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Greater Encounters Episode 10: Designing Your Life – Navigating Career Transitions & Life Fulfillment

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Greater Encounters Episode 10: Designing Your Life - Navigating Career Transitions & Life Fulfillment

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Join us as we delve into the transformative world of Designing Your Life with Bill Burnett, Adjunct Professor and Executive Director of the Life Design Lab at Stanford to gain insights and strategies for crafting a life you love. Discover the origins of Designing Your Life, its evolution from a classroom experiment to a global phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestseller, and the vision behind the Designing Your Life Institute in Singapore. Explore how design thinking and positive psychology can empower you to reimagine your life and career.

Speaker: Bill Burnett, Director of the Designing Your Life Institute; Executive Director of the Life Design Lab at Stanford Host: Su Anne Mi, COO at The Great Room

Greater Encounters Episode 9: Understanding the digital transformation of Risk with Penta Group

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Greater Encounters Episode 9: Understanding the digital transformation of Risk with Penta Group

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Join us for an insightful episode featuring Conall McDevitt, Managing Partner for Europe and Asia at Penta Group, as he shares his expertise in strategic communications, politics, and public affairs. Hosted by David Isaac Mathews, Principal of Growth Advisory and Corporate Venture Building at Causality, this episode explores key topics such as the importance of reputational management in a volatile business landscape.

Discover how organizations can leverage generative AI for proactive crisis planning and delve into the future of work with AI, including strategies for evaluating skills and fostering employee buy-in.

Greater Encounters Episode 1: Navigating Leadership: Peaks and Potholes

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Greater Encounters Episode 1: Navigating Leadership: Peaks and Potholes

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#CelebratingWomenatTGR for #InternationalWomensDay, episode 1 of Greater Encounters podcast kicks off with a conversation between CEO & Co-Founder of The Great Room Jaelle Ang, and veteran podcaster and Co-founder of Love Bonito, Rachel Lim This episode delves into the multifaceted realms of success, focusing on: Building Successful Brands, Mentorship & Leadership Development, and Mindset & Resilience.

Greater Encounters is a podcast series brought to you by The Great Room and Greater Business Club. Catch all the episodes in Season 1, where inspiring stories drive professional and personal growth.

Greater Encounters Episode 2: The Importance of the First 1000 Days of Life

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Greater Encounters Episode 2: The Importance of the First 1000 Days of Life

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In this episode of The Importance of the First 1000 Days of Life, our host Wanying Lim, Chief Operating Officer at STG Asset Management, sits down with Zack Petersen, the Co-Founder of the remarkable 1000 Days Fund. Join us as they explore the innovative strategies employed by the 1000 Days Fund, the challenges encountered along the way, and the profound impact their work is having on communities across Indonesia. This episode offers invaluable insights into the power of grassroots initiatives and collaborative efforts in driving positive change in community health.

Greater Encounters Episode 3: How to be a Food Producer of the Future

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Greater Encounters Episode 3: How to be a Food Producer of the Future

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In this episode, Nisha Francine Rajoo, Associate Director at Standard Chartered Bank, sits down with Christoph Langwallner, CEO of WhatIF Foods, to explore the future of food production. They delve into the challenges and opportunities in agriculture, focusing on WhatIF Foods’ innovative work with Bambara ground nuts. Join them as they discuss the intersection of technology, sustainability, and food diversity, with valuable insights for a resilient future.

Greater Encounters Episode 4: Future of Work

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Greater Encounters Episode 4: Future of Work

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Puja Bharwani, Co-founder & Chief Community Officer at Wizly, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Fridtjof Berge, Founder & Chief Business Officer at Antler. Together, they embark on a journey through the landscape of the VC industry, exploring Antler’s innovative Day Zero investing model and its transformative impact on the future of work.

Fridtjof and Puja delve into the dynamics of the VC ecosystem, discussing the funding gap and the imperative steps needed to drive meaningful change. This episode offers a compelling narrative on the future of work, highlighting the pivotal role of innovation, diversity, and inclusive leadership in shaping tomorrow’s landscape.

Greater Encounters Episode 5: Navigating NFTs, DAO and GameFI

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Greater Encounters Episode 5: Navigating NFTs, DAO and GameFI

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Join Hemandra Tanapalan, Chief Executive Officer at Mstige Holdings, as he engages in a compelling conversation with Boon Tan, Managing Director at CST Tax Advisors Singapore. Together, they delve into the intricate world of Web3, unpacking the tax implications of trading NFTs, investment strategies, and the vibrant community dynamics within the space. Explore topics such as DAOs, GameFI, and uncover opportunities for additional income in Web3. Learn how to manage crypto and NFT profit taxes while navigating the evolving landscape of decentralized finance.

Greater Encounters Episode 6: Building Communities in Web3

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Greater Encounters Episode 6: Building Communities in Web3

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Tune in as Hemandra Tanapalan, Chief Executive Officer at Mstige Holdings, engages in an enlightening conversation with Grace Clapham, Founder of UNTAM3D. Together, they dive deep into the realm of Web3, focusing on the art of building thriving communities within this decentralized landscape. Grace shares insights on driving engagement, managing funders, and addressing negative energy within communities. Explore the nuances of community management in Web3, including key considerations for brands and businesses navigating the transition from Web2. Tune in for a captivating discussion on unlocking the potential of Web3 communities.

Greater Encounters Episode 7: Achieving Greatness and Beyond in Sports

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Greater Encounters Episode 7: Achieving Greatness and Beyond in Sports

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Join Leanne Robers, Co-Founder of She Loves Tech, in a captivating conversation with Edgar Tham, Chief Sport & Performance Psychologist at SportPsych Consulting. Together, they delve into the realm of sports psychology, exploring its evolution and impact on athletic performance. Edgar draws from his extensive experience coaching elite athletes, including Olympians and world champions, to shed light on the traits that differentiate the good from the great. Discover the critical role of mental toughness in achieving sporting success as they unravel the secrets to greatness in the world of sports.

Greater Encounters Episode 8: Cycling 25,000km for Water

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Greater Encounters Episode 8: Cycling 25,000km for Water

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Join Yos Pang, Director of Legal at Snyk and Board Of Director at Cycling Without Age Singapore, as she engages in a powerful conversation with William Pradier, Co-president of CycleForWater. Together, they unravel the inspiring mission of CycleForWater, a movement dedicated to raising awareness about water scarcity by cycling 25,000km across the globe. William shares the highs, lows, and invaluable lessons learned from this extraordinary journey, highlighting the organization’s efforts to intervene with NGOs and improve water access for communities in need. Tune in as they discuss the importance of water conservation and the transformative impact of grassroots initiatives like CycleForWater.