You’re busy—but are you actually growing? In this episode, Nata Salvatori exposes a trap that’s costing service providers time, money, and sanity: chasing busywork that feels productive but doesn’t move the needle. She walks through a clear, five-step growth path—from clarifying your offer, validating through real sales, delivering sustainably, building repeatable systems, to scaling confidently. You’ll learn: How to spot and ditch “fake work” Why clarity beats complexity every time How to use real feedback to validate your offers Delivery tips that prevent burnout System creation that enables scaling How to honor your current phase of growth 📌 Ready to stop spinning your wheels and make real moves? Map your phase, pick your next action, and don’t be afraid to ask for help: 👉 accidentalceo.co/coaching Support the show…
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This is my podcast, where I speak with folks to explore the nuances of modern work and its idiosyncrasies. Beyond just the enablers and vendors transforming this space, I will also include intimate conversations with people navigating newfound career pivots. They have successfully transitioned to their new careers, and I hope to distil their ups and downs in this unstructured journey so the rest of us can learn from their best practices.
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In this revealing episode, Florence Foo shares her incredible journey of quitting her corporate job while pregnant with her second child to launching four successful businesses. From starting a boutique digital marketing agency to organising large-scale events, introducing sunscreen dispensers on demand, and exploring groundbreaking LED technology,…
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In this eye-opening episode, Eric Tan, a seasoned entrepreneur and chartered accountant, reveals the staggering realities and misconceptions of starting your own business. From the relentless grind and overwhelming stress to the illusion of having more control over your time, Eric shares his journey from working for Pricewaterhouse to running his o…
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164 - From Gang Fights to Gender Fluidity | Shawn Lim's Journey of Authenticity & Resilience
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Join Shawn Lim as he opens up about his transformative journey from being arrested as a teenager to becoming a successful content creator and podcaster. Discover why he prefers the term 'content creator' over 'influencer' and learn about his platform, Human Algorithm, which aims to promote authenticity in the age of AI. In this eye-opening podcast,…
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163 - She SKIPPED COLLEGE to Build a Startup During the Pandemic! Amanda Cua Reveals Her Journey
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In this captivating episode, Adrian and Amanda Cua discuss her unexpected decision to skip college and embark on an entrepreneurial journey during the pandemic. Amanda shares how she utilised a gap year to create a successful newsletter company, BackScoop, in Southeast Asia. She delves into the challenges she faced, the strategies she used to grow …
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In this special in-studio episode of The Adrian Tan Show, I sit down with Sarah Wong, a former Silicon Valley professional, now a podcast host, a consultant, and a mom of two. Sarah shares her personal journey from experiencing career burnout, transitioning to motherhood, and shifting to a portfolio career. She also talks about her podcast @makeit…
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In this episode, Adrian brings you an unmissable conversation with Jason Ong, a Singaporean who has been living and working in China for the past 18 years. Tune in as Jason shares his captivating journey from studying in the United States to navigating the corporate world in China. Hear about the jaw-dropping tale of firing a Deputy GM while dealin…
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160 - REVEALED: The Shocking Truth About Imposter Syndrome And Creativity with Jorge Thauby!
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In this episode of The Adrian Tan Show, we dive deep into the world of creativity and imposter syndrome with acclaimed creative director turned conversation director, Jorge Thauby. Jorge has worked with global brands and won prestigious awards like the Lion Award, yet he still struggles with feeling 'not good enough.' Watch as Jorge shares his jour…
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In this special episode of The Adrian Tan Show, I sit down with Michael Chua - a seasoned technologist and award-winning actor. Michael shares his unique journey from studying civil engineering in Australia, working as a programmer in London, to becoming a consultant in cybersecurity across 19 countries. Along the way, he discovered a passion for …
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158 - Gareth Lloyd's Journey From Global DJing to Dominating Peru’s Garlic and Brazil Nut Markets
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Join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Gareth Llyod, a former global DJ turned entrepreneurial powerhouse. Discover how he transitioned from spinning records in 17 countries to revolutionising the garlic and Brazil nut industries in Peru. Gareth shares insights into overcoming major setbacks, like losing a container down a 500-meter rav…
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157 - Escaping the Corporate Prison: Jaslyin Qiyu's Journey From Burnout to Successful Entrepreneur!
