Best Penguin Random House Uk Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 188: Unlocking Climate Resilience: Insurance, Investment & Innovation with Howden 46:41

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In this episode, BritCham Singapore’s Executive Director David Kelly is joined by Howden’s leadership team—Anthony Hobley (Deputy Chair, Climate Risk and Resilience), Daniel Fairweather (Head of Food Security Systems and Biodiversity), and Charlie Pool (Head of Carbon Insurance)—for a compelling conversation on the role of insurance in advancing cl…

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Ep. 187: In Conversation with Nick Magnus MBE, Founding Head of College, Dulwich College (Singapore) 37:23

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What does it take to build one of Singapore’s most successful international schools—from scratch? In this special episode, BritCham's Executive Director, David Kelly, sits down with Nick Magnus MBE, Founding Head of College at Dulwich College (Singapore). Nick shares his remarkable journey, from landing in a hotel room during the 2012 Olympics with…

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Ep. 186: In Conversation with Morgan Stark, Head of Asia, S-RM 35:55

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In this episode, BritCham Singapore’s Executive Director David Kelly sits down with Morgan Stark, Head of Asia at SRM, for a deep dive into reputational due diligence, geopolitical risk, and the realities of doing business across Asia’s diverse markets. Drawing from over 15 years of experience in corporate intelligence, Morgan unpacks how businesse…

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Ep. 185: In Conversation with Ian Murray, Secretary of State for Scotland of the United Kingdom 13:40

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In this special episode recorded in London, BritCham Singapore’s Executive Director David Kelly sits down with the Right Honourable Ian Murray, Secretary of State for Scotland, to explore Scotland's international strategy and growing global footprint. Secretary Murray shares insights from his recent trade mission to Singapore, where he launched Bra…

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Ep. 184: Sustainability Through The Eyes of Tomorrow's Leaders 19:28

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Could a new generation of business leaders be the key to solving our climate crisis? Join us as we chat with two remarkable students whose fresh thinking on green financing, policy development and sustainability might just give us the much-needed optimism we've been searching for. Stephen Skalecki, member of the Chamber’s Sustainability and Resilie…

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Ep. 183: In Conversation with Byron Sharp, Research Professor (Marketing Science), Director, Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, University of South Australia 49:29

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How do businesses grow in an ever-changing market landscape? How can marketers apply evidence-based insights to drive success? We put world-leading marketing expert, Professor Byron Sharp, Director, Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, University of South Australia, in the hot seat. Speaking to David Kelly, Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerc…

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Ep. 182: In Conversation with Nora Nazerene, VP & Publisher at Penguin Random House SEA 42:57

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How does one get their book published? How do authors get discovered these days? Do aspiring authors need a large social media following? We put Vice President and Publisher at Penguin Random House SEA, Nora Nazarene Abu Bakar in the hot seat. Speaking to Vice President of the Chamber, Suzy Goulding, Nora reveals the exact steps you need to take to…

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Contemporary British Composer Jonathan Dove CBE, & Paul Hughes, former Director BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus: Composing A Bridge Across The Sea, Making Music Accessible to All 26:14

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How does one of the most prolific UK composers of our time compose? How can musicians make classical music accessible? We put contemporary British Composer Jonathan Dove CBE and Paul Hughes, former Director of the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in the hot seat. Speaking to Tanglin Trust School’s Head of Co-curricular Michael Holiday, Jonathan and …

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Ep. 180: The Diplomatic Journey - In Conversation with Nik Mehta OBE, British High Commissioner to Singapore 56:03

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In this special episode, British High Commissioner to Singapore H.E. Nik Mehta OBE unpacks his first 100 days on the job, the future of the Singapore-UK relationship, and more about himself and his family. Speaking to David Kelly, the Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore with a live studio audience, Nik recounts his journ…

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Ep. 179: Innovating Aid: Technology, Finance & Refugee Empowerment 33:16

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Can we change how we support refugees to make an even bigger social impact? We speak with member company UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency to understand how they have been using technology and innovation to make a bigger impact in international aid. Carmen Hett, UNHCR’s Corporate Treasurer, shares how UNHCR has been using blockchain and biometrics tech…

