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  • The Future Is Deep Tech: How Mid-Career Professionals Can Pivot [W&S 140 ft SGInnovate]
    Sep 28 2025

    Thinking about switching careers, but unsure if leaving the stability of an MNC for a startup is the right move?


    In this episode, we dive into:

    - Why some mid-career professionals are pivoting to deep tech startups

    - The surprising opportunities in Singapore’s growing innovation scene

    - What it really takes to thrive in a startup environment compared to a corporate giant

    - How structured training can bridge the skills gap for those looking to make the leap


    Our Guests:

    - Kang Ming Song, Manager, SGInnovate Power X, who oversees the PowerX program designed to help professionals transition into deep tech careers.

    - Jeremy Leow, Cybersecurity, a mid-career professional who made the leap from MNC life into the startup world through PowerX.


    If you’ve ever wondered whether a startup could be your next chapter — or how to future-proof your career in a rapidly changing tech landscape — this is one episode you don’t want to miss.


    Learn more about the programme:

    - PowerX Programme: bit.ly/3VslLdW

    - Deep Tech Central: bit.ly/3Vpq9ub


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  • Quitting Your Job to Save the World: The Singaporean Career Dilemma [W&S 139 ft ​⁠Cheng Chai Hong, Martin Loh]
    Sep 21 2025

    Ever thought of quitting your stable job to chase a dream?

    Meet Cheng Chai Hong, Director, Writer, & Producer, and Martin Loh, Co-Producer and Head of Marketing of the local film ‘We Can Save the World.’


    They share:

    - Why they left stable careers to dive into filmmaking

    - How they navigated financial uncertainty without grants or product placements

    - The real struggles behind pursuing a creative dream in a practical society

    - Why they believe in telling Singaporean stories—in our own language


    Their journey is raw, unconventional, and deeply relatable — even if you’ve never thought of making a film.


    Tune in to hear how they did it, what they risked, and why this story matters to every Singaporean.


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  • Why So Many Lawyers Are Quitting Singapore’s ‘Dream Career’ [W&S 138]
    Sep 14 2025

    Law is one of the most prestigious and traditional careers in Asia — but what happens when the dream job comes at a cost you didn’t expect?


    We speak with *Lalitha Rajah* (former lawyer turned yoga teacher & mom of two) and *Iman Ibrahim* (former divorce lawyer, now a burnout coach).

    🔹 What sacrifices lie behind the glamour of the profession?

    🔹 Why do so many lawyers quietly walk away after years of hard work?

    🔹 And what unexpected skills from law still shape their lives today?


    If you’ve ever wondered whether the price of prestige is worth paying — tune in. This is an honest conversation you don’t want to miss.



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    42 m
  • How to Pivot Into Cybersecurity (Without a Tech Degree) [W&S 137]
    Sep 7 2025

    Can you break into cybersecurity without a tech degree? The answer might surprise you.

    We unpack the myths, the must-have skills, and the real pathways into one of today’s hottest industries.

    What you’ll hear:

    • The many roles in cyber beyond coding
    • The biggest hurdles for mid-career switchers
    • The soft skills that matter most
    • How AI is reshaping the field

    With guests:

    • James Lim, Co-founder of the Center for Cybersecurity Institute, who has trained hundreds of career switchers into cyber.
    • Wee Suan Ng, from ST Engineering’s Cyber Business Division, who shares his own story of moving into cybersecurity from a non-tech background.

    If you’ve ever wondered, “Could I really do this?” — this episode is for you.


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    47 m
  • Career vs Health: I Thought I Could Do Both [W&S 136]
    Aug 31 2025

    What happens when your career is soaring—but your body suddenly says stop?


    We dive into two powerful stories of resilience and transformation.


    What you’ll hear:

    - The hidden signs one entrepreneur ignored until a major health crisis.

    - How a banking professional took bold steps to reclaim his health.

    - Why success means nothing if you don’t protect your well-being.


    Guests:

    - Howie Tan, Co-founder & CEO of Kintsugi Investing School – entrepreneur & investor, forced to rethink life after kidney failure.

    - Bernard Sim, ESG Program Manager – banking professional, who transformed his health through drastic change.


    Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation—it might just be the reminder you need to listen to your body before it’s too late.



