JCU Conversations Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/jcu-conversations JCU Conversations is James Cook University, Singapore’s premier podcast series — bringing to you discussions with successful leaders in the industry (across fields such as business, education, urban design, and more) while offering a deeper understanding of their personal lives, careers, inspirations, and approaches to success. Join our rotating chair of distinguished hosts as we find out: What makes these bright minds tick? © 2022 James Cook University, Singapore 2d672fa5-3bc0-5f32-946c-69c848c68cbb no en Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:21:32 -0700 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:22:06 -0700 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations https://img.transistorcdn.com/byqZ-S3V0pseHt_v0vqREHgXCBvSdf6_cJ7c0FLToZU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMwMDEzLzE2NTA1/OTI3ODYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg JCU Conversations https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations episodic James Cook University, Singapore JCU Conversations is James Cook University, Singapore’s premier podcast series — bringing to you discussions with successful leaders in the industry (across fields such as business, education, urban design, and more) while offering a deeper understanding of their personal lives, careers, inspirations, and approaches to success. Join our rotating chair of distinguished hosts as we find out: What makes these bright minds tick? JCU Conversations is James Cook University, Singapore’s premier podcast series — bringing to you discussions with successful leaders in the industry (across fields such as business, education, urban design, and more) while offering a deeper understanding of their personal lives, careers, inspirations, and approaches to success. education, business, university, career James Cook University Singapore No No Ep48: Why Every Generation Thinks The Other is The Problem | Professor Eddy Ng | The Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business at Queen's University and Visiting Professor at JCU 48 48 Ep48: Why Every Generation Thinks The Other is The Problem | Professor Eddy Ng | The Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business at Queen's University and Visiting Professor at JCU full 0fd2c976-00ce-4fc5-aced-a4f99196a953 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-48-eddy-ng The future of work is here. From AI and hybrid work to shifting workforce expectations and generational change, today’s workplace is being reshaped by powerful global megatrends. Join organisational behaviour expert Professor Eddy Ng as he shares about the six big megatrends, why they matter, and how these forces are transforming careers, organisations, and the skills needed to stay adaptable in a fast-evolving future. 


Professor Ng is the Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business at Queen's University and Visiting Professor at James Cook University.


This episode’s host: Dr Ratna Devi Pillai, Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour and Management at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).  

Connect with Professor Eddy Ng.

]]> The future of work is here. From AI and hybrid work to shifting workforce expectations and generational change, today’s workplace is being reshaped by powerful global megatrends. Join organisational behaviour expert Professor Eddy Ng as he shares about the six big megatrends, why they matter, and how these forces are transforming careers, organisations, and the skills needed to stay adaptable in a fast-evolving future. 


Professor Ng is the Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business at Queen's University and Visiting Professor at James Cook University.


This episode’s host: Dr Ratna Devi Pillai, Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour and Management at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).  

Connect with Professor Eddy Ng.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 18:45:30 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1553 The future of work is here. From AI and hybrid work to shifting workforce expectations and generational change, today’s workplace is being reshaped by powerful global megatrends. Join organisational behaviour expert Professor Eddy Ng as he shares about the six big megatrends, why they matter, and how these forces are transforming careers, organisations, and the skills needed to stay adaptable in a fast-evolving future. 


Professor Ng is the Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business at Queen's University and Visiting Professor at James Cook University.


This episode’s host: Dr Ratna Devi Pillai, Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour and Management at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).  

Connect with Professor Eddy Ng.

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep 47: Environmental Psychology: How Spaces Shape Us | Associate Professor Denise Dillon, Acting Dean Research Associate Dean of Research Education Associate Professor, Psychology | JCU Singapore 47 47 Ep 47: Environmental Psychology: How Spaces Shape Us | Associate Professor Denise Dillon, Acting Dean Research Associate Dean of Research Education Associate Professor, Psychology | JCU Singapore full e0c1a6e6-5497-44eb-b56f-e52889fda910 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-47-denise-dillon What happens when psychology meets nature? Associate Professor Denise Dillon, Acting Dean of Research and Associate Dean of Research Education at James Cook University (Singapore Campus), shares about environmental psychology – the study of how our surroundings influence our thoughts, behaviours and wellbeing.


This episode’s host: Dr Samuel Chng, Research Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design. 

 

Connect with Associate Professor Denise Dillon.

]]> What happens when psychology meets nature? Associate Professor Denise Dillon, Acting Dean of Research and Associate Dean of Research Education at James Cook University (Singapore Campus), shares about environmental psychology – the study of how our surroundings influence our thoughts, behaviours and wellbeing.


This episode’s host: Dr Samuel Chng, Research Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design. 

 

Connect with Associate Professor Denise Dillon.

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:57:33 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1339 What happens when psychology meets nature? Associate Professor Denise Dillon, Acting Dean of Research and Associate Dean of Research Education at James Cook University (Singapore Campus), shares about environmental psychology – the study of how our surroundings influence our thoughts, behaviours and wellbeing.


This episode’s host: Dr Samuel Chng, Research Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design. 

 

Connect with Associate Professor Denise Dillon.

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep46: Hiring in 2026: What Really Differentiates You | Joyce Bijl | Business Development Director Asia Pacific & Middle East | ManpowerGroup 46 46 Ep46: Hiring in 2026: What Really Differentiates You | Joyce Bijl | Business Development Director Asia Pacific & Middle East | ManpowerGroup full b126419e-c5b0-4bfc-8de4-560a5b22bf3e https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-46-joyce-bijl What does it really take to build a career across six countries? What are employers really looking for, beyond CVs? In this episode of JCU Conversations, we speak to Joyce Bijl, Business Development Director Asia Pacific & Middle East at ManpowerGroup. Based in Singapore today, Joyce has lived and worked in Luxembourg, the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Dubai, the UAE, and Singapore. She shares advice to students who are looking to work abroad, her thoughts on the future of work and more.


This episode’s host: Dr Tan Kim Lim, Senior Lecturer at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Joyce Bijl.

]]> What does it really take to build a career across six countries? What are employers really looking for, beyond CVs? In this episode of JCU Conversations, we speak to Joyce Bijl, Business Development Director Asia Pacific & Middle East at ManpowerGroup. Based in Singapore today, Joyce has lived and worked in Luxembourg, the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Dubai, the UAE, and Singapore. She shares advice to students who are looking to work abroad, her thoughts on the future of work and more.


This episode’s host: Dr Tan Kim Lim, Senior Lecturer at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Joyce Bijl.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:08:47 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1382 What does it really take to build a career across six countries? What are employers really looking for, beyond CVs? In this episode of JCU Conversations, we speak to Joyce Bijl, Business Development Director Asia Pacific & Middle East at ManpowerGroup. Based in Singapore today, Joyce has lived and worked in Luxembourg, the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Dubai, the UAE, and Singapore. She shares advice to students who are looking to work abroad, her thoughts on the future of work and more.


This episode’s host: Dr Tan Kim Lim, Senior Lecturer at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Joyce Bijl.

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep45: Open Source, AI and the Skills That Still Matter | Christopher Warren | Head of Business Strategy and Chief of Staff (Asia Pacific) | Red Hat 45 45 Ep45: Open Source, AI and the Skills That Still Matter | Christopher Warren | Head of Business Strategy and Chief of Staff (Asia Pacific) | Red Hat full 6ed652f2-165b-4821-b9ca-266c7e929f9a https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-45-christopher-warren Is AI wiping out entry-level jobs? How is it changing businesses? How can we stay relevant? Join Christopher Warren, Head of Business Strategy and Chief of Staff for the Asia Pacific region at Red Hat as he shares about the impact of AI on careers, academia, why AI probably won’t replace us, and more.


This episode’s host: Lance DuBos, Lecturer at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Christoper Warren.

]]> Is AI wiping out entry-level jobs? How is it changing businesses? How can we stay relevant? Join Christopher Warren, Head of Business Strategy and Chief of Staff for the Asia Pacific region at Red Hat as he shares about the impact of AI on careers, academia, why AI probably won’t replace us, and more.


This episode’s host: Lance DuBos, Lecturer at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Christoper Warren.

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:54:51 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1557 Is AI wiping out entry-level jobs? How is it changing businesses? How can we stay relevant? Join Christopher Warren, Head of Business Strategy and Chief of Staff for the Asia Pacific region at Red Hat as he shares about the impact of AI on careers, academia, why AI probably won’t replace us, and more.


This episode’s host: Lance DuBos, Lecturer at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Christoper Warren.

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep44: Data Science is Not Just Numbers | Dr Lijuan Shen | Senior Lecturer, Data Science | JCU Singapore 44 44 Ep44: Data Science is Not Just Numbers | Dr Lijuan Shen | Senior Lecturer, Data Science | JCU Singapore full 6f2d7749-19ce-45d1-8695-a86ccddcaed5 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-44-lijuan-shen How do smart cities use data science to improve daily lives? Our Senior Lecturer in Data Science, Dr Lijuan Shen, shares how data science and AI shape the world around us – from the smart infrastructure systems around us, to technologies behind the scenes that keep cities running safely and efficiently.


This episode’s host: Dr Randy Zhu, Lecturer in Information Technology at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Dr Lijuan Shen.

]]> How do smart cities use data science to improve daily lives? Our Senior Lecturer in Data Science, Dr Lijuan Shen, shares how data science and AI shape the world around us – from the smart infrastructure systems around us, to technologies behind the scenes that keep cities running safely and efficiently.


This episode’s host: Dr Randy Zhu, Lecturer in Information Technology at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Dr Lijuan Shen.

