big Show Gang on OneFM913 - in his festive Red Bunny T-shirt!!

Do you know how stressful it is to hire a new team member? Get into the mind of the Hiring Manager and see what he/she is thinking even as they are assessing your suitability for the role - you might learn how to increase your odds of getting the role!  

Did you hear about the Banker who quit to start a Bakery and lost everything? Sometimes, BOLD Career Moves can lead to failure if you're not careful...so learn what the 5 most common mistakes that Career-switchers often make in their quest for their 'Dream Job'. 

It's always so close...yet so far! The final round of the interview process is often the most frustrating - what are the interviewers looking for? What do they want to hear? How can you beat this final round to land that wonderful job? Watch and learn!! 

It's true - a Mid-Career Switch is often fraught with danger and risk. And yet, thousands still want to go through with it, respite the chances of things going wrong! In this week's  episode, we explore the 5 most common reasons why mid-career switches fail, and what you can do about it. 

Feeling frustrated? Dragging yourself to work every morning? Want to flip your boss the middle finger? Knowing when to quit is a matter of correct timing and ability to read the signs. Let the Career  Experts share the 5 signs that it's time for you to send in that Resignation Letter. 

This week, we are fortunate to get the MD of Singapore's biggest Background Checking Agency to share what goes on behind the scene when your prospective employer runs a background check on you.  Mr Kannan Chettiar, MD of Avanz, shares the juicy stories and also, how you can keep your background clean and squeaky!

"Sorry, you're too Senior!" "But we can't afford you..." "I'm afraid you'll leave once a better job comes along." Sounds familiar? Yes, sometimes, we do apply for roles that we're too senior for and automatically, it sends red flags to the Recruiters. How can we overcome is bias? Tune in and learn how to position yourself to defeat this discriminatiory practice! 

Did you miss that last promotion cycle? Did that moronic colleague of yours who does nothing but brown-nose the big bosses get promoted...again? Frustrating, huh? This career stagnation could be due to some signals that you didn't even know you were sending out... watch this week's episode to find out how to get promoted fast! 

Every wondered what the 5 things that we headhunters hope for and look for when we reach out to prospective candidates? This week, get a Sneak Peek into the minds of #SuperCoachYen and Adrian who have over 4 decades of experience in this field to uncover what Headhunters will NEVER tell you!