Send us a text Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra – Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible Guest Speaker: Annie Vo – Chief Operating Officer, Premier Dental, Vietnam Episode Description In this compelling episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra speaks with Annie Vo, COO of Premier Dental, about her remarkable transition from a New York-qualified lawyer to a next generation family business leader in Vietnam. Born in Saigon and raised across the United States, Annie’...
Send us a text Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra – Founder, Talent Leadership Crucible Guest Speaker: Dien Yuen – CEO, Daylight Advisors, Founding Executive Director, Center for Philanthropy and Social Impact, The American College of Financial Services Episode Description In this illuminating and deeply human conversation, Dien Yuen invites us to see legacy not as a final act—but as a living system, continuously shaped by values, relationships, and the courage to ask meaningful questions. With a b...
Send us a text Host Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra – Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible Guest Speaker Dr. Ajjaree Limpamont, Assistant Professor, Entrepreneur, and Consultant in Innovation Management and Strategic Marketing Key Themes Explored Entrepreneurial Mindset as a Way of Solving Problems Ajjaree shares how her entrepreneurial journey began in her family business—where resource constraints demanded creativity and resilience. She sees entrepreneurship not just as building businesses,...
Send us a text In this engaging episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Ravi Chunilal recounts how a bold pivot transformed his family's long-standing trading business into a thriving garment manufacturing company in Vietnam. A third-generation entrepreneur, Ravi shares how cultural fluency, a crisis-ready mindset, and a passion for innovation helped him grow Kiara Garments into a 1,000-employee operation, exporting millions of garments annually. Listeners will gain valuable insights on...
Send us a text In this insightful episode, Dr. Ramesh speaks with Ms. Hong Trang, co-founder and Deputy General Director of Digiworld, Vietnam’s pioneering market builder in ICT, healthcare, and FMCG. Ms. Trang shares Digiworld’s transformational journey from a startup driven by financial goals to a billion-dollar company anchored in a larger purpose: helping people live big lives. She reflects on how defining a clear vision, fostering an entrepreneurial culture, and focusing on value creatio...
Send us a text In this moving and candid episode, David Archibald shares his extraordinary journey from a 10 years old paperboy in the U.S. to the head of a thriving motorcycle import business in Vietnam. With a strong work ethic from an early age, David made a life - altering decision to care for his late wife, a path that ultimately led him to Vietnam. Through personal loss and professional challenges, he exemplifies the mindset of an intrapreneur - working as if the business were his own...
Send us a text In this deeply moving episode, An Vo shares her extraordinary journey of building Janus Executive Search from the ground up, rooted in purpose, empathy, and resilience. Once a high - flying corporate HR leader, An Vo’s path shifted dramatically after a personal crisis involving her son’s rare medical condition. That experience became the catalyst for an entirely new definition of success. Together with Dr. Ramesh, An explores how the entrepreneurial and crisis - ready mindsets ...
Send us a text In this thought - provoking episode, Ruby Hoang - COO of Chợ Tốt (part of the Carousell Group), reflects on her 10 years journey leading one of Vietnam’s largest classified e - commerce platforms. From shaping customer trust in second - hand marketplaces to championing purpose - driven leadership, Ruby shares how an entrepreneurial and crisis - ready mindset helped her navigate rapid business transformation and personal evolution. She opens up about building trust in e - commer...
Send us a text 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 ...
Send us a text This International Women's Day, we celebrate women's remarkable strength, resilience, and achievements worldwide. The 2025 theme #AccelerateAction, calls us to break barriers, challenge biases, and expedite progress toward genuine gender equality. Let’s honor the milestones reached and inspire collective action for a more inclusive future. Amplify Women's Voices: Share stories of resilience, achievements, and dreams. Platforms like the "Thriving in the Age of Disruption" podcas...
Send us a text In this captivating episode, Ruby Nguyen, Founder and CEO of Curieous, shares her remarkable journey from launching her first startup at 24 to pioneering an AI-driven EdTech platform. With an impressive background that includes growing Elsa to 5 million users in Vietnam and shaping impactful narratives at Vietcetera, 5 Key Insights from this Podcast: 1. Entrepreneurial Mindset and Intuition At just 24, Ruby launched a startup that generated a million dollars in its first ...
Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra speaks with Dr. Tracy Brower, a sociologist specializing in work, about growth in a VUCA world (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity). They explore business mindset, crisis response, and the importance of community, well-being, and spirituality. Tracy's research and practical advice shed light on how individuals and organizations can build resilience, cultivate workplace happiness, and embrace sustainabilit...
Send us a text 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-driv...
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra speaks with Alison Astarita, a global operations executive, greenfield specialist and an accomplished leader in the automotive industry who has spent over 20 years working in Asia, including China and Vietnam. Alison shares her inspiring journey, from starting in quality management to leading multiple Greenfield factory setups. The conversation explores entrepreneurial and crisis-ready mindsets, sustainability goals, and the importa...
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible and Impact Velocity, speaks with Koh Yan Ping, CEO of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organizations (SCWO). Yan Ping shares her journey from working in NTUC to leading SCWO, a non-profit championing gender equality. The conversation explores entrepreneurial leadership, navigating crises, sustainability, and fostering meaningful personal and professional connections. 5 Key Insights from this Podcast...
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible and Impact Velocity speaks with Victor Burrill, Chairman and Chief Connecting Officer of the Business Executive Network (BEN) in Vietnam. Victor shares his journey from his early days in the UK as a chef and event manager to becoming a leadership coach and establishing BEN. The conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, leadership, crisis management, and personal growth. 5 Key Insights from this Pod...
Send us a text What does holistic healthcare truly mean, and how can it transform patient outcomes? To wrap up our podcast Season 3 today, Dr. Ramesh meets with Dr. Huong Nguyen, a distinguished medical doctor and researcher from Vietnam, who shares her journey of blending Eastern tradition with modern Western medical practices to create a holistic approach to healthcare. With decades of research and practice, Dr. Huong offers profound insights into treating complex diseases such as Parkinso...
Send us a text Welcome to an Expert Special Edition on creativity and innovation research in Asia, and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Work From Home (WFH) trends, brought to you by Dr. Ramesh and Professor Roy Chua, who is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the Singapore Management University (SMU) – Lee Kong Chian School of Business. Prof. Chua delves into the evolving research of creativity and innovation, exploring the impact of AI, the shift to WFH practices on or...
Send us a text Dr. Ramesh delves into the remarkable journey of Ms. Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong, a dynamic entrepreneur from Vietnam. A 'can-do' spirit forged from her post-war childhood helped her navigate education in Russia and later, to co-found one of Vietnam's earliest companies in organisational development, charting its path of innovation and success. Join us as Nam Phuong shares her crisis-resilient mindset in dealing with setbacks and how these experiences gave her grit and driving forc...
Send us a text Dr. Ramesh explores the powerful synergy between people and technology with Dr. Katia Chaban from the USA, to enable innovation so businesses, people, and the planet can thrive. With 25+ years of global IT leadership experience working with Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Chaban shares her unique insights for companies to integrate sustainability into their business models through innovation, collaboration and circular economy principles. Dr. Chaban emphasises the importance...