What Is Your Working Title?

Podcast Episode #10: Generate Possibilities by Playing with Your Future(s) with Cheryl Chung

In a world where uncertainty is the only constant, how do we plan careers that are resilient, intentional, and truly our own? In this expansive episode of What Is Your Working Title?, we speak with Cheryl Chung—strategic foresight educator and founder of Tenth Futures—who has spent her career helping others think critically about what’s next. Drawing on her work in public policy, education, and futures strategy, Cheryl invites us to challenge assumptions, embrace uncertainty, and reimagine our careers as living systems—flexible, creative, and deeply personal. Together, we explore:  ✨ Why futures thinking isn’t prediction—it’s a mindset for expanding possibility ✨ How to use scenario planning to navigate career decisions with clarity ✨ What “absorptive capacity” is—and why your daily habits matter more than you think ✨ Why a portfolio life can make space for the many parts of who you are ✨ How to read the small signals before burnout forces a big decision This is not just a conversation about planning your next move. It’s about redesigning your relationship with change, and making space for a future that’s not only possible—but meaningful. --------------------------------------- Share your thoughts in the comments below—what’s one key takeaway from today’s conversation? If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it really helps us grow and reach more listeners like you. Stay connected with us for more insights and updates by following us on social media: * LinkedIn: @MyWorkingTitleSG [https://www.linkedin.com/company/myworkingtitlesg] * Website: myworkingtitle.com [http://www.myworkingtitle.com] Keep exploring your working title, and remember: your career is your own unique journey. Until next time, take care and keep growing! #LearningExperience #CareerDevelopment #SelfDiscovery #CorporateLearning #EducationalImpact #TransformativeLearning #CareerGrowth

Podcast Episode #9: From Feedback to Future: Career Conversations That Drive Success with Priya Khosla

In a workplace shaped by shifting roles, rising expectations, and diverse career paths—how do we make career conversations count? In this empowering episode of What Is Your Working Title?, we speak with Priya Khosla—HR leader and learning strategist with 25 years of experience in talent development and leadership coaching. Priya offers a clear-eyed, practical take on how managers and employees alike can create conversations that actually drive growth—without falling into the trap of performance reviews in disguise. Together, we explore:  ✨ Why managers don’t need all the answers—just better questions ✨ How to separate performance feedback from career development ✨ What it looks like when employees take ownership of their own path ✨ Why skills—not job titles—are the currency of the future ✨ How trust unlocks internal mobility and long-term growth This is not just a conversation about people management. It’s about building a culture where honest, future-focused dialogue helps individuals—and organisations—thrive. --------------------------------------- Share your thoughts in the comments below—what’s one key takeaway from today’s conversation? If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it really helps us grow and reach more listeners like you. Stay connected with us for more insights and updates by following us on social media: * LinkedIn: @MyWorkingTitleSG [https://www.linkedin.com/company/myworkingtitlesg] * Website: myworkingtitle.com [http://www.myworkingtitle.com] Keep exploring your working title, and remember: your career is your own unique journey. Until next time, take care and keep growing! #LearningExperience #CareerDevelopment #SelfDiscovery #CorporateLearning #EducationalImpact #TransformativeLearning #CareerGrowth

Podcast Episode #8: How to Expect Career Setbacks and Bounce Back Stronger with Iwan de Leeuw

In a world where careers are anything but linear, how do we navigate setbacks and grow stronger through them? In this honest and energising episode of What Is Your Working Title?, we speak with Iwan de Leeuw—a global HR leader whose journey spans the military, multinational organisations, and the personal upheaval of retrenchment. From losing a long-held role to finding renewed purpose, Iwan shares what it takes to rebuild confidence, rethink success, and lead with greater empathy. Together, we explore:  ✨ Why reinvention often begins with rejection—and how to grow from it ✨ How purpose and contribution matter more than titles or performance metrics ✨ What it means to build resilience over time—not just in moments of crisis ✨ Why career development must be owned by individuals, not outsourced to companies ✨ How connection and compassion shape lasting impact in our working lives This is not just a conversation about bouncing back. It’s about moving forward—with clarity, courage, and a renewed commitment to who you want to become. --------------------------------------- Share your thoughts in the comments below—what’s one key takeaway from today’s conversation? If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it really helps us grow and reach more listeners like you. Stay connected with us for more insights and updates by following us on social media: * LinkedIn: @MyWorkingTitleSG [https://www.linkedin.com/company/myworkingtitlesg] * Website: myworkingtitle.com [http://www.myworkingtitle.com] Keep exploring your working title, and remember: your career is your own unique journey. Until next time, take care and keep growing! #LearningExperience #CareerDevelopment #SelfDiscovery #CorporateLearning #EducationalImpact #TransformativeLearning #CareerGrowth