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In this episode, we welcome Jaslyin Qiyu, a spiritually driven entrepreneur empowering others, especially women, by exploring fractional work opportunities. Jaslyin shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder, working at major companies like Citibank and JLL, to navigating the challenges of a remote work environment during the pandemic. S…
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156 - Overcoming Adversity: Julie Lee's Journey Through Retrenchments and Career Pivoting
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1:09:28In this episode, we delve into the incredible journey of Julie Lee, a former corporate HR director who faced three retrenchments over her 30-year career. Julie shares her challenging yet inspiring story of how she transitioned from a software engineering career to HR, only to be retrenched multiple times. Despite these setbacks, she launched her ow…
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In this episode, we dive deep into Ratna Juita's transformative journey from battling burnout to becoming the founder of a successful business. Ratna shares her struggles with childhood trauma, fear of public speaking, and the mental toll of her corporate job. Learn how mindfulness and personal branding were pivotal in her recovery and entrepreneur…
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154 - From Military Major to Property Investor: Daniel Sim's Journey to Passive Income in the UK
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In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Daniel Sim , a former Army Major who transitioned into a successful property investor specializing in the UK market. Daniel shares his motivations and challenges in climbing the corporate ladder and discusses his decision to leave the military for a career that offers more flexibility and fulfill…
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Sugasini Kandiah is the founder of Hidden Gems Talent, a platform that helps Singapore startups tap into top-tier remote talent from Malaysia and Indonesia. She is passionate about helping young professionals across the region build rewarding careers while enabling startups to scale with the right people. Before launching Hidden Gems Talent, Suga s…
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Benjamin Loh is an award-winning professional speaker, executive coach, and the founder of Flare Communications Coaching. Recognized as one of Asia’s youngest Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP)—a distinction held by the top 12% of professional speakers worldwide—Benjamin has empowered over 55,000 executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs across ni…
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Loh Kai Ying is an Ontological and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) coach and co-host of The Curious Co. Podcast. Over the past 8 years, she held roles in organisational development (OD), L&D, investment facilitation and geopolitical research in various ministries and statutory boards in Singapore's public sector. As a coach, Kai Ying has a wide c…
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Mark Mullinix is a former American Express corporate executive. He has been following a less conventional career path since 2013. After founding a loyalty consulting company, which was acquired in 2018, he has been focused on working with startups as a growth advisor and fractional executive. In 2024, he founded the Fractional Directory Singapore, …
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Audrey Low is the Producer and Co-Host of The Curious Co. Podcast, an ICF—PCC Performance Coach, and the Founder of Designing Trust. With a decade of facilitation experience, she helps high-performance teams and managers elevate trust and strengthen relationships at home and at work. This episode is brought to you by Deel , the all-in-one platform…
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Wong Su-Yen is a distinguished international leader who serves as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman in various global public, private, and not-for-profit organisations. She has held directorial roles in Australia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, and the United States, spanning industries such as telecommunications, media, professional ser…
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Nancy Lai is a Singaporean mumpreneur, educator, and designer who has successfully launched two businesses inspired by her experiences as a mother. Her entrepreneurial journey began when she faced challenges finding suitable furniture for her eldest daughter, Kayleen, who has allergies prone to severe nosebleed episodes. In response to this persona…
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Ezekiel Vicente is a seasoned executive and leadership expert known for his work as the former Chief Human Resources Officer at Mindvalley. He specialises in organisational transformation, culture building, and leadership development. A current Executive Coach, he also serves as a Fractional Chief of Culture & Strategy, helping high-growth companie…
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145 - The Golden Nuggets Podcast's Amir Bashirudin on Overcoming Debt and Building Successful Businesses
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Amir Bashirudin is a multifaceted entrepreneur and podcast host, best known for founding The Golden Nuggets Podcast. This podcast, launched in July 2023, serves as a platform for entrepreneurs and industry leaders to share their stories and insights, focusing on business innovation and success strategies. Amir is also the founder of ManshaLabs Cryp…
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Adeline Tiah is an accomplished marketing professional with over 20 years of experience across various industries, including top banks, telecommunications companies, and startups. She currently serves as a Leadership & Team Coach, Adjunct Lecturer, Speaker, Startup Advisor, and Author of Reinvent 4.0. This episode is brought to you by Deel, the all…
