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Embracing Change and Taking Action: Dr. Jakarin Srimoon (Thailand / Hong Kong)
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In this episode, Dr. Ramesh delves into the life and experiences of Dr. Jakarin (JK) Srimoon, an academic who embraced change with curiosity and entrepreneurial verve. Hailing from Thailand and now driving an Innovation Leadership program from the USA, Dr. JK's story highlights how being willing to act on opportunities without waiting for all the right answers, having a crisis-resilient and entrepreneurial mindset and practising gratitude allow him to thrive.
Dr. JK's journey unfolds through his multicultural upbringing, academic endeavors across the globe, and his leap out from his comfort zone in a conventional academic career, to successful new ventures. Along the way, he shares the pivotal moments and lessons that shaped his outlook on life.
Top 5 Takeaways from this Podcast:
- Change = Opportunity: Dr. JK was able to take the challenges of the Covid pandemic and the changes that were forced on him to grasp the opportunity to start new ventures.
- Taking Action: Leaving his academia comfort zone to become Founding Dean of an International School of Management, in a new country, Dr. JK acted on this new growth opportunity, without waiting for perfect answers.
- Curiosity and Adaptability: Dr. JK personifies curiosity and adaptability. Be it his pursuit of a Ph.D. in Japan, or his leap into a different role in Myanmar, he's open to venturing into the unknown.
- Resilience: Faced with challenges, such as professional conflicts and uncertainty, Dr. JK persisted in his pursuit of meaningful impact in new environments.
- Gratitude and Simplicity: Dr. JK's newfound gratitude for life's wonders reminds us to find joy in the everyday and be thankful for what we have.
These key takeaways offer valuable insights for listeners seeking inspiration, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset.
Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Founder of Impact Velocity
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jakarin (JK) Srimoon, Program Director for Leadership Development, United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, Hong Kong
Tune in, and together we'll be Thriving in the Age of Disruption.
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