Best British Chambers Of Commerce Podcasts (2024)

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163: Why it Matters to Believe in Business – Shevaun Haviland, British Chambers of Commerce 19:28

12d ago19:28

19:28

Joining Michael on Change Makers is Shevaun Haviland, Director-General of the British Chambers of Commerce, with a clarion call for renewed confidence in ‘Brand Britain’. On the roof of the Corinthia hotel in the heart of the capital, Shevaun shares her vision for revitalising the country’s self-image, and the importance of public-private partnersh…

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Special Episode: Insights and Learnings From My Time as High Commissioner to Singapore ft. Her Excellency Kara Owen CMG CVO, British High Commissioner to Singapore 48:54

4h ago48:54

48:54

In this special episode of the BritChamSG podcast, our outgoing patron and British High Commissioner Her Excellency Kara Owen CMG CVO reflects on her term in Singapore with the Chamber’s Executive Director David Kelly. This episode was recorded live on 4 June in the Poddster Singapore studio with a live audience of Chamber members. This exclusive c…

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Ep 174: Unpacking the 2024 Indian Elections Results - What to Expect on the Road Ahead 25:03

23d ago25:03

25:03

In this latest episode of the BritChamSG podcast, we hear from Chamber members Control Risks as they unpack the 2024 India Election Results. Join us for a conversationbetween Control Risks’ Angela Mancini, Partner and Head of Global Risks Analysis APAC and Amit Narayan, Partner and Head of South Asia as they outline what the Indian election results…

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Ep 173: Building Gender Equality and Equity – ft. Pushkaraj Gumaste & Aditi Nair from Barclays Bank 18:07

4M ago18:07

18:07

In this special episode of our podcast celebrating International Women’s Month, Charlotte Wilkinson of the British Chamber of Commerce Diversity and Inclusion Committee speaks with Pushkaraj Gumaste, Head Of Corporate Banking For Asia Pacific & Middle East, and Executive Sponsor For Barclays APAC Gender Agenda; and Aditi Nair, Managing Director Hea…

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162: Regenerating the Olympic Spirit: Capturing the UK’s Mojo – Rick de Blaby, CEO of Get Living 23:21

4M ago23:21

23:21

Joining Michael on Change Makers is Rick de Blaby, the CEO of Get Living. Get Living are the build-to-rent pioneers, with a mission to change renting for the better. With almost 4,000 homes across three neighbourhoods in London and Manchester and four more on the horizon in the next two years, this is a 10-year story about where we belong and commu…

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Ep 172: Journey to Sustainable Finance - Featuring Yuki Yasui, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Network, GFANZ 26:13

5M ago26:13

26:13

In this episode of our Podcast, Kate Wheble of the British Chamber of Commerce’s Sustainability Committee, speaks with Yuki Yasui, Managing Director of GFANZ Asia Pacific Network. The discussion presents a thought-provoking exploration of how sustainable finance can be a powerful force for positive change in addressing pressing environmental and so…

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Ep 171: Lessons Learnt From Building and Scaling Tech in Asia - Featuring Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Corporate Development, MoneyHero Group 46:20

6M ago46:20

46:20

In this episode of our podcast, Mike Rourke, Head ofProduct at GSG, speaks with Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Corporate Development at MoneyHero Group, discussing the growth of FinTech in Asia. Sharing insights into Money Hero Group’s journey to make personal finance decisions rewarding and timesaving for the five markets they operate in across greater…

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Ep 170: The Era of Educational Travel - Featuring Sophie Hughes, Head of Business Development, Lightfoot Travel 23:26

8M ago23:26

23:26

In this insightful podcast, Nick Magnus, Head of Dulwich College (Singapore), speaks with Sophie Hughes, Head of Business Development at Lightfoot Travel, as she provides valuable insights into the post-pandemic travel landscape in Singapore. The discussion covers evolving travel trends, emphasising the shift towards personalised itineraries and im…

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Ep 169: Bridging the Sustainability Gap: Driving Sustainable Transformation – Featuring Brendan May, Chairman and Founder, Robertsbridge 44:09

