We live in a world of constraints - some are physical, some cultural but they are always personal. These mindsets limit our human potential to achieve great things in life and hinder experiences that not only enrich ourselves but also benefit society at large. INSEAD celebrates women who have dared to push beyond their own limits and conquer obstacles in their lives to create positive change. Welcome to another episode of In The Know where in today’s episode we celebrate the incredible...

INSEAD's Master in Management (MIM) programme is designed to empower the next generation of innovative individuals who are ready to positively impact society. If you are a young professional with zero to two years of work experience looking to learn beyond theory, acquire practical skills and maximise your career potential, INSEAD's MIM is one to explore. Discover more about the programme as we discuss the INSEAD MIM student experience with a couple of pioneering MIM students on topics...

Successful executives seldom get to the top alone. Even the most talented need the help of other people to reach their true potential. As the workplace becomes more competitive and interactive, the practice of leadership coaching and mentoring is becoming more common as ambitious individuals seek guidance, and senior executives realise the importance of helping people reach their full potential by sharing knowledge and insights. Today we're going to delve into a successful career coaching...

“Don't wait for the future to tell you what to do. It is better to make mistakes in a strategy than having no strategy at all.” - José Luis Álvarez, INSEAD Senior Affiliate Professor of Organisational Behaviour. In episode 19 we discuss the importance of having a strategy or at least an idea ready for implementation and what career strategies look like in 2021. Our Guests Sonal Bahl Sonal is the Founder and Career Strategist at SuperCharge, a career advisory firm specialising in helping...

Partners and children enrich and enliven our community and we try to make sure that everyone benefits from the INSEAD experience. Through the availability of on-campus support, activities and the INSEAD Partners' community INSEAD children even get their own network of international friends, just like mum and dad. Plus, both Singapore and Fontainebleau are child-friendly places to live. Our Guests Ana Val Romera Ana is a supply chain specialist with bachelor and master degrees in industrial...

The last 12 months have shown us that the unpredictable can happen and our best-laid career plans don’t always work out the way we intend them to. To help us explain how we can understand and succeed in an ever-changing career landscape I am joined by two individuals responsible for ensuring students in the pioneering INSEAD Master in Management class build solid foundations for their future career success. Our Guests Jessica Whitehead Jessica is the Assistant Director of Career Development...

Gain insights into the INSEAD application criteria and how you can strengthen your MBA eligibility from the INSEAD Women in Business Club.

Around 30 per cent of students bring partners to INSEAD, which makes for a large, vibrant community. We try to make sure that everyone benefits from the INSEAD experience in every possible way through the availability of on-campus support, activities and the INSEAD Partners' community. A year as a partner at INSEAD is also a great opportunity to experience new cultures and learn new languages. In episode #15 we have the second episode of a two-part feature which will discuss how partners and...

Around 30 per cent of students bring partners to INSEAD, which makes for a large, vibrant community. We try to make sure that everyone benefits from the INSEAD experience in every possible way through the availability of on-campus support, activities and the INSEAD Partners' community. A year as a partner at INSEAD is also a great opportunity to experience new cultures and learn new languages. In episode #14 we have the first episode of a two-part feature which will discuss how partners and...

The region of Asia is incredibly diverse in people and culture, you need to be aware of those differences to be successful when conducting business or pursuing a career in Asia. The Tsinghua – INSEAD Executive MBA (TIEMBA) is a unique partnership between INSEAD and Tsinghua, one of China’s most prestigious universities. The programme takes place across INSEAD’s three campuses in Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Fontainebleau (France), and Tsinghua’s campuses in Beijing and Shenzhen. In episode #13 we...

Lynette Tan, TIEMBA'21Jul shared many amazing insights into the science and technology industries and some tips on how to realise success in Asia.

What is it that sets finance professionals apart?  The ability to evolve with your industry’s changing priorities can make the difference between building a good career and a truly great one. The rapid change that has characterised the finance sector over the past 10 years shows little sign of slowing. FinTech firms are leveraging big data from e-commerce and other internet-based services to personalise the customer experience. Established financial services players are responding with their...

The Careers with Purpose event covers how our speakers transformed the future of industries through their commitment to sustainability.

Understanding how to create a fit between our colleagues, our organisation and our corporate goals is incredibly important as we try to make significant contributions in our careers. Today we are talking about how to transform yourself and your organisation with our guests from the Executive Master in Change Programme. Our Guests Today Samantha Yarwood  Samantha recently left the corporate world to start focusing on tapping into the collective powers of our community to create positive...

Everybody has diverse needs for career support, whether they are already on their way to building a successful career in their current organisation, or looking to progress in a new organisation or a new field. Today we discuss Career Development and Career Fulfilment to help you engineer not just greater success at work but also personal and professional fulfilment.  Our guests today Yassine Lahlou Yassine is a current INSEAD MBA Candidate and finance professional, passionate about...

When considering whether to apply to the INSEAD MBA, you may be concerned that you might be lacking in experience compared to those that have been working in the corporate sector, financial services or as consultants. We discuss the benefits differences in knowledge and experience can bring to your career and how these experiences will give you the skills you will need to successfully manage diversity in your future. Our guests today Isabel Weiner Isabel is a current MBA Candidate at INSEAD...

We explore the intersection of business and society and discuss careers in social impact and sustainability. The challenges of our times are immense, and the decisions made by leaders today will determine the future. We discuss what "Force For Good" means as INSEAD develops the next generation of global business leaders, managers and entrepreneurs who will tackle world-scale problems. We also learn more about the Hoffmann Global Institute for Business and Society. Our guests today Katell Le...

ITK #5 - Career Changers You may be part of an organisation where you are already on your way to building a successful career, or you may be looking to progress your career in a new organisation. In episode #5, we discuss career changes, and whether you are internal-career or external-career focused, we encourage you to take this opportunity to reflect on your career trajectory. Our guests today Kai Sieng Kai Sieng Fung, a Singaporean national and INSEAD’s Assistant Director for Executive...

ITK #4 - Ambition Has No Gender What does ambition mean to you? Do we define success the same for both men and women?In episode 4 we discuss how ambition doesn't favour any particular gender and how you can support gender initiatives in your career and leadership positions. INSEAD is committed to developing the next generation of global leaders who will change the world with initiatives such as the Force for Good Campaign and the INSEAD Gender Initiative. Find out what the next generation...

In episode 3 we feature a little more about careers and leadership in entrepreneurship and in particular social ventures. Social entrepreneurship is the use of start-up companies and other entrepreneurs to develop, fund and implement solutions to social, cultural, or environmental issues. Ideally cultivating purpose-driven leaders and businesses that can transform the world and achieve a sustainable future.   Our guests today Daniel Layug Daniel graduated from INSEAD with the MBA17D class...

In episode 2 we discuss careers and leadership in entrepreneurial startups. Approximately half of INSEAD graduates run their own companies at some point in their careers, others join high growth ventures, lead entrepreneurial projects within corporations, or focus on social ventures. We discuss some of the challenges that present when running your own company. Our guests today Alexander Bregman Alexander Started off at Google with Inside Sales before Moving to Product Marketing and later the...

We begin episode 1 in conjunction with the Executive Master in Change Programme Forum and two of our EMC Alumni, Dr Arpana Vidyarthi and Mrs Catherine de Dietrich. Our guests today Dr Arpana Vidyarthi Dr Vidyarthi has two decades of experience as a leader in academic medicine in the United States and Singapore and is currently the head of advanced in internal medicine at the National University Hospital in Singapore. She completed the Executive Master in Coaching and Consulting for Change at...