Actsplore This is a podcast for the modern day working professional. The show is hosted by Janice and Sarah-Ann, former lawyers who went on to do an MBA before pivoting careers. Each week, we pick the minds of inspiring guests who will bring you actionable insights on how you can thrive personally &amp; professionally. From career insights, to personal development hacks, mental health chats and more, join us as we Actsplore how to create a more meaningful and fulfilled life!

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It’s hard to believe we’re almost halfway through 2024! When time flies by so quickly, we want to take a moment to hit the pause button and reflect on the whirlwind that was the first half of the year. Tune in as we share our reflections on a recent Actsplore This milestone! We also share personal experiences with caregiving, struggling with ambiguity, the new habits that have made a difference in our daily lives ..and more! We hope that this conversation will prompt you to pause and reflect on the first half of 2024. As always, connect with us on socials and share with us a practice/habit you’ve implemented that has made a difference for you. CONNECT WITH US HERE:✨<a href="https://www.instagram.com/actsplorethispodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>✨<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC236FNfEk6YKykcKk_StHbA" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>✨<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/02xWljGMOwQEyKWRFFvN3e" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>✨<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/actsplore-this/id1576842664" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcast</a>✨Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com✨<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis" rel="nofollow">Buy us a coffee</a>

EP 72: Caretaking, Navigating Ambiguity, & Newfound Wellness Habits with Janice & Sarah-Ann

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Dr Ong Kian Ming (better known as OK Man) is the former Deputy Minister of MITI and two term Member of Parliament in Malaysia from 2013 to 2022, representing the Democratic Action Party (DAP) and serving the largest parliamentary constituency in the country. He currently serves as the Program Director of Malaysia’s very first Philosophy Politics &amp; Economics (PPE) program at Taylor’s University. In this wide-ranging discussion, we uncover the life &amp; leadership lessons that Dr Ong learnt the hard way - so you don’t have to! (Spoiler alert: we get some insights on Value-Added Networking, Value-Added Transparency and Value-Added Mentoring) Tune in as Dr Ong shares about his lesser-known childhood stories, lessons from his yester-years of management consulting, roadblocks that he faced as a policymaker, how Sheraton Move took a toll on his mental health, what a ‘return to politics’ could look like - and more!Episode Highlights: 1:35 OKM’s lesser known childhood fun fact7:40 His proudest policy achivements 11:22 Not taking credit as a politician 12:26 Main roadblocks bringing a policy from strategy to ideation 15:11 First Difficult Lesson (Value added networking) 20:17 Second Difficult Lesson (Value added transparency) 22:27 His involvement with the vaccination exercise during the COVID Pandemic 25:56 Balancing conviction and ROI as a politician 26:54 Third Difficult Lesson (Value added mentoring) 29:39 Who is his mentor in the political landscape? 32:26 Sheraton Move and how it affected his mental health 40:31 His aspirations with his podcast venture, Are We Ok? 42:40 What he would do differently if he rejoined politics CONNECT WITH US HERE:✨<a href="https://www.instagram.com/actsplorethispodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>✨<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC236FNfEk6YKykcKk_StHbA" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>✨<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/02xWljGMOwQEyKWRFFvN3e" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>✨<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/actsplore-this/id1576842664" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcast</a>✨Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com✨<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis" rel="nofollow">Buy us a coffee</a>

EP 71: Life & Leadership Lessons I Learned the Hard Way by Dr Ong Kian Ming

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What is one thing you would do in your life if you had more confidence?In our journey of self discovery, we often find ourselves grappling with the nagging question: “Am I good enough?” Feelings of doubt, imposter syndrome and lack of self worth often holds us back from moving forward to achieving our fullest potential and reaching our goals.Kelli is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential &amp; Your Paycheck, and has coached and trained thousands of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love. Kellie is also the founder of the Clarity &amp; Confidence Women&#39;s Leadership Program, and a Stevie Award winner for Women in Business—Coach of the Year.Kelli’s here to guide us with her powerful stories and impactful strategies on how we can claim our confidence and advocate for ourselves in a way that is tangible and actionable.More resources to help boost your peace, potential and paycheck here: <a href="https://www.kelliraethompson.com/downloads" rel="nofollow">DOWNLOADS | Kelli Thompson | Kelli Thompson | Women&#39;s Leadership &amp; Executive Coach, Author &amp; Speaker (kelliraethompson.com)</a>CONNECT WITH US HERE:✨<a href="https://www.instagram.com/actsplorethispodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>✨<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC236FNfEk6YKykcKk_StHbA" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>✨<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/02xWljGMOwQEyKWRFFvN3e" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>✨<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/actsplore-this/id1576842664" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcast</a>✨Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com✨<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis" rel="nofollow">Buy us a coffee</a>

