Best Dr Ramesh Ramachandra Podcasts (2025)

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The Mastery Effect - Episode 6 | Beyond Recipes: Living Systems, Multi-Generational Wisdom, and Emergent Change - Nora BATESON (Sweden/USA) 1:10:27

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Send us a text In this episode of The Mastery Effect, co-hosts Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra and Poorani Thanusha are joined by Nora Bateson, award-winning filmmaker, writer, educator, and President of the International Bateson Institute. Nora is the creator of Warm Data theory and practice, and author of Small Arcs of Larger Circles. She brings deep expe…

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The Mastery Effect - Episode 5 | The Inner Game of Selling and Life: Lessons from a Lifelong Practitioner - Jeffrey LIPSIUS (USA) 51:28

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Send us a text INTRODUCTION In this episode of The Mastery Effect, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra and Poorani Thanusha welcome Jeffrey Lipsius, Director of the Inner Game School of Sales Leadership and a close collaborator of Timothy Gallwey, the father of modern coaching. Jeffrey shares his lifelong journey of applying the Inner Game method—from tennis an…

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The Mastery Effect - Episode 4 | Personal Mastery and the Collapse of Systems: Peter SENGE’s Urgent Call 1:12:25

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Send us a text In this profound episode of The Mastery Effect, co-hosts Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra and Ms. Poorani Thanusha are joined by Dr. Peter Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline and pioneer of organizational learning and systems thinking. Peter Senge reflects on the accelerating collapse of dominant cultural systems—and what personal mastery, e…

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The Mastery Effect - Episode 3 | From Radical Idea to Global Practice: Alan ATKISSON on Sustainability and Mastery (Sweden | USA) 45:38

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Send us a text In this episode of The Mastery Effect, co-hosts Ms. Poorani Thanusha, Co-founder of Impact Velocity, and Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible, sit down with Alan AtKisson—a pioneer in sustainability, author of the Optimist Trilogy, and systems change strategist whose work has shaped sustainable development gl…

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The Mastery Effect - Episode 2 | Engaging with the system - Adam KAHANE (Canada) 43:36

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Send us a text In this episode of The Mastery Effect, Ms Poorani Thanusha, co-founder of Impact Velocity and Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, founder of Talent Leadership Crucible speaks with Adam Kahane, co-founder of Reos Partners, author, and globally recognised facilitator. Adam shares insights from over 30 years of working with governments, corporation…

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Season 4 - Episode 12 | Pivoting from being a 3rd Gen of a Family Business to a Founder-led Manufacturer with Ravi Chunilal (Vietnam, Hong Kong) 29:34

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Send us a text In this engaging episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Ravi Chunilal recounts how a bold pivot transformed his family's long-standing trading business into a thriving garment manufacturing company in Vietnam. A third-generation entrepreneur, Ravi shares how cultural fluency, a crisis-ready mindset, and a passion for innovatio…

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Season 4 - Episode 11 | From Profit to Purpose: How Digiworld Built a Vision-led Billion-Dollar business with Ms. Hong Trang (Vietnam) 26:13

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Send us a text In this insightful episode, Dr. Ramesh speaks with Ms. Hong Trang, co-founder and Deputy General Director of Digiworld, Vietnam’s pioneering market builder in ICT, healthcare, and FMCG. Ms. Trang shares Digiworld’s transformational journey from a startup driven by financial goals to a billion-dollar company anchored in a larger purpo…

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The Mastery Effect - Episode 1 | Leading Systemic Change From Within by Poorani THANUSHA (Singapore, Vietnam) 26:58

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Send us a text Defining personal mastery Personal mastery isn’t a destination. It’s a discipline. It’s not simply technical expertise - though skill matters. It’s life mastery — living in alignment with values, purpose, and awareness. As we explore this work through Talent Leadership Crucible and Impact Velocity, personal mastery means: staying gro…

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The Mastery Effect | From Idea to Impact: The Backstory of the Mastery Effect 13:59

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Send us a text Why this conversation matters In many conversations with leaders, one theme remains: the importance of doing the inner work. Through the podcast and our work with leaders, we’ve seen how personal mastery becomes the quiet engine behind effective leadership, especially in complexity. This isn’t about titles or positions. It’s about ho…

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TLC TALKS | SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS SERIES | WHAT IS IT ABOUT? 13:58

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Send us a text Sustainable Success for Collective Advantage (SSCA) Leadership is not just about individual mastery. It’s about aligning teams, organisations, and systems toward shared purpose. That’s why we at Talent Leadership Crucible created the SSCA - Sustainable Success for Collective Advantage — a leadership experience grounded in systems thi…

