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The Career Strategists
Do you want practical, no BS Career Advice that's not always politically correct? Join Adrian Choo The Career Strategist and #SuperCoachYen, founders of Career Agility International, who share their no-holds-barred ideas that will change your life and career! Between the 2 of them, they have over 4 decades of Headhunting and Career Coaching experience and have seen it all. Want to learn how to grow your career to become happier and richer? Tune in now!
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S2E12 Excuse Me, Are You A Lost Sheep?

S2E12 Excuse Me, Are You A Lost Sheep?

Sometimes, we don't really know where our careers are heading and we just 'go with the flow'.  Or worse still, just let other people guide us, and place our own destinies into their hands! Like a Sheep lost in the field, with no idea where to go. Are you a Lost Sheep? Uncover out how you can find you way back home today!
01:00:0421/01/2023
S2E11 Let's Interview The Headhunter - Finian Toh

S2E11 Let's Interview The Headhunter - Finian Toh

This week, we take a peek behind the curtains to see how a top headhunter operates. Our Special Guest this week is Finian Toh, a veteran recruiter with years of experience. Learn how they assess candidates, manage the process, and what you can do to help the process! 
58:1121/01/2023
S2E10 How To Attract MORE Headhunters

S2E10 How To Attract MORE Headhunters

We know Headhunters can give us great leads - but how do we get them to notice us first? What are the key signals that headhunters look for, before they even call you? Watch this episode to uncover the secrets you'll need to get ahead of your peers!
01:03:2521/01/2023
S2E9 In Conversation With a Serial Pivoter, Celebrity Host Jason Dasey

S2E9 In Conversation With a Serial Pivoter, Celebrity Host Jason Dasey

How do you stay in the profession you love for 40 years? By continuing to reinvent yourself! Learn from former BBC,  ESPN Anchor Jason Dasey as he shares how his continuous pivoting kept him relevant and fresh to an industry that keeps evolving!
46:2521/01/2023
S2E8 - The CURE for Career Unhappiness

S2E8 - The CURE for Career Unhappiness

Are you unhappy with your job? Do you drag yourself to the office every Monday? Is there even a CURE? In this episode, The Career Strategists share how you can make things happier at work!
47:3621/01/2023
S2E7 - Special Guest - Carmen Wee and How to Increase Your Odds At Job Interviews

S2E7 - Special Guest - Carmen Wee and How to Increase Your Odds At Job Interviews

What are the 5 things you need to know to raise your chances at the Interview? Let the Veteran HR Leader Carmen Wee and the Career Experts with decades of headhunting experience share Secret Tips and how you can get better at Interviews! 
01:00:1221/01/2023
S2E6 - Job Hopping vs Career Mobility - Same Difference?

S2E6 - Job Hopping vs Career Mobility - Same Difference?

If you change jobs every 2 years - are you Career Mobile or a Job Hopper? Will Recruiters look favourably at your profile? Why? Let the Career Experts with more than 40 years of Recruitment and Coaching share their insights with you! 
54:1121/01/2023
S2E5 - Making An Impact At Work

S2E5 - Making An Impact At Work

Why do we go to work every day, besides to make enough money to pay the bills? Because we want to believe that the work we do matters, and makes a difference! How then do we make an even bigger impact on the world around us? 
41:4721/01/2023
S2E4 - The Million Dollar Question - So, What's Next?

S2E4 - The Million Dollar Question - So, What's Next?

This question has stumped many of our clients. "What's Next?" Everybody wants a 'better job', but what is a 'better job' and would you know it if you saw it? In today's episode, Adrian and Yen will delve deep into the hidden meanings behind this million dollar question and give some ideas on how you can solve this CareerConundrum. 
43:4121/01/2023
S2E3 - Moonlighting - Career Booster or Career Killer?

S2E3 - Moonlighting - Career Booster or Career Killer?