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:27:02 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1076 How do smart cities use data science to improve daily lives? Our Senior Lecturer in Data Science, Dr Lijuan Shen, shares how data science and AI shape the world around us – from the smart infrastructure systems around us, to technologies behind the scenes that keep cities running safely and efficiently.


This episode’s host: Dr Randy Zhu, Lecturer in Information Technology at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Dr Lijuan Shen.

]]> data science, university, education, career No Ep43: Aquaculture – More Than Just Fish | Distinguished Professor in Aquaculture and Director of the Tropical Futures Institute at JCU in Singapore 43 43 Ep43: Aquaculture – More Than Just Fish | Distinguished Professor in Aquaculture and Director of the Tropical Futures Institute at JCU in Singapore full b5938114-a9ed-435f-994c-8626744feac1 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-43-dean-jerry/ In this episode, our resident aquaculture expert comes on board to take us beneath the surface of one of the world’s youngest yet fastest-growing food sectors. Listen as Distinguished Professor Dean Jerry – Distinguished Professor in Aquaculture and Director of the Tropical Futures Institute at James Cook University (Singapore Campus) – shares how his passion for aquaculture has grown alongside the sector’s rapid expansion over the past two decades.


This episode’s host: Dr Fanny Yasumaru, Senior Lecturer in Aquaculture at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Distinguished Professor Dean Jerry.

]]> In this episode, our resident aquaculture expert comes on board to take us beneath the surface of one of the world’s youngest yet fastest-growing food sectors. Listen as Distinguished Professor Dean Jerry – Distinguished Professor in Aquaculture and Director of the Tropical Futures Institute at James Cook University (Singapore Campus) – shares how his passion for aquaculture has grown alongside the sector’s rapid expansion over the past two decades.


This episode’s host: Dr Fanny Yasumaru, Senior Lecturer in Aquaculture at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Distinguished Professor Dean Jerry.

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:24:32 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1155 In this episode, our resident aquaculture expert comes on board to take us beneath the surface of one of the world’s youngest yet fastest-growing food sectors. Listen as Distinguished Professor Dean Jerry – Distinguished Professor in Aquaculture and Director of the Tropical Futures Institute at James Cook University (Singapore Campus) – shares how his passion for aquaculture has grown alongside the sector’s rapid expansion over the past two decades.


This episode’s host: Dr Fanny Yasumaru, Senior Lecturer in Aquaculture at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Distinguished Professor Dean Jerry.

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep42: Men Cry Too — And Other Mental Health Truths | Dr Victor Wong | Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Manager of the Psychology Clinic | JCU Singapore 42 42 Ep42: Men Cry Too — And Other Mental Health Truths | Dr Victor Wong | Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Manager of the Psychology Clinic | JCU Singapore full 96921c4d-4beb-4335-98f8-bab00a04a696 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-42-victor-wong How has the perception of mental health changed over the years? Are we more ready to speak up about mental health today? What’s stopping men from asking for help? In this episode, Dr Victor Wong, Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Manager of the Psychology Clinic at James Cook University (Singapore Campus), shares his observations. 


This episode’s host: Dr Lucy Tan, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Dr Victor Wong.

]]> How has the perception of mental health changed over the years? Are we more ready to speak up about mental health today? What’s stopping men from asking for help? In this episode, Dr Victor Wong, Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Manager of the Psychology Clinic at James Cook University (Singapore Campus), shares his observations. 


This episode’s host: Dr Lucy Tan, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Dr Victor Wong.

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:20:59 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1447 How has the perception of mental health changed over the years? Are we more ready to speak up about mental health today? What’s stopping men from asking for help? In this episode, Dr Victor Wong, Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Manager of the Psychology Clinic at James Cook University (Singapore Campus), shares his observations. 


This episode’s host: Dr Lucy Tan, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Dr Victor Wong.

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep41: What Counsellors See That Parents Often Miss | Dr Frederick Low | Associate Professor, Counselling | JCU Singapore 41 41 Ep41: What Counsellors See That Parents Often Miss | Dr Frederick Low | Associate Professor, Counselling | JCU Singapore full bd4cc355-58fc-4c1a-a6ba-025bf1cccaae https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-41-frederick-low In this episode, Dr Frederick Low, Associate Professor in Counselling at James Cook University (Singapore Campus), speaks about parenting and mental health. He shares about how parents can better understand and support their children’s emotional well-being, manage academic stress, and create safe spaces for resilience to grow – while also taking care of themselves along the way.

This episode’s host: Dr Ng Da Xuan, Lecturer in Counselling at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Dr Frederick Low.

]]> In this episode, Dr Frederick Low, Associate Professor in Counselling at James Cook University (Singapore Campus), speaks about parenting and mental health. He shares about how parents can better understand and support their children’s emotional well-being, manage academic stress, and create safe spaces for resilience to grow – while also taking care of themselves along the way.

This episode’s host: Dr Ng Da Xuan, Lecturer in Counselling at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Dr Frederick Low.

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:06:34 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1645 In this episode, Dr Frederick Low, Associate Professor in Counselling at James Cook University (Singapore Campus), speaks about parenting and mental health. He shares about how parents can better understand and support their children’s emotional well-being, manage academic stress, and create safe spaces for resilience to grow – while also taking care of themselves along the way.

This episode’s host: Dr Ng Da Xuan, Lecturer in Counselling at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Dr Frederick Low.

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep40: The Fast-Growing Travel Market Nobody’s Talking About | Fazal Bahardeen | Founder and CEO of CrescentRating, CEO of HalalTrip 40 40 Ep40: The Fast-Growing Travel Market Nobody’s Talking About | Fazal Bahardeen | Founder and CEO of CrescentRating, CEO of HalalTrip full 595df098-b8ce-4c35-8644-7e47babefa6f https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-40-fazal-bahardeen Our guest for this episode is Fazal Bahardeen, Founder and CEO of CrescentRating, a global authority on halal-friendly travel; and CEO of HalalTrip, a platform and app that seeks to inspire and enable Muslim travel planning and on-trip support. Mr Bahardeen shares about his career journey, the evolution of halal tourism, and what lies ahead for this growing sector.


This episode’s host: Dr Nurhafihz Noor, Lecturer in Marketing at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Fazal Bahardeen.

 

]]> Our guest for this episode is Fazal Bahardeen, Founder and CEO of CrescentRating, a global authority on halal-friendly travel; and CEO of HalalTrip, a platform and app that seeks to inspire and enable Muslim travel planning and on-trip support. Mr Bahardeen shares about his career journey, the evolution of halal tourism, and what lies ahead for this growing sector.


This episode’s host: Dr Nurhafihz Noor, Lecturer in Marketing at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Fazal Bahardeen.

 

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:07:47 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1318 Our guest for this episode is Fazal Bahardeen, Founder and CEO of CrescentRating, a global authority on halal-friendly travel; and CEO of HalalTrip, a platform and app that seeks to inspire and enable Muslim travel planning and on-trip support. Mr Bahardeen shares about his career journey, the evolution of halal tourism, and what lies ahead for this growing sector.


This episode’s host: Dr Nurhafihz Noor, Lecturer in Marketing at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Fazal Bahardeen.

 

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep39: CapitaLand’s Quah Ley Hoon: Leadership Lessons from Sea to Strategy 39 39 Ep39: CapitaLand’s Quah Ley Hoon: Leadership Lessons from Sea to Strategy full 026227a2-7a39-4973-ad52-5b420e015a7c https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-39-quah-ley-hoon In this episode of JCU Conversations, Ms Quah Ley Hoon – Group Chief Corporate Officer at CapitaLand Investment – shares her views on adapting to change, staying curious, and leading through uncertainty. From her transition out of public service to embracing innovation in the private sector, she talks about learning new ways of working, building and sustaining a strong organisational culture, and what AI means for the future of the workforce.


This episode’s host: Cindy Tan, Chief People Officer at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Quah Ley Hoon.

]]> In this episode of JCU Conversations, Ms Quah Ley Hoon – Group Chief Corporate Officer at CapitaLand Investment – shares her views on adapting to change, staying curious, and leading through uncertainty. From her transition out of public service to embracing innovation in the private sector, she talks about learning new ways of working, building and sustaining a strong organisational culture, and what AI means for the future of the workforce.


This episode’s host: Cindy Tan, Chief People Officer at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Quah Ley Hoon.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:30:09 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1433 In this episode of JCU Conversations, Ms Quah Ley Hoon – Group Chief Corporate Officer at CapitaLand Investment – shares her views on adapting to change, staying curious, and leading through uncertainty. From her transition out of public service to embracing innovation in the private sector, she talks about learning new ways of working, building and sustaining a strong organisational culture, and what AI means for the future of the workforce.


This episode’s host: Cindy Tan, Chief People Officer at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Quah Ley Hoon.

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep38: 60 Years of Singapore–Australia Ties: AustCham’s Role in a Changing Region | Chris Coburn & Scott Speedie | Australia Chamber of Commerce, Singapore 38 38 Ep38: 60 Years of Singapore–Australia Ties: AustCham’s Role in a Changing Region | Chris Coburn & Scott Speedie | Australia Chamber of Commerce, Singapore full 74ade624-de3b-436b-a7f1-8d990127656a https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-38-chris-coburn-and-scott-speedie The Australian Chamber of Commerce, Singapore has stood the test of time, even in the face of global disruptions. How did the organisation adapt during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what lessons has it carried into a new business era? In this episode, we speak with Scott Speedie and Chris Coburn, two of AustCham’s longest-serving Board members who recently concluded their leadership tenures. They reflect on the Chamber’s evolution, the importance of cross-border cooperation, what it takes to stay relevant in a rapidly changing region and more. 


