Who We Are with Rachel Lim

In this episode, we dive into the concept of the scarcity mindset with our in-house guest expert, Joyce from The Conscious Leadership Group. Joyce explains how a scarcity mindset impacts both personal and professional lives, often driven by three toxic fears that manifest in our behaviors and decisions. We explore the pervasive belief that "more is better" and its detrimental consequences on busin...

Embark on a thought-provoking journey as we delve into the life and philosophy of Ashish Kumar, a former top PSLE scorer turned 31-year-old retiree. In this captivating episode, we navigate through a series of insightful topics, each unveiling a different facet of Ashish's unconventional perspectives. From his formative years and the influence of studying overseas to his experiences as a civil ser...

Join me for an insightful conversation with James Sexton, America's Divorce Lawyer whose expertise extends far beyond the courtroom. With over two decades of experience on the front lines of divorce, James offers a unique perspective on relationships, love, and resilience. Throughout our discussion, James shares invaluable insights gleaned from witnessing the intricacies of countless relationships...

What's your apology language? And, more importantly, what's your partner's? Join Leo, my husband, and I as we dive into the 5 Apology Languages, an insightful concept introduced by Gary Chapman and Dr. Jennifer Thomas, the brilliant minds behind The Love Language. Just as understanding our partner's love language is crucial for fostering connection, grasping their apology language is equally vital...

Embark on a captivating journey with Pat Law, founder of GOODSTUPH, as she shares her remarkable 14-year odyssey through the tumultuous landscape of entrepreneurship. From humble beginnings selling spiders in her childhood to building a multi-million-dollar advertising agency, Pat's story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. In this episode, Pat op...

In today's fast-paced world, where success is measured by more than just technical skills, emotional intelligence emerges as a defining factor. Join me as we dive deep into the fascinating world of emotional intelligence and explore why it's the key to personal and professional success. As Harvard Business Review asserts, "The most effective leaders are all alike in one crucial way: They all have...

Join me in this enriching conversation with the renowned personal growth expert and author of international best-sellers 'The 5AM Club' and 'The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari', Robin Sharma, as we delve into the transformative insights shared in his latest book, "The Wealth Money Can't Buy." In this episode, we explore the concept of the 8 Forms of Wealth, redefining success beyond monetary measures....

Who we are is an ever-evolving journey without limits. Join me as I delve into every facet of our lives — from work and family to relationships, self-discovery, and beyond. Experience a series of conversations and shared reflections that span from in-depth discussions with thought leaders around the world, to personal lessons shared with friends. Each episode offers valuable insights into our iden...

It's the FINAL episode of Season One :') I can't believe we are here! Join me and some guest listeners for this reflective, fun and celebratory episode as we look back and reflect on what we've learnt from the weekly episodes the past 6months. We shared our favorite guests, most meaningful takeaways, the personal growth and challenges we experienced. This episode is a tribute to al...

Dive into this enriching video where we unravel the intricacies of navigating work environments and relationships in the professional realm. From assessing your ideal work setting to managing expectations and conquering fears in meetings, we've got it all. Join us on this enlightening journey through the complexities of professional growth and self-discovery with our #WorkBestie Crystal in our...

In a world filled with expectations and preconceived notions about success and fulfillment, this book stands out as a guiding light for those seeking to break free from the mold and design a life that's uniquely ours. Join me in this episode as we dive into the inspiring pages of 'Designing Your Life' by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans.    Through the lens of design thinking, we explore po...

Are you truly thriving in your personal and professional life, or are you merely surviving? In this thought-provoking episode, my personal coach, Joyce Chen and I delve deep into the transformative concepts of the "Zone of Genius" and the "Zone of Excellence." Join us as we explore how understanding and harnessing these zones can lead to a life of purpose, passion, and unparall...

"All of my best decisions in business and in life have been made with heart, intuition, guts... not analysis.” - Jeff Bezos In this episode, we embark on a captivating exploration of human awareness and decision-making through the lenses of Head, Heart, and Gut intelligence. The idea behind these three sources of awareness is that they complement each other and collectively contribute to how...

