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
Season 4 - Episode 2 | Gender Equality and Entrepreneurial Leadership with Koh Yan Ping (Singapore)
In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible and Impact Velocity, speaks with Koh Yan Ping, CEO of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organizations (SCWO). Yan Ping shares her journey from working in NTUC to leading SCWO, a non-profit championing gender equality. The conversation explores entrepreneurial leadership, navigating crises, sustainability, and fostering meaningful personal and professional connections.
5 Key Insights from this Podcast:
- Leadership with Purpose: Championing Gender Equality
- Yan Ping highlights SCWO’s role as a leader in women’s advocacy in Singapore, supporting its 60 member organizations for over 40 years.
- Gender equality is crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5, and positively impacts poverty, education, and health.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset in Non-Profit Leadership
- Transitioning from NTUC to SCWO, Yan Ping embraced an entrepreneurial approach, balancing limited resources while fostering agility and risk-taking.
- The dynamic relationship between SCWO's board and its staff supports effective decision-making and innovation.
- Volunteering: A Gateway to Impact and Growth
- Volunteering offers youth valuable skills, networks, and insights into meaningful causes.
- Yan Ping's personal experiences illustrate how volunteering builds character and opens career opportunities.
- Navigating Personal and Professional Crises
- Yan Ping shares lessons from a personal health crisis during COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of self-care, support systems, and resilience.
- Crisis management involves acknowledging challenges, seeking support, and reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth.
- Women as Drivers of Sustainability
- Empowering women in household and economic decisions is critical to sustainability.
- Women’s involvement can lead to more sustainable consumption and resource management.
- Fostering Family Connection and Balance
- Family meals represent simplicity and connection but require mindful effort to foster meaningful conversations.
- Yan Ping emphasizes the importance of balancing professional roles, parenting, and self-care to nurture relationships and well-being.
Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra - Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Impact Velocity
Guest Speaker: Koh Yan Ping - CEO of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organizations (SCWO)
Thriving in the Age of Disruption with Dr. Ramesh
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