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143 - Redefining Success: Cheryl Lau's Journey from Law School to Podcasting
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1:00:17Cheryl Lau is a podcaster and strategic content partner based in Singapore. She is best known for hosting EDIT HISTORY, a podcast where successful entrepreneurs and creators revisit, review, and critique the content that contributed to their success. Her journey into entrepreneurship began after leaving law school in 2018 and later dropping out of …
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142 - Navigating Personal Growth and Business Success with Coen Tan
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1:01:07Coen Tan is a strategic business storyteller, keynote speaker, high-impact trainer, coach, and communications consultant based in Singapore. He is the founder of Ministry of Influence, a training and consulting firm. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Coen has spoken and trained audiences in various countries across Asia and beyond, including Singapor…
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Join me, Adrian Tan, as I republish a special episode from the Brave Southeast Asia Tech Podcast hosted by Jeremy Au. We explore my professional journey from early career layoffs to HR entrepreneurship, my book 'No More Bosses,' and practical advice for solo entrepreneurship. Whether you're considering a career change or curious about self-employme…
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In this special episode of The Adrian Tan Show, originally aired on the Thought Leadership Club podcast hosted by Cheryl Lau, I delve into my transition from corporate life to solo entrepreneurship. Cheryl and I discuss the concept of becoming virtually unemployable after running your own business, the realities of being your own boss, and how to d…
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In this special episode of the Adrian Tan Show, originally from EP.IC Podcast hosted by Edric Poon, I dive deep into my entrepreneurial journey. This conversation explores the ups and downs of starting and running businesses, the concept of having no bosses, and valuable lessons learned along the way. Topics include my early days as an entrepreneur…
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Mark Samlal is the General Manager of APAC at Deel. He is a founder, investor and has over 25 years’ experience in growth leadership roles in Asia Pacific. Mark co-founded PayAsia in 2006 where he was Non-Executive Chairman until being appointed to the role of Executive Chairman and Managing Director of PayAsia in July 2015. In July 2017, he was …
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Welcome to a game-changing episode of The Adrian Tan Show! I delve deep with Charles Ferguson, GP's general manager, to explore the astonishing insights from GP's World at Work report. We discuss the hidden talent pools across the APAC region, including India's and the Philippines' skilled workforce, and strategies on how countries like Sri Lanka a…
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In this comprehensive episode of The Adrian Tan Show, I speak with design thinking experts Alfred Tan and Ken Kwan, founding partners of The Curious People consultancy. They discuss design thinking's powerful impact on various sectors, especially SMEs, emphasising human-centred solutions, empathy, and prototyping. Through engaging case studies like…
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In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, I host Cheung Hoyin, a returning guest from Episode 9, to discuss the growth and transformation of his company, Remo, a virtual events platform, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hoyin also introduces his new company, Hermessi, which offers AI-enhanced executive assistants (EAs) and chief of staff services design…
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In this episode of The Adrian Tan Show, Adrian Tan interviews Neal Moore, a seasoned storyteller, entrepreneur, and coach. They discuss Neal's transition from acting to journalism to content marketing, the impact of AI on creative industries, and the importance of sales skills for business success. Neal shares valuable insights on how creatives can…
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In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, we welcome Dexter Zhuang, a financial innovator and globetrotter who left the US in 2019 to become a digital nomad. Dexter shares his journey from climbing the corporate ladder in San Francisco's tech industry to exploring various countries, ultimately landing in Singapore, and later Mexico City. He discusses…
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In this episode, How Meng Hock of OMS shares insights into how Ironman inspired him during a crucial period when his organisation faced potential liquidation in 2019. The discussion delves into his journey from initial exposure to Ironman through Marvel movies, leading to the initiation of 'Project Ironman'. As the CEO of an upstream oil and gas co…
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134 - From Electrical Engineering to Influencer Marketing: Jonathan's Entrepreneurial Journey
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Jonathan Eg is the Founder & CEO of Partipost, a Crowd Marketing Platform that effectively connects brands to content creators, giving them seamless access to word-of-mouth advertising in the fast-moving world of social media. Since its inception in 2016, Partipost has dedicated itself to transforming how brands connect with their consumers, making…
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Qiu Jianhan is the principal of strategy at Unispace Asia, where he leads the strategy and change management practice. He has developed innovative strategy and change management solutions that have helped many organisations align their work environment with their goals. As a certified LUMA practitioner, Jianhan always embeds human-certified design …
