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Weekly discussion about the Assign It To Me application, project management, current tech news and any other topics of interest including the "Pick of the Week".
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A podcast about the JET and JET alumni community for the JET and JET alumni community. A debt of gratitude to USJETAA and CLAIR for their support. And special thanks to Percival Constantine (Tarumizu-shi, Kagoshima-ken 2008-2013) for helping to host this podcast on Transistor.
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Tips and strategies to improve your productivity, organisation, wellbeing, energy and resilience
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Welcome to Business Beyond Borders, a podcast that explores the importance of international experiences in today’s working world. This podcast is brought to you by Bluente, the world’s first business language services platform. We aim to connect professionals across the globe, one conversation at a time. Join us as we engage with senior leaders from various industries ranging from legal to finance and many more, who will share insider tips for navigating global markets in their industry. Fro ...
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Ben Dell is the founder and CEO of Missinglettr, a UK-based marketing automation tool that helps users easily create social media campaigns for their blog posts. Prior to forming this company, he owned a web agency and launched numerous SaaS startups, several of which have been acquired. He is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs and brands to…
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Paul Wilson, the owner of A Happy Head, is a certified hypnotherapist who describes himself as ‘a baggage handler.’ He helps people remove unhelpful or damaging thought patterns and behaviour to become happier. Paul is a practitioner for making positive changes in life by helping his clients to identify the changes they want to make, from escaping …
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Mark Michaux Brown worked for twenty-two years as an instructor and program manager for the leadership development company, Outward Bound. He was instrumental in designing leadership development programmes used by businesses all over the world and was also a pioneer in the coaching industry, working with individuals and organisations. Mark is the a…
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Caroline Carr is a therapist and business owner who specialises in ‘finding your oomph’, or ‘Oomphwork’, which she defines as a fun and playful empowering process. She calls it the art of joyful life design and living in alignment with the person that you are and really want to be. Caroline joins me today to share her background as a coach and hypn…
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Alan Stevens is a business coach, remote and virtual speaking specialist, and author, based in East London. He had a long career working in consumer journalism at Which? Online. As Head of Digital Services, he created one of the first ‘social networks’. Alan discovered a passion for speaking and has been President of the Global Speakers Federation …
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Richard Sams is the Co-Founder and CEO of MOHARA, an innovation delivery specialist company that builds tech products. His team works with startups, SMEs, and corporate clients looking to develop non-core products, mitigate risk, and seek opportunities to innovate within their sector or branch into new sectors. MOHARA’s Head Office is in London, wi…
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CapsuleCRM, GarageBand, Female Entrepreneur Association and Hobbies with Susan Heaton-Wright of Executive Voice. What We Recommended: Tools & Apps Google Calendar – Susan uses this to plan out her time and time block for tasks Entrepreneur’s Planner – we didn’t discuss which planner Sue uses (what an omission!) but I recommend the Ultimate Planner …
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Kellsie Moore is a Denver-based Video Presence Coach who helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs look, sound, and feel great on camera so their brand can stand out from the crowd. She helps her clients craft and present a unique message to create a powerful and authentic connection with their audience through video. Kellsie’s coaching method comes firml…
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Harry Ng is the Co-Founder and COO of Sorted³, a hyper-scheduling app that helps you reduce stress and focus more. He holds a BEng in Computer Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and an MSc in Electronic Commerce and Internet Computing from The University of Hong Kong. Harry is a serial entrepreneur and Lead Instructor a…
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Penny Pullan: Graphics Made Easy, Music, How to Have a Good Day, Mindfulness and Learning from Teaching
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Graphics Made Easy, Music, How to Have a Good Day, Mindfulness and Learning from Teaching with Penny Pullan of Making Projects Work Ltd. Listen Below and Here’s What We Recommended: Tools & Apps Using Graphics to Simplify: “I found that by using very simple graphics, it helped me to understand the complexity. It also helps my client understand what…
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If you’re too busy to take care of yourself, why not let the care come to you? This is exactly what Cecilia Harvey had in mind when she founded WalkingRed, a group that brings together the best professionals in the industry to provide mobile beauty, fitness, and wellness services to your home, event, and workplace. Originally from New York, Cecilia…