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Season 4 - Episode 10 | From Paper Routes to Power Bikes: An Intrapreneurial Journey with David Archibald (Viet Nam) 26:50

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Send us a text In this moving and candid episode, David Archibald shares his extraordinary journey from a 10 years old paperboy in the U.S. to the head of a thriving motorcycle import business in Vietnam. With a strong work ethic from an early age, David made a life - altering decision to care for his late wife, a path that ultimately led him to Vi…

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Season 4 - Episode 9 | A Mother’s Courage and a CEO’s Vision with An Vo (Viet Nam) 36:38

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Send us a text In this deeply moving episode, An Vo shares her extraordinary journey of building Janus Executive Search from the ground up, rooted in purpose, empathy, and resilience. Once a high - flying corporate HR leader, An Vo’s path shifted dramatically after a personal crisis involving her son’s rare medical condition. That experience became…

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Season 4 - Episode 8 | Redefining E-commerce: The Journey of Chợ Tốt (Carousell Vietnam) in the Second-Hand Market with Ruby Hoang (Vietnam) 29:18

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Send us a text In this thought - provoking episode, Ruby Hoang - COO of Chợ Tốt (part of the Carousell Group), reflects on her 10 years journey leading one of Vietnam’s largest classified e - commerce platforms. From shaping customer trust in second - hand marketplaces to championing purpose - driven leadership, Ruby shares how an entrepreneurial a…

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Season 4 - Episode 7 | Leading with Resilience: Ong Geok Chwee's Innovation Journey (Singapore) 34:53

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Send us a text In this illuminating episode, Ong Geok Chwee, CEO of Bridge Alliance, shares her journey of leading through disruption, embracing innovation, and cultivating personal growth. She explores how to transform the telecommunications landscape with innovative thinking, address sustainability challenges in emerging sectors, and maintain per…

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Season 4 - Special | International Women's Day 2025 : #AccelerateAction 2:33

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Send us a text This International Women's Day, we celebrate women's remarkable strength, resilience, and achievements worldwide. The 2025 theme #AccelerateAction, calls us to break barriers, challenge biases, and expedite progress toward genuine gender equality. Let’s honor the milestones reached and inspire collective action for a more inclusive f…

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Season 4 - Episode 6 | From Fishing Village to 2x Tech Startup Founder: Ruby Nguyen’s Inspiring Story 35:24

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Send us a text In this captivating episode, Ruby Nguyen, Founder and CEO of Curieous, shares her remarkable journey from launching her first startup at 24 to pioneering an AI-driven EdTech platform. With an impressive background that includes growing Elsa to 5 million users in Vietnam and shaping impactful narratives at Vietcetera, 5 Key Insights f…

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Season 4 - Episode 5 | Workplace Happiness, Hybrid Work, and Sustainability with Dr. Tracy Brower (USA) 41:30

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Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra speaks with Dr. Tracy Brower, a sociologist specializing in work, about growth in a VUCA world (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity). They explore business mindset, crisis response, and the importance of community, well-being, and spirituality. Tracy's research …

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Season 4 - Episode 4 | From Corporate Leadership to Purpose - Driven Entrepreneurship: Abraham Y. Elias’s Journey (Vietnam, Singapore) 37:39

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Send us a text In this compelling episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra sits down with Abraham Y. Elias, a seasoned corporate leader turned entrepreneur, to explore his transformative journey. After 25 years in the corporate shipping industry, Elias ventured into entrepreneurship, founding multiple family businesses, …

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Season 4 - Episode 3 | An Island Girl Becoming a Greenfield Expert in Vietnam with Alison Astarita (Vietnam, Malta) 30:36

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra speaks with Alison Astarita, a global operations executive, greenfield specialist and an accomplished leader in the automotive industry who has spent over 20 years working in Asia, including China and Vietnam. Alison shares her inspiring journey, from starting in quality management to leading m…

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Season 4 - Episode 2 | Gender Equality and Entrepreneurial Leadership with Koh Yan Ping (Singapore) 24:12

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible and Impact Velocity, speaks with Koh Yan Ping, CEO of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organizations (SCWO). Yan Ping shares her journey from working in NTUC to leading SCWO, a non-profit championing gender equality. The conversation explores entrepreneuri…

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Season 4 - Episode 1 | The Journey from Chef to Business Owner and Coach: Victor Burrill (Vietnam, UK) 21:32