EP 70: Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck with Kelli Thompson

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“You don’t have ordinary lives, you have unexplored lives.’Wise and impactful words from Matthew Dicks, a world-renowned storyteller, teacher and bestselling author. Whether it’s to improve your presentation skills for a business pitch, holding the attention of a lecture hall, or just being a more interesting person, being able to tell great stories is a superpower that we can fortunately get better at! In this conversation, Matthew shares stories, techniques and insights for effective storytelling including:✅ What are the elements of a great story✅ Homework for Life✅ What do people often get wrong about storytelling✅ First Last, Best Worst exercise✅ The Five Second Moment in a storyand more!This conversation with Matthew was thought provoking, moving and left us feeling more inspired to take a closer look at the storyworthy moments that make up our lives.Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7p329Z8MD0" rel="nofollow">Matthew Dicks&#39;s Homework for Life on the TedxBerkshires Stage here</a>.If you’re curious about how you can be a great storyteller, and some tools and tips you can use to build your own story library…stay tuned!CONNECT WITH US HERE:✨<a href="https://www.instagram.com/actsplorethispodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>✨<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC236FNfEk6YKykcKk_StHbA" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>✨<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/02xWljGMOwQEyKWRFFvN3e" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>✨<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/actsplore-this/id1576842664" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcast</a>✨Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com✨<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis" rel="nofollow">Buy us a coffee</a>

EP 69: The Life Changing Impact of Storytelling with Matthew Dicks

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How will AI disrupt the landscape of work and create job refugees? What does the future of Education look like in this technology-driven evolution?With a career spanning decades in academia and innovation, we unpack these questions (and more!) with Professor Sanjay Sarma, the Chief Executive Officer, President and Dean of the Asia School of Business. Sanjay served as the Vice President for Open Learning at MIT, where he oversaw OpenCourseWare and led the creation of MITx, MicroMasters, the MIT Integrated Learning Initiative and the Jameel World Education Lab. Fun fact: He played a part in developing many of the key technologies behind the EPC suite of RFID standards now used as a staple in industries worldwide!In this wide-ranging discussion, we dive into Sanjay’s journey from MIT to ASB and hear all about:-     The turning point that led him from Engineering to Academia, and the story behind his move from USA to Asia -     The failures that have taught Sanjay valuable lessons-     Why an MBA is still relevant-     Exploring Agile Continuous Education (ACE) as a more impactful teaching methodology-     Why Curiosity and a Growth mindset is the most important skills in a post-GPT worldHIGHLIGHTS:8:05 The pivotal career turning point from Engineering into Academia 10:54 What led Sanjay to take up the role as CEO, President &amp; Dean at Asia School of Business 15:07 The most rewarding and challenging parts of the role 19:02 What Sanjay learnt from a recent Failure27:17 The power of Reflection 30:48 How to be a more interesting person 35:21 How will AI create job refugees? 37:24 Essential skillsets for young professionals to thrive in the post-GPT world 38:22 Growth mindset is who we are 40:10 Is the MBA still relevant? 42:47 What Agile Continuous Education (ACE) would look like 48:44 What would the success of ACE look like? 50:38 The challenges of the ACE model 53:20 The value proposition of an ASB MBA 59:30 Impact of Generative AI on public policy-making and design CONNECT WITH US HERE:✨Instagram: Actsplore This Podcast 🎙 (@actsplorethispodcast) • Instagram photos and videos✨Youtube: Actsplore This Podcast - YouTube✨Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com✨Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis

