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Staying the Course is a weekly podcast on lifelong learning.
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Guests include professionals, academics, and students who talk about career development, part-time study, and grad school.

22/04/2024

One thing that I do when travelling is to visit a university campus. In addition to the local park or market, I find joy in taking a stroll along the grounds and buildings of higher education while people go about their day. It’s an enriching and cost effective way to learn about a place.

My kids know I do this and would begrudgingly tag along. The last thing they want to see on a school holiday is anything that reminds them of school. On a recent family trip to Japan, we had the opportunity to drop by the University of Tokyo campus and fell in love with the place.

Founded in 1877 and referred to as ‘Todai’ in Japan, UTokyo is the country’s first modern university resulting from the merger of several older institutions. Its alumni include 17 Japanese prime ministers, 18 Nobel prize winners, and five astronauts. That’s quite a list.

Walking along the campus, the architecture and landscape reminded me of my own alma mater, Northwestern University and colleges that I’ve visited in the US. I learned that Western scholars were actively involved in its development as a modern institution, hence the influence.

One spot that got our attention was the Sanshiro Pond, a calm and serene area right in the middle of campus. The trees were lush and koi fishes were swimming vibrantly. I can definitely spend an entire day there. My kids could never.

We ended our tour with coffee at their cafe. In between her cheesecake, my six-year-old asked, “You’re 41 now, why do you still go to school?” A fair question from someone who only goes to school because she has to.

To which I answered, “I kinda like it.”

The University of Tokyo / UTokyo

30/03/2024

This picture was taken on the first day of my doctorate at Durham University three years ago. As much as I was smiling here, I had a lot on my mind. One being, “What am I doing here?”

Pursuing a doctorate was never something that I’ve always wanted to do. In fact, it was an afterthought upon completing my master’s, which was the afterthought of an early mid-life crisis.

Now in my fourth year and (hopefully) nearing completion, I always find myself giving advice to people considering going back to school -- to the point of writing a book about it!

On that note, here are my three thoughts on continuing education:

(1) You are never too old for it

I did my MBA at the tender age of 32, eight years after I began working. On my first day of class, I realised that I was nowhere near the oldest in the cohort. I was probably in the middle.

For me, studying as an adult enabled me to make better sense of what was being discussed in the classroom. In fact, most MBA programmes require at least three years of working experience.

(2) Part-time is the way to go, but it’s not for everyone

Studying while working is great because you get to immediately put theory into practice. What you learn on Sunday, you can immediately apply on Monday. Granted, your subject is relevant to your job.

As much as I advocate for part-time study, however, I do realise that it’s not for everyone. To help you decide, start with these three questions: Do I have the time? Do I have the money? Do you I the energy?

(3) Communication is key

If you do take the part-time route, tell your partner, family, and employer. Giving them a heads-up would be helpful when you need to be alone to do assignments, miss a gathering, or take study leave.

Most people would understand and give space. There was a point when both my wife and I had back-to-back exams, so we took turns keeping the kids at bay. (It doesn’t take them much to encroach the perimeter.)

Whether it's browsing course websites, e-mailing questions to the programme team, or submitting an application, the first step is the most important one -- you'll never know where it will take you.

I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

Durham University Business School

24/03/2024

In 2002, I received a scholarship to study engineering in the US. As it was the turn of the millennium and we had just survived “Y2K”, information technology was all the buzz. In the backdrop of this scenario, I chose to study computer engineering at Northwestern University.

Little that I know, being able to surf the Internet was not good enough to do well in this course. In my freshman year, I struggled to pass the requirements to pursue further. Realising my bleak future in the subject, I wrote to my sponsor for a change of major and fortunately, they obliged.

The problem was, I didn’t think I’d do well in other engineering fields either. So I asked around and was directed to industrial engineering as the easiest of them all. Some even called it “imaginary engineering” as it was supposedly less technical than the other majors. (I learned that this was a lie the hard way.)

Armed with the confidence of a first-time bungee jumper, I dived right in as an “IE” major and true enough, struggled for a good chunk of my four years in college. After bouts of probation and numerous visits to the dean’s office, I survived and managed to graduate on a sunny June afternoon in 2006.