8M ago44:09

44:09

In this episode of our podcast series, Bridging the Sustainability Gap, Brendan May, Chairman and Founder of Robertsbridge, speaks with Lorena Paglia, Data and AI Global Business Programs and Operations Lead and Sustainability Ambassador at Microsoft and Member of the Board at the British Chamber of Commerce - exploring the challenges and nuance of…

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Ep 168: Redefining Education: Fostering Global Citizens, Embracing Change, and Prioritising Wellbeing - Featuring Ceri Jones, Headmaster, Caterham School 27:21

9M ago27:21

27:21

In this podcast episode, our Executive Director, David Kelly, speaks with the Headmaster of Caterham School, Ceri Jones, discussing the importance of British education and exploring factors as to why it continues to be so highly regarded even as educational landscapes and needs have been subject to change over the years. Through the conversation, C…

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Ep 167: In Conversation with Baroness Neville Rolfe DBE CMG 19:52

9M ago19:52

19:52

In light of Singapore International Cyber Security Week, we are delighted to have with us, in this very special segment of our In Conversation series, Baroness Neville Rolfe DBE CMG, talks to David Kelly, Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore. Baroness Lucy Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG has been a minister in the Cabinet Office at…

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161: Exciting, Changing, Unpredictable: The Life and Times of Lord Heseltine 34:12

9M ago34:12

34:12

Change Makers returns and we're joined by former Deputy Prime Minister and co-founder of Haymarket, Lord Heseltine. Michael paid a visit to the spectacular Thenford Arboretum and Gardens for this inspiring conversation with a beast of the political jungle. Lord Heseltine remains as sharp today as he was at the dispatch box, even aged 90 and with hi…

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Ep 166: Talent Acquisition and Retention: Challenges and Opportunities for SMEs - Featuring Steve McArthur, Managing Director/Resident CHRO at Insights & Solutions Asia 26:58

10M ago26:58

26:58

In this episode of our podcast series, we draw from the insights of our recent business sentiment survey, spotlighting two of the top challenges businesses reflected they were facing – attraction of talent and retention of talent. Putting a lens on small businesses, we explore the challenges they are facing within these realms, providing thoughtful…

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Ep 165: The Role of Financial Institutions in Driving Climate Action: Featuring Søren Nikolajsen, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific at NatWest Markets 26:15

10M ago26:15

26:15

In this episode of our podcast series, Bridging the Sustainability Gap, we explore the topic of green finance, putting a lens on the role financial institutions play in enabling business to meet their sustainability goals and effectively mitigate climate change. Going beyond just the green, we take the conversation further, diving into the importan…

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Ep 164: Leadership and Workplace Culture Featuring Elizabeth Bradford, Managing Director, Wholesale Banking, HSBC 31:03

11M ago31:03

31:03

In this episode of our podcast, we explore the multifaceted topic of leadership and workplace culture – delving into the extent leaders play in shaping, creating and influencing environments, behaviour's and attitudes within organisations. Elizabeth Bradford, Managing Director for Wholesale Banking at HSBC draws from her wealth of experience leadin…

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EP 163: Technology Keeping Us Safe Online 31:10

1y ago31:10

31:10

In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the crucial topic of staying safe while navigating the vast digital realm. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it is increasingly essential to equip ourselves with practical tips and knowledge to ensure the safety of ourselves and loved ones.Ian Stevenson, CEO and Co-founder of …

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160: Journeys of Discovery: George Clarke, Architect and TV presenter 29:21

1y ago29:21

29:21

Michael is joined by George Clarke, the architect, TV presenter, lecturer and writer, best known for his work with Channel 4, including The Restoration Man and George Clarke's Amazing Spaces. Growing up on a Sunderland council estate, George was inspired to become an architect, spending summers on building sites with his grandfather. While studying…

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Ep 162: In Conversation - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Minister of State (Indo-Pacific), Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP 22:40

1y ago22:40

22:40

Our Executive Director, David Kelly had the opportunity to interview Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Minister of State (Indo-Pacific) for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office during her visit to Singapore. She shared in detail regarding her role in the region and what are the plans surrounding opportunities between UK and Singapore. The i…

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Ep 161: The Customer Experience: Benefit from new behavioural science practice at Gobeyond Partners 33:29