EP 68: Why Learning is the Oxygen of the New Economy with Prof. Sanjay Sarma

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From fashion dreams to tech leadership as the President and Managing Director of SAP Southeast Asia, Verena Siow is truly a force of nature who knows how to design success on her own terms! She has amassed a wealth of experience in sales, business development and startup ventures within the technology sector, spanning across the continents of Asia, the Middle East and Americas.In her current role, Verena drives SAP&#39;s sustainable growth across the diverse markets of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and other emerging regions. Verena holds a bachelor&#39;s degree in Business Administration from the Budapest University of Economic Sciences. She is currently based in Singapore, where her leadership continues to make a significant impact on SAP&#39;s mission to help SEA run better and improve people&#39;s lives with sustainability at the core.In conjunction with International Women’s Day this year with the theme: Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress, Verena shines a light on how women can design success on their own terms and claim their seat at the table!CONNECT WITH US HERE:✨<a href="https://www.instagram.com/actsplorethispodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>✨<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC236FNfEk6YKykcKk_StHbA" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>✨<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/02xWljGMOwQEyKWRFFvN3e" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>✨<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/actsplore-this/id1576842664" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcast</a>✨Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com✨<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis" rel="nofollow">Buy us a coffee</a>

EP 67: Designing Success: From Fashion Dreams to Tech Leadership with Verena Siow

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Raw, real and remarkable. These are the three words we’d use to describe this episode with Michael Crossland. Michael has been a fighter since birth, defying the odds of surviving not only a rare form of life-threatening cancer, but being the sole survivor of a horrific cancer drug trial.  His battle continues to this very day, having spent nearly ¼ of his life in hospital. Michael is a true fighter, and despite only being told what he could not do, he continually shows the world absolutely everything that he can accomplish.Michael is one of Australia’s most inspirational and sought after and globally renowned speakers and we’re so grateful that Michael decided to come onboard to share his remarkably inspiring story of overcoming extreme adversity to achieve incredible outcomes in both his personal and professional life, truly Against All Odds! Trust us when we say that Michael’s story will undoubtedly bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your heart.Spoiler alert, you might want to get some tissues for this!🥹🥲CONNECT WITH US HERE:✨<a href="https://www.instagram.com/actsplorethispodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>✨<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC236FNfEk6YKykcKk_StHbA" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>✨<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/02xWljGMOwQEyKWRFFvN3e" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>✨<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/actsplore-this/id1576842664" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcast</a>✨Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com✨<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis" rel="nofollow">Buy us a coffee</a>

EP 66: Against All Odds: Triumph over Adversity with Michael Crossland

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In this episode, we recap everything that went down last weekend during KL Podfest 2024.If you haven’t heard, KL Podfest is Malaysia’s very first podcast festival, aimed to create a platform for creators to showcase their unique perspectives, stories and talents. Spoiler alert: we had the opportunity to be a part of it! 🙏We had such a great time there, we wanted to take y’all along the ride with us🫶🏻From moderating a panel discussion on Running a Podcast Network, having a surreal “go-with-the-flow” moment with one of our favourite Malaysian podcaster, to distilling everything we’ve learnt over the past 2.5 years to run a workshop on Launching a Podcast... and more! 💯It’s only February but we already know this event will be one of our top highlights of 2024 ✨🥲P/S: We’ve got some exciting events lined up so stay tuned on our socials if you’d like to be a part of it!For those celebrating, Gong Xi Fa Cai &amp; Happy Chinese New Year from us to you, enjoy celebrating the long weekend with your loved ones!🍊🧧🏮

EP 65: KL Podfest Recap 2024: Discoveries, New Milestones, & Unexpected Surprises with Janice & Sarah-Ann

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Lydia Fenet knows how to own her power in a room. Lydia is one of the world&#39;s most accomplished and sought-after auctioneers and has raised over a billion dollars for nonprofits globally alongside celebrities such as Elton John, Bruce Springsteen and Hugh Jackman. Over her two-decade long career, Lydia served as the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships for Christie’s and reshaped the fundraising landscape as the world’s leading charity auctioneer. She has been named one of New York’s most influential women by Gotham Magazine and has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Vanity Fair and more. Lydia is currently the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, a boutique agency representing best in class charity auctioneers. On top of that, she is the bestselling author of Claim Your Confidence &amp; The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You. Trust us when we say you don’t want to miss this episode! Lydia drops a ton of inspiration and unfiltered advice in our chat with her. We get the inside scoop on her wild career journey as a charity auctioneer (including how she bombed her very first auction!), learning to know her worth and tripling her salary, and the accident that changed her life.  Highlights: 02:27 A day in the life of Lydia 08:58 A crash course into the world of auctions11:00 Lydia’s first auction didn’t go the way she expected 17:19 Why you need to ‘sell as yourself’ 18:19 How to apply Lydia’s “Strike Method” to claim your confidence 23:48 The painful way she learnt to ask for her worth 27:29 Your company is not your family29:58 Why you need to be comfortable getting uncomfortable 34:58 The major accident that changed her life and what she learnt from itCONNECT WITH US HERE:✨<a href="https://www.instagram.com/actsplorethispodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>✨<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC236FNfEk6YKykcKk_StHbA" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>✨<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/02xWljGMOwQEyKWRFFvN3e?si=ad2be14b573645d6" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>✨<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/actsplore-this/id1576842664" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcast</a>✨Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com✨<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis" rel="nofollow">Buy us a coffee</a>

