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Stories of Asia Podcast

Stories of Asia Podcast

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If you are looking for resources on personal and career development, the Stories of Asia podcast is exactly what you need!

The SOA podcast covers stories from all across Asia where we chat with EXPERTS from the region to uncover insights and practical tips that can help you grow your career.

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Swapping Luxury Travel For 3rd World Countries: Life An Edutech Social Entrepreneur

Stories of Asia PodcastSep 03, 2021

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How A Tragedy Helped Her Find Her Purpose In Life: Dealing With The Death Of A Child
Oct 01, 202114:35
From A $40,000 Debt As A Part-Time Receptionist, To An Award Winning Photographer
Sep 17, 202119:30
Swapping Luxury Travel For 3rd World Countries: Life An Edutech Social Entrepreneur
Sep 03, 202116:54
 From $0 to $2M in Profits: How a Struggling Entrepreneur Family Raised The Life They Dreamed Of
Aug 13, 202118:06
What To Do When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned?

What To Do When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned?

10 years ago, Tess Charng always felt an extreme urgency in life. "I felt like I had to do everything now, I wanted to accomplish all my dreams now," she said.

And to some extent, she was doing well. She was excelling at her studies from a young age, and was even chosen to be the spokesperson for Kumon!

However, as she grew, she started to realise that she shouldn’t try to take control of everything. She decided to follow her heart and that led her to travel all over the world. It wasn’t all easy though. She had plenty of hard experiences, and once, she had only $6 in her bank account. The surprising thing was, she was okay with it, and happy through it still.

How did someone who was obsessed with control become a person who is not afraid of change? Listen to Tess' incredible ten-year journey on the #10yearchallenge podcast now.

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Find Stories of Asia at @storiesofasiaco on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Follow our host Sara Mahendran on LinkedIn, and on Instagram at @saras.take

Jul 30, 202114:60
S2E10: Why You Need To Start Thinking About Your Reputation
Apr 15, 202129:49
S2E9: Here’s How You Can Ace Your Next Interview Without Feeling Fearful
Apr 10, 202133:29
S2E8: The Unspoken Rules When Switching Career Paths: 7 Things You Need To Take Note Of
Apr 08, 202108:48
S2E7: Is Switching Industry Easy?
Apr 01, 202122:15
S2E6: The Parallel Between Parenthood and Leadership
Mar 27, 202109:44
S2E5: Caretaking Is Not Just For Women
Mar 25, 202125:29
S2E4: What Are Some Qualities I Need To Become A Successful Leader?
Mar 19, 202109:16
S2E3: I’m A Woman Thriving in A Male-Dominated Industry
Mar 18, 202125:33
S2E2: This Is The Mindset You Need To Become A Senior Leader
Mar 13, 202108:54
S2E1: Taking The Road Less Traveled Made Her The Leader She Is Today
Mar 08, 202125:02
S1E9: Pursuing Your Passion

S1E9: Pursuing Your Passion

In the episode, we invited Laura Cho, the Founder of Laura Cho International.

She helps millennials find their life purpose and get their dream careers — grooming them to be more driven and ambitious in the process.

Tune in to this episode to hear Laura shares with us her coaching journey!

SEASON 2 of the Stories of Asia podcast is coming out in MARCH! Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe to our channel on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you’re listening right now.

Feb 25, 202124:31
S1E8: The Big Switch

S1E8: The Big Switch

In this episode, we have Alex Loh, previously a professional athlete and an education teacher, he is now the Founder of Aviary & Co, a consultancy to businesses and individuals in the health and wellness space.

He shares with us how we can move towards another career that we feel more passionate about.

“Being good at something need not necessarily be something you’re good at.”

Tune in to this episode to glean some wisdom from Alex!

New episodes are coming soon! You won't want to miss this episode so check it out now. Subscribe to our channel on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you’re listening right now.

Feb 20, 202137:10
S1E7: The Power of Mentoring

S1E7: The Power of Mentoring

In this episode, Lawrence Young shared the importance of mentoring. When COVID-19 came in February 2020, Lawrence decided to switch it’s focus to mentoring as he felt that he could be a meaningful support to the work environment.

He said in the interview, “Mentoring brings out the heart side of culture is…” Want to hear more about the power of mentoring? Tune in now to Episode 7 of Stories of Asia’s podcast.

New episodes are coming soon! Subscribe to our channel on Apple podcast, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now.

Feb 18, 202140:11
S1E6: Overcoming Self-Doubt in a Career

S1E6: Overcoming Self-Doubt in a Career

In this episode, Jan Philippe shared a struggling period in his HR career where he had to take on multiple roles to become a HR Business Partner. But things took a turn when he received a call from a headhunter for a well known technology company. He shared how he dealt with feelings of inadequacy and why he believes in transparency in communication. New episodes are coming soon! You won't want to miss this episode so check it out now. Subscribe to our channel on Apple podcast, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now.

Feb 10, 202123:32
S1E5: Growing a Business in COVID-19

S1E5: Growing a Business in COVID-19

In this episode, Richard Xia shared how his business in e-commerce for sneakers turned upside down due to COVID-19. Before the pandemic struck, as CEO of the business, he and his team had ambitious growth plans. But those plans had to be thrown out of the window as lockdown measures threatened the logistic operations of his business. He shared the lessons learnt and how he is prepared to face the next crisis in his business. New episodes are coming soon! You won't want to miss this episode so check it out now. Subscribe to our channel on Apple podcast, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now.

Feb 03, 202123:05
S1E4: Finding My Purpose

S1E4: Finding My Purpose

In this episode, Daniel Lim shares his struggles of finding his purpose as a millennial. He is passionate about entrepreneurship and ventured into several social projects. It wasn’t easy for him when others would dismiss him for appearing too young or inexperienced. He shares some tips on the process of finding his purpose. New episodes are coming soon! You won't want to miss this episode so check it out now. Subscribe to our channel on Apple podcast, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now.

Jan 27, 202126:17
S1E3: Stop Constant Worries

S1E3: Stop Constant Worries

In this episode, Alexander Trost was constantly worried throughout his career, even though he had a comfortable expat career, which many would consider successful by many measures. Yet, he missed out on several key moments in his career because he worried too much about things that actually didn’t happen. He managed to overcome this stress by finding his purpose. New episodes are coming soon! You won't want to miss this episode so check it out now. Subscribe to our channel on Apple podcast, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now.

Jan 20, 202129:25
S1E2: Finding a Job in a Crisis

S1E2: Finding a Job in a Crisis

In this episode, Dr. Fermin shared the biggest struggle he encountered in his corporate career. In 2008, in the midst of the global financial crisis, he shared how he overcame the shock of being fired as the Head of HR at an MNC. He picked himself up again to find another job and managed to do so in the middle of a crisis. New episodes are coming soon! You won't want to miss this episode so check it out now. Subscribe to our channel on Apple podcast, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now.

Jan 13, 202135:38
S1E1: Juggling Family and Startup as Dadpreneur

S1E1: Juggling Family and Startup as Dadpreneur

In the first episode of the Stories of Asia (SOA) podcast, we invited SOA's CEO and founder, Sam Neo, to share his thoughts on work-life balance. As a young dad and founder of two startups, how does he balance his time effectively? What are some practical tips and interesting stories?  New episodes are coming soon! You won't want to miss this episode so check it out now. Subscribe to our channel on Apple podcast, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now.

Jan 06, 202125:22