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible and Impact Velocity speaks with Victor Burrill, Chairman and Chief Connecting Officer of the Business Executive Network (BEN) in Vietnam. Victor shares his journey from his early days in the UK as a chef and event manager to becoming a leadership coach and…

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Season 3 - Episode 12 | Holistic Healthcare - Blending Eastern Wisdom and Western Medicine: Dr. Huong Nguyen (Vietnam) 29:41

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Send us a text What does holistic healthcare truly mean, and how can it transform patient outcomes? To wrap up our podcast Season 3 today, Dr. Ramesh meets with Dr. Huong Nguyen, a distinguished medical doctor and researcher from Vietnam, who shares her journey of blending Eastern tradition with modern Western medical practices to create a holistic…

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Season 3 - Episode 11 | Expert Insights: Research on Creativity and Innovation, and Impact of AI and WFH: Professor Roy Chua (Singapore) 34:25

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Send us a text Welcome to an Expert Special Edition on creativity and innovation research in Asia, and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Work From Home (WFH) trends, brought to you by Dr. Ramesh and Professor Roy Chua, who is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the Singapore Management University (SMU) – Lee Kong Chian School of…

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Season 3 - Episode 10 | A Post-War Spirit of Independently Finding Solutions in Life: Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong (Vietnam) 40:26

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Send us a text Dr. Ramesh delves into the remarkable journey of Ms. Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong, a dynamic entrepreneur from Vietnam. A 'can-do' spirit forged from her post-war childhood helped her navigate education in Russia and later, to co-found one of Vietnam's earliest companies in organisational development, charting its path of innovation and suc…

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Season 3 - Episode 9 | Harnessing the Power of Our Networks and Technology for a Sustainable Future: Dr. Katia Chaban (USA) 33:20

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Send us a text Dr. Ramesh explores the powerful synergy between people and technology with Dr. Katia Chaban from the USA, to enable innovation so businesses, people, and the planet can thrive. With 25+ years of global IT leadership experience working with Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Chaban shares her unique insights for companies to integrate sustai…

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Season 3 - Episode 8 | How Motherhood Ignited My Entrepreneurial Spirit: Truong Ngoc Phung (Vietnam) 23:47

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Send us a text Dr. Ramesh catches up with Truong Ngoc Phung, a mother of two and a passionate entrepreneur. Motivated by a desire to become the best mother to her daughters, Phung pursued an entrepreneurial journey in early childhood education. Phung underscores the importance of embracing crises with acceptance and love, viewing them as opportunit…

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Season 3 - Episode 7 | Journey of Resilience - From Child Refugee to Corporate Warrior to Entrepreneur: Chrystie Dao (Vietnam) 27:04

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Send us a text Join Dr. Ramesh and Chrystie Dao, an inspiring entrepreneur and venture builder with a rich, multicultural background. Chrystie shares her compelling journey from fleeing Vietnam as a refugee child, to carving out a successful international career in banking and tech entrepreneurship. Thriving in different cities from Sydney, London …

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Season 3 - Episode 6 | Lifelong Learning and Kindness For a Sustainable Future: Dr. Jimmy Pham (Vietnam) 35:51

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Send us a text Join Dr. Ramesh to meet visionary Vietnamese-Australian entrepreneur Dr. Jimmy Pham, a transformative leader and advocate for social justice. Armed with a mission to uplift at-risk and disadvantaged youth, Dr. Pham is founder of Vietnam’s Oldest Social Enterprise - Know One Teach One (KOTO) in 1999, transforming it from a small café …

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Season 3 - Episode 5 | Forward-Thinking Entrepreneurship from Industry 5.0: Dr. Viveka Kalidasan (Singapore) 24:02

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Send us a text What can we apply from Industry 5.0 to models of forward-thinking Entrepreneurship? Dr. Ramesh chats with Dr. Viveka Kalidasan, Founder-CEO of the world's first and only inclusive, industry 5.0 accelerator cum startup studio, River Venture Studio. She's also recognised as MIT 35 Innovators Under 35 and Singapore Top 100 Women in Tech…

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Season 3 - Episode 4 | Special Edition - Systemic Change for Sustainability: Geert-Jan 'GJ' Van Der Zanden (Thailand) 32:56

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Send us a text In this episode dedicated to Sustainability, Dr. Ramesh and Mr. Geert-Jan 'GJ' Van Der Zanden confront the pressing need to overhaul traditional notions of success in business. GJ, Visiting Professor, Author and Expert on Sustainability, Transformational Leadership and Systemic Change, underscores how critical it's now become for all…

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Season 3 - Episode 3 | Resource Mobilisation in Non-Profit Work for Maximal Social Impact: Nguyen Thu Hue 22:14