I recently had the opportunity to return to the McCormick School of Engineering recently and revisit those glory days. While I finished at the wrong end of my class that year, I still hold dear the memories of walking down these cold hallways. It does look like a scene from “The Shining” -- but I guess I managed to find a light at the end of the tunnel.

08/03/2024

I recently had the 4th year progress review of my doctorate in business administration (DBA) and alhamdulillah, we are on track.

When I began the programme four years ago, we were in the midst of a global pandemic and grappling with remote work and school. Adding a doctorate into the equation wasn’t the most appealing idea. But I was at home most of the time. I could do a bit more than butchering YouTube recipes.

It took me a year to get the research questions right. In the first iteration, my scope was too big and my method was unnecessarily complex. I was trying to solve the world’s problem and got carried away in overcomplicating the research design. It took my supervisor some work (and a lot of patience) to get me out of the rut.

I chose leadership development as the topic as it relates to my work. After 10 years of part-time study across three programmes, I’ve learned that the best way to balance work and study is to make them complement each other -- which allows for immediate application of theory to practice. What I learn on Sunday, I use on Monday.

My elevator pitch to people considering postgraduate study is that your thesis is actually already within you. All you need are deadlines to get you working. This is, of course, an oversimplification. I just find formal structure and scheduling to be helpful in disciplining myself. It’s a bit like Google Maps... with more congestions.

Thank you to my reviewers Prof. Susanne Braun and Prof. Janey Zheng, and my supervisors Prof. Andrew Parker and Dr. Joanna Berry for your guidance and support. Time for the final stretch! (I hope.)

Durham University Durham University Business School

22/02/2024

Thank you, University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education for including excerpts from my book, "Staying the Course: Navigating the Challenges of Part-time Study" in their recent guide for new students.

Below is the brief content and I hope it's helpful for those embarking on the learning journey. The book is available on the UM Press website.

"Asrif Yusoff was a student in the Master's in Social Innovation programme in 2017 and has experience as a part-time student for almost 10 years. He has recently published a book which aims to provide guidance to those considering study whilst working.

He gives his top three study tips as referred to in his book below:

1. Integrate work and study
By integrating your academic journey with your professional career, Asrif explains how you will see the practical applications of your studies in real-time. “When your work and study complement each other, you are able to attain both academic depth of understanding as well as a better appreciation of applying theory into practice.”

2. Get supported
Share your journey with the people closest to you. You will then be able to gain their support. Asrif says: “Living with two toddlers, my wife has been a strong support system through my studies whenever I have an exam or a paper due. I try to do the same for her as well!”

3. Start Early
When starting a course, Asrif advises looking at the assignments and exams involved as soon as you receive the syllabus. He says: “Doing this would give me an idea of what to prepare for as I progress in the class. I also try to attempt assignments as early as I can, no matter how raw or unstructured -- it surely beats the stress of scrambling last-minute work.”"

Link to the book: https://www.umpress.com.my/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=935&search=Staying+the+course

University of Cambridge Cambridge Judge Business School Hughes Hall, Cambridge Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation

13/01/2024

Happy to share that “Staying the Course: Navigating the Challenges of Part-time Study is now available at Books Kinokuniya Malaysia KLCC.

You can also get it online at the links below…

UM Press: https://www.umpress.com.my/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=935&search=Staying+the+course

Shopee: https://shopee.com.my/Staying-the-Course-Navigating-the-Challenges-of-Part-time-Study-i.78111651.12698014152

18/12/2023

I recently had the opportunity to speak about my book "Staying the Course: Navigating the Challenges of Part-time Study" at a library Info Day event. The talk was about studying while working -- and the process of writing a book about it. I was fortunate to have the ever charming and cheerful Long Haffiz Long Hassan as moderator.

Here are three takeaways from the session:

1. Never discount yourself

Be it studying part-time or writing a book, never write yourself off before trying. On the day of my college graduation, with a 2.7 GPA in hand, I vowed to never set foot in a classroom again. I was so firm on my past defining my future and it’s easy to fall into this belief.

Five years into working, I wanted to challenge myself and went back to school -- three times. Studying makes more sense today because what I learn on Sunday I get to apply on Monday. That said, I am in my 10th year and third programme. You don’t have to do the same!

2. Write for the people

Working in corporate, there is a tendency to build a vocabulary that revolves around business buzzwords. The thing about management speak, however, is that it is not used as everyday words in the outside world -- and this is where the bulk of your readers might come from.

