The Future of Mental Health in Asia ft. Joan Low

When the Ground Shifts: Career Survival in Uncertain Times ft Vanessa Teo & Vanessa Iloste

In this season finale of HR & Beyond, we’re joined by Vanessa Teo and Vanessa Iloste — global HR leaders and co-hosts of the Career Transitions podcast 🎧, a platform with 10,000+ downloads across Asia exploring how careers and workplaces evolve, shift, and sometimes need to be reinvented. 🚀 In a world shaped by uncertainty, restructuring, and constant change, resilience is no longer optional — it’s essential. 💡 In this episode, we explore: ✨ What resilience really looks like in uncertain times 🧭 How to navigate career disruption with intention 🔄 Reinvention across different career and life stages 🏢 The role HR leaders play when “the ground shifts” 📈 How to move from surviving change to thriving through it Both Vanessas bring deep experience navigating transformation across organizations, cultures, and industries 🌏 — making this a timely and practical conversation for anyone reflecting on their own professional journey. This episode also marks the close of Season 1 of HR & Beyond 🎉 — a season built on meaningful conversations about leadership, growth, and the future of work.

Business of Networking ft Ryan Lim

In this episode of HR & Beyond, we sit down with Ryan Lim, Founding Partner of QED Changemakers, to explore leadership, relationships, and authentic networking in today’s business world. Ryan works closely with senior leaders, C-suite executives, and board directors across Asia. As a trusted convenor of a community of over 3,500 leaders, he shares practical insights on how meaningful connections — not transactions — drive long-term success. In this conversation, we discuss: - What authentic leadership looks like - Why relationships matter more than visibility - How networking creates real value for people and organizations This episode is especially relevant for those interested in HR Business Partnering, leadership, and people strategy.

Cracking the HRBP code ft. Alexandra Ennis Ozkececi

In this conversation, we unpack:  • What great HR partnership really looks like  • How HR can influence and partner effectively  • The shift from HR operations to HR business partnering About our guest — Alexandra Ennis Ozkececi: Alexandra is a seasoned HR Business Partner who blends empathy, strategy, and real-world experience to help organizations and people thrive. Her background spans across Latin America and APAC, primarily in the tech sector. She has a unique gift for translating business needs into meaningful people-focused solutions . In this episode, she opens up about the realities of HR, the biggest misconceptions , and what truly makes HR partnerships effective and impactful.

The Future of Mental Health in Asia ft. Joan Low

Early 1 in 3 young Singaporeans struggle with severe depression, anxiety, or stress. A sign that mental health challenges are emerging younger than ever. 🎙️ This week on HR & Beyond We sit down with Joan Low, Founder & CEO of ThoughtFull, to explore how mental health in Asia is shifting — from cultural stigma to a strategic business priority 💭🌏💼 We dive into: 🧠 Why mental wellbeing is now a boardroom conversation 💡 How companies can build a true culture of care 🌈 What the future of workplace mental health looks like across APAC It’s an inspiring and insightful discussion you won’t want to miss 🎧✨

Leadership Rewired: Leading and Adapting in the Age of Accelerated Change ft. Diana Khaitova

✨ In this conversation, we unpack: ✅ How leadership has evolved 🔄 ✅ How inspiring leaders stand out 🌟 ✅ What you can do to kick off your leadership journey 🚀 👤 About our guest, Diana Khaitova: Diana is a seasoned leadership & human capital consultant and thought leader, dedicated to empowering leaders to build thriving organizations and communities 🌍💡. As the APAC Head of Client Development at the Center for Creative Leadership, she drives leadership development solutions across Asia Pacific and champions CCL’s mission in the region. 🌏📈 With over 25 years of experience living and working across multiple Asian countries, Diana brings a profound appreciation for the richness and complexity of the APAC region. She’s deeply passionate about developing the next generation of Global Asian Leaders 🌐✨