EP 64: How To Claim Your Confidence and Own Your Power with Lydia Fenet

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Welcome to Season 5 of Actsplore This Podcast!The first episode of the new year 2024 is always a cathartic, nostalgic and illuminating one for us. It’s where we reflect on the year 2023 and set our intentions for the year ahead. Whether 2023 has been a year of wins, painful struggles or everything in between, we invite you to be intentional and join us to reflect on some of these prompts yourself:<ol><li>What are you grateful for in 2023?</li><li>What do you wish to Let Go from 2023 and Invite In for 2024? </li><li>What are 3 things you will do for yourself everyday to build the life that you want?</li><li>What is your Word or Phrase for the year ahead?</li></ol> And of course, we wrap up the episode with our surprise question to each other - it’s a good one so you won’t want to miss it!We hope this episode inspires you to do your own reflection which can help to set the tone for the rest of 2024. We’d love to hear what your Word or Phrase for 2024 is, so tag us @actsplorethispodcast when you tune into this episode! CONNECT WITH US HERE:✨<a href="https://www.instagram.com/actsplorethispodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>✨<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC236FNfEk6YKykcKk_StHbA" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>✨<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/02xWljGMOwQEyKWRFFvN3e?si=ad2be14b573645d6" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>✨<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/actsplore-this/id1576842664" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcast</a>✨Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com✨<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis" rel="nofollow">Buy us a coffee</a>

EP 63: Recalibrating and Setting Our New Year Intentions with Janice & Sarah-Ann

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What does it mean to be a Friend and weather through different seasons of life together? Get cozy with us in our Season 5 finale episode as we wind down for the year and reflect on the topic of Friendship ✨We spill the beans on our own friendship journey and discuss the role of Friendships in our lives - the highs, the lows and the downright unpredictable. In this unfiltered chat, we get real about friendship breakups, the reality of doing business with friends, and put all our cards on the table with a game where.. spoiler alert: we share our audacious goal for 2024!!!🌚As we wrap up the year with this episode, tag a friend who has been your partner-in-crime through thick and thin and tag @actsplorethis on social media so we can all exchange stories of our how friendships have grown us together! 🤩 We are excited to be back in the new year with more awesome content for you, so #watchthisspace! 🔥CONNECT WITH US HERE:✨<a href="https://www.instagram.com/actsplorethispodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>✨<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC236FNfEk6YKykcKk_StHbA" rel="nofollow">Youtube </a>✨<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/02xWljGMOwQEyKWRFFvN3e?si=ad2be14b573645d6" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>✨<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/actsplore-this/id1576842664" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcast</a>✨Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com✨<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis" rel="nofollow">Buy us a coffee</a>

