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 7 | Leading with Resilience: Ong Geok Chwee's Innovation Journey (Singapore)
In this illuminating episode, Ong Geok Chwee, CEO of Bridge Alliance, shares her journey of leading through disruption, embracing innovation, and cultivating personal growth. She explores how to transform the telecommunications landscape with innovative thinking, address sustainability challenges in emerging sectors, and maintain personal balance through mindfulness. Ong’s approach emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and purposeful leadership in navigating uncertain times.
An inspiring episode that offers valuable lessons on innovation, resilience in crises, and long-term visionary leadership.
🔑 Key Themes Explored
1. Entrepreneurial and Crisis-Ready Mindsets
Resourcefulness, risk-taking, and resilience are essential in navigating disruption. Geok Chwee emphasizes the balance between driving innovation while sustaining core business operations. Her philosophy of striving to be 1% better every day highlights her approach to leadership and growth.
2. Innovation Beyond Technology
Innovation is about enhancing value across diverse sectors. She highlights how embracing change and nurturing creativity ensures long-term business relevance. She also shares how AI serves as a collaborator that enhances human potential.
3. Sustaining Radical Innovation
Sustaining innovation in markets without immediate demand requires patience and strategic alignment. Geok Chwee discusses how leadership must commit to long-term thinking, overcoming monetization challenges while ensuring sustainable solutions.
4. Strategic Innovation in Family Businesses
Aligning leadership vision with realistic timelines is key for long-term success. She reflects on how corporate governance frameworks support sustainable change and ensure that strategic innovation aligns with ROI expectations.
5. Mindfulness, Simplicity, and Growth
Mindfulness and simplicity play a crucial role in fostering personal and professional resilience. Ong shares how meditation and self-awareness promote emotional clarity and strength, allowing her to lead with balance and purpose.
Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Founder of Impact Velocity
Guest Speaker: Ong Geok Chwee, CEO of Bridge Alliance
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