This episode’s host: Wang Pengji, Acting Academic Head, JCU Business School


Connect with Scott Speedie and Chris Coburn.

]]> The Australian Chamber of Commerce, Singapore has stood the test of time, even in the face of global disruptions. How did the organisation adapt during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what lessons has it carried into a new business era? In this episode, we speak with Scott Speedie and Chris Coburn, two of AustCham’s longest-serving Board members who recently concluded their leadership tenures. They reflect on the Chamber’s evolution, the importance of cross-border cooperation, what it takes to stay relevant in a rapidly changing region and more. 


This episode’s host: Wang Pengji, Acting Academic Head, JCU Business School


Connect with Scott Speedie and Chris Coburn.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:17:48 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1941 The Australian Chamber of Commerce, Singapore has stood the test of time, even in the face of global disruptions. How did the organisation adapt during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what lessons has it carried into a new business era? In this episode, we speak with Scott Speedie and Chris Coburn, two of AustCham’s longest-serving Board members who recently concluded their leadership tenures. They reflect on the Chamber’s evolution, the importance of cross-border cooperation, what it takes to stay relevant in a rapidly changing region and more. 


This episode’s host: Wang Pengji, Acting Academic Head, JCU Business School


Connect with Scott Speedie and Chris Coburn.

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep 37: Gender Equality is Everyone’s Business – Even Men’s | Koh Yan Ping | CEO, Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations 37 37 Ep 37: Gender Equality is Everyone’s Business – Even Men’s | Koh Yan Ping | CEO, Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations full 76c37f72-aded-407f-9a5e-2ed3074869ff https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-37-koh-yan-ping Gender equality. How is Singapore doing? What’s enough, and when is it too much? Can the gender pay gap be closed? And how can we shift society’s mindset in terms of gender norms? Ms Koh Yan Ping, CEO at the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations, sits down with us to chat about pressing topics surrounding gender equality, workplace equity, ageism and the road ahead for a more inclusive Singapore.


This episode’s host: Sherry Aw, Lecturer in Psychology at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Koh Yan Ping. 


(Note: I will be using “James Cook University (Singapore Campus)” for all podcast web copies moving forward. Reason:  we are using this term in the main podcast intro).

]]> Gender equality. How is Singapore doing? What’s enough, and when is it too much? Can the gender pay gap be closed? And how can we shift society’s mindset in terms of gender norms? Ms Koh Yan Ping, CEO at the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations, sits down with us to chat about pressing topics surrounding gender equality, workplace equity, ageism and the road ahead for a more inclusive Singapore.


This episode’s host: Sherry Aw, Lecturer in Psychology at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Koh Yan Ping. 


(Note: I will be using “James Cook University (Singapore Campus)” for all podcast web copies moving forward. Reason:  we are using this term in the main podcast intro).

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:31:14 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1621 Gender equality. How is Singapore doing? What’s enough, and when is it too much? Can the gender pay gap be closed? And how can we shift society’s mindset in terms of gender norms? Ms Koh Yan Ping, CEO at the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations, sits down with us to chat about pressing topics surrounding gender equality, workplace equity, ageism and the road ahead for a more inclusive Singapore.


This episode’s host: Sherry Aw, Lecturer in Psychology at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


Connect with Koh Yan Ping. 


(Note: I will be using “James Cook University (Singapore Campus)” for all podcast web copies moving forward. Reason:  we are using this term in the main podcast intro).

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep36: Why Will AI Not Replace Accountants? | Lee Tze Shiong | Director, CLA Global TS 36 36 Ep36: Why Will AI Not Replace Accountants? | Lee Tze Shiong | Director, CLA Global TS full 8342567d-fa98-4c03-998d-74bc30e91ed0 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-lee-tze-shiong Business transformation, digitalisation, change management and more. In this episode of JCU Conversations, we sit down with Mr Lee Tze Shiong, Director at CLA Global TS, one of the top ten largest public accounting and audit firms in Singapore. With over 30 years of experience spanning audit, advisory, business transformation, and regulatory leadership, he brings a wealth of insights on navigating change, embracing digital transformation, and preparing for the future of work.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Caroline Wong, Associate Dean Learning and Teaching and Associate Professor in Business at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Mr Lee Tze Shiong.

]]> Business transformation, digitalisation, change management and more. In this episode of JCU Conversations, we sit down with Mr Lee Tze Shiong, Director at CLA Global TS, one of the top ten largest public accounting and audit firms in Singapore. With over 30 years of experience spanning audit, advisory, business transformation, and regulatory leadership, he brings a wealth of insights on navigating change, embracing digital transformation, and preparing for the future of work.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Caroline Wong, Associate Dean Learning and Teaching and Associate Professor in Business at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Mr Lee Tze Shiong.

]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 19:11:54 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1270 Business transformation, digitalisation, change management and more. In this episode of JCU Conversations, we sit down with Mr Lee Tze Shiong, Director at CLA Global TS, one of the top ten largest public accounting and audit firms in Singapore. With over 30 years of experience spanning audit, advisory, business transformation, and regulatory leadership, he brings a wealth of insights on navigating change, embracing digital transformation, and preparing for the future of work.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Caroline Wong, Associate Dean Learning and Teaching and Associate Professor in Business at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Mr Lee Tze Shiong.

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep 35: The Skills Students Need to Thrive in a Competitive Future | Su-Yen Wong | Board Chair, James Cook University in Singapore 35 35 Ep 35: The Skills Students Need to Thrive in a Competitive Future | Su-Yen Wong | Board Chair, James Cook University in Singapore full 8b84eb42-f594-42e4-986f-e231115417a8 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-su-yen-wong CEO, board director, advisor to fellow CEOs, professional speaker, avid sportswoman and more – Su-Yen Wong is a force to be reckoned with. Su-Yen is also Chair of the Board at James Cook University in Singapore, and in this episode, she sits down with our Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Carole-Anne Upton for a candid chat about her career and how she makes it all work – with both her professional and personal pursuits.  


Listen here: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-su-yen-wong 

]]> CEO, board director, advisor to fellow CEOs, professional speaker, avid sportswoman and more – Su-Yen Wong is a force to be reckoned with. Su-Yen is also Chair of the Board at James Cook University in Singapore, and in this episode, she sits down with our Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Carole-Anne Upton for a candid chat about her career and how she makes it all work – with both her professional and personal pursuits.  


Listen here: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-su-yen-wong 

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:07:56 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1098 CEO, board director, advisor to fellow CEOs, professional speaker, avid sportswoman and more – Su-Yen Wong is a force to be reckoned with. Su-Yen is also Chair of the Board at James Cook University in Singapore, and in this episode, she sits down with our Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Carole-Anne Upton for a candid chat about her career and how she makes it all work – with both her professional and personal pursuits.  


Listen here: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-su-yen-wong 

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep34: An Organisational Psychologist on Remote Work & Employee Well-Being | Dr Sherry Aw | Lecturer, Psychology | JCU Singapore 34 34 Ep34: An Organisational Psychologist on Remote Work & Employee Well-Being | Dr Sherry Aw | Lecturer, Psychology | JCU Singapore full b45f53c3-d9e6-4faf-a2b0-8efd48e16330 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-sherry-aw We’ve heard a lot about workplace well-being, work-life balance remote working and more in recent years. But what if we look at it from the lens of research? Find out more from our Psychology lecturer Dr Sherry Aw, who specialises in research topics such as employee well-being, empathy and emotions, managing work-family life and remote work.


This episode’s host: Janlyn, President of the Psychology Societies Student Group at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

]]> We’ve heard a lot about workplace well-being, work-life balance remote working and more in recent years. But what if we look at it from the lens of research? Find out more from our Psychology lecturer Dr Sherry Aw, who specialises in research topics such as employee well-being, empathy and emotions, managing work-family life and remote work.


This episode’s host: Janlyn, President of the Psychology Societies Student Group at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:07:55 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1235 We’ve heard a lot about workplace well-being, work-life balance remote working and more in recent years. But what if we look at it from the lens of research? Find out more from our Psychology lecturer Dr Sherry Aw, who specialises in research topics such as employee well-being, empathy and emotions, managing work-family life and remote work.


This episode’s host: Janlyn, President of the Psychology Societies Student Group at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep33: Digital Transformation, AI and Entrepreneurship–Insights from Kau Yi Ming | Krux Asia 33 33 Ep33: Digital Transformation, AI and Entrepreneurship–Insights from Kau Yi Ming | Krux Asia full 2440c21d-4033-4b9b-8de4-70fdb8c2a153 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-33-kau-yi-ming/_nocache Join us as we chat with Mr Kau Yi Ming, Venture Partner at Krux Asia and Managing Director at Orative Technologies Mr. Kau takes us through his career journey from the military to the corporate world, entrepreneurship, and paying it forward as an angel investor and venture partner. In this episode, he shares about one of his greatest achievements and passions: driving digital transformation in organisations.


This episode’s host: Dr Kim-Lim Tan, Lecturer at James Cook University in Singapore.


Connect with Kau Yi Ming on LinkedIn.

]]> Join us as we chat with Mr Kau Yi Ming, Venture Partner at Krux Asia and Managing Director at Orative Technologies Mr. Kau takes us through his career journey from the military to the corporate world, entrepreneurship, and paying it forward as an angel investor and venture partner. In this episode, he shares about one of his greatest achievements and passions: driving digital transformation in organisations.


This episode’s host: Dr Kim-Lim Tan, Lecturer at James Cook University in Singapore.


Connect with Kau Yi Ming on LinkedIn.