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Ep 178: From Insight to Innovation - Featuring Flyodd Wood, Andrea Ng & Perrine Cavat 45:16

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Explore the evolving landscape of brand strategy, consumer insights, and luxury innovation with the top marketing leaders from 1HQ, Canvas8 and Diageo. Floydd Wood, Strategy Director at 1HQ, shares his expertise on brand strategy and the creative solutions driving his agency’s success. Andrea Ng, APAC Insights Director at Canvas8 and our moderator …

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Ep 177: Navigating the Changes to Singapore's Cybersecurity Act - Featuring Sheena Jacob & Daisy Radford 23:15

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In this podcast episode, Sheena Jacob, Partner at CMS Holborn sits with Daisy Radford, Chair of the Chamber’s Technology Committee, to speak about the nuances around the recent amendments to the 2018 Cybersecurity Act and its impact on businesses. This episode first gives an overview of the key points and objectives of the 2018 Cybersecurity Act. S…

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Ep 176: Exploring GenAI's Potential Across Regions - Findings from Wavestone's GenAI Survey – Featuring Romain Gagliardi & Daisy Radford 22:22

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In this podcast episode, Romain Gagliardi, Senior Manager at Wavestone Asia sits with Daisy Radford, Chair of the Chamber’s Technology Committee to talk about the findings of WaveStone's latest global survey on Gen AI and data-related trends. The comprehensive survey covering 600 companies across the globe, reveals important trends businesses need …

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Special Episode: Insights and Learnings From My Time as High Commissioner to Singapore ft. Her Excellency Kara Owen CMG CVO, British High Commissioner to Singapore 48:54

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In this special episode of the BritChamSG podcast, our outgoing patron and British High Commissioner Her Excellency Kara Owen CMG CVO reflects on her term in Singapore with the Chamber’s Executive Director David Kelly. This episode was recorded live on 4 June in the Poddster Singapore studio with a live audience of Chamber members. This exclusive c…

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Ep 174: Unpacking the 2024 Indian Elections Results - What to Expect on the Road Ahead 25:03

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In this latest episode of the BritChamSG podcast, we hear from Chamber members Control Risks as they unpack the 2024 India Election Results. Join us for a conversationbetween Control Risks’ Angela Mancini, Partner and Head of Global Risks Analysis APAC and Amit Narayan, Partner and Head of South Asia as they outline what the Indian election results…

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Ep 173: Building Gender Equality and Equity – ft. Pushkaraj Gumaste & Aditi Nair from Barclays Bank 18:07

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In this special episode of our podcast celebrating International Women’s Month, Charlotte Wilkinson of the British Chamber of Commerce Diversity and Inclusion Committee speaks with Pushkaraj Gumaste, Head Of Corporate Banking For Asia Pacific & Middle East, and Executive Sponsor For Barclays APAC Gender Agenda; and Aditi Nair, Managing Director Hea…

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Ep 172: Journey to Sustainable Finance - Featuring Yuki Yasui, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Network, GFANZ 26:13

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In this episode of our Podcast, Kate Wheble of the British Chamber of Commerce’s Sustainability Committee, speaks with Yuki Yasui, Managing Director of GFANZ Asia Pacific Network. The discussion presents a thought-provoking exploration of how sustainable finance can be a powerful force for positive change in addressing pressing environmental and so…

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William Blake's poetry with Philip Pullman 56:16

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William Blake’s poetry and prose. We visit Sir Philip at home to discuss the poet who has ‘inspired and intoxicated’ him for the last sixty years. In Philip’s book-lined sitting room we discuss Blake’s most loved works: his Songs of Innocence and of Experience, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell and Auguries of Innocence. Pullman has written frequentl…

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Giovanni’s Room with Caryl Phillips 1:11:09

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James Baldwin in Paris. On the rain-soaked boulevards, the novelist Caryl Phillips discusses Baldwin's exquisite same-sex love story, drinking in the Cafe de Flore and exploring Saint Germain des Prés. Phillips, who knew James Baldwin, wrote the introduction to the Penguin Modern Classics edition of Giovanni’s Room and an unfilmed screenplay of the…

