Work Right with Rich

Richard Farmer

  Work isn’t just about clocking in and getting paid. It’s about finding purpose, managing challenges, and making space to play.    Welcome to Work Right with Rich, a podcast that goes beyond business to explore the real stories, struggles, and successes shaping modern work and life. Hosted by Richard Farmer, Managing Director of CXC Asia, this unscripted series dives into candid conversations with industry leaders, contractors, remote workers, and wellness experts, bringing together fresh perspectives on everything from global talent trends to mental health, work-life balance, and personal growth.  Expect unfiltered discussions, real-life stories, and actionable insights, all in a relaxed, no-BS format that feels more like a chat with a friend than a corporate briefing. 

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  1. So… When Did HR’s Job Get This Complicated?

    4월 1일

    So… When Did HR’s Job Get This Complicated?

    HR used to be seen as a support function. Now it sits in the middle of strategy, culture, transformation, and sometimes crisis. In many organisations across Asia, the people function has quietly moved from policy enforcer to business partner, and in some cases, to board-level influencer. In this episode, Rich sits down with Victoria for an honest conversation about what’s really happening inside HR. They talk about the shift from operational to strategic, what it takes to get senior executives to genuinely care about the people side of change, and why HR leaders today need commercial instincts as much as emotional intelligence. It’s a grounded look at the reality of HR in Asia right now, and what the next chapter could look like.

    38분
  2. Ep. 10 | Raising Your Game as a Fractional Leader with Moritz Kaffsack

    3월 4일

    Ep. 10 | Raising Your Game as a Fractional Leader with Moritz Kaffsack

    More senior leaders are choosing independent and fractional paths, and the difference between doing well and struggling is much clearer. Some fractional leaders are fully booked and pulled into meaningful work, while others are finding it harder to land the right roles for them, even with strong experience. In this episode, Rich sits down with Moritz Kaffsack to talk about what’s driving that gap. They get into how fractional leadership is actually playing out right now, what companies expect from senior leaders they bring in fractionally, and where both sides often misjudge the setup.

    49분
  3. Ep. 9 | Your Next Leader Might Not Work Full-Time… And That’s Totally Fine with Gerard Milligan

    2월 12일

    Ep. 9 | Your Next Leader Might Not Work Full-Time… And That’s Totally Fine with Gerard Milligan

    More companies are starting to realise something practical. You don’t always need another full-time executive sitting on payroll. Sometimes what you need is someone experienced who can step in for a period of time, bring perspective, calm things down, and help the team move forward without locking into a permanent role. In this episode, Rich and Gerard talk about why more leaders are turning to fractional leaders to support growth. From tighter budgets in APAC to faster-moving markets in the Middle East, and a growing acceptance of flexible leadership in Europe and North America, they explore what’s behind the shift and what it means for CEOs trying to grow without overcommitting.

    46분
  4. Ep. 8 | The Hidden Leadership Energy Leak No One Talks About with Paul Grainger

    1월 29일

    Ep. 8 | The Hidden Leadership Energy Leak No One Talks About with Paul Grainger

    Many leaders today feel like they’re operating at full speed with no pause button. The pace of work keeps rising, priorities stack on top of each other, and even the most capable leaders find themselves in a never-ending sprint: quick decisions, quick updates, and a finish line that that doesn't seem to end. In this episode, Rich and Paul talk about what this fast pace is actually doing to leaders’ energy. They explore the small leaks that show up when everything feels urgent, the hidden noise leaders carry without noticing, and the quiet fatigue that builds when you’re constantly switching gears. They also explore simple, practical ways leaders can stay steady, clear, and effective, even when the work around them refuses to slow down.

    1시간 2분
  5. Ep. 7 | Starting 2026 with Less Pressure and Better Energy with Elika Tasker

    1월 15일

    Ep. 7 | Starting 2026 with Less Pressure and Better Energy with Elika Tasker

    As the year kicks off, a lot of people are thinking about how to reset. Not just work goals, but how they actually feel day to day. More focused. Less reactive. Less drained by the middle of the week. In this episode, Richard Farmer sits down with wellness and energy coach Elika to talk about what really helps when you’re starting a new year already feeling stretched. They explore why meditation doesn’t work for everyone, how breathwork can be a practical way to calm a busy nervous system, and why rushing into big plans often adds more pressure than progress. They also talk about energy beyond the physical. How beliefs shape behaviour, why leaders set the tone through how they show up, and what it actually looks like to start the year in a way that’s sustainable, not exhausting.

    22분
  6. Ep. 6 | Burnout Reset: Ending the Year Without Breaking with Elika Tasker

    2025. 12. 17.

    Ep. 6 | Burnout Reset: Ending the Year Without Breaking with Elika Tasker

    Burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion. Often it shows up as brain fog, broken sleep, anxiety, irritability, and feeling disconnected from the people around you, even when work is going well. In this year-ender episode, Richard Farmer sits down with wellness and energy coach Elika to talk about how burnout tends to creep in at this point in the year, especially for high performers who keep pushing while their own wellbeing gets pushed aside. They dig into why driven people often miss the early signs, how constant pressure keeps the body stuck in stress mode, and why quick health fixes rarely stick. If you’re finishing the year feeling off and want to start the next one on steadier ground, this episode is a good place to pause. Hit play to reset, spot where your energy is leaking, and learn a simple way to calm your system before you try to move forward again.