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Gail Morgan has been privileged to work in the image industry for the last 25 years. She collaborated with John Lewis in establishing their fashion advisory service 15 years ago. She now helps professionals boost their confidence and increase their visibility through the clothes they wear and trains people to become image consultants, personal styl…
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Emma Spence and her husband John set up their African Safari business from the UK in the late 1990s. Then in 2009, they moved their family to the US to set up an arm of their adventure travel company focused on the American market. Emma’s role in the people development side of the company led to becoming part of the Global Learning and Development …
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Christian De La Huerta is an award-winning author and respected leader and teacher in the breathwork, self-development, and personal transformation field. He has conducted inspiring retreats across the world using psycho-spiritual teachings for life-changing and lasting effects. His latest book, Awakening the Soul of Power, has helped many people –…
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Dave Ruel is a serial entrepreneur, the author of Done by Noon, and a motivational speaker who focuses on helping entrepreneurs prioritise and optimise their time to achieve a more harmonious work-life balance. He was a competitive bodybuilder for years before being introduced to the world of online business and marketing. In 2009 he began his firs…
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Everyone has a story to tell. When and how you tell your story determines whether you live your life thriving or barely surviving. Living with her sociopath ex-husband for years, Stacy Brookman knows how it is to be in an abusive relationship and how to get back on her feet following the emotional devastation. This experience, and learning how to o…
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Angela Durrant is a vocal and performance coach and the founder of Making Singing Easy. She is an author and a mentor who works with clients in-person and online and is currently working on singing and speaking retreats while making time to pause and appreciate life in the moment. Angela joins me today to share how she realised that the smallest th…
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Fred Stuvek, Jr. is a high-achieving professional with multiple talents. He has been inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame for several achievements in baseball, basketball, and track. Following his career as a lettered football quarterback for the Midshipmen, he graduated as an Officer for the U.S. Navy. After offering his services to …
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we're joined by Rebecca Pang, Vice President of Treasury Solutions at a leading Canadian Bank. Rebecca shares her journey from transitioning from a strategist specializing in mergers and acquisitions to an innovator in payment system advancements, offering insights into how efficient payment processes not…
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Tommy Breedlove is a writer, coach, featured speaker and author of From Pawn to King. From a life of mental struggle and turmoil to a life of abundance and security, he has changed his outlook and now helps others to change theirs. Through the Choose Goodness movement and life coaching, he teaches individuals and business organisations to search fo…
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Bridging Cultures in the Legal Arena: International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution with Clarisse von Wunschheim
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we welcome Clarisse von Wunschheim, Partner and Head of Switzerland-China Cross-Border Solutions at Altenburger. Clarisse takes us on a deep dive into the world of international arbitration, sharing her multicultural expertise and strategies for bridging different cultures in global dispute resolution. In…
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Soti Coker is on a mission. Fueled by his passion for information, he seeks to help people learn how to use digital tools effectively in telling stories and creating uniquely memorable experiences. To achieve this, he founded DataChronicle, an infographics and visual communication agency. As the man in charge of strategy and marketing services, he …
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Yann Toutant, CEO of Econocom NL, is a great believer in the ‘location independence’ movement and the associated focus on experiences versus possessions. Yann believes that businesses can take advantage of this shift in mindset to create new solutions for their clients. His company does exactly that by providing subscription-based digital transform…
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Global Mobility in the Tech World: Culture & Growth Perspectives with Peter Dingle, Venture Investor
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we're joined by Peter Dingle, a Hong Kong-based expert with a diverse background in venture capital, innovation, marketing, and brand management. Peter’s current role allows him to delve deep into the world of fintech, focusing on areas like Insurtech, Healthtech, RegTech, Wealthtech, and Climatech. Befor…
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Ade Oduyemi has made a successful career out of helping families manage and transfer their wealth and finances from one generation to the next. Aside from being an expert inheritance planner, he also maintains a podcast series that features successful entrepreneurs. Given his liking for sharing his knowledge in order to help others, it isn’t surpri…