On that note, try to write for the people, in their human language. But don’t let the editing process hamper your flow. Write in your natural style first and then spend time editing for clarity and ease of understanding for the audience. (Try not to use the word ‘institutionalise’.)

3. Never give up

As a first time author, I knew very little about publishing and only had confusing and misleading YouTube videos to guide me. But I knew enough that there are two types i.e. trade publishing (e.g. Penguin Random House) and academic publishing (e.g. Oxford Uni. Press).

Out of the 20 publishers that I submitted my book proposal to, I received 12 rejections, three acceptances, and the other five simply ghosted me. A shorter route would have been through an agent but I somehow DIY-ed the entire thing. Self-publishing is also a popular route today.

I hope my sharing was useful to the audience. I can’t stress enough on the importance of resilience in the entire process. There will be a lot of rejections from universities, scholarship providers, and in the case of writing a book, publishers and literary agents.

My advice would be to accept the rejection, engage in the sadness, but not too long! Move on straight on to what’s next. It’s important to be action-oriented so that your mind is focused on the right things. The key is to take the first step -- you’ll never know where it will take you.

You can get a copy of my book here: https://www.umpress.com.my/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=935

25/11/2023

Coaching was never something that comes to me naturally. It was first introduced to me by my then boss when she was doing her coaching certificate some 10 years ago. I was both intrigued by her dedication in recording her coaching hours and stamina in listening to people for that long! Then again, she did have me as a direct report.

I later learned that coaching is not just about the coachee. It is mainly about the coach whose job is to actively listen, evoke awareness, and build trust. All of which are critical in our daily lives not just at work, but also at home. This was imparted on me by Dr. Katrina Tay who had the arduous task of coaching me for a leadership programme not too long ago.

Earlier this year, under the guidance and a bit of nagging from my colleague, I enrolled into the Certified Associate Coach (CAC) programme. Juggling work and the training classes was a struggle in itself — and clocking the 15 coaching hours was a mountain to climb. But we survived not only with a new skill, but also a new mindset.

Asking the right questions is just one dimension of effective coaching. Navigating the conversation towards the desired direction is a bigger challenge that is expected of us. I am grateful to have Dr. Michael Heah as our instructor. He is like the Johan Cruyff of executive coaching (which would only appropriately make me Pep Guardiola as his student).

Truth is, I can’t call myself a good coach. That is something that needs to come from my team members, and others who were forced to help me with the coaching hours. But I am proud to have graduated from the CAC programme, and on my way to be certified by the International Coaching Federation which requires 100 coaching hours.

I hope they accept the hours I spend coaching my kids at home.

28/10/2023

I was in Taipei this week to speak at the Association for Talent Development - ATD Asia Pacific Conference 2023. The title of my session was, “Unearthing Hidden Gems: How Learning Data Can Inform Talent Insights”.

My goal was to have a conversation with the audience on the potential of insights from training programmes as a complement to conventional indicators of talent potential such as performance rating and 360 feedback.

For the longest time, data from training would only reside within the programme or at most, a note in an employee’s professional development record. With the shift to hybrid learning, we are seeing more data than ever — especially from online learning platforms.

I demonstrated this concept through the case study of our leadership programme for emerging leaders. Just by looking a bit deeper into the quantitative and qualitative data of the learners, we were able to understand better on how our young leaders learn.

This process has enabled us to work closer with colleagues from Talent Management who are always on the lookout for talents to support their imminent challenge: putting the right people in the right place at the right time.

Thank you, ATD for having me. I had a blast learning from other learning and development professionals and making friends with them. I do need to return to Taiwan for its lush outdoors — I barely made it beyond the hotel and convention centre!

25/10/2023

I am in Taipei this week to speak at the
Association for Talent Development - ATD Asia Pacific Conference 2023. This is my second ATD event and the place has been buzzing since the moment I stepped in. Maybe it’s the Taiwanese black tea!

The highlight of the first day was a 90-minute keynote by Liz Wiseman — a familiar name among my colleagues. Her ‘multiplier and diminisher’ theory is central to our leadership programme for new managers. So much that it is now a part of our vocabulary.