    39분
  7. Ep. 5 | Swipe Right for Talent: When Recruitment Meet Tech with Gareth Bibby

    2025. 11. 26.

    Ep. 5 | Swipe Right for Talent: When Recruitment Meet Tech with Gareth Bibby

    Recruitment used to be all phone calls and gut feel. Now, it’s algorithms, chatbots, and AI-driven shortlists. But even as tech transforms hiring, the best recruiters know that relationships still matter more than data. In this episode of Work Right with Rich, we sit down with recruitment veteran Gareth Bibby for a candid conversation on how hiring has changed and what's stayed exactly the same. They explore where technology gets in the way, and why human connection still sits at the heart of hiring. They also look at how different markets across Asia approach recruitment, what candidates are really experiencing, and what tools actually make a recruiter’s life easier.  Gareth draws on more than 15 years in the talent space, blending old-school practices with new-age tools (AI-powered shortlists, global sourcing platforms, and more). Whether you’re a TA leader, recruiter, or job-seeker, there’s something in here for you.

    49분
  8. Ep. 4 | What Do People Really Want to Learn in the AI Era? with Georgina O'Brien

    2025. 11. 11.

    Ep. 4 | What Do People Really Want to Learn in the AI Era? with Georgina O'Brien

    We’re living through one of the biggest shifts in how people learn. Across Asia Pacific, professionals are hitting play on courses about everything from AI and communication to creativity and leadership. But what’s really driving this learning boom? In this episode, Richard Farmer sits down with Georgina O B’rien, Head of LinkedIn Learning Sales for APAC, to explore what people are actually learning right now, and what those choices reveal about the skills that will matter most in the next few years. They discuss why non-technical professionals are embracing AI, how leaders can create real learning cultures, and why curiosity is fast becoming the most valuable skill at work.

    43분
  9. Ep. 3 | Inside the Rise of Contingent Talent with Vinos Samuel

    2025. 10. 23.

    Ep. 3 | Inside the Rise of Contingent Talent with Vinos Samuel

    For years, contingent workers were seen as stopgaps: temps filling empty seats until the “real hire” arrived. But that story doesn’t fit anymore. Today, freelancers, independents, and fractional leaders are stepping in to solve problems, drive innovation, and bring skills that full-time roles can’t always cover. In this episode, Rich and Vinos unpack how companies can move past old labels and start treating contingent talent as a real advantage. From the myths that still trip leaders up to the unexpected wins that prove the model works, they dig into what it takes to build a workforce that’s flexible, future-ready, and far more powerful than silos allow.

    36분
  10. Ep. 2 | Is Your Office Worth the Trip? with Charisse Gail

    2025. 09. 05.

    Ep. 2 | Is Your Office Worth the Trip? with Charisse Gail

    Flexibility changed the game. People realised they could work just as well, sometimes even better, from home — and many don’t want to give that up.  Now with people back full-time and others working hybrid, the office has to prove it adds value. When design and strategy come together, the office can be more than a place to sit. It can be a space people choose because it helps them engage, be more productive, and feel part of something bigger. In this episode, Rich and Charisse dig into how workplace strategy and design can make the office a place people actually look forward to, not somewhere they show up out of obligation.

    21분
  11. Ep. 1 | Learning in the Age of AI with Shane Baetz

    2025. 08. 22.

    Ep. 1 | Learning in the Age of AI with Shane Baetz

    Everyone’s talking about upskilling. Platforms are promising frictionless learning. AI’s churning out content faster than anyone can read it.  But for the people on the ground? Most workplace learning still feels like a chore: bloated decks, outdated modules, and “interactive” formats that just drain time.  In this episode, Rich and Shane dig into what actually makes learning work at scale in a world where attention is scarce, expectations are high, and AI’s quietly impacting how people learn and develop.

    23분

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    Welcome to Work Right with Rich

    Welcome to Work Right with Rich!  The podcast where we cut through the buzzwords and talk honestly about what it really takes to make work… work.  From mental health to career growth, managing managers to finding meaning between meetings — this is your space for unfiltered conversations that make work feel a little more human. Hit follow, and let’s make work… work.

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  Work isn’t just about clocking in and getting paid. It’s about finding purpose, managing challenges, and making space to play.    Welcome to Work Right with Rich, a podcast that goes beyond business to explore the real stories, struggles, and successes shaping modern work and life. Hosted by Richard Farmer, Managing Director of CXC Asia, this unscripted series dives into candid conversations with industry leaders, contractors, remote workers, and wellness experts, bringing together fresh perspectives on everything from global talent trends to mental health, work-life balance, and personal growth.  Expect unfiltered discussions, real-life stories, and actionable insights, all in a relaxed, no-BS format that feels more like a chat with a friend than a corporate briefing. 

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    Richard Farmer
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    2025년 - 2026년
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