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Prepare for an electrifying dive into the digital deep end with Marcelo Lebre [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelolebre/] on the Adrian Tan show, where the idea of the future of work takes centre stage. From a spark of pre-pandemic intuition, Remote has ascended to an industry vanguard, igniting the tech sector with pioneering global employment sol…
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Join me in this captivating episode as I dive deep into the remarkable journey of Sunny Saha [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnysaha/], the GM of Blue Prism [https://www.blueprism.com/]. From his early days in market research to leading Time Warner Asia Pacific and launching the world's first Cartoon Network theme park, Sunny's diverse experience ac…
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Are you curious about the factors that shape the employee experience and its impact on organizations? Join us on this episode where we dive into the fascinating world of employee engagement, management, and the repercussions of poor EX scores. Our special guest is Qualtric [https://www.qualtrics.com/sg/]'s Dr. Cecelia Herbert [https://www.linkedin.…
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Join me as I chat with Cassandra Ong [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandraong/], a remarkable guest who shares her inspiring journey of starting a business after a layoff. In this captivating episode, we explore the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship.Discover how Cassandra's experience in a B2B SaaS company fueled her desire to create a c…
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In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, we dive into the growing trend of geo arbitrage with guest, Gabrielle Loh [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellefrieda/]. Gabrielle shares her personal journey with geo arbitrage, the practice of working remotely from countries with a lower cost of living. She provides insights into her experiences living and…
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In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, I speak with Charles H. Ferguson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesferguson/], the APAC GM for Globalization Partners [https://www.globalization-partners.com/]. Inspired by the 2023 Global Growth Report, we discuss the expectations and sentiments in the evolving business landscape. Key findings reveal that …
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In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, we welcome Gibu Matthew [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gibumathew/], Vice President and GM of Asia Pacific for Zoho Corp [https://www.zoho.com/]. With his 23 years of experience with Zoho, Gibu shares his insights about the growth and evolution of AI. The discussion revolves around 'Zia', an AI agent integrated…
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125 - Generative AI: Key to Career Advancement, but Anxieties Remain (with Gavin Barfield of Salesforce)
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Gavin Barfield is the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Solutions Salesforce, ASEAN. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Gavin has a deep background in emerging technologies. He is a regular speaker at international conferences and forums on the future of disruptive technology and its impact on people and work.Summary…
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124 - The Magic Formula to Rapid Reskilling for the Modern Economy (with Ryan Meyer of General Assembly)
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Learn how General Assembly is providing proven pathways into high-demand tech careers through project-based, practitioner-led training programs. Ryan Meyer shares insights on why their 3-month immersive bootcamps have 92%+ job placement rates, how they rapidly evolve curriculum, and key trends in adult learning and workforce development. Discover t…
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Grayling [https://grayling.com/our-offices/singapore/] has announced that it will pilot a reduced work week in its Singapore office from August till the end of the year. In doing so, it becomes the first globally networked PR firm in Singapore to attempt to raise productivity by improving employee well-being and satisfaction.The trial will see empl…
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Renee Ismail is a videographer turned producer who has been in the video industry for over 10 years. She started her YouTube channel to share her knowledge about videos and help business owners create better video content.In this episode, I speak with Renee Ismail about her journey as a videographer, her pivot to becoming a producer, and her experi…
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Nick Jonsson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-jonsson/?originalSubdomain=sg] is a dynamic business leader, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and award-winning entrepreneur. As the co-founder and Managing Director of Executives' Global Network (EGN) Singapore, Malaysia & Indonesia, he leads Southeast Asia's largest peer group network for senior …
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Are you curious about how AI and machine learning are impacting the payroll industry? We have the answers for you in this podcast episode featuring Srinivas (Srini) Konidena [https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivas-konidena/], Vice President, Global Product & Technology, Asia Pacific at ADP [https://www.adp.com/].In this episode, you will gain insight…
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