EP 62: The One Where We Walk Down Memory Lane with Janice & Sarah-Ann

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How did a young boy from a low income household who failed English at school and who grew up thinking he’d take over his father’s prawn noodles store go on to become Managing Director at UBS Investment bank and write an award-nominated business book? Spoiler alert: it was all in the small actions taken!A key opinion leader on LinkedIn with over 2 million followers, Eric Sim, served as a managing director at UBS Investment Bank and also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Finance at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Currently based in Singapore, Eric founded the Institute of Life with a mission to help young professionals achieve success at work and in life. As part of that mission, he published a self-improvement book: “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09J8SKCVJ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=" rel="nofollow">Small Actions: Leading Your Career to Big Success</a>”, which was nominated for the Business Book Awards in London in 2022. In this episode, we dive into Eric’s story and hear all about: <ul><li> Lessons he learnt  growing up in a low income family as the son of a prawn noodle shop owner </li><li>How he carved a successful career in banking despite being an engineer by training and knowing nothing about finance</li><li>How he developed his portfolio career and the actions we can take to develop a successful portfolio career </li><li>How we can become the CEO of our lives</li><li>The ‘secret sauce’ behind his thought leadership process! </li><li>..and many actionable ways on how Eric Sim unleashed the power of small actions to achieve big success! </li></ul> Episode highlights: 03:09 Eric’s bartending stint and his iconic ‘coke &amp; bourbon’ story 06:18 What it was like growing up in a low income family as the son of a prawn noodle shop owner 11:20 His journey towards overcoming his inferiority complex 15:57: Eric’s most defining Failure and what he learnt from that 19:18 The right ‘moves’ Eric made to attract step-up opportunities in his banking career 28:35 How to develop a successful career portfolio 33:23 His inspiration behind ‘Small Actions’ 35:30 What it means to become the CEO of your life 41:27 Eric’s secret sauce on creating content on LinkedinYou can connect with Eric here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeric/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeric/</a>CONNECT WITH US HERE:✨Instagram: Actsplore This Podcast 🎙 (@actsplorethispodcast) • Instagram photos and videos✨Youtube: Actsplore This Podcast - YouTube✨Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02xWljGMOwQEyKWRFFvN3e?si=f869d84b31464d6b ✨Apple Podcast: Actsplore This on Apple Podcasts✨Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com✨Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis

EP 61: Unleashing the Power of Small Actions to Achieve Big Success with Eric Sim

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Have you recently thought about what your upper limiting beliefs are, and how they are holding you back from realizing your fullest potential? In this episode, we discuss with Joyce Chen, coach and facilitator at the Conscious Leadership Group about:💫 How we can overcome our upper limiting beliefs💫 The ways that holding and believing our upper limits can hold us back from our Zone of Genius. 💫 Practical and actionable steps to address our upper limiting beliefs through the framework of Pausing, Accepting and Inquiring. ❗Spoiler alert: We also get candid and personal as part of a live coaching demonstration with Joyce on identifying our personal upper limiting beliefs in the current stages of our lives now. Joyce is a seasoned executive and coach who supports her clients to create fulfilling careers and lives.With 20 years of experience in the marketing industry, Joyce is adept at helping clients to access their wisdom and creativity in order to unlock radical transformation. Her coaching clients have included leaders at Adobe, Apple, AirBnB, Google, Microsoft, Meta, Sony and Salesforce. Prior to coaching Joyce most recently served as Head of Production for Meta, where she oversaw global production within marketing for brands including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Stay tuned to the end of the episode where Joyce gives us a sneak peak to an upcoming Conscious Leadership Circle that she is starting in January 2024 for APAC leaders to learn the basics of conscious leadership.More information available <a href="https://conscious.is/services/circles" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Episode highlights:📍2:10 What prompted Joyce to take a leap in her career after 20 years in the advertising industry to pursue a new career as a coach at the Conscious Leadership Group📍6:10 The meaning of upper limits or limiting beliefs📍8:21 Different kinds of upper limiting beliefs📍8:38 Joyce personal story of encountering upper limiting beliefs in her own life📍12:22 The reason people may feel fundamentally flawed when making big life transition📍12:41 Three core wants of the human ego📍15:07 Different ways that society reinforce our upper limiting beliefs📍19:44 Ways that upper limiting beliefs can cost or limit us📍21:47 Zone of Excellence vs Zone of Genius📍28:58 Best Stuff Exercise📍30:57 Janice &amp; Sarah share their recent ‘Zone of Genius’ memory📍39:59 Joyce sharing how she discovered the distinction between her Zone of Excellence vs Zone of Genius📍44:42 How to move past our own upper limiting beliefs to achieve our most exquisite life📍46:23 Live coaching for Sarah and Janice who share their upper limiting belief and how we can apply the pause, accept and inquire framework CONNECT WITH US✨Subscribe and Follow us @actsplorethispodcast on Instagram/Spotify/Apple Podcasts/YouTube✨All you need to know: <a href="https://direct.me/actsplorethispodcast" rel="nofollow">https://direct.me/actsplorethispodcast</a>✨ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/actsplorethispodcast/" rel="nofollow">Actsplore This Podcast 🎙 (@actsplorethispodcast) • Instagram photos and videos</a>✨Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com✨Buy us a coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis" rel="nofollow">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis</a>

