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Black N White - Let's Talk is a podcast on leadership, financial literacy and creating purpose in any career, in a way that is meaningful and pragmatic. Since Sep 2023, Dennis and TK have shared their authentic views in 15 episodes on topics such as office politics, retrenchments and making the use of a windfall.
You will have all the episodes from Episode 1 Let's Talk Office Politics to the latest Episode 15 Female Leadership.
Let's Talk Office Politics
Hear us talk about office politics, what you can do, and what really it is?
What is being a Leader about?
Listen to Tinashe Muyambo from Masawara Financial Group (Zimbabwe), talk about what leadership means to him.
Dying to meet you
In this podcast, we speak with Angjolie, the very capable Business Owner of the Life Celebrant. How her career started and what keeps her going.
Can you be my coach?
Listen in as Benjamin Loh shares What does being a coach mean, and what should you look for in a coach? Why do I need a coach?
Small Actions ... Big Impact
Eric Sim, CFA, is the author of the book “Small Actions: Leading Your Career to Big Success” shares about how small actions leave a big impact.
When Black and White Bare it All
In this episode, our guest Agnes Ng, a very successful leader, who has successfully transformed individuals in her team and outside her team to peak performance. Using her proven methodology, Agnes reverses the table on Black and White, engaging our hosts with her questions.
Reflections 2023
We look back in 2023, and share our personal opinions on it. What we are looking forward to in 2024, and what are the learnings in 2023, that will help us face 2024, in a bolder, and stronger way to make the best out of the year. Happy 2024 to everyone listening in!
Work Away from Home
What is it like to work away from home? In a foreign country? We take a look at what needs to be done, and what we need to think about.
Oversea assignment is definitely a great opportunity to explore! Listen to all the insights in this episode. Enjoy!
Plan to Huat!
In this episode titled 'Plan to Huat!', hosts Dennis and TK are joined by finance professional Agnes and Gen Z guest Xue Ping to discuss personal finance. They cover topics like investment in self-growth, handling bonuses wisely, and simplifying complex financial matters. Emphasizing the importance of financial planning at the beginning of the year, they also offer tips to avoid common pitfalls during festive seasons such as Chinese New Year.
Navigating the Storms of Career Uncertainty
In this insightful episode, Dennis and Theng Kiat deep-dive into the ever-pressing issue of redundancy and retrenchment.
Transitioning into the emotional sphere of job loss, it is recommended to listeners to steer clear of personalizing the mishap or perceiving it as a reflection of their worth. In lieu of a 'why me?' mindset, they propose a more constructive and resilient viewpoint – 'why not?' They caution against an unhealthy reliance on job titles for self-validation.
The episode concludes on an optimistic note, painting redundancy or retrenchment as potential pathways to fulfilling one's deepest career desires. Essential listening for anyone facing career-related uncertainties, this conversation is laden with empathy, wisdom, and action-oriented insights.
Oh no! Restructure Again!
One of the most unnerving times at work is when a team goes through a restructure. Jobs may get changed, people may get redeployed. Changes bring uncertainty, stress and lots of nerves into the work environment.
Learn what you can do when your team or company goes through a restructure. Changes in the workplace are inevitable. How you react to it is more critical.
I Quit Corporate!
If you are currently employed and have dutifully diligently contributing to your employer, have you ever had the feeling that you have enough of corporate life? Have you ever contemplated life outside a corporate job? In this episode, TK and Dennis share their thoughts on the pros and cons of stepping out of a corporate work and moving into a work one can define for oneself.
Work BFFs
Can colleagues be friends? As we spend long hours at the workplace, colleagues can become close friends too. Would friendship at work have a positive impact on your career or could it be a source of tension in the office?
In this episode, Dennis and TK speak about having friends at work and the boundaries which could be drawn to harness a good working environment.
Burnout
Have you ever felt tired, exhausted and constantly dread going to work? Is the stress and anxiety at work getting to you? Are you feeling a burnout? In this episode we talk about the possible causes of burnout, ways to spot it and tips to address it.
We have a fabulous guest Suren Rastogi in this episode to share his thoughts and also his game aptly named Burnout and inspired to look at this in a fun way and help all understand their emotions and mental wellbeing.
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Female Leadership
More women are taking up top leadership positions in various industries, in politics around the world. Are female leaders different? Do they work or lead differently? In this episode, Dennis and TK tackle the potentially sensitive topic on leadership styles of men and women.
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