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Driving Organizational Change and Startup Growth Strategies with Sabrina Ng, Former Synergy Director at HSBC Life
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we are excited to have Sabrina Ng, a seasoned industry professional with a diverse background in both startups and multinational corporations, where she has played a pivotal role in driving organizational change and facilitating growth. Over her extensive career of more than 15 years, Sabrina has advised …
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we chat with David Yin, Partner at GSR Ventures. David shares his insights on the transformative potential of FinTech and Web3 in the global market, highlighting the tremendous opportunities in the payment and credit spaces, citing successful companies as examples. David also dived into the role technolog…
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Michael Alan Tate is an executive consultant and career coach with more than 20 years of experience. He is the Founder and President of On the Same Page Consulting, which focuses on how to create a simple, action-based strategy to manage career transitions. Michael specialises in coaching and development for CEOs and next-generation leaders and pro…
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Csaba Toth is a British/Hungarian entrepreneur, researcher, and speaker and the founder of ICQ Global, an international people development organisation. He started his business to solve problems he himself faced. He developed the multi-award-winning Global DISC model to help businesses and teams understand how to become more harmonious in the way t…
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Unlocking Value in Global Real Estate Investments: Redefining Outlet Malls with Cecilia Tan, CEO of Sasseur REIT
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we are honoured to have Cecilia Tan, the CEO of Sasseur REIT. Cecilia discusses Sasseur REIT, the first Asia outlet mall REIT, in detail, outlining its unique retail format catering to a specialised consumer market in China. Cecilia also shared the challenges she faced when helming Sasseur REIT in the mid…
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Colette Mason is a self-professed “massive nerd” — about music, about books, about no longer being shackled to the corporate world, and about bringing bestsellers out of budding authors. She runs Let’s Tell Your Story, a publishing company that assists business owners in transforming their extensive experience and wealth of wisdom into bestselling …
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we chat with Dr. Victor Tay, an influential business figure leading three joint venture firms. Dr. Victor takes us through his day-to-day activities, which mainly involve assisting clients with mergers and acquisitions, as well as public listings. He also shares insights into his firms, RHT Consulting Asi…
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Daryl Cygler is a B2B Manufacturing business owner and a Smartphone Video Marketing Advocate. He is a father of two children turning into remarkable young adults, a swimming enthusiast, and the South East of England Sausage Champion. Through his smartphone video marketing business, he helps SME’s start and scale their video marketing efforts withou…
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In this episode, we sit down with Steven Yeo, a senior leader in international business expansion and founder of his own consulting firm, Yang & Co. With a wealth of experience and a background in angel investing and advising startups, Steven shares valuable insights into his journey and approach to mentoring executives. Prior to founding his own f…
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Rebecca Whitman is a Business Coach, Motivational Speaker, Author, and Success Mentor who is passionate about empowering people to go from burnout and overwhelm to balanced, beautiful, and abundant. She graduated with honours from Princeton University and has written highly-rated books, including How to Make A Six-Figure Income Working Part-Time. R…
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Investing in Emerging Markets: Building Relationships and Unlocking Opportunities with Sean Ahn, Investment Officer at IFC
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we are joined by Sean Ahn, an investment officer at IFC, the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group. With over a decade of experience, Sean has led remarkable transactions across Asia Pacific and beyond, covering diverse asset classes such as equity, mezzanine, distressed, corporate, and pr…
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In this episode of our podcast, we are joined by Kennedy Chen, a partner at Harry Elias specialising in corporate and finance law. Kennedy specialises in M&A, venture capital, equity and debt capital markets, is recognised as one of Singapore’s Most Influential Lawyers Aged 40 and Under by the Singapore Business Review, and is recognised by the Int…
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Describing herself as a “rebel with many causes”, Georgia Varjas is a writer, speaker, and mentor. As a former musician, Georgia is creative, imaginative, and loves to be an entertainer. She currently hosts live shows online, inspires others with her fun personality, and empowers women to speak up and let their voices be heard by being their coach …