EP 60: Overcoming Your Upper Limiting Beliefs with Joyce Chen

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Known for rescuing companies on the verge of collapsing, Dato’ Sri Idris Jala is a world-renowned transformation guru in driving performance for both Governments and the private sector through his Big-Fast-Results Methodology.In this exclusive chat, Dato’ Sri Idris Jala shares a more personal and intimate behind-the-scenes view of his leadership perspective, vulnerability through the stories of memorable failures encountered during his career, why it’s crucial for everyone to play their own Game of the Impossible as well his own big Impossible goal that he’s currently tackling. Dato Sri’ Idris Jala is currently the Chairman of PEMANDU Associates, a multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Kuala Lumpur that specializes in public sector transformation, business turnaround, and strategic communications.Prior to PEMANDU, he was the CEO of Malaysia Airlines where he was brought on board to turnaround the airline from the brink of bankruptcy to record-breaking profits. He also held various senior positions in the Shell Group for 23 years and has experience with successful business turnarounds for Shell both in Malaysia and Sri Lanka.On top of his role in Pemandu, he serves as the non-executive co-Chairman of Sunway Group, the Chairman of Heineken Malaysia, and the pro-Chancellor of Sunway University. Dato’ Sri Idris also lectures annually at Harvard University under the Harvard Ministerial Programme, continuously sharing his secrets to effective transformation to incumbent Ministers worldwide today.Timestamps: 02:18 The most important lesson his father taught him to succeed in life  07:48 The events that shaped Idris’s true north and life purpose 11:26 The biggest lessons from his life-altering time at Shell 11:55 The power of visualizing the end goal and the future 13:15 How the Game of the Impossible is crucial for transformation 15:40 Recalling Idris’s first day at work at MAS 16:45 How Idris conquered the fear of failure 24:23 Turnaround strategy for MAS via P&amp;L segmentation 35:11 Idris’s most defining failure and the lessons he took away from it42:30 How Idris demonstrates vulnerability in his leadership 48:08 Idris’s golden advice to young professionals who are aspiring to reach their true potential50:32 What is Idris’s own Game of the Impossible 54:43 Navigating situational leadership and resistance from leaders✨ Watch the Video on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/owU7ekhqOsg✨ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/actsplorethispodcast/" rel="nofollow">Actsplore This Podcast 🎙 (@actsplorethispodcast) • Instagram photos and videos</a>✨Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com✨Buy us a coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis" rel="nofollow">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis</a>

EP 59: Winning the Game of the Impossible with Dato' Sri Idris Jala

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If you’re anything like us and other listeners of Actsplore This Podcast, you’re most likely on your own journey of discovering your WHY in life. Call it your purpose, north star, ikigai or your ‘reason for being’, it is undoubtedly a never ending journey of discovery!Wong Ling Yah is the epitome of someone who digs into her WHY. Not only that, she took her interest and curiosity for podcasting and learning about other people’s WHY to the next level! In 2020, she started the So This Is My Why Podcast (STIMY) to feature inspiring people about how they found their way &amp; turned it into reality. Within 6 months, STIMY was featured multiple times on the Late Late Show with James Corden! The podcast has since hit #2 in Malaysia &amp; Singapore (Business &amp; Careers); #3 in Indonesia (Careers) on Apple Podcast, 125+ episodes, appeared on Tech in Asia and featured a former US Congressman, 4 Star Generals, Olympians, VCs, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, Michelin-starred chefs &amp; viral TikTokers. She has also built a following on LinkedIn &amp; has since had multiples posts go viral (even hitting 1.24 million impressions in one post!). A former lawyer herself, Ling Yah now helps other founders, VCs and C-suite executives build a LinkedIn personal brand to elevate their career and company presence.Tune into this episode to learn about her insightful discoveries of other people’s WHY and her own, as well as learnings from her new entrepreneurial journey as a writer, podcast and LinkedIn personal branding strategist.Highlights: 6:40 transferable lessons she took away from her past life as a lawyer10:21 what sparked the inception of So This Is My Why Podcast 12:48 how she got 15 guests to say Yes before she even came up with a podcast title13:36 what Guy Kawasaki taught her 24:10 key learnings she has distilled from interviewing hundreds of guests on their WHY 26:38 the golden lesson from Lydia Fenet: Network or Die! 28:30 the secret to her impeccable research skills 35:15 how taking tiny actions led to her success  42:29 why we all need to take Personal Branding into our own hands44:45 her Personal Branding hacks Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tLszwZi_XA0Check out the So This Is My Why podcast here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZK3NFTEX2EWXTvwelWHA7" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZK3NFTEX2EWXTvwelWHA7</a>