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    35 m
  • Why More Professionals Are Quitting the Corporate Ladder [W&S 135]
    Aug 24 2025

    Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? What if you could design a career on your own terms—full of purpose, flexibility, and impact—without climbing the corporate ladder?


    We dive into the quiet revolution reshaping Singapore’s work culture. Senior professionals are stepping off the traditional career path and into a new world of portfolio careers, fractional roles, and independent consulting—and it’s not just about freedom. It’s about value, expertise, and redefining success in the second half of your career.


    We’re joined by two trailblazers who’ve lived this shift:

    🔹 Moritz Kaffsack, Founder & CEO at Flexer; Founder of Portfolio Careers in Asia —a fast-growing community of 1,700+ senior independent professionals across APAC. He’s behind the groundbreaking Independent Workforce Study that’s turning heads in the business world.

    🔹 Ratna Juita, Founder & CEO of The Mindgem, an Indonesian-born entrepreneur who’s built a thriving portfolio career in Singapore over 19 years—spanning leadership training, personal branding, coaching, and strategic consulting—all while reclaiming control over her time and life.


    Discover:

    ✅ Why more companies are choosing fractional experts over full-time hires

    ✅ How top independents are earning up to $250,000 a year—and why they’re optimistic about doubling it

    ✅ The real trade-offs of going independent (spoiler: it’s not all flexibility and freedom)

    ✅ And the one skill no aspiring independent worker can afford to ignore


    This isn’t just a trend—it’s a movement. And it might be your next career move.


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  • Movement as Medicine: Tackling Aging and Chronic Diseases for Professionals. [W&S 134 ft Dr Goh Jorming]
    Aug 17 2025

    Feeling those mysterious aches creeping in? Wondering why your energy is zapped despite sitting all day?


    We uncover how small, deliberate movements can transform your health—without you needing to live in the gym.


    What you’ll discover:

    - How your body can act as its own “medicine cabinet”

    - Why those popular step-count goals might not be enough

    - The surprising link between movement, inflammation, and longevity

    - The truth about “exercise pills” and supplements

    - Practical ways to sneak powerful movement into a busy corporate lifestyle


    Special guest: Dr. Goh Jorming, Professor at the National University of Singapore’s Healthy Longevity Research Program and exercise physiology expert, shares science-backed tips that could change how you think about movement forever.


    Tune in—you might just find the smallest step that leads to your biggest health shift.


    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are their own and do not reflect the official position or endorsement of the National University of Singapore (NUS) or any affiliated organisation. The guest appears in a personal capacity, and any statements made are not representative of NUS.



    04:45 How do you assess someone's fitness prescription?

    11:18 Understanding VO2max

    13:08 Difference Between VO2max and SPO2

    16:14 What happens to the body in terms on inflammation and aging, if we don't exercise?

    19:02 The Importance of Personalized Exercise

    20:08 The Importance of Regular Movement

    22:58 The Limitations of the 10,000 Steps Goal

    26:21 The Myth of the Magic Exercise Pill

    35:57 The Benefits of Regular and Short Exercise

    40:46 The Body as Its Own Medicine Cabinet

    43:56 The Psychological Challenge of Exercising


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  • From Law & Business Owner to Taxi Driver in Singapore: Losing It All and Starting Over [W&S 133 ft LazyCabbie]
    Aug 10 2025

    What happens when the life you’ve built suddenly unravels?


    Meet Eddie aka LazyCabbie — a man who went from running his own business to driving a taxi overnight. But this isn’t just a story about career collapse. It’s about identity, shame, anger, and what it truly means to rebuild — not just your income, but your self-worth.


    You’ll hear:

    - The moment everything fell apart — and the one emotion that consumed him (hint: it wasn’t sadness)

    - Why his biggest critic wasn’t society… or his family… but someone much closer

    - How a simple comment from his wife sparked a journey that now has thousands watching and healing alongside him

    - The surprising place he found therapy — and no, it wasn’t a counselor’s office


    Eddie didn’t just survive his downfall — he transformed it into a message that’s resonating across Singapore and beyond. And his definition of success? It might just challenge everything you think you know.


    Tune in because sometimes, the most inspiring stories come from those who’ve lost everything… and found themselves in the process.


    Don’t miss it. Available now on all major podcast platforms.



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