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:27:48 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1401 Join us as we chat with Mr Kau Yi Ming, Venture Partner at Krux Asia and Managing Director at Orative Technologies Mr. Kau takes us through his career journey from the military to the corporate world, entrepreneurship, and paying it forward as an angel investor and venture partner. In this episode, he shares about one of his greatest achievements and passions: driving digital transformation in organisations.


This episode’s host: Dr Kim-Lim Tan, Lecturer at James Cook University in Singapore.


Connect with Kau Yi Ming on LinkedIn.

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep32: Microsoft's Andrea Della Mattea Talks About The Future of AI 32 32 Ep32: Microsoft's Andrea Della Mattea Talks About The Future of AI full b0ff6dd8-876f-43bd-b72d-05b7a1ddde12 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-32-andrea-della-mattea In this episode, we chat with Andrea Del Mattea, President Asia Pacific, Microsoft, and advisory board member at James Cook University in Singapore. Andrea reflects on her prolific global career in tech, and shares insights on harnessing artificial intelligence to make a difference and drive inclusivity across the world. She also speaks about her time at James Cook University, where she was awarded an honorary doctorate in engineering.

This episode’s host: Dr Steve Kerrison, Senior Lecturer, Cybersecurity at James Cook University in Singapore.

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]]> In this episode, we chat with Andrea Del Mattea, President Asia Pacific, Microsoft, and advisory board member at James Cook University in Singapore. Andrea reflects on her prolific global career in tech, and shares insights on harnessing artificial intelligence to make a difference and drive inclusivity across the world. She also speaks about her time at James Cook University, where she was awarded an honorary doctorate in engineering.

This episode’s host: Dr Steve Kerrison, Senior Lecturer, Cybersecurity at James Cook University in Singapore.

Connect with Andrea Della Mattea on LinkedIn.

]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:34:04 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 362 In this episode, we chat with Andrea Del Mattea, President Asia Pacific, Microsoft, and advisory board member at James Cook University in Singapore. Andrea reflects on her prolific global career in tech, and shares insights on harnessing artificial intelligence to make a difference and drive inclusivity across the world. She also speaks about her time at James Cook University, where she was awarded an honorary doctorate in engineering.

This episode’s host: Dr Steve Kerrison, Senior Lecturer, Cybersecurity at James Cook University in Singapore.

Connect with Andrea Della Mattea on LinkedIn.

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep31: CapitaLand Investment's Ted Howland Debunks Sustainability Myths 31 31 Ep31: CapitaLand Investment's Ted Howland Debunks Sustainability Myths full c788325e-3353-4e50-89a7-479272b5ecc1 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-31-ted-howland Ted Howland, Vice President, Group Sustainability at CapitaLand Investment joins us in this episode of JCU Conversations! Mr Howland, a Stanford-trained engineer, shares about how engineering and sustainability work together, the future of sustainability, why he’s optimistic about what’s to come and some surprising fun facts. 


This episode’s host: Rachel Ward, Member of the Advisory Board Subcommittee for Social and Health Sciences at James Cook University in Singapore.


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]]> Ted Howland, Vice President, Group Sustainability at CapitaLand Investment joins us in this episode of JCU Conversations! Mr Howland, a Stanford-trained engineer, shares about how engineering and sustainability work together, the future of sustainability, why he’s optimistic about what’s to come and some surprising fun facts. 


This episode’s host: Rachel Ward, Member of the Advisory Board Subcommittee for Social and Health Sciences at James Cook University in Singapore.


Connect with Ted Howland on LinkedIn.  

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:05:00 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1537 Ted Howland, Vice President, Group Sustainability at CapitaLand Investment joins us in this episode of JCU Conversations! Mr Howland, a Stanford-trained engineer, shares about how engineering and sustainability work together, the future of sustainability, why he’s optimistic about what’s to come and some surprising fun facts. 


This episode’s host: Rachel Ward, Member of the Advisory Board Subcommittee for Social and Health Sciences at James Cook University in Singapore.


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]]> sustainbility, capitaland, education No Ep30: From Theatre to Management—Carole-Anne Upton's Lessons on Leadership | Professor Carole-Anne Upton | Deputy Vice-Chancellor | James Cook University 30 30 Ep30: From Theatre to Management—Carole-Anne Upton's Lessons on Leadership | Professor Carole-Anne Upton | Deputy Vice-Chancellor | James Cook University full 7df265b0-5713-45c7-bf2b-58ecb98dd56d https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-30-carole-anne-upton In June this year, we welcomed our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Singapore at James Cook University, Professor Carole-Anne Upton. Professor Upton joins us in this episode of JCU Conversations, where she shares about why her career has been full of serendipity, as well as her thoughts on education, the future of learning and more. 


This episode’s host: Akshita Bhatia, Student Leader at James Cook University in Singapore. 


Connect with Professor Carole-Anne Upton on LinkedIn.  

]]> In June this year, we welcomed our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Singapore at James Cook University, Professor Carole-Anne Upton. Professor Upton joins us in this episode of JCU Conversations, where she shares about why her career has been full of serendipity, as well as her thoughts on education, the future of learning and more. 


This episode’s host: Akshita Bhatia, Student Leader at James Cook University in Singapore. 


Connect with Professor Carole-Anne Upton on LinkedIn.  

]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:32:58 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1574 In June this year, we welcomed our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Singapore at James Cook University, Professor Carole-Anne Upton. Professor Upton joins us in this episode of JCU Conversations, where she shares about why her career has been full of serendipity, as well as her thoughts on education, the future of learning and more. 


This episode’s host: Akshita Bhatia, Student Leader at James Cook University in Singapore. 


Connect with Professor Carole-Anne Upton on LinkedIn.  

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep29: Should You Choose A Startup or MNC? | Natasha Syed | Founder & CEO | SkilledIn Green 29 29 Ep29: Should You Choose A Startup or MNC? | Natasha Syed | Founder & CEO | SkilledIn Green full 5485a104-252b-42aa-898c-f7b57c89c3f0 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-29-natasha-syed Meet Ms Natasha Syed, Founder and CEO of SkilledIn Green, a talent marketplace that focuses on green skills and careers in sustainability. Natasha pivoted from a conventional 9-to-5 career in banking & finance to follow her passion for entrepreneurship. Join us as she talks about her journey, her commitment to sustainability and more.

 

This episode’s host: Michelle Thrash, Senior Manager, Student Careers at James Cook University in Singapore.

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]]> Meet Ms Natasha Syed, Founder and CEO of SkilledIn Green, a talent marketplace that focuses on green skills and careers in sustainability. Natasha pivoted from a conventional 9-to-5 career in banking & finance to follow her passion for entrepreneurship. Join us as she talks about her journey, her commitment to sustainability and more.

 

This episode’s host: Michelle Thrash, Senior Manager, Student Careers at James Cook University in Singapore.

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]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:24:00 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1070 Meet Ms Natasha Syed, Founder and CEO of SkilledIn Green, a talent marketplace that focuses on green skills and careers in sustainability. Natasha pivoted from a conventional 9-to-5 career in banking & finance to follow her passion for entrepreneurship. Join us as she talks about her journey, her commitment to sustainability and more.

 

This episode’s host: Michelle Thrash, Senior Manager, Student Careers at James Cook University in Singapore.

Connect with Natasha Syed on LinkedIn. 

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep28: The 4 Rules of Career Success | Grace Ho | Board Director, Advisor, Tech & Sustainability 28 28 Ep28: The 4 Rules of Career Success | Grace Ho | Board Director, Advisor, Tech & Sustainability full edd2b9ef-01af-43c2-ab04-540778496013 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-28-grace-ho Change agent and business leader Grace Ho has honed an impressive portfolio over two decades with a career that spans multinational corporations, technology startups, and corporate governance with board roles. She shares insights from her diverse experiences, including business transformation, sustainability, and more.


This episode’s host: Philip Forrest AM, Board of Advisors and the Chair of the Business School Advisory Subcommittee at James Cook University in Singapore. 


Connect with Grace Ho at GoImpact Capital Partners on LinkedIn.  

]]> Change agent and business leader Grace Ho has honed an impressive portfolio over two decades with a career that spans multinational corporations, technology startups, and corporate governance with board roles. She shares insights from her diverse experiences, including business transformation, sustainability, and more.


This episode’s host: Philip Forrest AM, Board of Advisors and the Chair of the Business School Advisory Subcommittee at James Cook University in Singapore. 


Connect with Grace Ho at GoImpact Capital Partners on LinkedIn.  

]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:08:00 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1326 Change agent and business leader Grace Ho has honed an impressive portfolio over two decades with a career that spans multinational corporations, technology startups, and corporate governance with board roles. She shares insights from her diverse experiences, including business transformation, sustainability, and more.


This episode’s host: Philip Forrest AM, Board of Advisors and the Chair of the Business School Advisory Subcommittee at James Cook University in Singapore. 


Connect with Grace Ho at GoImpact Capital Partners on LinkedIn.  

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep 27: The Professor Who Lived a Thousand Lives | Professor Andreas Lopata | James Cook University 27 27 Ep 27: The Professor Who Lived a Thousand Lives | Professor Andreas Lopata | James Cook University full 3bd4c794-4b4c-4e5d-b18d-1554655adaf0 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-27-andreas-lopata Life has been an exciting adventure for Professor Andreas Lopata, Professor in Biochemistry at the Tropical Futures Institute, James Cook University in Singapore – it sometimes seems like he’s lived many lives over the past few decades! Professor’s Lopata’s education and career have quite literally taken him to unexpected places – from a Business school in Germany, to studying insects in South Africa, and specialising in food allergy research in Singapore today. Learn more about his colourful life experiences! 


