In this episode, we speak to Matthew Jurado about what it takes to make a good decision. Matthew is an experienced entrepreneur, business strategist and accredited coach. His personal goal is to be useful and through his work with individuals and teams he aims to unleash this talent to achieve professional excellence and sustain peak performance. To find out more about Matthew, his work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/matthew

In this episode, we speak to Kate Doughty about learning to be the best you. Kate is a Registered Psychologist (Master I/O Psych), high performance athlete and keynote speaker, not only utilising evidence-based strategies, but also walking the talk. To find out more about Kate, her work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/kate Photo credit: Arnaud Domange

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Jorge Valverde about why your subconscious mind is more powerful. Dr. Valverde graduated from the University of Kansas with a Doctoral dissertation research on the mental preparation of highly ranked tennis players. He has worked with many elite players such as Luke Jensen, Daniela Hantuchova, Lenna Groenefeld and many more. To find out more about Dr. Jorge Valverde, his work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/drvalverde

In this episode, we speak to Rakhi Bhinda about supercharging women empowerment. Rakhi is a life coach with a specific focus on mothers returning to work, career coaching, expats settling into a new life, and mindset shifts. She is also a certified NLP practitioner and counsellor. To find out more about Rakhi, her work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/rakhi

In this episode, we speak to Jade Seah about cultivating a positive mindset. Jade is a Singapore-based media personality and content creator, with more than a decade of experience in traditional and social media. She is the founder of DELLAA, a digital media company and platform focused on creating lifestyle content that matters, and also one of the three co-founders of WonderandWellness. To find out more about Jade, her work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/jade

In this episode, we speak to Ivan Codina about the process of achieving your career goal. Ivan Codina is the Managing Director of La Liga for SEA, Japan, S. Korea & Australia. Before becoming a sports management expert, Ivan was a professional ice hockey player back in his home town of Barcelona, a sport he is still passionate about till this day. To find out more about Ivan, his work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/ivan

In this episode, we speak to Tracie Lazaroo about being assertive and setting boundaries in your life. Tracie is a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. She is passionate about working with people with emotional issues such as interpersonal difficulties, eating disorders, life-stage concerns, self-esteem issues as well as severe psychiatric problems. To find out more about Tracie, her work, or this episode, check out...

In this episode, we speak to Ellie Rich-Poole about evaluating your strengths during a crisis. Ellie is an accredited Strengths Profile practitioner and founder of The Recruitment Coach where she coaches individuals who are looking for a new role, a new career or are transitioning into a new country. She has 23 years experience in HR and recruitment and was previously a Head Hunter. To find out more about Ellie, her work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/ellie

In this episode, we speak to Adam Tie about using your passion to connect with others. Adam is the founder of The Novel Encounter, and published poet of Finders & Keepers. A little too fond of iced lattes, a lot more fascinated with the intricacies of strangers, he's currently working on a new novel that tackles the multitudes of people and the secrets that they carry inside them. To find out more about Adam, his work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/adam

In this episode, we speak to Sarah Pang about fighting the odds to chase your dream. Sarah Pang is a Singaporean professional tennis player who broke into the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles’ rankings in August 2019.  She is also a brand ambassador for Under Armour, and a speaker when she is not on tour.  You can follow her journey on her Facebook page Tennis with Sarah. To find out more about Sarah, her work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/sarah

In this episode, we speak to Munir Nanji about the mental challenges of running an ultramarathon. Munir is an International Banker with 28 years of experience. He registered for his first Ultra Marathon at the age of 50. His experiences have transformed his mindset and he continues to apply his newfound learnings to his work and personal life. To find out more about Munir, his work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/munir

In this episode, we speak to Alison Fischer about domestic abuse and the healing journey that comes after. Alison is an executive, ‘people-first leader’, single mom to two bold beautiful girls and 10 year survivor of domestic abuse. She shares her personal and professional journey to empower others to know that they are not alone, and that collectively we can effect change. To find out more about Alison, her work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/alison

In this episode, we speak to Jolene Hwee about dealing with trauma, both in ourselves and in others. Jolene is a registered psychologist and founder of Clarity Counselling & Consulting. She shares with us what trauma actually is, how to tell if you or someone you care about has it, and what we can do about it. To find out more about Jolene, her work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/jolene

Moving forward, the Ekho Academy podcast will focus on (1) the stories of resilience from those who've attempted or experienced challenging endeavours, and (2) subject matter experts who can help us better understand the psychology and the mindset required to be resilient. We'll tap into our collective wisdom and shared experiences to better understand how we can be stronger mentally as we navigate life in the pursuit of our dreams. Welcome to Ekho Academy 2.0.