EP 58: Finding Your Why & Building Your Brand with Wong Ling Yah

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Sarah Feingold does not shy away from creating her own opportunities. Born an artist, Sarah Feingold decided the best way to protect creative folks like herself was to go to law school. She then cannonballed into the position of Etsy&#39;s first attorney and 17th employee. For over nine years she helped Etsy scale from an inconspicuous startup to a publicly traded company. After that, she drove Vroom forward as its first General Counsel. Tune in to to hear how Sarah masterfully pitched her way into becoming the very first Attorney at Etsy, carving a unique path in the online marketplace world. Through sheer determination and a willingness to knock on doors, Sarah thereafter embarks on a teaching career as an adjunct professor at NYU, demonstrating that sometimes, forging your own path is the key to unlocking unanticipated doors of success.We also delve into Sarah’s exploration of the art of playwriting and theatre, a passion she channels through <a href="https://www.dirtylegal.com" rel="nofollow">Dirty Legal Secrets</a>, a play based on true startup lawyer stories. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will not only illuminate the power of creating your own opportunities but also shed light on the exciting interplay between seemingly disparate worlds. Sarah Feingold&#39;s story is a testament to the potential for innovation and growth when you dare to merge your passions, push the boundaries of your career -  and simply dare to make the ask. Highlights:6:23 How Sarah pitched her way into becoming Etsy’s first ever attorney7:37 Advice for aspiring in-house lawyers 8:29 Key takeaways from her time at Etsy 9:51 Specific actions she took that made her an obvious candidate for the role13:24 Tips on landing a board role14:24 How she landed her role as an adjunct professor at NYU 16:50 Learning how to navigate imposter syndrome 19:29 The story behind Dirty Legal Secrets 26:24 Why we all need to learn to be specific with our asks 28:01 Even if you love your job, interview for other roles at least once a year?! 30:15 Her golden advice to exploring other career pathsFollow us on Instagram: @actsplorethispodcast

EP 57 From Suits to Stories: Creating Your Own Opportunities with Sarah Feingold

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The topic of fertility (specifically egg freezing) is one that is not often openly spoken about. But for most women, we know that this is something that we’ll start thinking about especially as we inch towards our 30s. To unpack this topic, we invited Crystal Cha, a good friend of ours (and also a returning guest on the pod, check out her first episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HXwzUczIjaofh3uYI03L3?si=pF9smhO4SVW_EQkVDRqYlA" rel="nofollow">here</a>) to share with us her personal experience and walk us through every step of the process. In this episode, Crystal sheds light on: why she decided to freeze her eggs, concerns she had while doing her research, questions to ask your fertility doctor, the emotions she experienced as she went through this egg freezing, costs of the process as well as some helpful tips she’s learned so far in her journey. Whether you’re currently a single woman, in a relationship and trying to conceive, hoping to improve your knowledge further to make informed decisions about your fertility options, or someone who wants to support your partner who’s in this journey, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!Highlights:13:20 What is Egg Freezing15:20 Societal pressures and expectations that women face 19:30 Questions to clarify with your doctor before embarking on the egg freezing process 27:21 Breaking down the egg freezing process 34:53 The egg freezing extraction procedure 38:38 How Crystal prepared herself leading up to the procedure 44:22 The costs involved for egg freezing 54:34 What Crystal learnt about herself through this journey  PSA: We recorded our first ever studio video recording for this episode with Crystal! Watch the video recording at the link below for a more immersive experience and show us some love on our Youtube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC236FNfEk6YKykcKk_StHbA" rel="nofollow">here</a> by hitting the subscribe button!Youtube video link: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tVBM98sN3k" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tVBM98sN3k</a>Connect with Crystal here: @_crystalchaFollow us on Instagram: @actsplorethispodcastDISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast episode describes medical experiences and is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be considered as medical advice. Kindly consult qualified healthcare professionals for personalized medical guidance, as individual circumstances may vary.