This episode’s host: Associate Professor Denise Dillon, Associate Dean of Research Education and Acting Dean Research at James Cook University, Singapore.


Connect with Professor Andreas Lopata, Professor in Biochemistry at the Tropical Futures Institute, James Cook University in Singapore on LinkedIn. 

]]> Life has been an exciting adventure for Professor Andreas Lopata, Professor in Biochemistry at the Tropical Futures Institute, James Cook University in Singapore – it sometimes seems like he’s lived many lives over the past few decades! Professor’s Lopata’s education and career have quite literally taken him to unexpected places – from a Business school in Germany, to studying insects in South Africa, and specialising in food allergy research in Singapore today. Learn more about his colourful life experiences! 


This episode’s host: Associate Professor Denise Dillon, Associate Dean of Research Education and Acting Dean Research at James Cook University, Singapore.


Connect with Professor Andreas Lopata, Professor in Biochemistry at the Tropical Futures Institute, James Cook University in Singapore on LinkedIn. 

]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:48:46 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1160 Life has been an exciting adventure for Professor Andreas Lopata, Professor in Biochemistry at the Tropical Futures Institute, James Cook University in Singapore – it sometimes seems like he’s lived many lives over the past few decades! Professor’s Lopata’s education and career have quite literally taken him to unexpected places – from a Business school in Germany, to studying insects in South Africa, and specialising in food allergy research in Singapore today. Learn more about his colourful life experiences! 


This episode’s host: Associate Professor Denise Dillon, Associate Dean of Research Education and Acting Dean Research at James Cook University, Singapore.


Connect with Professor Andreas Lopata, Professor in Biochemistry at the Tropical Futures Institute, James Cook University in Singapore on LinkedIn. 

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep26: Will AI Take Over Architecture? | Jason Pomeroy | Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy 26 26 Ep26: Will AI Take Over Architecture? | Jason Pomeroy | Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy full d977cbae-0e42-4705-9621-b00a7c17857f https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-26-jason-pomeroy Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy, shares about his forte and passion – sustainable design and architecture, and how it influences his teaching profession, travel experiences and more.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Caroline Wong, Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching at James Cook University, Singapore.


]]> Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy, shares about his forte and passion – sustainable design and architecture, and how it influences his teaching profession, travel experiences and more.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Caroline Wong, Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching at James Cook University, Singapore.


]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:04:39 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1459 Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy, shares about his forte and passion – sustainable design and architecture, and how it influences his teaching profession, travel experiences and more.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Caroline Wong, Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching at James Cook University, Singapore.


]]> education, business, university, career No Ep25: Hear from a Healthcare CEO: Balancing Profits and Patient Needs | Dr Melvin Heng | Executive Director & Group CEO | Thomson Medical 25 25 Ep25: Hear from a Healthcare CEO: Balancing Profits and Patient Needs | Dr Melvin Heng | Executive Director & Group CEO | Thomson Medical full b6ad97f9-6a6c-49fa-a951-9e171c9b812c https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-25-melvin-heng Dr Melvin Heng, Executive Director & Group CEO at Thomson Medical, shares about his career journey from medicine to corporate leadership. In this podcast, he talks about balancing business and commercial priorities with healthcare needs and ethical standards, what he loves about what he’s doing today, what he misses most about his time as a medical practitioner and more.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Lucy Tan, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology at James Cook University in Singapore.

Connect with Dr Melvin Heng on LinkedIn.

]]> Dr Melvin Heng, Executive Director & Group CEO at Thomson Medical, shares about his career journey from medicine to corporate leadership. In this podcast, he talks about balancing business and commercial priorities with healthcare needs and ethical standards, what he loves about what he’s doing today, what he misses most about his time as a medical practitioner and more.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Lucy Tan, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology at James Cook University in Singapore.

Connect with Dr Melvin Heng on LinkedIn.

]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 00:59:45 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1226 Dr Melvin Heng, Executive Director & Group CEO at Thomson Medical, shares about his career journey from medicine to corporate leadership. In this podcast, he talks about balancing business and commercial priorities with healthcare needs and ethical standards, what he loves about what he’s doing today, what he misses most about his time as a medical practitioner and more.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Lucy Tan, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology at James Cook University in Singapore.

Connect with Dr Melvin Heng on LinkedIn.

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep24: Australian Ambassador H.E. Allaster Cox Reveals His Most Memorable Experiences | His Excellency Allaster Cox | Australian High Commission, Singapore 24 24 Ep24: Australian Ambassador H.E. Allaster Cox Reveals His Most Memorable Experiences | His Excellency Allaster Cox | Australian High Commission, Singapore full b5379ef2-06ac-41fa-8cda-a761ec2a80c5 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-24-allaster-cox In this episode of JCU Conversations, we speak to His Excellency Allaster Cox, High Commissioner at the Australian High Commission Singapore. H.E. Cox shares interesting insights into life as an ambassador – from a typical day at work to memorable cultural experiences and what it takes to pursue a career in international diplomacy.

This episode’s host: Andrew Chew, Chief Commercial Officer of James Cook University in Singapore, and Chairman of James Cook Institute

More info: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-24-allaster-cox/


]]> In this episode of JCU Conversations, we speak to His Excellency Allaster Cox, High Commissioner at the Australian High Commission Singapore. H.E. Cox shares interesting insights into life as an ambassador – from a typical day at work to memorable cultural experiences and what it takes to pursue a career in international diplomacy.

This episode’s host: Andrew Chew, Chief Commercial Officer of James Cook University in Singapore, and Chairman of James Cook Institute

More info: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-24-allaster-cox/


]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:49:58 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1483 In this episode of JCU Conversations, we speak to His Excellency Allaster Cox, High Commissioner at the Australian High Commission Singapore. H.E. Cox shares interesting insights into life as an ambassador – from a typical day at work to memorable cultural experiences and what it takes to pursue a career in international diplomacy.

This episode’s host: Andrew Chew, Chief Commercial Officer of James Cook University in Singapore, and Chairman of James Cook Institute

More info: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-24-allaster-cox/


]]> australia, ambassador, diplomacy, ambassador, singapore, foreign relations, international relations No Ep23: This Might Be The Best Advice for Fresh Graduates? | Eleanor Seet | President and Head of Asia ex-Japan | Nikko Asset Management Asia 23 23 Ep23: This Might Be The Best Advice for Fresh Graduates? | Eleanor Seet | President and Head of Asia ex-Japan | Nikko Asset Management Asia full 21a12685-3273-40da-9c69-e971c4618653 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-23-eleanor-seet This might be the best advice for fresh graduates? 🤔


In celebration of International Women's Day, we are thrilled to feature Eleanor Seet, President and Head of Asia ex-Japan at Nikko Asset Management Asia, as a guest on the #JCUConversations podcast! 


Dr K Thirumaran, Academic Head of the #JCUSingapore School of Business, interviews Eleanor and they discuss her accomplished career, finance industry and more. 


More info: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-23-eleanor-seet

]]> This might be the best advice for fresh graduates? 🤔


In celebration of International Women's Day, we are thrilled to feature Eleanor Seet, President and Head of Asia ex-Japan at Nikko Asset Management Asia, as a guest on the #JCUConversations podcast! 


Dr K Thirumaran, Academic Head of the #JCUSingapore School of Business, interviews Eleanor and they discuss her accomplished career, finance industry and more. 


More info: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-23-eleanor-seet

]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:19:42 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1510 This might be the best advice for fresh graduates? 🤔


In celebration of International Women's Day, we are thrilled to feature Eleanor Seet, President and Head of Asia ex-Japan at Nikko Asset Management Asia, as a guest on the #JCUConversations podcast! 


Dr K Thirumaran, Academic Head of the #JCUSingapore School of Business, interviews Eleanor and they discuss her accomplished career, finance industry and more. 


More info: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-23-eleanor-seet

]]> finance, fresh graduates, university, career, business No Ep22: Will You Take A Flying Taxi? | Yun Yuan Tay | Head of Asia Pacific, Skyports 22 22 Ep22: Will You Take A Flying Taxi? | Yun Yuan Tay | Head of Asia Pacific, Skyports full 35a80c49-3101-48cb-988d-425084417d9f https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-22-yun-yuan-tay/ Yun Yuan Tay, Head of Asia Pacific at Skyports shares how automated vehicles have the potential to revolutionise public transportation with a faster, smoother, and safer journey through the skies.

This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studios and Pomeroy Academy

Connect with Yun Yuan Tay on LinkedIn

🔊 Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-22-yun-yuan-tay


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]]> Yun Yuan Tay, Head of Asia Pacific at Skyports shares how automated vehicles have the potential to revolutionise public transportation with a faster, smoother, and safer journey through the skies.

This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studios and Pomeroy Academy

Connect with Yun Yuan Tay on LinkedIn

🔊 Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-22-yun-yuan-tay


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]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:37:16 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1448 Yun Yuan Tay, Head of Asia Pacific at Skyports shares how automated vehicles have the potential to revolutionise public transportation with a faster, smoother, and safer journey through the skies.

This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studios and Pomeroy Academy

Connect with Yun Yuan Tay on LinkedIn

🔊 Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-22-yun-yuan-tay


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]]> transportion, air taxi No Ep21: What REALLY Makes A Good University? | Professor Andrew Rose | Dean, NUS Business School 21 21 Ep21: What REALLY Makes A Good University? | Professor Andrew Rose | Dean, NUS Business School full b59c5d3a-c4f5-4974-a93a-06bc016bb1e6 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-21-andrew-rose Discover our latest podcast episode, featuring a captivating conversation with Professor Andrew Rose, Dean of NUS Business School. Delve into valuable insights on academia and education as he shares his perspective in this engaging interview!