While I thought I was already thoroughly familiar with the concept, listening to it from the author herself was an eye-opener — especially on becoming ‘accidental diminishers’. It’s a stark reminder of how action speaks louder than words.

Here are my three key takeaways to recap the session:

1. Multipliers are leaders who amplify the intelligence and stretch the capability of their team. They encourage growth and contribution from everyone. Multipliers bring out the best in their team members. I aspire to be one but my success rate is for my team to decide.

2. Diminishers are leaders who drain intelligence and energy from their team. They stifle talents and contributions. Diminishers limit the overall potential of the team. As much as I try to avoid being one, I often fall into the pitfall of the next point…

3. Accidental diminishers are well-intentioned leaders who unknowingly suppress the full potential of their teams. Despite having good intentions, their actions might hamper their team's growth or contribution.

One example is ‘The Rescuer’ — someone who jumps in to help but in doing so, doesn't allow team members to learn from mistakes.

Another one is ‘Idea Guy’ — a leader who is always enthusiastic about new ideas, but the constant stream of ideas can be overwhelming.

Also included is ‘Always On’ — leaders who are energetically engaged, but their constant energy can wear out the team and suppress the voice of others.

I’m guilty of all of these!

Picture: With my new friends from Korea, India, and Australia. Gotta love the global ATD crowd! 🇰🇷🇮🇳🇦🇺🇲🇾

15/10/2023

In January 2023, my book on lifelong learning was published by University of Malaya Press (UM Press). As the book is about studying (to my parents’ surprise), I’ve set out a goal to donate a copy each to the four university libraries where I am an alumnus — delivered by hand!

So far, I’ve been able to do so at Northwestern University where I studied Industrial Engineering between 2002 - 2006, and University of Cambridge where I did research on social innovation between 2017 - 2019. My book is now catalogued at both, which I am grateful for.

In a recent trip to London, I was able to cross out library number three — the recently named Abdus Salam Library at Imperial College London. Professor Salam was a Nobel-winning physicist from Pakistan who had set up the Theoretical Physics Group at Imperial in 1957.

Nowhere near as smart as Professor Salam, I did my MBA at Imperial in 2015 - 2017. This was a life-changing experience as it transformed me from someone who dreaded the classroom to someone who couldn’t get enough of it. (I’m still not a fan of exams!)

It was nice returning to campus. The place was buzzing as it was the first week of classes. These were, after all, some of the brightest minds from around the world. I was just there to send a book and grab a t-shirt at the Union.

Three down… one to go!

My book, “Staying the Course: Navigating the Challenges of Part-time Study” is now available from UM Press at: https://lnkd.in/gXi5RPZk

Imperial College Business School
Imperial College Business School Alumni Network

09/10/2023

When my book was published in January, one goal I had was to donate one copy to each of my four alma mater libraries. Last week, I had the opportunity to tick off my second donation to the largest of them all, the Cambridge University Library.

Fondly known as “the UL”, the library has existed for over 600 years and is currently home to over 8 million items… and counting! It’s an honour to have my book among this historic and massive collection. It’s my tiny little alumni contribution.

I also had the opportunity to hand over a copy to Dr. Jim Gazzard, Director of the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education. He had kindly penned a testimonial for the back cover of my book — and I couldn’t be more thankful.

On to the next one!

“Staying the Course: Navigating the Challenges of Part-time Study” is now available from Universiti Malaya Press (UM Press) at: https://www.umpress.com.my/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=935&search=Staying+the+course

University of Cambridge
Cambridge Judge Business School
Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation
Hughes Hall, Cambridge

05/10/2023

I recently had the opportunity to return to the University of Cambridge campus for my wife’s graduation. Coincidentally, it was also reunion week for the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation where I studied between 2017 - 2019. It was nice meeting with faculty and friends after so long — everyone looked great!

Walking into the Cambridge Judge Business School building is always a joy. The floating staircases, the confusing room names, the MBA students in suits… it’s an honour to have been lost across these halls once. Returning as an alumni reminds me of my intellectual and physical growth thanks to the Chelsea buns down the street.

We had a lecture prior to dinner entitled “Climate, Carbon, and Social Innovation” by Prof. Emily Shuckburgh OBE, a climate scientist and mathematician. It felt great sitting alongside current and past students of the master’s programme which is now in its 8th cohort. (I was in Cohort 2!)

