Paperspace Asia

Where Strategy Meets Design

Business EN ↓ 7 episodes

'Where Strategy Meets Design' is a leadership podcast that explores how workplace design drives business success across Southeast Asia. In each episode, industry leaders and workplace experts from Paperspace Asia discuss pressing business challenges faced by different sectors. Through real case studies and expert insights, we reveal how strategic workplace design can transform organizational pain points into opportunities for innovation, talent retention, and competitive advantage.

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From Cubicles to Culture: How Design Shapes Psychological Safety 03.10.2025 35:06

The way a workplace is designed can either amplify silence or create the conditions for people to speak up, share ideas, and perform at their best. In our latest podcast with Dr. Peter Brace, Founder of PsychSafety Asia-Pacific, we explore how trust and safety shape collaboration, innovation, and business outcomes. When leaders and workplaces create environments where employees feel safe to speak...

Designing for Hypergrowth: How Wise Scaled Across Asia 31.07.2025 20:08

In our latest episode, we talk to long-time client Wise on their ability to adapt their office to the hypergrowth stage they're in. We explore how important it is to be flexible and agile enough to always have an environment prepared for growth. At Paperspace Asia, we are award-winning strategists who design offices into thriving workplaces, driven by data-backed employee insights. We are loca...

Designing for Everyone: How Inclusive Workplaces Drive Business Success 23.05.2025 18:22

Inclusive workplaces aren’t a nice-to-have—they’re business-critical. In our latest podcast with Emily Hake from Google (Project Executive), we explore how inclusion directly impacts performance. When people feel safe to be themselves at work, they engage more fully, take ownership, and drive innovation across teams. This episode is a must-listen for leaders rethinking what it really takes to buil...

Architect to Country Director: How Architectural Thinking Drives Business Transformation 15.04.2025 27:33

From architect to Country Director, Joel Golimlim shares how his foundation in design helped him navigate the evolving role of leadership—mentoring a growing team, sustaining company culture, and moments of uncertainty. It’s a story about leading with clarity, grit, and a strong sense of purpose. At Paperspace Asia, we are award-winning strategists who design offices into thriving workplaces, driv...

From Interior Designer to COO: How Creative Roots Power Karen Calalec's Leadership Journey 09.04.2025 28:23

What does it take to go from an interior designer to regional COO? In this episode, host Edward Musiak, CMO of Paperspace Asia, sits down with Karen Calalec, COO of Paperspace Asia, to unpack her journey from interior design to entrepreneurship—and now leading cross-border operations. Learn how she bridges cultural differences, scales teams across Southeast Asia, and uses design thinking to driv...

Why Long-Term Business Growth Requires Workplace Strategy 11.03.2025 23:41

usinesses are struggling because their outdated workplace strategies can't keep pace with today's ruthless market demands—is yours next? Join host Edward Musiak, CMO of Paperspace Asia, and guest speaker Narita Cheah, CEO & Co-Founder, as they explore why long-term business growth is deeply connected to workplace strategy. From fostering innovation to attracting and retaining top tal...

Office Design: The Hidden Weapon of Asia’s Fastest Growing Tech Companies 12.02.2025 32:45

The tech industry in Southeast Asia is booming, but how are companies truly differentiating themselves beyond their products and services? Join host Edward Musiak, CMO of Paperspace Asia, and guest speaker Sombat Ng, Chief Experience Officer, as they dive into the challenges tech companies face in driving innovation and retaining talent. Discover how leading tech organizations are transforming the...