Podcast Episode #7 : How to Generate Human Insight For Careers In A Gen-Ai Forward World with Prakash Nadarajan

How do you redesign your career in a world of layoffs, AI disruption and constantly shifting job roles—without losing who you are? In this honest and thought-provoking episode of What Is Your Working Title?, we speak with Prakash Nadarajan—Senior Data Scientist at Oracle and former educator—whose journey into data science began not with a plan, but with a moment of frustration and a desire to build something meaningful. From learning to code during the pandemic to shaping workforce intelligence with empathy and insight, Prakash shares what it really takes to navigate a mid-career transformation. Together, we explore: ✨ Why reinvention often begins with discomfort—and how to listen to it ✨ How to build a new path using skills and experiences you already have ✨ The importance of preparing—financially, emotionally, professionally—for a career pivot ✨ How GenAI is shifting the landscape—and why human skills still matter more than ever This isn’t a tech story—it’s a human one. A conversation about staying curious, thinking critically, and embracing reinvention not as a crisis, but as a craft. --------------------------------------- Share your thoughts in the comments below—what’s one key takeaway from today’s conversation? If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it really helps us grow and reach more listeners like you. Stay connected with us for more insights and updates by following us on social media: * LinkedIn: @MyWorkingTitleSG [https://www.linkedin.com/company/myworkingtitlesg] * Website: myworkingtitle.com [http://www.myworkingtitle.com] Keep exploring your working title, and remember: your career is your own unique journey. Until next time, take care and keep growing! #LearningExperience #CareerDevelopment #SelfDiscovery #CorporateLearning #EducationalImpact #TransformativeLearning #CareerGrowth

Podcast Episode #6 : Change Sucks. How To Go Through It Without Losing Your Mental Well-being with Wendy Chua

In a world where transitions are constant—career pivots, burnout, midlife shifts—how can we navigate change without compromising our mental wellbeing? In this reflective and energising episode of What Is Your Working Title?, we speak with Wendy Chua—psychologist, coach, and founder of Wand Inspiration—who brings three decades of experience in education, leadership development, and psychological coaching. With insight and clarity, Wendy helps us reframe resilience, not as toughness, but as thoughtful response. Together, we explore:  ✨ Why resilience begins with reflection—not reaction ✨ How to let go of outdated beliefs and emotional baggage that hold us back ✨ Why burnout isn’t a badge of honour—and what sustainable wellbeing really looks like ✨ How organisations can redesign work for psychological safety and human sustainability ✨ Why midlife is not a crisis, but a catalyst for deeper purpose and growth This is not just a conversation about coping. It’s about making space—for clarity, renewal, and the courage to keep growing through life’s changes. Links mentioned: Authentic Lives [https://authenticbusiness.solutions] --------------------------------------- Share your thoughts in the comments below—what’s one key takeaway from today’s conversation? If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it really helps us grow and reach more listeners like you. Stay connected with us for more insights and updates by following us on social media: * LinkedIn: @MyWorkingTitleSG [https://www.linkedin.com/company/myworkingtitlesg] * Website: myworkingtitle.com [http://www.myworkingtitle.com] Keep exploring your working title, and remember: your career is your own unique journey. Until next time, take care and keep growing! #LearningExperience #CareerDevelopment #SelfDiscovery #CorporateLearning #EducationalImpact #TransformativeLearning #CareerGrowth