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John Donne's poetry with Katherine Rundell 1:19:35

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John Donne’s poetry and prose in London. The scholar and children’s author Katherine Rundell traces the life and paradoxical career of John Donne from the street where he was born, through the palaces and colleges where he worked to the cathedral where he preached and now lies buried. In 2022 Rundell won the Baillie-Gifford Prize for her biography …

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Ep 171: Lessons Learnt From Building and Scaling Tech in Asia - Featuring Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Corporate Development, MoneyHero Group 46:20

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In this episode of our podcast, Mike Rourke, Head ofProduct at GSG, speaks with Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Corporate Development at MoneyHero Group, discussing the growth of FinTech in Asia. Sharing insights into Money Hero Group’s journey to make personal finance decisions rewarding and timesaving for the five markets they operate in across greater…

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We Have Always Lived in the Castle with Ruth Franklin 1:15:38

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Shirley Jackson in North Bennington, Vermont. Award-winning biographer Ruth Franklin visits the small village of North Bennington, where Jackson lived for twenty years. We stand in the square where Jackson imagined 'The Lottery' and conjure the ghost of Merricat Blackwood as she collects her sinister groceries in Jackson’s last and greatest novel, …

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Angela Carter's Fairy Tales with Marina Warner 1:12:48

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Angela Carter’s Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault. In Dame Marina Warner's magical home in North London, the historian and mythographer discusses Perrault's Tales of Mother Goose and their English translation by Angela Carter, as well as Carter’s own Bloody Chamber and Other Stories. Our wide-ranging conversation covers Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, B…

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A Christmas Carol with Simon Callow – Christmas Special 2023 1:12:43

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Charles Dickens in London. For this festive Christmas Special, the actor and author Simon Callow joins Henry to summon the ghost of Ebeneezer Scrooge and follow him around the City of London, starting at Cornhill, taking in Leadenhall Market and meeting all three Spirits of Christmas. A Christmas Carol, Dickens’s best loved novel, was published on …

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A Clockwork Orange with Jeff Noon and Andrew Biswell 1:17:20

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Anthony Burgess in East Sussex. On the 30th anniversary of Burgess’s death, the science fiction author Jeff Noon and the biographer Andrew Biswell travel East Sussex with Henry, visiting the rented flat where Burgess began writing A Clockwork Orange, O my brothers, and the quiet village where he finished it, taking in a pub, a prison, ultra violenc…

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Farewell, My Lovely with Dick Lochte 1:04:14

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Raymond Chandler in Santa Monica. As well as The Big Sleep and The Long Goodbye, we discuss Farewell, My Lovely, Chandler’s favourite of his own novels, as we walk the noir streets of ‘Bay City’ – or Santa Monica in Southern California – retracing Philip Marlowe's footsteps from City Hall to Santa Monica Pier, and chatting about Dick's hard-boiled …

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Frankenstein with Anil Seth and Fiona Sampson 1:14:09

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Mary Shelley in Bath. Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin finished writing Frankenstein while lodging in Bath and attending lectures on electricity and galvanism. We visit the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution and the recently opened Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein with the neuroscientist Anil Seth (author of Being You) and the poet and bi…

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Ep 170: The Era of Educational Travel - Featuring Sophie Hughes, Head of Business Development, Lightfoot Travel 23:26

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In this insightful podcast, Nick Magnus, Head of Dulwich College (Singapore), speaks with Sophie Hughes, Head of Business Development at Lightfoot Travel, as she provides valuable insights into the post-pandemic travel landscape in Singapore. The discussion covers evolving travel trends, emphasising the shift towards personalised itineraries and im…

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Pride and Prejudice with Monica Ali 1:15:04

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Jane Austen in Chawton. The novelist Monica Ali joins Henry to visit Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, Hampshire, where Austen wrote all of her novels – as well as nearby Chawton House, once owned by Austen’s brother Edward and now home to the Centre for the Study of Early Women’s Writing. Penguin Classics edition of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Auste…