This episode’s host: Professor Abhishek Bhati, Campus Dean and Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement at James Cook University, Singapore

Connect with Andrew Rose on LinkedIn

]]> Discover our latest podcast episode, featuring a captivating conversation with Professor Andrew Rose, Dean of NUS Business School. Delve into valuable insights on academia and education as he shares his perspective in this engaging interview!

This episode’s host: Professor Abhishek Bhati, Campus Dean and Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement at James Cook University, Singapore

Connect with Andrew Rose on LinkedIn

]]> Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:45:01 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1448 Discover our latest podcast episode, featuring a captivating conversation with Professor Andrew Rose, Dean of NUS Business School. Delve into valuable insights on academia and education as he shares his perspective in this engaging interview!

This episode’s host: Professor Abhishek Bhati, Campus Dean and Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement at James Cook University, Singapore

Connect with Andrew Rose on LinkedIn

]]> education, business, university, career No Ep20: From High School Drop Out to Singtel Vice President | Andrew Buay | Singtel 20 20 Ep20: From High School Drop Out to Singtel Vice President | Andrew Buay | Singtel full aef58237-c7c7-4202-be8e-17717fe6d768 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-20-andrew-buay/ Listen in as Andrew Buay, Singtel's Vice President of Group Sustainability, reflects on his incredible journey from a school drop out in the Singaporean education system to a successful and diverse career.

This episode’s host: Professor May Tan-Mullins, Former Dean International and Chief Sustainability Officer of James Cook University in Singapore

Connect with Andrew Buay on LinkedIn

]]> Listen in as Andrew Buay, Singtel's Vice President of Group Sustainability, reflects on his incredible journey from a school drop out in the Singaporean education system to a successful and diverse career.

This episode’s host: Professor May Tan-Mullins, Former Dean International and Chief Sustainability Officer of James Cook University in Singapore

Connect with Andrew Buay on LinkedIn

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 01:07:15 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1499 Listen in as Andrew Buay, Singtel's Vice President of Group Sustainability, reflects on his incredible journey from a school drop out in the Singaporean education system to a successful and diverse career.

This episode’s host: Professor May Tan-Mullins, Former Dean International and Chief Sustainability Officer of James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> business, career, sustainability, singtel, james cook university, environment No Ep19: Can We Turn Singapore Islands Into A Tourist Destination? | Professor Abhishek Bhati | JCU, Singapore 19 19 Ep19: Can We Turn Singapore Islands Into A Tourist Destination? | Professor Abhishek Bhati | JCU, Singapore full 29d2a822-e236-45be-b239-2af4a800f5f3 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-19-abhishek-bhati Professor Abhishek Bhati, Former Campus Dean and Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement, at the Singapore campus of James Cook University, as well as being the Regional Vice President of International Tourism Studies Association shares his insights and journey on tourism research, teaching and learning, and more!

This episode’s host: Dr Manisha Agarwal, Lecturer of Business at James Cook University in Singapore.

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]]> Professor Abhishek Bhati, Former Campus Dean and Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement, at the Singapore campus of James Cook University, as well as being the Regional Vice President of International Tourism Studies Association shares his insights and journey on tourism research, teaching and learning, and more!

This episode’s host: Dr Manisha Agarwal, Lecturer of Business at James Cook University in Singapore.

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]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:14:54 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1494 Professor Abhishek Bhati, Former Campus Dean and Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement, at the Singapore campus of James Cook University, as well as being the Regional Vice President of International Tourism Studies Association shares his insights and journey on tourism research, teaching and learning, and more!

This episode’s host: Dr Manisha Agarwal, Lecturer of Business at James Cook University in Singapore.

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]]> education, tourism, singapore, university, professor, research No Ep18: How It’s Like Spending 10 Years as an Expat in China & Singapore | Professor Chris Rudd | James Cook University in Singapore 18 18 Ep18: How It’s Like Spending 10 Years as an Expat in China & Singapore | Professor Chris Rudd | James Cook University in Singapore full c7a41c9b-6937-424b-93db-83fcfe6462d6 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-18-chris-rudd Professor Chris Rudd, Former Deputy Vice Chancellor and Head of Campus at James Cook University in Singapore, shares his insights and journey on his cross-cultural experiences, academic leadership, and the evolving role of universities. 

This episode’s host: Vania Halim, Former President of the Student Council at James Cook University in Singapore. 

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]]> Professor Chris Rudd, Former Deputy Vice Chancellor and Head of Campus at James Cook University in Singapore, shares his insights and journey on his cross-cultural experiences, academic leadership, and the evolving role of universities. 

This episode’s host: Vania Halim, Former President of the Student Council at James Cook University in Singapore. 

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]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:21:50 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1334 Professor Chris Rudd, Former Deputy Vice Chancellor and Head of Campus at James Cook University in Singapore, shares his insights and journey on his cross-cultural experiences, academic leadership, and the evolving role of universities. 

This episode’s host: Vania Halim, Former President of the Student Council at James Cook University in Singapore. 

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]]> education, university, student, study abroad, business, leadership, covid No Ep17: What is “Speak-Up” Culture, Anyway? | Sreeram Iyer | ANZ Bank 17 17 Ep17: What is “Speak-Up” Culture, Anyway? | Sreeram Iyer | ANZ Bank full 86c96fd3-bdea-4e91-a6ec-6a4b7fa76e35 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-17-sreeram-iyer Sreeram Iyer, Global Chief Operating Officer at ANZ Bank's Institutional Banking Business and Head of Group Capability Centres, shares the importance of speak-up culture — where voice inclusivity matters — and its impact on workplaces and leadership dynamics. 

This episode’s host: Steffie Vanessia, Investor Relations Associate at Tribeca Investment Partners 

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]]> Sreeram Iyer, Global Chief Operating Officer at ANZ Bank's Institutional Banking Business and Head of Group Capability Centres, shares the importance of speak-up culture — where voice inclusivity matters — and its impact on workplaces and leadership dynamics. 

This episode’s host: Steffie Vanessia, Investor Relations Associate at Tribeca Investment Partners 

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]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:18:21 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1633 Sreeram Iyer, Global Chief Operating Officer at ANZ Bank's Institutional Banking Business and Head of Group Capability Centres, shares the importance of speak-up culture — where voice inclusivity matters — and its impact on workplaces and leadership dynamics. 

This episode’s host: Steffie Vanessia, Investor Relations Associate at Tribeca Investment Partners 

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]]> education, business, university, career No Ep16: Philip Forrest AM on Winning the Lottery of Life 16 16 Ep16: Philip Forrest AM on Winning the Lottery of Life full 09e2e1d8-31c9-48b9-b9bb-53342bfcada5 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-16-philip-forrest-am Philip Forrest AM, an Independent Company Director, imparts invaluable advice on building successful long-term relationships in the business world and underscores the importance of empathy and integrity in a leader to foster such connections. 

This episode’s host: Rajaneesh Kurup, Segment Strategy Director at Equinix Asia-Pacific and President of Australian Alumni Singapore

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]]> Philip Forrest AM, an Independent Company Director, imparts invaluable advice on building successful long-term relationships in the business world and underscores the importance of empathy and integrity in a leader to foster such connections. 

This episode’s host: Rajaneesh Kurup, Segment Strategy Director at Equinix Asia-Pacific and President of Australian Alumni Singapore

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]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:26:35 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1240 Philip Forrest AM, an Independent Company Director, imparts invaluable advice on building successful long-term relationships in the business world and underscores the importance of empathy and integrity in a leader to foster such connections. 

This episode’s host: Rajaneesh Kurup, Segment Strategy Director at Equinix Asia-Pacific and President of Australian Alumni Singapore

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]]> leadership, business, university, podcast, education No Ep15: How Much are Universities Doing for Sustainability? | May Tan-Mullins | James Cook University in Singapore 15 15 Ep15: How Much are Universities Doing for Sustainability? | May Tan-Mullins | James Cook University in Singapore full 34ab9502-9522-49a4-aaed-eddf49dc283b https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-15-may-tan-mullins Professor May Tan-Mullins, Former Dean International and Chief Sustainability Officer at James Cook University in Singapore, takes us on a thrilling journey through her remarkable career and unwavering commitment to shaping a sustainable future.

This episode’s host: Dr Peter Hofman, Professor of Business at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> Professor May Tan-Mullins, Former Dean International and Chief Sustainability Officer at James Cook University in Singapore, takes us on a thrilling journey through her remarkable career and unwavering commitment to shaping a sustainable future.

This episode’s host: Dr Peter Hofman, Professor of Business at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:30:44 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1703 Professor May Tan-Mullins, Former Dean International and Chief Sustainability Officer at James Cook University in Singapore, takes us on a thrilling journey through her remarkable career and unwavering commitment to shaping a sustainable future.

This episode’s host: Dr Peter Hofman, Professor of Business at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> education, university, career, work, growth, sustainability No Ep14: What Makes a “Good” Leader? | Will Hodgman | Australian High Commission to Singapore 14 14 Ep14: What Makes a “Good” Leader? | Will Hodgman | Australian High Commission to Singapore full 93fa2c59-3fcf-449c-aedb-3aa22bd8f6c8 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-14-will-hodgman The Honourable Will Hodgman, Strategic Advisor to Trovio Group and Former Australian Higher Commissioner to Singapore, shares his perspective on good leadership as well as the challenges that he’s faced in his career.

This episode’s host: Andrew Chew, Former Chief Commercial Officer at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> The Honourable Will Hodgman, Strategic Advisor to Trovio Group and Former Australian Higher Commissioner to Singapore, shares his perspective on good leadership as well as the challenges that he’s faced in his career.

