Thriving in the Age of Disruption
Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra reveals all of her business and personal growth strategies, explores the entrepreneurial and crisis-ready mindset and shares innovation tips and tricks so you can survive and thrive in today’s age of disruption. You too can have the essential skills, freedom and time to do what you love, whether it's starting your own business, driving the family business, building a social enterprise or working for others in a small local business to leading large multinational corporations. Dr. Ramesh is a well-sought after coach. She generously shares business and life lessons and her extensive network of fellow entrepreneurs, social and corporate leaders, academics and inspiring women in Asia. Together you’ll explore topics ranging from an entrepreneurial mindset, communication, collaborative management, crisis resilience, family businesses, women in leadership to spirituality and living a simple life in today’s age.Fundamentally, it’s about shifting from performing at an individual level to engaging at a collective level, to discover how you can create value for yourself as an individual, in your family, business and community groups and expand that toward making a larger, lasting impact universally. Dr. Ramesh has founded and run multiple businesses in the Asia Pacific region and has successfully raised millions in venture funds. She is recognised by “Asiaweek” as one of Asia’s most influential women, featured as one of the emerging breed of entrepreneurs in Singapore (Singapore Saavy – 50 Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow) and is also named a notable woman barrier breaker in the book Barrier Breakers – Women in Singapore, by Ms. Shelley Siu. She is also an author, ICF Professional Certified Coach for business executives and currently runs Talent Leadership Crucible, an Asia-centric consulting firm specialising in corporate culture change with programmes on entrepreneurial acumen, leadership mindset, and holistic thinking. Dr. Ramesh is a Singaporean, born in Colombo and educated in Singapore, Australia and the US. She currently lives in Singapore with her daughter. Dec 24, 2021Useful Links: Entrepreneurial Qualifications Quiz https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/Entrepreneurial-Qualifications-Quiz
Thriving in the Age of Disruption
Beyond Profits - Inspiring Change with Social Entrepreneurship: Pham Kieu Oanh (Vietnam)
Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra dives into the heart of Vietnam's social enterprise movement with Ms. Pham Kieu Oanh, the visionary Founder and CEO of the Center for Social Initiatives Promotion (CSIP). We explore Ms. Oanh's journey as the "midwife of social enterprise", from empowering a new wave of social entrepreneurs, fostering innovation to address pressing societal and environmental challenges, to igniting change through sustainable business initiatives.
The conversation underscores the vital role of entrepreneurship within social enterprises to drive meaningful impact. We also explore the transformative influence of women leaders in this sector and navigate the delicate balance between profitability and purpose, spanning community-driven initiatives to scalable tech ventures.
In embracing crises as catalysts for growth, Ms. Oanh and Dr. Ramesh share their personal journeys in overcoming challenges. Innovation, entrepreneurship and impactful leadership can empower us to shape a sustainable future. Let’s step "Beyond Profits" together, into a world where impact transcends the bottom line.
Top 5 Takeaways from this Podcast:
1. Social Enterprise Movement in Vietnam: Discover how Vietnam's social enterprise movement is creating tangible and sustainable solutions for pressing social and environmental issues, redefining business success beyond profits.
2. Empowering Social Entrepreneurs: See how visionaries like Ms. Oanh are nurturing a new generation of social entrepreneurs. Learn how their innovative approaches are inspiring, connecting, and empowering people to address challenges head-on, clarifying the pivotal role of entrepreneurship in these endeavors.
3. Championing Women in Leadership: Explore Ms. Oanh's journey to becoming a driving force in the field. Learn how women leaders are breaking stereotypes and making a meaningful impact.
4. Balancing Profit and Purpose: Uncover the dual role of social entrepreneurs, from community-based projects driven by social mission to tech-based ventures with scalability. Gain insights into how these entrepreneurs navigate the intersection of financial sustainability, entrepreneurship, and social impact.
5. Crisis-Ready Mindset for Success: Understand the importance of embracing crises as opportunities for growth and innovation. Discover how both Dr. Ramesh and Ms. Oanh have harnessed their inner strength to overcome challenges and create lasting change through their work.
Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Founder of Impact Velocity
Guest Speaker: Pham Kieu Oanh, Founder & CEO, Center for Social Initiatives Promotion (CSIP), Vietnam