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Ep 169: Bridging the Sustainability Gap: Driving Sustainable Transformation – Featuring Brendan May, Chairman and Founder, Robertsbridge 44:09

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In this episode of our podcast series, Bridging the Sustainability Gap, Brendan May, Chairman and Founder of Robertsbridge, speaks with Lorena Paglia, Data and AI Global Business Programs and Operations Lead and Sustainability Ambassador at Microsoft and Member of the Board at the British Chamber of Commerce - exploring the challenges and nuance of…

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Ep 168: Redefining Education: Fostering Global Citizens, Embracing Change, and Prioritising Wellbeing - Featuring Ceri Jones, Headmaster, Caterham School 27:21

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In this podcast episode, our Executive Director, David Kelly, speaks with the Headmaster of Caterham School, Ceri Jones, discussing the importance of British education and exploring factors as to why it continues to be so highly regarded even as educational landscapes and needs have been subject to change over the years. Through the conversation, C…

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The Haunting of Hill House with Ruth Franklin – Halloween Special 2023 45:54

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Shirley Jackson in Bennington, Vermont. For this spooky Halloween special, award-winning biographer Ruth Franklin joins Henry to haunt the eery corridors of the derelict Everett Mansion, the house that may well have inspired the greatest ghost story ever written, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. Penguin Modern Classics edition of The …

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Season 4 Trailer 1:45

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On the Road with Penguin Classics is the literary podcast that takes a stroll around the world's favourite books. In each episode, author Henry Eliot travels to a different location to discuss a great work of literature with a different guest. In series four, Henry's guests include Monica Ali, Katherine Rundell, Simon Callow, Marina Warner, Caryl P…

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Ep 167: In Conversation with Baroness Neville Rolfe DBE CMG 19:52

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In light of Singapore International Cyber Security Week, we are delighted to have with us, in this very special segment of our In Conversation series, Baroness Neville Rolfe DBE CMG, talks to David Kelly, Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore. Baroness Lucy Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG has been a minister in the Cabinet Office at…

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Ep 166: Talent Acquisition and Retention: Challenges and Opportunities for SMEs - Featuring Steve McArthur, Managing Director/Resident CHRO at Insights & Solutions Asia 26:58

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In this episode of our podcast series, we draw from the insights of our recent business sentiment survey, spotlighting two of the top challenges businesses reflected they were facing – attraction of talent and retention of talent. Putting a lens on small businesses, we explore the challenges they are facing within these realms, providing thoughtful…

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Ep 165: The Role of Financial Institutions in Driving Climate Action: Featuring Søren Nikolajsen, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific at NatWest Markets 26:15

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In this episode of our podcast series, Bridging the Sustainability Gap, we explore the topic of green finance, putting a lens on the role financial institutions play in enabling business to meet their sustainability goals and effectively mitigate climate change. Going beyond just the green, we take the conversation further, diving into the importan…

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Ep 164: Leadership and Workplace Culture Featuring Elizabeth Bradford, Managing Director, Wholesale Banking, HSBC 31:03

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In this episode of our podcast, we explore the multifaceted topic of leadership and workplace culture – delving into the extent leaders play in shaping, creating and influencing environments, behaviour's and attitudes within organisations. Elizabeth Bradford, Managing Director for Wholesale Banking at HSBC draws from her wealth of experience leadin…

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EP 163: Technology Keeping Us Safe Online 31:10

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In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the crucial topic of staying safe while navigating the vast digital realm. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it is increasingly essential to equip ourselves with practical tips and knowledge to ensure the safety of ourselves and loved ones.Ian Stevenson, CEO and Co-founder of …

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Ep 162: In Conversation - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Minister of State (Indo-Pacific), Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP 22:40

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Our Executive Director, David Kelly had the opportunity to interview Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Minister of State (Indo-Pacific) for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office during her visit to Singapore. She shared in detail regarding her role in the region and what are the plans surrounding opportunities between UK and Singapore. The i…

