Leading Through Change: David Jackson on Growth, Grit, and Real Estate in Southeast Asia

Leading Through Change: David Jackson on Growth, Grit, and Real Estate in Southeast Asia

📍 In this episode of Unlock Potential, we sit down with David Jackson — Principal and CEO of Avison Young Vietnam & Cambodia — to unpack what it takes to lead through uncertainty, build high-performing teams, and grow a legacy in Southeast Asia. 🚀 Topics We Cover:- Building trust in diverse teams- Why adaptability beats certainty in leadership- Sales as a mindset, not a job title- Leading in Vietnam vs. Cambodia- The role of AI in modern real estate- How to stay resilient when life knocks you down 💬 David shares powerful stories of career shifts, health challenges, and finding purpose through service. Whether you're leading a team or reinventing your own path, this episode is packed with wisdom. 📚 Resources Mentioned: - *Leaders Eat Last* by Simon Sinek → https://a.co/d/5tUYenm - *Grinding It Out* by Ray Kroc → https://a.co/d/aiLNSdc - *The Effective Executive* by Peter Drucker → https://a.co/d/5EK2KP1- DISC Personality Profile → https://www.discprofile.com - Ikigai Framework → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai - CliftonStrengths Assessment → https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths David Jackson Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-jackson-ba290a25/ 🌐 Learn more about Avison Young: https://www.avisonyoung.com 👍 If this episode helped you, please like, comment, and share. You never know who might need this today. #Leadership #DavidJackson #UnlockPotential #Vietnam #RealEstate #PersonalGrowth #SalesLeadership #AvisonYoung #CareerChange #Podcast

The Speed of Change: How Richard Burrage Leads with Insight in Vietnam’s Fast-Moving Market

What happens when you spend nearly three decades helping global brands understand one of the fastest-changing markets in the world? In this episode of Unlock Potential, David Archibald sits down with Richard Burrage, Founder of Cimigo, to explore leadership, legacy, and the real impact of data-driven decisions in Vietnam. From navigating rapid consumer behavior shifts to integrating AI in market research, Richard shares stories, hard-won lessons, and personal reflections on parenting, purpose, and what it means to live a meaningful life. In this episode: • How to manage across cultures and countries • How AI is transforming market research • The biggest behavioral shift in Vietnam’s modern consumer • Pricing, perception, and why most brands are leaving money on the table • What Richard wants his daughters to remember most • Plus: lessons from Saigon Children’s Charity and the power of doing work that multiplies impact • Positive Psychology www.coursera.org/specializations/positivepsychology • Saigon Children’s Charity [https://www.saigonchildren.com] • Cimigo Vietnam [https://www.cimigo.com]

Leadership Without Borders: How to Lead When No One Understands You (Literally) | Alexander Olsen

How to Lead Across Cultures and Build a Winning Team | Alexander Munk Olsen, CEO ITL FM 🎙️ In this episode of Unlock Potential, David sits down with global logistics leader Alexander Munk Olsen — a Danish executive who has spent the last 9 years transforming one of Vietnam’s largest logistics firms. Alexander has worked across Europe, the U.S., Canada, and Vietnam, and shares real-world insights on adapting leadership to different cultures, building cross-functional teams, and navigating transformation in a rapidly changing world. We discuss: - The biggest cultural shifts in leadership from Denmark to Vietnam 🇻🇳 - How to recruit and engage Gen Z talent 🔍 - The “Build, Buy, Borrow” talent framework 💼- Why communication is the #1 skill for foreign CEOs in Asia 🧠 - Leadership lessons for his son Lucas ❤️Whether you're an expat, executive, or aspiring leader, this conversation is full of practical advice and heart. 📚 Book Mentions & Leadership Resources: - *Leaders Eat Last* by Simon Sinek https://a.co/d/guRENfY - *The Culture Map* by Erin Meyer https://a.co/d/eqkHDRp - *Multipliers* by Liz Wiseman https://a.co/d/9FMVhBZ Contact Alexander here https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-munk-olsen-24b9b6ba 🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Transform Your Leadership: The Key to Building Dream Teams with Loan Tran

Welcome to another episode of Unlock Potential with David Archibald. In today’s inspiring conversation, I am joined by Loan Tran, an expert in leadership and team building, and the author of Powerful Leadership: How to Build Dream Teams. Loan shares her incredible insights on leadership, how to build a high-performing team, and how to recognize and remove toxic behaviors in a team. Loan’s journey spans multiple countries, helping organizations develop strong, resilient teams, and today, she brings that knowledge to our conversation. If you want to learn how to create a positive work environment, boost your leadership abilities, and take your team to the next level, this episode is for you! In this episode, you will learn: • The biggest challenges leaders face when building teams • How to rebuild trust with your team after setbacks • Leadership strategies for dealing with toxic behavior • The power of reflection and journaling for self-improvement

AI Isn’t Just a Tool—It’s a Teammate: Colin Blackwell on the Future of Human + Machine Collaboration

In this eye-opening episode of Unlock Potential with David Archibald, we sit down with Colin Blackwell—HR futurist, AI advisor to the World Bank and UN, and founder of Enable Code and Hyperion Fintech. With decades of experience at the intersection of psychology, human resources, and cutting-edge tech, Colin delivers a mind-expanding conversation on how AI is changing work, leadership, and society. We discuss: • Why AI is more than a tool—and how to build a real working relationship with it • What most companies get wrong when rolling out AI policies • The “Cognitive Evaluation Profile” (CEP) score: what it is and why it matters • Why AI should be managed by HR, not IT • The ethical turning point AIs passed in January 2024 • How Enable Code empowers disabled workers in Vietnam with cognitive-based jobs • What the future could look like for our children in a world of superintelligence