“A change in one is a change in millions.” My special guest on this episode is a living, breathing example of his favourite quote (above): Someone who has inspired change in millions when he decided to change himself one summer in 2011. Diego Perez, perhaps better known by you and millions of others around the world as Yung Pueblo through his Instagram account and bestselling books — Inward, Clari...

This week, I have a very special guest, my husband Leo! As we celebrated our recent wedding anniversary, we thought it would be apt to share some of our reflections & lessons over the last 7 years as a couple. In this episode, we share our personal anecdotes, stories and lessons that have helped us build a stronger marriage. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and welcome 02:53 - Ice breaker 04:56...

Every person deserves to design a well-lived and joyful life with purpose and fulfilment. In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with the renowned Bill Burnett - previously a Product Leader at Apple and designer of Star Wars toys to Executive Director of the Design Program at Stanford and bestselling author of Designing Your Life and Designing Your Work life. What does it mean to live a suc...

Join me this week for a special episode of RachReflects, where I held an in-person Ask Me Anything (AMA) session during our get-together. Some of these questions include: 00:00 - Rachel's intro 01:03 - “What do you do to pick yourself up when bad things happen? How do you stay motivated?” 08:37 - “How do you keep your fire burning? When did you realize this is what you wanted to do for the res...

We are back with another episode with our in-house guest expert, our #WorkBestie Crystal! This time, we will be learning how express ourselves effectively and confidently as a manager around some of the topics listed below: 00:00 Rach introduces Crystal 01:18 Addressing underperformance 04:32 Quantifying the impact, giving feedback 05:26 Work inefficiency or slow output 08:50 GROW coaching model 1...

This week, I’m back with Part 2 of an illuminating conversation with Nir Eyal on how we can all free ourselves from distraction. In other words, how can we become indistractable so we may create the life we truly desire and become a version of ourselves that’s living at full potential every day? In Part 1, Nir unearthed for us the root of our distraction and generously shared the essential tools t...

You’ve probably heard this one before: When you change your habits, you change your life. But before we can change our habits, we need to learn how to master our attention and focus, and do the things you say you’re going to do that’ll direct us towards living the life we desire, and being the person we want to become. This week, I am beyond thrilled to be sharing with you my chat with Nir Eyal, w...

I recently had the opportunity to delve into the transformative insights of Michael Bungay Stanier's book, "The Coaching Habit." As I applied the principles from the book to my interactions with various groups of people in my life, including my husband, my team, and my friends, I witnessed a profound shift in my communication dynamics. Through the implementation of the book's ess...

Today's guest is Tan Su Shan, Group Head of Institutional Banking at DBS. Su Shan is a trailblazer, and a prominent leader in the financial world. Prior to leading the institutional banking business, she was Group Head of Consumer Banking and Wealth Management for close to a decade. Before joining DBS, Su Shan was Morgan Stanley’s Head of Private Wealth Management for Southeast Asia. She has a...

“Limitless is the art and science of learning how to learn. There’s no limit to our creativity, there’s no limit to our imagination, there’s no limit to our motivation, or our ability to solve problems. The sky’s not the limit. Our mind is the limit.” On this week’s RachReflects, be prepared to have your mind blown by the inimitable Jim Kwik, who went from being called “the boy with the broken bra...

We are back with another episode with our in-house guest expert, our #WorkBestie  Crystal! This time, we will be answering some of the burning questions you have around work such as: How do I continue growing in my current role if my responsibilities remain the same? Should I move on to a new job? How should I manage an indecisive boss? How do I manage someone who’s underperforming, supposedly has...

In this episode of RachReflects, I had the pleasure of chatting with the dynamic and inspiring Carla Harris about all things leadership. What does it mean to be a great leader today? What are the misconceptions? Why is being authentic, decisive and resourceful more valued in a leader today than being the expert? How can we be more authentic then, and embrace our multi-faceted selves in every room...