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Send us a text Join Dr. Ramesh to meet an inspiring changemaker and social impact pioneer, Ms. Nguyen Thu Hue. We'll explore how best to leverage on resources to build effective non-profit organisations for maximal social impact. Hue also shares her strategies for thriving in the face of adversity, while making a meaningful difference in the world.…

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Season 3 - Episode 2 | Inside the Mind of the Founder of the World's First Investor Angel Network: Marc Kramer (USA) 35:23

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Send us a text Dive into the remarkable journey of Mr. Marc Kramer, a seasoned entrepreneur and author, as he shares insights from his diverse career in entrepreneurship, journalism and angel investment. Marc recounts his path from sports writer to founding the world's first formally organised investor angel network, and shares the secrets behind h…

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Season 3 - Special | International Women's Day 2024: #InspireInclusion with Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra 11:01

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Send us a text For this International Women’s Day #IWD2024, let’s celebrate together and #InspireInclusion! We commemorate this very special day with a diverse range of inspiring voices of Changemakers from across the Asia-Pacific region - Amanda Ralph (Australia), Banali Luthra Malhotra (United Arab Emirates), Oanh Kieu Pham (Vietnam), Natasha KK …

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Season 3 - Episode 1 | Our Shared Vision - A Transgenerational Legacy: Poorani Thanusha (Singapore) 22:19

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Send us a text Welcome to Season 3 of the "Thriving in the Age of Disruption" podcast series with Dr. Ramesh! We're excited to kickstart a brand new 2024 season by welcoming a very dear guest speaker, Ms. Poorani Thanusha, who happens to not only be a Principal Consultant at Talent Leadership Crucible, but is also the sister of our podcast host, Dr…

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Season 2 - Episode 12 | Decoding Entrepreneurship - Insights from a Startup Mentor: Tran Xuan Moi (Vietnam) 20:18

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Send us a text Join Dr. Ramesh and Mr. Tran Xuan Moi, Founder and CEO of ATM in Vietnam to decode the entrepreneurial and crisis-resilient mindset. Mr. Moi, a seasoned entrepreneur and startup mentor based in Vietnam, plays a prominent role in Danang's thriving entrepreneurial scene. Discover the keys to success, such as identifying market pain poi…

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Season 2 - Episode 11 | Mastering the Balancing Act - Powerhouse Mom and Entrepreneur: Natasha KK Mak-Levrion (Singapore) 16:25

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Send us a text Get ready to meet Natasha KK Mak-Levrion, a powerhouse mom and entrepreneur based in Singapore. In this candid conversation with Dr. Ramesh, Natasha takes us on a journey through her entrepreneurial inclinations, from childhood sticker ventures to leading her own consulting company. Natasha spills the beans on the rollercoaster of pi…

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Season 2 - Episode 10 | Driving Growth with Da Nang's First Public-Private Partnership Business Incubator: Nguyen Van Chuong (Vietnam) 22:50

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Send us a text Startup Evangelist Mr. Chuong Nguyen believes that business growth is the driving force for good things in the world. As society faces an ever-increasing number of problems, we need new founders more than ever to solve them. Chuong, CEO of Da Nang Entrepreneurship Support (DNES) Business Incubator, jumps into a discussion with Dr. Ra…

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Season 2 - Episode 9 | Building Vietnam's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: Tran Tri Dung (Vietnam) 17:34

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Send us a text Tune in for a dialogue on entrepreneurship, crisis resilience, and the pursuit of a thriving future in Vietnam's dynamic entrepreneurial scene. Dr. Ramesh chats with Mr. Tran Tri Dung, program manager of the Swiss Entrepreneurship Program, which facilitates a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem, increasing the readiness of innovativ…

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Season 2 - Episode 8 | Innovating for Health Impact - Entrepreneurial Insights with CEO of Breakthrough Probiotics Biotech Company: Dang Quoc Hung (Vietnam) 11:42

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Send us a text Can you imagine a future without antibiotics? Discover the cutting edge of health innovation with Dr. Ramesh and Mr. Dang Quoc Hung, Co-Founder and CEO of LiveSpo, which offers breakthrough spore probiotics technology. Hung shares about groundbreaking spore probiotics that can help fight antibiotic resistance, even stopping diarrhoea…

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Season 2 - Episode 7 | The Art of Venture Building - Decoding the DNA of Successful Startups: Goh Chew Lam (Singapore) 23:01