This episode’s host: Andrew Chew, Former Chief Commercial Officer at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 23:59:10 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1513 The Honourable Will Hodgman, Strategic Advisor to Trovio Group and Former Australian Higher Commissioner to Singapore, shares his perspective on good leadership as well as the challenges that he’s faced in his career.

This episode’s host: Andrew Chew, Former Chief Commercial Officer at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> diplomacy, foreign affairs, Tasmania, Australian High Commission, Singapore, interview, sustainability, Australia, Trovio, green energy, jcu, james cook, james cook university, jcu singapore No Ep13: Why Today’s Problems Won’t Matter in the Long Run | Benjamin Chua | SPECO Singapore 13 13 Ep13: Why Today’s Problems Won’t Matter in the Long Run | Benjamin Chua | SPECO Singapore full b0fd485e-c95e-49cc-80f5-a0dbc7194bc6 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-13-benjamin-chua Benjamin Chua, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Speco, a Smart Hygiene company, shares about his career journey and how he contributes to society, as well as advice to up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Jacob Wood, Associate Dean of Research at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> Benjamin Chua, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Speco, a Smart Hygiene company, shares about his career journey and how he contributes to society, as well as advice to up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Jacob Wood, Associate Dean of Research at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 18:50:40 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1558 Benjamin Chua, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Speco, a Smart Hygiene company, shares about his career journey and how he contributes to society, as well as advice to up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Jacob Wood, Associate Dean of Research at James Cook University in Singapore

Find out more about Speco.

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]]> education, business, university, career, entrepreneurship, startup, founder, smart hygiene, speco, sustainability No Ep12: How Automation Reduces Carbon Footprint | Mel Gollan | RIPA Global 12 12 Ep12: How Automation Reduces Carbon Footprint | Mel Gollan | RIPA Global full 74e101b3-8f92-454c-b534-f4b47804743a https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-12-mel-gollan Mel Gollan, Founder of RIPA Global, a New Zealand built connectivity platform for commerce, shares about her career journey, the commerce business, sustainability, and how emotional intelligence comes into play when designing products.

This episode’s host: Naomi Vowels, Co-Founder and CEO at Givvable

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]]> Mel Gollan, Founder of RIPA Global, a New Zealand built connectivity platform for commerce, shares about her career journey, the commerce business, sustainability, and how emotional intelligence comes into play when designing products.

This episode’s host: Naomi Vowels, Co-Founder and CEO at Givvable

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]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 22:48:26 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1188 Mel Gollan, Founder of RIPA Global, a New Zealand built connectivity platform for commerce, shares about her career journey, the commerce business, sustainability, and how emotional intelligence comes into play when designing products.

This episode’s host: Naomi Vowels, Co-Founder and CEO at Givvable

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]]> education, business, startup, entrepreneurship, ripa global, university No Ep11: How One Founder Bridged the ESG Gap with Technology | Andrew Gazal | ESGTech 11 11 Ep11: How One Founder Bridged the ESG Gap with Technology | Andrew Gazal | ESGTech full 214498a9-7ea2-46a6-a90c-baba3427e0f7 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-11-andrew-gazal/ As CEO and Founder of ESGTech, Andrew Gazal shares the importance of Environment, Social and Governance standards, and how data on these factors are crucial to companies across industries. He also shares how he believes companies and their leaders can become more sustainable.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Wang Pengji, Associate Professor of Business at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> As CEO and Founder of ESGTech, Andrew Gazal shares the importance of Environment, Social and Governance standards, and how data on these factors are crucial to companies across industries. He also shares how he believes companies and their leaders can become more sustainable.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Wang Pengji, Associate Professor of Business at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:09:07 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1204 As CEO and Founder of ESGTech, Andrew Gazal shares the importance of Environment, Social and Governance standards, and how data on these factors are crucial to companies across industries. He also shares how he believes companies and their leaders can become more sustainable.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Wang Pengji, Associate Professor of Business at James Cook University in Singapore

Find out more about ESGTech.

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]]> education, university, esg, engineering, entrepreneurship, career, esgtech, sustainability, Environmental, social, and governance, auditing, entrepreneur No Ep10: What it Takes to Lead a Sustainable Lifestyle | Darian McBain | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) 10 10 Ep10: What it Takes to Lead a Sustainable Lifestyle | Darian McBain | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) full 96190a68-1949-49a7-9e72-1475fd0a5ac7 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-10-darian-mcbain As the former Chief Sustainability Officer & Advisor at Monetary Authority of Singapore, Dr Darian McBain shares more about the fun of working in sustainability, how people can contribute to climate action, and the role of human rights in sustainability.

She is presently the CEO and Founder of OCSO Asia, an outsourced Chief Sustainbility Officer advisory service.

This episode’s host: Professor May Tan-Mullins, Former Dean International & Chief Sustainability Officer at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> As the former Chief Sustainability Officer & Advisor at Monetary Authority of Singapore, Dr Darian McBain shares more about the fun of working in sustainability, how people can contribute to climate action, and the role of human rights in sustainability.

She is presently the CEO and Founder of OCSO Asia, an outsourced Chief Sustainbility Officer advisory service.

This episode’s host: Professor May Tan-Mullins, Former Dean International & Chief Sustainability Officer at James Cook University in Singapore

Connect with Dr Darian McBain on LinkedIn.

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:08:49 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1372 As the former Chief Sustainability Officer & Advisor at Monetary Authority of Singapore, Dr Darian McBain shares more about the fun of working in sustainability, how people can contribute to climate action, and the role of human rights in sustainability. As the former Chief Sustainability Officer & Advisor at Monetary Authority of Singapore, Dr Darian McBain shares more about the fun of working in sustainability, how people can contribute to climate action, and the role of human rights in sustainabili sustainability, university, education, mas, monetary authority of singapore No Ep 9: How Data, Tech and Science can Contribute to Health | Professor Robert JT Morris | MOHT, Singapore 9 9 Ep 9: How Data, Tech and Science can Contribute to Health | Professor Robert JT Morris | MOHT, Singapore full 156f89ef-5045-488f-b380-329a163b1e6e https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-09-robert-morris As the Chief Technology Strategist at the Ministry of Health Office for Healthcare Transformation, Professor Robert Morris discusses mental health, how the pandemic shaped healthcare, and his experience in computer science and AI technologies.

This episode’s host: Professor Caryn West, Dean of Research at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> As the Chief Technology Strategist at the Ministry of Health Office for Healthcare Transformation, Professor Robert Morris discusses mental health, how the pandemic shaped healthcare, and his experience in computer science and AI technologies.

This episode’s host: Professor Caryn West, Dean of Research at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:56:41 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1165 As the Chief Technology Strategist at the Ministry of Health Office for Healthcare Transformation, Professor Robert Morris discusses mental health, how the pandemic shaped healthcare, and his experience in computer science and AI technologies. As the Chief Technology Strategist at the Ministry of Health Office for Healthcare Transformation, Professor Robert Morris discusses mental health, how the pandemic shaped healthcare, and his experience in computer science and AI technologies. people, kinds, technology, mental health, career, bundled, outcomes, problems, stresses, singapore, health, chronic diseases, healthcare, changed, stressor, important, healthcare transformation, find, podcast, human No Ep8: Experience vs Education – Which is More Important? | Mark Wee | DesignSingapore Council 8 8 Ep8: Experience vs Education – Which is More Important? | Mark Wee | DesignSingapore Council full d6280b0a-46e3-4a03-af4d-6f8e040aa5e1 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-08-mark-wee Advisor to the DesignSingapore Council Mark Wee (then Executive Director) wears many hats — architect, artist, designer, educator. Find out how he’s breaking down barriers as he shares his career journey and his thoughts on art, design, and education. 

This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy

Find out more about Mark Wee on his website, or connect with him on LinkedIn and Instagram.

]]> Advisor to the DesignSingapore Council Mark Wee (then Executive Director) wears many hats — architect, artist, designer, educator. Find out how he’s breaking down barriers as he shares his career journey and his thoughts on art, design, and education. 

This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy

Find out more about Mark Wee on his website, or connect with him on LinkedIn and Instagram.

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0800 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1692 Advisor to the DesignSingapore Council Mark Wee (then Executive Director) wears many hats — architect, artist, designer, educator. Find out how he’s breaking down barriers as he shares his career journey and his thoughts on art, design, and education. Advisor to the DesignSingapore Council Mark Wee (then Executive Director) wears many hats — architect, artist, designer, educator. Find out how he’s breaking down barriers as he shares his career journey and his thoughts on art, design, and education. education, business, university, career, architecture, mark wee, design, art No Ep7: How Jaelle Ang Came to Run a Co-Working Space in Singapore | The Great Room 7 7 Ep7: How Jaelle Ang Came to Run a Co-Working Space in Singapore | The Great Room full 7a3e189d-b28c-4c93-bfa0-0c337953a78d https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-07-jaelle-ang CEO and Founder of The Great Room Jaelle Ang discusses her colourful childhood, educational journey, and career. She also shares the key traits that leaders should have, and how she overcame challenges while growing businesses in a foreign land. Her answers might surprise you!

This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy

Find out more about The Great Room.

Connect with Jaelle Ang on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

]]> CEO and Founder of The Great Room Jaelle Ang discusses her colourful childhood, educational journey, and career. She also shares the key traits that leaders should have, and how she overcame challenges while growing businesses in a foreign land. Her answers might surprise you!

This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy

Find out more about The Great Room.