I also returned to my college, Hughes Hall, Cambridge which was buzzing with new student registration — their parents, beaming with pride. I reckon they can take comfort in the college motto at the gates which resonates with me until today, “Learn in order to serve”.

University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education

10/08/2023

Congratulations to the Academy of UEM Edgenta on the launch of your new library and thank you for having me speak at the event.

The title of my talk was, “Navigating the Challenges of Lifelong Learning” and here are three points I shared on the day.

1. Lifelong learners don’t have time, they make time

In my current research on learning and development, I speak to people who pursue continuing education both formally and informally. From these conversations, I observe that their biggest challenge is just the same as everyone else — time.

The difference, however, is in how they make time and slot in some form of learning to be integrated into their schedule. These could be a podcast episode on the way to work or some reading over lunch. When it’s something that brings you joy, you will make time for it.

2. The more you know, the more you don’t know

The most rewarding part of lifelong learning is not just the skill or knowledge acquired, but also the humility that it builds within you. My current doctorate journey is a constant reminder of how little I know. Especially when I get long constructive feedback on a paper — written in red!

This is also an experiential journey of how vast the world of knowledge can be. I would probably liken it to travelling. Every new place that you go reinforces how small your footprint has been against what is out there.

3. Teaching is the best way to learn

As someone who also facilitates classes both in corporate and higher education, I always begin my session with the same statement, “I won’t teach you anything today, but we will all learn something.”

I find joy in sharing what I know because along the way, I get to see things in a different light. Think of it like a book that makes you discover new things no matter how many times you’ve read it.

I hope these points are useful although they are not entirely new. It’s a reminder for my own self from time to time. May we be resilient in our lifelong learning journey!

15/07/2023

I am happy to share that my role as Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences of Taylor's University had just been extended for another two years.

I thank the leaders and faculty of the school for their trust and belief. I look forward to continue engaging with your students (and ducks) at the beautiful lakeside campus!

Taylor's Bachelor of Social Science
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Taylor's University

08/07/2023

When I got my book published earlier this year, one goal I had was to donate one copy by hand to each of my alma maters.

Of the four universities that I’ve studied at (so far), the one that seemed most distant was my undergraduate college, Northwestern University.

Luckily, after 17 years, I had the opportunity to return to campus recently — and took the opportunity to hand over a copy to our university librarian.

I don’t think the book will be read by anyone, but it feels good to have a part of me on campus (apart from my tragic grades permanently etched in my transcript).

One down… three to go!

Note: You can get a copy of the book online from the links below…

UM Press: https://www.umpress.com.my/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=935&search=Staying+the+course

Shopee: https://shopee.com.my/Staying-the-Course-Navigating-the-Challenges-of-Part-time-Study-i.78111651.12698014152

Northwestern Alumni Association

30/06/2023

I wanted to post that my book is now available at MPH bookstores but was informed that this copy I’m holding is the only one left across their outlets.

I guess that’s a good thing but I also think they only had a few copies in stock to begin with. (Which won’t get in the way of my optimism!)

Regardless, I would like to thank everyone who has supported my journey as a debut author. Every purchase, review, and mention means the world to me.

The book is still always available online at the following links:

Shopee: https://shopee.com.my/search?keyword=staying%20the%20course%20book

UM Press: https://www.umpress.com.my/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=935&search=Staying+the+course

Thanks again, everyone!

27/06/2023

My first encounter with Ken Blanchard was during a talk he gave at our organisation on ‘servant leadership’. In his articulation of the concept, Ken elaborated on the three components of the servant leadership mindset namely (1) think of others first (2) build community and (3) turn the pyramid upside-down.

The talk itself was an experience of self-discovery. I nodded and listened intently as Ken went through his points and realised that everything he said was exactly what I wanted to be as a leader. Upon reading further about him after the talk, I learned that Ken did his PhD at Cornell University on leadership — the same topic I’m researching on!

When I learned that he would be at , I took the opportunity to meet him in person to thank him for the impact and inspiration that he has had on me. Servant leadership has not only become a leadership framework that I subscribe to, but also one that I use in coaching others in my team.

Thanks for everything and my best wishes to you, Ken!

Association for Talent Development - ATD

14/06/2023

Thanks for the book shoutout, Hughes Hall, Cambridge!