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Ramesh and Venture Builder Goh Chew Lam (CL) decode the DNA of successful startups. We explore the intricate journey from ideation to thriving business, emphasising an entrepreneurial and crisis-resilient mindset and qualities that propel these startups to success. Startups are a blend of ambition, innovation, an…

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Season 2 - Episode 6 | Challenging Status Quo with Creativity and Resilience: Banali Luthra Malhotra (United Arab Emirates) 29:53

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Send us a text Get ready to pick up some careerpreneur insights! In this episode, Dr. Ramesh introduces us to marketing maverick Banali Luthra Malhotra, who takes us on an inspiring journey of corporate dynamism and personal resilience. Banali's brand of thriving involves achieving authenticity and balance across various aspects of life, embracing …

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Season 2 - Episode 5 | Embracing Change and Taking Action: Dr. Jakarin Srimoon (Thailand / Hong Kong) 23:27

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Ramesh delves into the life and experiences of Dr. Jakarin (JK) Srimoon, an academic who embraced change with curiosity and entrepreneurial verve. Hailing from Thailand and now driving an Innovation Leadership program from the USA, Dr. JK's story highlights how being willing to act on opportunities without waitin…

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Season 2 - Episode 4 | From Vision to Impact - A Design-Driven Entrepreneurial Journey: Joshua Breidenbach (Vietnam) 21:01

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Ramesh is joined by a branding and creative design expert, Joshua Breidenbach, who is the co-founder and executive creative director of Rice, a Vietnam-based company for branding strategy and design. Enjoy their deep dive into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship that explores the power of good storytelling…

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Season 2 - Episode 3 | Asia's Leading Podcast on Thriving with Dr. Ramesh 2:03

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Send us a text Welcome to an exciting Season 2 of Asia's leading podcast “Thriving in the Age of Disruption” with Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra. We hope you're ready for a new season of growth and empowerment because Dr. Ramesh and her amazing network of guest speakers are thrilled to embark on this journey with you once again. Join us as we explore in ar…

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Season 2 - Episode 2 | Beyond Profits - Inspiring Change with Social Entrepreneurship: Pham Kieu Oanh (Vietnam) 29:42

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Send us a text Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra dives into the heart of Vietnam's social enterprise movement with Ms. Pham Kieu Oanh, the visionary Founder and CEO of the Center for Social Initiatives Promotion (CSIP). We explore Ms. Oanh's journey as the "midwife of social enterprise", from empowering a new wave of social entrepreneurs, fostering innovation…

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Season 2 - Episode 1 | From Setbacks to Success - Building a Crisis-Ready Entrepreneurial Mindset: Csaba Bundik (Vietnam) 27:09

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Send us a text Every setback is an opportunity in disguise. Csaba Bundik is a seasoned entrepreneur and business advisor with more than 20 years of experience in management, entrepreneurship, and innovation. His journey is a testament to the power of resilience and strategic thinking. He shares gripping anecdotes from his own experiences, which rev…

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Building a Sustainable Future: Transformative Education and Entrepreneurship 22:08

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Send us a text Welcome back for Season 2 of "Thriving in the Age of Disruption," Asia's premier podcast dedicated to empowering you to navigate and thrive in the ever-changing landscape of today's dynamic world. Your host, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, is absolutely thrilled to embark on yet another enriching journey with you. In this episode, we have th…

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Season 1 - Episode 36 | Finding Purpose with Servant Leadership: Samuel Tan (Singapore) 32:35

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Send us a text How do we want to live our lives? How do we end life well? This is the message Samuel Tan, CEO of All Saints Home has for those who want a happy and meaningful life. As he entered his fifties, Samuel realised it was time for him to plan how he was going to end his career. After some soul searching, the high flyer in the financial ins…

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Season 1 - Episode 35 | Bringing Hope for Those Struggling to Find Health and Happiness: Hope Zvara (USA) 36:09

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Send us a text "We all struggle. The key is - Can we learn from those struggles and then turn around and help another?" Dr. Ramesh meets with Ms. Hope Zvara, who has struggled with multiple addictions and mental demons, yet turned her life around and is now living her dream and passion of helping others live healthier, more fulfilling lives. CEO of…

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Season 1 - Episode 34 | The 3S Innovation Framework - Size, Sustain, Scale: Dr. Neo Kok-Beng (Singapore) 32:01

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Send us a text The old school approach of “work, earn and consume” has long held most of us in its spell. But entrepreneurship and business can point the way forward towards a new and different paradigm. Dr. Ramesh catches up with Dr. Neo Kok-Beng, an award-winning engineer, educator and entrepreneur, who shares his 3S framework to innovation and s…