In this episode, we speak to Annie Luu about becoming a better startup founder. Annie is currently the Head of Asia for Fingerprint for Success, a revolutionary People Analytics tool, based on world-first scientific studies of high-performance individuals and teams. To find out more about Annie, her work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/annie

In this episode, we speak to Steve Lai about how to ask great questions. Steve is a presenter at Channel News Asia where he fronts two nightly bulletins, Asia Tonight, and Singapore Tonight.  He is the regular first choice for the channel's special broadcasts, which included the 2018 Malaysia Elections, the Trump-Kim summit in Singapore, and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. To find out more about Steve, his work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/steve

In this episode, we speak to Bjorn Lee about how to avoid feeling overwhelmed at work. Bjorn is the founder and CEO of Mindfi, a mental wellbeing platform for companies to help their employees reduce stress or increase their productivity. Prior to that, Bjorn held roles at Zendesk and Zopim, and is also an angel investor, investing in companies such as Eatsy Technologies. To find out more about Bjorn, her work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/bjorn

Sasha is a national wakeboarder in Singapore with a multitude of titles to her name, including being the Singapore National Wakeboard Champion from 2004 to 2008, the SEA Games gold medals in 2011, 2015, and 2017, and gold at the 2009 Asian Wakeboard Championships. She is currently pursuing a degree in Social Science at Singapore Management University. To find out more about Sasha, her work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/sasha

In this episode, we speak to Natalie Dau about how to stay consistently disciplined. Natalie is the founder of the highly-successful Rockstar Fit App and is an Under Armour sponsored athlete and ambassador. She is also a celebrity trainer and regularly appears in the media across Asia and also as a guest speaker at many global events. To find out more about Natalie, her work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/natalie

In this episode, we speak to Avery Akkineni about what it takes to open an office in a new country. Avery is the Head of VaynerMedia Singapore, a full service agency founded by Gary Vaynerchuk.  In her role, she is responsible for building the VaynerMedia brand in Asia, and shaping the marketing strategy for a portfolio of APAC and global clients. To find out more about Avery, her work, or this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/avery

In this episode, we speak to Mong Chin Yeoh about how to deal with being in the limelight. Mong Chin, who also goes by the name of Mongabong on social media, is lifestyle & beauty influencer from Singapore, with over 300K followers across all her platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and her website.  Her content ranges from beauty and fashion tips, to travel and videos vlogs. To find out more about Mong Chin, her work, and this episode, check out...

In this episode, we speak to Kwon Kim about how to handle work-related stress. Kwon is currently the Director of neuroscience strategy at Holmusk. He has a PhD in neuroscience, with a focus on the brain mechanism of stress. Kwon also has over 20 yrs of work experience in life sciences consulting and biotechnology across NA, Europe, and now Asia. To find out more about Kwon, his work, and this episode, check out https://ekho.academy/kwon

In this episode, we speak to Sunny Saurabh about how video and AI interviews will affect your chances of landing a job. Sunny is the founder of Interviewer AI, a video interviewing platform that assesses candidates for soft skills, personality traits, and culture fit before you invite them for an in-person interview.  To find out more about Sunny, interviewer AI, and this episode, visit https://ekho.academy/sunny

In this episode, we speak to Anja Chong about how to learn from your setbacks. Anja is a Malaysian short track speed skater. Dubbed Malaysia’s ‘Ice Queen’, Anja made a clean sweep at the Southeast Asian Games in 2017 where she won 3 gold medals in the 500m, 1000m and 3000m Ladies Relay. She is also the founder of Alo Potentia, a phone strap company that believes in transparency, sustainability and eco-friendliness. To find out more about Anja and this episode, visit ekho.academy/anja

In this episode, we speak to Mei Phing Lim about how you can stop getting in the way of your own success. Mei Phing is the founder and leadership coach at Got A Phing. She coaches young executives and entrepreneurs to navigate complexity and effectively lead the way to create sustained success in tomorrow’s world.  To find out more about Mei Phing, her work, and this episode, visit ekho.academy/meiphing