1y ago33:29

33:29

Welcome to our second episode of The Customer Experience Series where we explore how to bring behavioural science into your customer experience. In this episode, Nicki Houghton continues to deep dive into the benefits of implementing behavioural sciences into our daily lives from work, businesses and how we even interact with others on face to face…

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Ep 160: The Customer Experience - Bringing behavioural science into your customer experience 26:28

1y ago26:28

26:28

Welcome to our first episode of The Customer Experience Series where we explore how to bring behavioural science into your customer experience. In this episode, our speakers from GoBeyond speak to Nicki Houghton on how businesses have started to apply behavioural science principles to customer experience in order to improve their services and produ…

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Ep 159: IWD Special: Driving for diversity and having a voice for equity 24:18

1+ y ago24:18

24:18

Our flagship diversity event of the year, the International Women's Day Lunch, returned to the calendar for 2023 with a stellar line-up of speakers on this year's theme - #EmbraceEquity. The event, led by our Women in Business Committee, opens with a welcome glass of champagne, kindly sponsored by ⁠The Global Collective⁠ In our second IWD episode, …

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159: Journeys of Discovery: Freedom and Redemption with Katy Emck OBE 32:48

1+ y ago32:48

32:48

We are excited to bring you the second episode of Journeys of Discovery – Change Makers’ collaborative series with the Royal Philharmonic Orchesta. Over the course of these interviews, Michael explores fundamental questions about what it means to be human that accompany nine incredible concerts. This week, the themes are Freedom and Redemption, and…

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Ep 158: IWD Special: Embracing equity and closing the gender gap 46:29

1+ y ago46:29

46:29

Our flagship diversity event of the year, the International Women's Day Lunch, returned to the calendar for 2023 with a stellar line-up of speakers on this year's theme - #EmbraceEquity. The event, led by our Women in Business Committee, opens with a welcome glass of champagne, kindly sponsored by The Global Collective In this episode, we hear from…

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158: Charlotte Keenan – Faith in the future: Why we need to champion small businesses 34:04

1+ y ago34:04

34:04

For our guest this week, there are 10,000 stories behind her message but perhaps above all, one reason to listen. For a message that is determined, optimistic and empowering, that is: “this next decade will be the best of my life yet”. Charlotte Keenan is the Managing Director of Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Women initiatives – providing women entrepreneu…

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Ep 157: Marketing Movers & Shakers - Collinson 33:52

1+ y ago33:52

33:52

Welcome to another episode of Marketing Movers & Shakers, a podcast series by the Marketing and Communications Committee featuring some of Singapore's and Asia's most inspiring marketers and communicators today. In this series, we learn what makes our guests tick, what their professional journey has been thus far, their predictions for the future o…

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157: Cécile Reinaud and Xavier Mufraggi – Leaders supporting leaders: creating an environment for success 31:28

1+ y ago31:28

31:28

Cécile Reinaud is the founder of Seraphine, the international maternity label worn by the stars. From Kate Winslet to Kate Hudson to Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge. Launched as a single store in 2003, over the next 15 years Cécile scaled the company and grew turnover to £18 million by 2018. Exporting to more than 30 countries around the world and w…

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Ep 156: Understanding the World of Fraud and Scams 52:18

1+ y ago52:18

52:18

In the rush for the digitalisation in the financial services and regulation sector, customers are gaining a higher level of convenience and processes in their systems. However, with the rise of convenience, an almost parental state is emerging in which businesses are increasingly asked to safeguard and look after individuals. Sasha Slevec, Financia…

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156: Andy Haldane – The Polycrisis: How to turn our system around 34:28

1+ y ago34:28

34:28

Andy Haldane is the Chief Executive of the RSA: the Royal Society of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce, and the former Chief Economist of the Bank of England. From 'Chicken Licken' warnings about inflation rates, to predictions of V-shaped recoveries, he's had little trouble in capturing the imagination with economic outlook - having been described …

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Ep 155: Sustainability Ambassadors from Dulwich College (Singapore) 24:28

1+ y ago24:28

24:28

In this special episode, we are delighted to have three students from Dulwich College (Singapore), Rumi Lorenzo Aquino, Jessica Boa and Charlotte Chloe Cretot sharing with us more with their views on sustainability and how it has an effect on the younger generation and future economy. Although a number of students are involved in sustainability in …