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Ep 161: The Customer Experience: Benefit from new behavioural science practice at Gobeyond Partners 33:29

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Welcome to our second episode of The Customer Experience Series where we explore how to bring behavioural science into your customer experience. In this episode, Nicki Houghton continues to deep dive into the benefits of implementing behavioural sciences into our daily lives from work, businesses and how we even interact with others on face to face…

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Ep 160: The Customer Experience - Bringing behavioural science into your customer experience 26:28

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Welcome to our first episode of The Customer Experience Series where we explore how to bring behavioural science into your customer experience. In this episode, our speakers from GoBeyond speak to Nicki Houghton on how businesses have started to apply behavioural science principles to customer experience in order to improve their services and produ…

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Ep 159: IWD Special: Driving for diversity and having a voice for equity 24:18

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Our flagship diversity event of the year, the International Women's Day Lunch, returned to the calendar for 2023 with a stellar line-up of speakers on this year's theme - #EmbraceEquity. The event, led by our Women in Business Committee, opens with a welcome glass of champagne, kindly sponsored by ⁠The Global Collective⁠ In our second IWD episode, …

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Ep 158: IWD Special: Embracing equity and closing the gender gap 46:29

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Our flagship diversity event of the year, the International Women's Day Lunch, returned to the calendar for 2023 with a stellar line-up of speakers on this year's theme - #EmbraceEquity. The event, led by our Women in Business Committee, opens with a welcome glass of champagne, kindly sponsored by The Global Collective In this episode, we hear from…

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Ep 157: Marketing Movers & Shakers - Collinson 33:52

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Welcome to another episode of Marketing Movers & Shakers, a podcast series by the Marketing and Communications Committee featuring some of Singapore's and Asia's most inspiring marketers and communicators today. In this series, we learn what makes our guests tick, what their professional journey has been thus far, their predictions for the future o…

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Ep 156: Understanding the World of Fraud and Scams 52:18

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In the rush for the digitalisation in the financial services and regulation sector, customers are gaining a higher level of convenience and processes in their systems. However, with the rise of convenience, an almost parental state is emerging in which businesses are increasingly asked to safeguard and look after individuals. Sasha Slevec, Financia…

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Ep 155: Sustainability Ambassadors from Dulwich College (Singapore) 24:28

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In this special episode, we are delighted to have three students from Dulwich College (Singapore), Rumi Lorenzo Aquino, Jessica Boa and Charlotte Chloe Cretot sharing with us more with their views on sustainability and how it has an effect on the younger generation and future economy. Although a number of students are involved in sustainability in …

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Ep 154: Journey to Sustainable Finance, Joost Bilkes, Head of Impact Advisory Services, Credit Suisse 27:45

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Welcome to our first podcast of 2023 and another episode of our Journey to Sustainable Finance series where we discuss key aspects in environmental finance, social finance, and governance (ESG). Joost Bilkes, Head of Impact Advisory Services, Credit Suisse and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee, join …

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Ep 153: Journey to Sustainable Finance, Eric Lim, CSO, UOB Bank 40:35

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Welcome to the final episode of our Journey to Sustainable Finance series and the final podcast of 2022, in which we discuss key aspects in environmental finance, social finance, and governance (ESG). Eric Lim, CSO, UOB Bank, and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee, join us in this episode. Eric Lim di…

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Ep 152: In Conversation - UK International Education Champion, Professor Sir Steve Smith 34:42

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In this very special episode, we are delighted to have Professor Sir Steve Smith who was appointed as the UK International Education Champion in June 2019; a government role aimed at boosting Global Education partnerships all over the world. He was also appointed as the Prime Minister's Special Representative for education to Saudi Arabia in Octobe…

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Eliot's Book of Bookish Lists – Christmas Special 2022 21:47

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In this bonus episode, Henry introduces Eliot's Book of Bookish Lists, the perfect stocking-filler for book-lovers. Who had birds called Death, Wigs and Spinach? How do you spell the noise of a door slamming? Whose working title was The Chronic Argonauts? In this eclectic gallimaufry, Henry showcases some of his favourite literary lists: we witness…