The Flex Executive Code

What happens when your job title is no longer your identity? For many senior executives, that question arrives sooner than expected. In this episode, Karunesh Prasad, CEO, Board Match-up and show host, speaks with Mark Wee , Executive Director of Designing Your Life Global , about one of the biggest leadership transitions of our time: moving from a traditional corporate career to intentionally des...

In this episode of The Flex Executive Code, Karunesh Prasad, show host and CEO of Board Match-Up, in conversation with Terence Quek, podcast guest and CEO, Singapore Institute of Directors, explores: 🔹 Why writing a personal purpose statement can change how you lead 🔹 How purpose becomes a decision-making compass 🔹 What boards are doing differently in a world of complexity 🔹 Why alignment, not...

In this fantastic conversation between Karunesh and Chandra, Chandra shares that life and careers unfold like a book: not one chapter at a time but several ahead . The most successful people anticipate future chapters instead of waiting for events to unfold. Map your ambition Identify competencies Build networks Study roles you aspire to Rehearse the future before it arrives Flex isn't "w...

This conversation on portfolio careers between Karunesh Prasad, the show host and guest Shanta Vallury Gandhi explores the challenges and opportunities of a portfolio career. Some highlights of the episode: The importance of finding purpose beyond corporate roles. Networking and building relationships are crucial during career transitions. Personal branding should reflect authenticity and consiste...

This conversation explores the intricacies of startup culture, highlighting the crucial role of founders and early employees in shaping organisational behaviour. It examines the impact of boards on culture, the challenges of recruiting from larger companies, and the significance of comprehending board dynamics. The discussion also highlights the importance of resilience and humility in startup env...

In this engaging conversation, the show host Karunesh Prasad, CEO of Board Match Up, and the podcast guest Ashok Barat, Corporate Advisor and Board Member, delve deeper into the topic of Profit and Purpose. Ashok Barat argues that profit and purpose are not binary . Profit is the precondition for any sustained purpose; purpose must be contextual, economically viable, and aligned with regulation ....

This engaging conversation between show host Karunesh and guest Nancy explores the future of career transitions, highlighting the challenges and opportunities executives will face. The highlights of the episodes are:- Executive Transitions Are on the Rise -  Many C-suite leaders are  leaving full-time roles  to pursue  portfolio careers , including board memberships, advisory positions, fractional...

This fantastic and thought-provoking episode focuses on:- People Agenda: A Missing Priority in the Boardroom Talent is the most valuable currency for organisational success. However, human capital discussions are underrepresented in boardroom conversations. The need is urgent to elevate the people agenda to the board level where strategic decisions are made. The future of work is not in the future...