APCDA Podcast Ruchira Tripathi, Felicity Brown

Azran Osman-Rani is the CEO and Co-Founder of Naluri. Naluri is a digital health therapeutics platform that combines behavioural science, data science, and digital design, to help users become mentally resilient and adopt healthy lifestyles that are sustainable. Join us in our chat with Azran to learn about his incredible journey.





02:05 Three principles; Connection, Curiosity and Courage             
02:50 Younger years
05:57 Deciding his degree programs
10:33 Getting out into the real world
11:28 Job application process rejection, feedback, tweaking
13:13 Starting iFlix, resilience
19:51 Encouraging his children to make their own career decisions
21:00 Returning to Malaysia (via Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea)
22:00 Chance events – from privatizing the Malaysian Stock Exchange to Astro to Air Asia
25:08 Networking and reputation
25:56 Secrets of his success; take on difficult, complex problems through to execution
28:00 Common thread in his career - inception, affordable and accessible for mass markets
30:55 Starting Naluri from scratch
35:24 Navigating Crisis Situations
37:51 Biggest professional failure
42:38 Are leaders born or made?
44:20 What’s next for Azran



Guest:
Azran Osman – Rani | CEO and Co-Founder Naluri | LinkedIn Profile

Rebecca Wong works as a psychologist with elite sports teams and athletes to prepare them for global and regional competitions like the Olympics.

Join us in our chat with Rebecca to learn more about her journey.





00:05 Topic Introduction
02:25 Growing Up Years
11:40 Admission into Sport Psychology
18:26 Move from Sports to eSports
25:06 What Rebecca likes best in her job
26:42 Most important career decision
30:37 Next steps for Rebecca
37:13 Life Motto



Guest: Rebecca Wong | Esport and Sport Psychologist | LinkedIn Profile for Rebecca Wong

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This is the final episode of Season 3.

Join me on this chat with fellow APCDA members Elisabeth Montgomery, Sujata Ives, and Liliya Tleukenova to talk about our learnings from the season.





00:12 Introduction
01:13 Guests Background
05:05 Career decision-making in different cultures
13:46 Micro credentials
27:05 Unique insights
34:09 Using industry information
41:59 Key takeaways



Guests:



Elisabeth Montgomery | APCDA Program Committee Chair | LinkedIn Profile

Sujata Ives |APCDA Program Committee Co-chair | LinkedIn Profile

Liliya Tleukenova |APCDA Program Committee Member | LinkedIn Profile

What kind of developments are taking place in Central Asia?
What are the key labour trends in the region?
What are the employability skills that are in demand by employers but lacking in job seekers?

If these are some questions on your mind, join Liliya Tleukenova and I on this chat with Bolat Mynbayev and Natalia Timofeeva where we talk about the economic and talent landscape in Central Asia.





00:10 Topic Introduction
01:57 Guest Background
03:28 Regional integration updates
08:25 Impact of transport infrastructure development on economies
14:20 Needs and focus of different countries
17:36 Economic and labour challenges due to geopolitical position
22:02 Key labour market trends
24:50 Issues around high female unemployment
28:12 Advice to graduates on how to stand out to employers
29:55 General employability skills in demand by employers
32:30 Closing comments



Guests:



Bolat Mynbayev | Partner, Strategy & Operations, KPMG Caucus and Central Asia | LinkedIn Profile for Bolat Mynbayev

Natalia Timofeeva | HR Director (People), KPMG Caucus and Central Asia | LinkedIn Profile for Natalia Timofeeva

How can we start addressing water scarcity immediately?

What is the government doing about water pollution? 

As the world moves towards urbanisation, will the cities have enough water to support the growing population?

If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Ravi Subramanian where we talk topics related to water scarcity and opportunities available for the creative minds to tackle this urgent issue.  

00:08    Topic Introduction
02:05    Guest Background
03:08    Targeted actions that impact water scarcity
07:00    Tech developments for small farms
11:40    Addressing water pollution
18:10    Improving public utilities 
23:15    Emerging careers
26:55    Closing comments

Guest: Ravi Subramanian| Ex-Director, CEO, Boustead Salcon Water Solutions Pte Ltd| LinkedIn Profile for Ravi Subramanian)

I thought water was just used for drinking and sanitation. How do companies use water?
What are companies doing to address the water crisis?
Given the looming water scarcity, what does the future of the water industry look like?

If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Irshaad Hakim where we discuss issues that the water industry is looking to solve and how you can be a part of it.

00:18 Topic Introduction
02:37 Guest Background
03:52 Water Industry Landscape, Usage Issues, Digitalisation, and Future of the Industry
13:37 Why join water industry – the USP
15:16 Emerging Careers
16:08 Required Competencies
18:15 Closing Comments

Guest: Irshaad Hakim| Senior Vice President, SEA & ANZ at Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions | LinkedIn Profile for Irshaad Hakim)