Connect with Jaelle Ang on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1580 CEO and Founder of The Great Room Jaelle Ang discusses her colourful childhood, educational journey, and career. She also shares the key traits that leaders should have, and how she overcame challenges while growing businesses in a foreign land. Her answers might surprise you! CEO and Founder of The Great Room Jaelle Ang discusses her colourful childhood, educational journey, and career. She also shares the key traits that leaders should have, and how she overcame challenges while growing businesses in a foreign land. Her answe education, university, james cook university singapore, jcusingapre, jaelle ang, the great room, entrepreneurship, leadership, business No Ep6: Lessons From a Successful Food & Beverage Founder | Adrien Desbaillets | Salad!Stop Group 6 6 Ep6: Lessons From a Successful Food & Beverage Founder | Adrien Desbaillets | Salad!Stop Group full 13c6b5a6-bd3b-4f01-ad4d-9cb297936871 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-06-adrien-desbaillets CEO and co-founder of SaladStop! Adrien Desbaillets shares how he transitioned from shrimp peeling to joining the hospitality industry, and then founding SaladStop! with his father. He also shares the challenges of starting, running and growing a business, what aspiring entrepreneurs should look out for, and more!

This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy

Find out more about SaladStop!

Connect with Adrien Desbaillets on LinkedIn. He also welcomes emails at adrien@saladstop.com 

]]> CEO and co-founder of SaladStop! Adrien Desbaillets shares how he transitioned from shrimp peeling to joining the hospitality industry, and then founding SaladStop! with his father. He also shares the challenges of starting, running and growing a business, what aspiring entrepreneurs should look out for, and more!

This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy

Find out more about SaladStop!

Connect with Adrien Desbaillets on LinkedIn. He also welcomes emails at adrien@saladstop.com 

]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:21:55 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1547 CEO and co-founder of SaladStop! Adrien Desbaillets shares how he transitioned from shrimp peeling to joining the hospitality industry, and then founding SaladStop! with his father. He also shares the challenges of starting, running and growing a business, what aspiring entrepreneurs should look out for, and more! CEO and co-founder of SaladStop! Adrien Desbaillets shares how he transitioned from shrimp peeling to joining the hospitality industry, and then founding SaladStop! with his father. He also shares the challenges of starting, running and growing a business education, university, business, health, food, f&b, entrepreneurship, salad stop, food and beverage, hospitality, startup No Ep5: Setting Yourself Up for Success | Sandra Harding | James Cook University Australia 5 5 Ep5: Setting Yourself Up for Success | Sandra Harding | James Cook University Australia full 1bb0cbee-6033-4a8a-9e8b-d6fd8a390b3d https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-05-sandra-harding-james-cook-university What does it take to lead a university? Professor Sandra Harding AO, former Vice Chancellor and President of James Cook University, shares her interest in humanities and the social sciences, her passion for sustainability, the importance of an active holiday, and just what it takes to become a leader.

(This episode was recorded before Sandra’s retirement as Vice Chancellor and President of James Cook University.)

This episode’s host: Pinky Sibal, Associate Director of Branding at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> What does it take to lead a university? Professor Sandra Harding AO, former Vice Chancellor and President of James Cook University, shares her interest in humanities and the social sciences, her passion for sustainability, the importance of an active holiday, and just what it takes to become a leader.

(This episode was recorded before Sandra’s retirement as Vice Chancellor and President of James Cook University.)

This episode’s host: Pinky Sibal, Associate Director of Branding at James Cook University in Singapore

Find out more about James Cook University

]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:37:07 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1650 What does it take to lead a university? Professor Sandra Harding AO, outgoing Vice Chancellor and President of James Cook University, shares her interest in humanities and the social sciences, her passion for sustainability, the importance of an active holiday, and just what it takes to become a leader. (This episode was recorded before Sandra’s retirement as Vice Chancellor and President of James Cook University.) What does it take to lead a university? Professor Sandra Harding AO, outgoing Vice Chancellor and President of James Cook University, shares her interest in humanities and the social sciences, her passion for sustainability, the importance of an active ho education, university, career, james cook university, australia, leadership No Ep4: The Secrets to Effective Leadership | Bill Tweddell | James Cook University Australia 4 4 Ep4: The Secrets to Effective Leadership | Bill Tweddell | James Cook University Australia full 5c55de9f-5774-418a-92ea-7b689d909981 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-04-bill-twedell-james-cook-university JCU Chancellor Bill Tweddell reflects on his long association with James Cook University and on his storied career. He also shares how his experiences have shaped his leadership skills, the responsibility of drawing upon these skills, and the importance of forging relationships and exchanging ideas.

(This episode was recorded before Bill’s retirement as Chancellor of James Cook University.)

This episode’s host: Nicola Hodgman, Associate Director of Special Projects at James Cook University in Singapore

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]]> JCU Chancellor Bill Tweddell reflects on his long association with James Cook University and on his storied career. He also shares how his experiences have shaped his leadership skills, the responsibility of drawing upon these skills, and the importance of forging relationships and exchanging ideas.

(This episode was recorded before Bill’s retirement as Chancellor of James Cook University.)

This episode’s host: Nicola Hodgman, Associate Director of Special Projects at James Cook University in Singapore

Find out more about James Cook University

]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:39:13 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1306 JCU Chancellor Bill Tweddell reflects on his long association with James Cook University and on his storied career. He also shares how his experiences have shaped his leadership skills, the responsibility of drawing upon these skills, and the importance of forging relationships and exchanging ideas. JCU Chancellor Bill Tweddell reflects on his long association with James Cook University and on his storied career. He also shares how his experiences have shaped his leadership skills, the responsibility of drawing upon these skills, and the importance o education, university, career, leadership, business, relationships No Ep3: Wong Heang Fine Reflects on His 40-Year Career in the Built Environment | Surbana Jurong 3 3 Ep3: Wong Heang Fine Reflects on His 40-Year Career in the Built Environment | Surbana Jurong full 7e8d692f-a274-40e4-b35b-6dd139b25011 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-03-wong-heang-fine-surbana-jurong Group Chief Executive Officer of Surbana Jurong Wong Heang Fine has had a challenging childhood. He shares how his experiences across various projects have shaped his entrepreneurial and collaborative abilities, and made him a leader in today’s diverse landscape.

This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy

]]> Group Chief Executive Officer of Surbana Jurong Wong Heang Fine has had a challenging childhood. He shares how his experiences across various projects have shaped his entrepreneurial and collaborative abilities, and made him a leader in today’s diverse landscape.

This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy

]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2022 03:06:09 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1817 Group Chief Executive Officer of Surbana Jurong Wong Heang Fine has had a challenging childhood. He shares how his experiences across various projects have shaped his entrepreneurial and collaborative abilities, and made him a leader in today’s diverse landscape. This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy Group Chief Executive Officer of Surbana Jurong Wong Heang Fine has had a challenging childhood. He shares how his experiences across various projects have shaped his entrepreneurial and collaborative abilities, and made him a leader in today’s diverse la education, university, surbana jurong, wong heang fine, entrepreneurship, construction, architecture, business No Ep2: How Can Fish Farming Help in Sustainability? | Andreas Von Scholten | Barramundi Group 2 2 Ep2: How Can Fish Farming Help in Sustainability? | Andreas Von Scholten | Barramundi Group full 061f6247-053c-402a-92d9-1a84285d0e94 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-02-andreas-von-scholten CEO of Barramundi Group Andreas Von Scholten joins the show to share how he entered the world of aquaculture, how he’s grown throughout his career, and the key to sustainability — also, find out if his favourite meal includes a serving of tasty barramundi.

This episode’s host: Professor Dean Jerry, Director of the Tropical Futures Institute at James Cook University in Singapore

]]> CEO of Barramundi Group Andreas Von Scholten joins the show to share how he entered the world of aquaculture, how he’s grown throughout his career, and the key to sustainability — also, find out if his favourite meal includes a serving of tasty barramundi.

This episode’s host: Professor Dean Jerry, Director of the Tropical Futures Institute at James Cook University in Singapore

]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 22:36:56 -0700 James Cook University, Singapore James Cook University, Singapore 1105 CEO of Barramundi Group Andreas Von Scholten joins the show to share how he entered the world of aquaculture, how he’s grown throughout his career, and the key to sustainability — also, find out if his favourite meal includes a serving of tasty barramundi. This episode’s host: Professor Dean Jerry, Director of the Tropical Futures Institute at James Cook University in Singapore CEO of Barramundi Group Andreas Von Scholten joins the show to share how he entered the world of aquaculture, how he’s grown throughout his career, and the key to sustainability — also, find out if his favourite meal includes a serving of tasty barramundi education, business, aquaculture, sustainability, fishery, management, career, corporate, hatchery, food supply, food resource No Ep1: What is the “ABCDE” Advice? | Chng Sok Hui | DBS Group 1 1 Ep1: What is the “ABCDE” Advice? | Chng Sok Hui | DBS Group full 16ecbca0-53d5-4104-b494-f54ddf824312 https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-01-chng-sok-hui Chief Financial Officer of DBS Group Chng Sok Hui has had a real rollercoaster of a career. She shares how she quickly grew into becoming a leader across her various roles, how she found her way into Singapore's leading consumer bank, and how she achieves that coveted work-life balance.

This episode’s host: Dr Malobi Mukherjee, Former Lecturer of Business at James Cook University, Singapore

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]]> Chief Financial Officer of DBS Group Chng Sok Hui has had a real rollercoaster of a career. She shares how she quickly grew into becoming a leader across her various roles, how she found her way into Singapore's leading consumer bank, and how she achieves that coveted work-life balance.

This episode’s host: Dr Malobi Mukherjee, Former Lecturer of Business at James Cook University, Singapore

Find out more about DBS Group

Connect with Chng Sok Hui

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