For this Season 1 bonus episode, recorded live at the 2023 EcosySTEM Asia Summit for Leaders in STEM, we had the distinct honor of engaging a very special guest, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies Heng Swee Keat, in a fireside chat. In this thought-provoking conversation, DPM Heng shares his insights with more than 100 participants, mostly women, on key topics that will shape the future of Singapore, such as the impact of technological...

In the final episode of season one of the Science of Work podcast, we’re tackling a topic that’s all too familiar to many of us—the constant and sometimes overwhelming pressure to overachieve at work and beyond.  We are joined by Professor Lisa Ng, Executive Director of the A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs and the Biomedical Research Council at Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research. Lisa is a leading infectious diseases researcher who has made significant contributions to...

In episode six of the podcast, we talk to Parin Mehta, former Managing Director for APAC at Airbnb and current Venture Partner at Menyala, about the intimidating topic of career transitions. Changing careers can be daunting, especially if you have invested a significant amount of time and effort in your current one. That process requires us to leave our comfort zone. We use the Learning Zone Model to illustrate the various "zones" outside our "comfort zone": the "fear" zone, "learning"...

In episode five of the podcast, we discuss the complex life of an entrepreneur with Marc Nicholson, who is the founder of 1880, a private members' club in Singapore that brings the most interesting and creative people together.  From bringing a novel idea to market to reaping financial rewards, Marc discusses the many different reasons that someone may choose to start a business, as well as the trade-offs involved. He introduces the four key stakeholders that every entrepreneur must work...

In episode four of the podcast, we will be levelling up on a topic that affects us all in the workplace: dealing with different personalities at work. We are joined by Carolyn Chin Parry, transformation expert, and a digital innovation leader at PwC Singapore. Throughout her career, Carolyn has worked with many different types of people, whether clients or colleagues. In this episode, Carolyn will be introducing the Bolton and Bolton social style model, which gives us quick insights into...

In this episode, we sit down with Crystal Lim-Lange, leadership and work culture expert, and co-author of the book "Deep Human." Crystal is a twice-conferred LinkedIn Top Voice, and she is the co-founder and CEO of Forest Wolf, an education firm that focuses on future-ready skills and leadership. We dive into the Karpman Drama Triangle, a model developed by psychiatrist Stephen Karpman that describes the three roles that people often play in interpersonal conflicts: the Bully, the Victim and...

In the second episode of the podcast, we will be tackling a topic that up to 75% of people have a fear of - public speaking. Glenn Van Zutphen, a professional media trainer as well as co-host of MoneyFM 89.3 “Saturday Mornings” Show, joins us to discuss the science behind public speaking. He introduces in this episode the inverse pyramid style of communication, where we introduce the most valuable and relevant information, before going into the details. This format is one of the most...

In this episode, we talk to Goh Wei Choon, co-founder of The Woke Salaryman, about the Japanese concept of Ikigai and how it can help us find purpose and fulfilment in life.  We discuss the four elements of Ikigai – what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for – and how they intersect to create a sense of purpose and meaning in our lives. Wei Choon also shares practical tips on how to discover your own Ikigai, and how to align your career and...

Is there a science to achieving a fulfilling and successful career? The Science of Work is a 7-part podcast with host and entrepreneur Dr Juliana Chan discussing topics such as finding passion and purpose at work, interpersonal communication, professional growth and work-life balance. Juliana will share her real-world experience as the founder CEO of a media startup and also deconstruct the lessons she has learned along the way from building a business and parenting young kids. In all...