Get your copy here: https://www.umpress.com.my/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=935&search=Staying+the+course

UM Press University of Cambridge Cambridge Judge Business School University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation

01/06/2023

I first heard of Andy Storch (https://andystorch.com) in a podcast episode where he gave one of the most powerful pieces of leadership advice that I’d ever encountered. I could not recall his exact words, but here is my attempt at paraphrasing it…

“Good leadership requires empathy and curiosity. Empathy helps you build meaningful relationships with people and curiosity helps you become better at what you do.”

I found these words to be simple yet compelling at the same time. Which is why I’ve been shamelessly regurgitating it to my own audience. (With credit!)

I had the opportunity to meet Andy at recently and took the chance to do a quick book exchange after his talk. Andy is every bit as kind and generous in person as he is online.

I strongly recommend his book and podcast which are of the same name, “Own Your Career Own Your Life”. It’s totally binge-worthy.

And if that’s not enough, Andy also runs the Talent Development Think Tank — a community for L&D professionals to get together and exchange best practices.

Thank you, Andy for the inspiration and I hope to meet you again!

Association for Talent Development - ATD

27/05/2023

My book is on sale at the KL International Book Fair. Drop by the UM Press booth if you’re there!

26/05/2023

My book is on sale at the UM Press booth at KLIBF. Drop by if you’re there! 🙂

23/05/2023

Today I had the opportunity to attend a keynote by Adam Grant at . The title of his talk was, “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know”.

As far as speaking goes, Adam sets the bar high. His TED talks have gained millions of views, he has written numerous New York Times bestsellers, and my friends regurgitate his tweets on our WhatsApp group to sound smart.

Seeing him live was like witnessing a master at work. He keeps the audience engaged with dynamic storytelling and compelling findings. Nobody was on their phones. People in my talks dive into their phones before I switch on the microphone.

Talking skills aside, the real value of this keynote are in his insights. Here are my three key takeaways from the talk:

1. Some leaders are good at thinking but not rethinking. This is because rethinking requires going against conventions, challenging norms, and getting things wrong. It is uncomfortable.

2. Rethinking begins with your network. Not any network — but a ‘challenge network’. These are people who give you unpleasant truths instead of endless conformance.

3. Think like a scientist. Be humble enough to know what you don’t know. The faster you know you are getting it wrong, the faster you get it right.

I also learned that apart from teaching at The Wharton School, Adam also does magic. I don’t know what card acts he can do but stringing these lines of wisdom on the fly is certainly one cool trick.

I did not manage to get him to sign my copy of ‘Originals’ or give him a copy of my book, unfortunately. I thought I was ‘rethinking’ enough by escaping the crowd but after a 20-hour flight, my brain wasn’t really firing on all cylinders.

Thank you, Adam for an incredible keynote and for reinforcing my amateur speaker status in the process. I might just work on my magic tricks and catch you up on that department.

Association for Talent Development - ATD

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This clip is from my session at EdTechx London back in June. We were asked to give a prediction on corporate learning in the next 5 - 10 years -- and I argued that while online delivery is here to stay, the classroom experience will not go away. The future needs to combine the best of both worlds and build upon what we've learned during the pandemic -- complemented by improved methods on in-person teaching. There is no one-size-fits-all solution as learning becomes more complex. Thank you, #EdTechX for the opportunity to speak at your event. It was an absolute honour to be sharing the stage with giants of the industry. I do hope to return someday. Maybe by then I’d have to admit that my prediction was wrong! Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/uu0eTp29NjE

One fun thing I did this year was speaking at Tedx Help University. It was my first talk on-stage as the previous one at TEDxUTP was done virtually — and nothing beats doing it live! Here’s a 3-minute clip and if you survive this one, the full video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/p6woiCiMSpk

I recently spoke at the Taylor's University “Leadership & Social Innovation” talk series, and one of the questions asked was on talent development. I suggested that talent development can only happen when there is a healthy learning culture in the organisation. And this begins with leaders providing a safe and inclusive space for ideas in their team's day-to-day working environment. Here's an 80-sec clip from that conversation. Thank you, Taylor's University for having me -- and my appreciation to fellow speakers Ben Ong, Bhuvanes Krishnasamy, and Anas Zubedy.

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