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Building Icons and Shattering Ceilings: Behind the Scenes with Lynette Chew, Partner at CMS Singapore
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Lynette Chew, partner at CMS Singapore and director of CMS Holborn Asia. With over 25 years of experience, Lynette handles complex domestic and cross-border disputes as lead counsel in Singapore Courts and institutional arbitrations. Lynette has advised on notable projects such as the construct…
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Growing Airbnb in APAC: Kum Hong’s Journey from Employee #2 in APAC to COO of Airbnb’s China Office
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we had the privilege of interviewing Siew Kum Hong, a seasoned professional whose journey spans across diverse landscapes, with impactful roles at prominent organisations such as Rajah and Tann, Yahoo, Airbnb and more. Starting as a lawyer at R&T, he quickly transitioned to an in-house legal counsel, cont…
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Building Relationships in International Markets: Insights from Jason Tay, Head of BD at M-DAQ Global
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In this episode, we are joined by Jason Tay, Head of Business Development and Government Relations at M-DAQ Global. In these roles, Jason spearheads senior C-level dialogues, as well as dialogues with local, state, and legislative bodies as well as government agencies to cultivate essential relationships with key stakeholders, propelling the compan…
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Jonathon Aslay is America’s leading midlife dating and relationship coach who is passionate about helping women, who are looking for Mr. Right, through his successful Purposeful Dating method. He positions himself as a ‘spy into the minds of single men’ and shares advice based on his personal experience. Jonathon is also the author of the recently …
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The FinTech Talent Hunt: Looking for Talent Around the World with Emilia Chen, Founder of Polygon Search
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In our latest episode of Business Beyond Borders, we sit down with Emilia Chen, founder of Polygon Search, a global FinTech headhunting firm focused on fintech recruitment, with more than 400,000 candidates across Asia and the US. Prior to founding her own firm, Emilia was a senior consultant at Michael Page, where she successfully developed new bu…
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Simon Hedaux is the founder and CEO of ReThink Productivity, a company that is committed to transforming the way some of the world’s largest companies operate by refining their processes, reviewing their systems, and analysing change impact. He allows businesses to drive efficiency and boost productivity with his innovative methods and evaluates wh…
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Inside the Arbitrator’s Chamber: A Deep Dive into International Dispute Resolution with Jennifer Lim
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we explore the world of international arbitration with our guest, Jennifer Lim, a renowned arbitration lawyer and a partner at Sidley Austin. Jennifer represents clients in investor-state and commercial arbitrations, with her expertise spanning multiple jurisdictions and arbitration rules, including ICSID…
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Lyndsay Phillips, CEO and founder of Smooth Sailing Business Growth, is a warrior content manager for online entrepreneurs across the globe and a self-confessed serial entrepreneur. She works to support and coach business owners and entrepreneurs who want to scale quickly but who need help to get there successfully. She hosts the Smooth Business Gr…
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Demystifying China’s Legal Landscape: Perspectives from a Shanghai-based Ecuadorian Lawyer Luis Borja
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In this episode, we sit down with Luis Borja, an Ecuadorian attorney-at-law with extensive experience in corporate, commercial, and information technology regulations, as well as China policies. He is currently a Partner at H&W Law Firms Group in Shanghai and an Associate at DeltaLegal Law Firm in Quito. Luis has a strong background in Hispanic-Chi…
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The art of saying no is difficult to master for many of us. We tend to overcommit ourselves until eventually, we find that we have no time left for the people and activities that really matter to us. Though the reasons for avoiding saying no may vary, there are ways to practise the art so we can take back control over how we spend our time. In toda…
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Managing Multicultural Teams in Asia and Embracing Lifelong Learning with Jimmy Ong, SEA BDM at HP
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In this episode, we sit down with Jimmy Ong, a senior business leader with over 20 years of experience. Throughout his diverse career, Jimmy has held roles in technical consulting, sales development, and strategic planning, leading teams of more than 50 and driving business of US$5 billion in emerging and developed markets. Today, Jimmy is the Busi…
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Slack, Infusionsoft, Books and Podcasts Galore and Living in the Moment with Nicola Cairncross of ClicksAndLeads.com What We Recommended: Tools & Apps Sleep Cycle “I have an app on my phone called ‘Sleep Cycle’ where you set an alarm to say, wake me up in the hour before this time when I’m at my lightest part of sleep, so it doesn’t actually feel l…
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