In this episode, Rahul talks to the Account Director at Media Zoo, Toby Kheng, about employee wellbeing and experience.

Toby shares anecdotes about his journey, armed with a degree in media production,  a career that spans roles in the food industry, telecommunications, and employee experience. 

Did Toby’s dissertation predict the media behemoth that is podcasting? Hear about his passion for employee wellbeing and experience, the Influential person that changed the way Toby sees the industry, and get some valuable advice to accelerate your career, all on today’s episode of Data Stories: Leaders at Work.

Highlights

• “I don’t see an endpoint. I think technology is never going to stop changing, and therefore the way we work is going to always need to change.”
• “We should be able to live in a world where everybody’s doing work that feels meaningful, purposeful, and feels rewarding.”
• “If you’re passionate about technology, and I think you have the right personality to share that passion with other people, then I can mould you into the person that you need to be, to be great at this role.”
• “There’s got to be a great appreciation that some of the functional stuff can be learned, but it’s more important that you hire the right people than the right CV.”
• “Be a bit braver. Take leaps of faith more often. Don’t sit too comfortably. Always push yourself.”
• “Learning may not always be the answer.”
• “Be curious. If there is a problem, don’t shy away from trying to fix the problem, and don’t go to the usual places you would do to try and find the answer, because it might not be there.”

About - Toby Kheng

Toby is a people and business transformation expert. He is extremely passionate about exploring the social impact of digitization and the workplace.

As a student of behavioral economics, and master of digital communities, combines his knowledge with learning and communications theory to support the transformation of global clients.

Toby’s career spans over diverse roles including Sous Chef at The Cloud Bar, Chalet Chef at Ski Total, Head Chef at Kai’s Bar, Learning Strategy Manager at Dixons Carphone, Learning Consultant at O2, Client Strategy Director at Freeformers, and Account Director at Media Zoo. He holds a BA in Media Production from the University of Lincoln.

Recommended reading:

Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness, by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein

Relevant Links

Website:              https://mediazoo.tv

Twitter:                https://twitter.com/welearnandlive

LinkedIn:             https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tobykheng

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