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 4 | From Corporate Leadership to Purpose - Driven Entrepreneurship: Abraham Y. Elias’s Journey (Vietnam, Singapore)
In this compelling episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra sits down with Abraham Y. Elias, a seasoned corporate leader turned entrepreneur, to explore his transformative journey. After 25 years in the corporate shipping industry, Elias ventured into entrepreneurship, founding multiple family businesses, including Anne Hill International School. This episode delves into his entrepreneurial mindset, resilience during crisis, and vision for value-driven, sustainable business models.
5 Key Insights from this Podcast:
1. Entrepreneurial Mindset and Value Creation
Elias emphasizes the importance of ‘common-sense’ business strategies, where understanding customer pain points drives innovation. His decision to launch a middle-segment school in Vietnam offering affordable, quality education stemmed from personal experiences as a father and observations of Vietnam’s market gaps. He underscores that any business must provide a clear value proposition, balancing cost and quality for long-term success.
2. Crisis-Ready Mindset
Elias reflects on navigating a perfect storm of challenges: financial strain, personal loss, and the infancy of his businesses. He credits resilience, routine, and self-reflection—often achieved through running in ‘green spaces’—for helping him manage these pressures. His belief that “if money can solve a problem, it’s not a problem” highlights the importance of perspective in overcoming adversity.
3. Family Business Dynamics
Drawing from his experience running a family business, Elias highlights the trust and shared vision that family members bring to ventures. He also addresses challenges like maintaining work-life balance and setting boundaries to ensure business discussions don’t overshadow family relationships. Practical solutions, like creating dedicated business communication channels, have helped him and his wife manage their roles effectively.
4. Sustainability as a Core Business Principle
Sustainability is central to Elias’s vision. From his shipping career to running schools, he prioritizes eco-conscious practices, such as repurposing existing infrastructure for school campuses. He believes in the power of individual actions and community education to combat global warming and create a better future for the next generation.
5. Thriving Through Simplicity
For Elias, a simple life means freedom from material stress, time for personal growth, and meaningful connections with people from all walks of life. He shares his philosophy of fulfillment, legacy, and happiness as the cornerstones of thriving.
Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra - Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Impact Velocity
Guest Speaker: Abraham Y. Elias, Founder and General Director of Anne Hill International School, Vietnam.
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