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Ep 154: Journey to Sustainable Finance, Joost Bilkes, Head of Impact Advisory Services, Credit Suisse 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

27:45

Welcome to our first podcast of 2023 and another episode of our Journey to Sustainable Finance series where we discuss key aspects in environmental finance, social finance, and governance (ESG). Joost Bilkes, Head of Impact Advisory Services, Credit Suisse and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee, join …

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Ep 153: Journey to Sustainable Finance, Eric Lim, CSO, UOB Bank 40:35

1+ y ago40:35

40:35

Welcome to the final episode of our Journey to Sustainable Finance series and the final podcast of 2022, in which we discuss key aspects in environmental finance, social finance, and governance (ESG). Eric Lim, CSO, UOB Bank, and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee, join us in this episode. Eric Lim di…

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Ep 152: In Conversation - UK International Education Champion, Professor Sir Steve Smith 34:42

1+ y ago34:42

34:42

In this very special episode, we are delighted to have Professor Sir Steve Smith who was appointed as the UK International Education Champion in June 2019; a government role aimed at boosting Global Education partnerships all over the world. He was also appointed as the Prime Minister's Special Representative for education to Saudi Arabia in Octobe…

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Ep 151: The Compassionate Systems Framework with Jacob Martin, Deputy Head of College of Dulwich College 36:17

1+ y ago36:17

36:17

In this podcast, we are delighted to have Jacob Martin, Deputy Head of College of Dulwich College Singapore who shares with us more about the Compassionate Systems Framework and how it is implemented in our current education system. The Compassionate Systems Framework's fundamental goal is to cultivate "compassionate integrity" in students and teac…

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155: Sian Sutherland – How to go plastic free: igniting and inspiring the world to turn off the plastic tap 32:06

1+ y ago32:06

32:06

Sian Sutherland is the co-founder of A Plastic Planet, the campaign group supporting one single goal: to ignite and inspire the world to turn off the plastic tap. It's a straight talking message that looks to reject the information and greenwashing around plastic, increasing the use of materials that nature can handle, and eliminating those it cant…

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154: Brett Wigdortz OBE - Transforming education: why it's the civil rights issue of our time 29:17

1+ y ago29:17

29:17

Brett Wigdortz is the founder and CEO of Tiney, the startup offering what it calls an ‘Amazon-type solution for childcare’, which he founded after seeing how difficult it was to find reliable childminding options as a father of three. Before turning his attention to early years education, Brett founded and spent 15 years as the CEO of Teach First, …

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Ep 150: Journey to Sustainable Finance, Vi Nguyen, Principal Sustainability Strategist, Forum for the Future 31:57

1+ y ago31:57

31:57

Welcome to the second episode of our Journey to Sustainable Finance series, in which we address significant issues in the field of environmental finance, social and governance (ESG). In this episode, we're joined by Vi Nguyen, Principal Sustainability Strategist, Forum for the Future, and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Su…

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153: Rebecca Ryan – Thinking like a futurist: signals, trend and strategic foresight 28:33

1+ y ago28:33

28:33

Michael Hayman's guest today is Rebecca Ryan, the futurist and founder of Next Generation Consulting, with a mission to help individuals and organisations develop foresight, to create brighter futures. Described as a "human spark plug", Rebecca looks at the signals to establish the future trends of our economies, supporting people to prepare rather…

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Ep 149: In Conversation - LogChain, CEO, Andrew McKeown 39:31

1+ y ago39:31

39:31

Today for our In Conversation series, we're discussing technology and logistics and how they complement each other in the world of business. Andrew McKeown has more than 20 years of professional experience in international logistics and leadership, and he has a proven track record of providing cutting-edge services in tough circumstances. He is cur…

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152: Elisa Moscolin – Sustainability: the smart thing to do 26:11

1+ y ago26:11

26:11

Elisa Moscolin is Executive Vice President of Sustainability for Sage, the integrated accounting, payroll and payment systems market leaders supporting the ambition of the world's entrepreneurs. With a mission to transform the way people think and work, and enable organisations to thrive, Sage grew from a small business itself to one of the UK's mo…