EP 56: What You Should Know About Egg Freezing with Crystal Cha

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We’re officially in the second half of 2023! Whether it’s been a year of unexpected surprises, milestones or unforeseen challenges, we wanted to take the time to reflect on our journeys and embrace the growth that has unfolded thus far.   Tune in to this intimate reflection as we share personal updates about a solo Seoul searching adventure, the value of mentorship, navigating grief, hitting refresh in the second half of 2023 and so much more! We also took the chance to unpack another shared adventure that we embarked on together – our first ever Powerman Duathlon Race! We unpack all the deets that went down on race day, share some pro tips for aspiring duathlons and some amusing behind-the-scenes anecdotes. We’d love to hear your mid-year reflections and what you’re excited about for the rest of 2023! Don’t forget to tag us when you tune into this episode. p/s stay tuned to the end of the episode where we share some updates about our very first Actsplore This in-person community hangout! 🙌RSVP here to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/quN2PHpzuUmAPzkS6CONNECT WITH US⚡Subscribe and Follow us @actsplorethispodcast on Instagram/Spotify/Apple Podcasts/YouTube📌All you need to know: <a href="https://direct.me/actsplorethispodcast" rel="nofollow">https://direct.me/actsplorethispodcast</a>💌Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com☕Buy us a coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis" rel="nofollow">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis </a>

EP 55: Our Mid-Year Check In & Duathlon Highlights

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This episode with Simon Alexander Ong on How to Manage, Transform &amp; Protect Your Energy is the epitome of everything, everywhere all at once!In this episode, we discuss:<ol><li>Simon’s personal metamorphosis and how he redefined success and fulfillment in his own terms</li><li>Why we should think about energy management and not just time management</li><li>How tweaking our sleep habits can transform our day</li><li>Identifying the most productive phases of our days and our energy drainers / blockers</li></ol> Simon is a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker who has recently published his debut book ‘Energize’ Make the most of every moment by Penguin House. He writes about the art and science of energy management and shares insights on how we can transform, manage and protect our energy so that we can be our own energy CEO. His work has been featured on Huffpost, Forbes and The Guardian. Highlights: 3:29 Simon&#39;s Personal Metamorphosis &amp; Catalyst12:26 3 Reasons for Writing Energize: Make The Most Of Every Moment18:51 How Simon Defines Energy from the Physical, Mental, Spiritual and Emotional Dimensions23:17 Developing Your Energy Signature27:18 Why We Fail to Commit to Good Habits to Better Manage Our Energy34:42 Managing Your Energy by Developing Your Sleep Routine through the 3-2-1 Transition38:58 Energy Management Tip to Identify The Most Productive Phases of our Day41:10 Recognizing Your Energy Blockers44:49 Simon&#39;s Recent Acts-ploration45:48 Connect with Simon Alexander Ong CONNECT WITH US⚡Subscribe and Follow us @actsplorethispodcast on Instagram/Spotify/Apple Podcasts/YouTube📌All you need to know: <a href="https://direct.me/actsplorethispodcast" rel="nofollow">https://direct.me/actsplorethispodcast</a>💌Email: actsplorethis@gmail.com☕Buy us a coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis" rel="nofollow">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis </a>

EP 54: Manage, Transform & Protect Your Energy with Simon Alexander Ong

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“Personal disruption is a process of deliberate self-innovation&#34;. In this episode, we discuss how we can apply disruptive thinking— responsible for the success of many products and companies, to our own career. Whitney Johnson is the CEO of Disruption Advisors,and has been recognised as one of the 10 leading business thinkers in the world as named by Thinkers50. She’s a world-class keynote speaker, and an executive coach and advisor to CEOs.Whitney is also a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, as well as the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller book Smart Growth, Build an A Team, and the critically acclaimed Disrupt Yourself. In this episode, we dive into the concepts in her bestselling book, Disrupt Yourself, and unpack the three phases of the S Curve of Learning. Tune in to learn practical tips on how you can optimise each stage of learning and use it to disrupt and supercharge your career for growth and achieve peak performance!   CONNECT WITH US• Subscribe and Follow us @actsplorethispodcast on Instagram/Spotify/Apple Podcasts/YouTube• All you need to know: <a href="https://direct.me/actsplorethispodcast" rel="nofollow">https://direct.me/actsplorethispodcast</a>• Email: <a href="mailto:actsplorethis@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">actsplorethis@gmail.com</a>• Buy us a coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis" rel="nofollow">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/actsplorethis</a>

EP 53: How to Disrupt Your Career for Growth with Whitney Johnson

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Actsplore This is a podcast for the modern day working professionals hosted by Janice and Sarah-Ann. Each week, we pick the minds of inspiring guests who will bring you actionable insights on how you can thrive personally & professionally. From career pivots, imposter syndrome, to mental health and more, join us as we Actsplore how to create a more meaningful and fulfilled life!