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152: Jason Knights – Protecting our planet: harnessing the power of biodiversity 29:15

1+ y ago29:15

29:15

Jason Knights is Managing Director of Ground Control, the fast-growth external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment. He recently penned a piece for Fast Company making the $5 trillion case for improving biodiversity and the essential role that businesses can play in addressing th…

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Ep 148: Foster Culturally Diverse Leadership 24:22

1+ y ago24:22

24:22

As diversity and inclusion continues to be top of mind for many businesses, the lack of diverse representation in leadership positions is at the forefront of the discussion. In this podcast, D&I Committee member and Partner for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, Wanjing Goh, talks to Karen Loon, acclaimed author and member of the Governing Council at…

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151: Journeys of Discovery: Awakening with Kamal Ahmed 28:56

2y ago28:56

28:56

Change Makers is delighted to bring you the first episode in a brand new series with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Journeys of Discovery. This major new season with a great deal of creative expression, focuses on three core questions: What does it mean to be human? What is our place in the world? What are we dreaming of? All fundamental issues …

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Ep 147: Journey to Sustainable Finance, Dr Darian McBain, CSO, Monetary Authority of Singapore 30:06

2y ago30:06

30:06

Welcome to our new Journey to Sustainable Finance series, in which we address significant issues in the field of environmental finance, social and governance (ESG). In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Darian McBain, CSO of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee. D…

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Ep 146: Addressing Mental Health Awareness and Stigma 29:17

2y ago29:17

29:17

In conjunction with Mental health week, our Executive Director, David Kelly sits down with our Healthcare & Life Sciences Chair and Committee member, Sigal Atzmon, from Medix Global and John Ntatsopoulos from Expat Insurance. Our speakers discuss on the perception of mental healthcare and how the insurance and medical field can further improve awar…

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Employment Share Option Plan (ESOP) in China 1:04:29

2y ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Hosted by Tim Yu, Partner of Mazars and Chair of BritCham Shanghai’s Financial Service Committee, this podcast interviews Eason Geng, Partner at Dentons Shanghai, Jasmine Chen, Legal Director China at Weir Group, and Miranda Ye, Associate Director at PwC. ESOP as Employee Stock Ownership Plan is utilized by many successful companies across the worl…

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Ep 145: In Conversation, W Series Driver, Abbie Eaton 32:25

2y ago32:25

32:25

In this special edition of our In Conversation episodes, we are excited to bring you Abbie Eaton, racing driver in the W Series women's elite motorsport league. The W Series is a free-to-enter championship, launched in 2018, that provides equal opportunities for women and eliminates the financial barriers that have historically prevented them from …

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Ep 143: In Conversation - JTC, Assistant CEO, Industry Cluster Group, Alvin Tan 25:22

2y ago25:22

25:22

In our latest In Conversation episode, Alvin Tan, Assistant CEO of the Industry Cluster Group for JTC, discusses the upcoming developments and foreseeable future for Jurong Innovation District and Punggol Digital District with our Executive Director, David Kelly. Alvin also briefed us on the future of manufacturing and reimagining the future of the…

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150: Bruce Daisley – Resilience and inner strength: how to build it 33:59

2y ago33:59

33:59

After 12 years running Twitter in Europe and YouTube in the UK, Bruce turned to writing and speaking about one of the topics of our time, the modern workplace. His first book, The Joy of Work, was the Sunday Times number one business best seller and draws on the experiences of psychologists, neuroscientists, and workplace experts to understand how …

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Ep 144: Everything you ever wanted to know - Cyber Security 28:11

2y ago28:11

28:11

Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected systems such as hardware, software and data from cyberthreats. The practice is used by individuals and enterprises to protect against unauthorized access to data centers and other computerized systems. Richard Koh, Chief Technology & Security Officer, Microsoft Singapore, discussed with Daisy Ra…

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149: Eric Collins – Thinking bigger: you don’t need permission 29:14

2y ago29:14

29:14

“Black economic empowerment relies on thinking bigger than you may have ever imagined before. Much bigger.” These are the words of Michael’s guest today, Eric Collins, and are contained in his new book, We Don't Need Permission. It's a clarion call to change the world for good, and it's far more than the words of an author; because this is the stor…

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