Moonlighting, Gigging, Side Hustle... we all have different names for it, but is it a good idea to do that whilst holding down a full time job? Can you get fired if you're found out? How should you go about it then? Adrian and Yen will share the juicy details with you.
35:2218/01/2023
S2E2 - Goodbye Quiet Quitting, Hello Silent Retrenchments

S2E2 - Goodbye Quiet Quitting, Hello Silent Retrenchments

Amidst all the noise about Quiet Quitting in 2022, what's really been going on behind the scene is actually a spate of 'Silent Retrenchments'. Companies have been shedding jobs on the sly and nobody's job is safe. What can you do about it? Watch and learn! 
37:2018/01/2023
S2E1 - Can Workcations Really Work?

S2E1 - Can Workcations Really Work?

Ahhh... the ultimate dream - being able to work remotely anywhere in the world... But is this just a dream, or can it be done? Watch this episode as Gabby, our COO, shares her experience WFK (Working From Korea) for 3 months and learn how you can make it happen too!
34:0918/01/2023
S1E12 - 5 Quickest Ways to RUIN Your Promotion

S1E12 - 5 Quickest Ways to RUIN Your Promotion

Many of us want to progress our career, and getting a promotion is definitely a sign that we're getting there.  However, we sometimes make unconscious mistakes that negatively affect how our bosses or colleagues see us, resulting in stalled careers.  Let Adrian and Yen share the 5 ways you could be hurting your own career without you even knowing it.
44:1918/01/2023
S1E11 - How to LOVE the job you HATE

S1E11 - How to LOVE the job you HATE

Let's face it - we're all guilty of it at some point or other.  We BMW* about our job *(B#tch, Moan and Whine) when things don't go well.  But what can we do about it? How do we learn to LOVE the job we Hate? Let Adrian and Yen share some power tips with you. 
49:0718/01/2023
S1E10 - Dressing For Success With Celebrity Guest Daniel Boey

S1E10 - Dressing For Success With Celebrity Guest Daniel Boey

Now that everyone is back to the office, what do we wear? Some have even forgotten how to tie a tie! In this fun episode, we talk to the Godfather of Singapore Fashion, Daniel Boey, on what post-covid office wear makes sense and what doesn't, and how you can dress to get ahead in your career! 
59:5117/01/2023
S1E9 - Are You Playing Your Career Game Wrong?

S1E9 - Are You Playing Your Career Game Wrong?

Life is a Game - and so is your Career. There are rules - but are you playing them wrongly? Based on Simon Sinek's book, The Infinite Game, Adrian and Yen share how you need to play the Infinite Career Game in order to achieve Career Sustainability. 
50:1617/01/2023
S1E8 - The 5 Toughest Career Questions You Need To Answer

S1E8 - The 5 Toughest Career Questions You Need To Answer

Let's be Honest - when was the last time you did an honest 'Career Audit' of yourself. Where you are right now, where you want to be and whether you are on track.  Tough questions need to be asked and answered... and the biggest question you need to answer is, "CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH?" (channeling Tom Cruise).
54:0817/01/2023
S1E7 - Unspoken Rules That Could Blacklist Your Career

S1E7 - Unspoken Rules That Could Blacklist Your Career

Every company has its own unique set of norms and practices. If you're new to the company, how do you know which ones you're breaking, inadvertently?   Instead of being paranoid, let the Career Strategists share their tips and tricks with you when navigating a new office setting. 
44:0017/01/2023
S1E6 -How Your Social Media Presence Is Actually Killing Your Career

S1E6 -How Your Social Media Presence Is Actually Killing Your Career

Did you hear about the Manager who was fired for 'LIKING' a post on Facebook that his company felt was 'unsavoury'? Do you know that HR actually screens your Social Media pages before making an offer to you? Here are 5 ways you didn't know that is killing your career - listen to the Career Strategists share how you can fix it. 
38:1017/01/2023
S1E5 - The 5 Cardinal Sins of Jobhunting

S1E5 - The 5 Cardinal Sins of Jobhunting

What's the worst things you can do when jobhunting that could slow you down and hurt your chances of landing that role? What shouldn't you be wasting your time on? Let the Career Strategists share how you can be more efficient and effective in your jobhunt. 
01:00:0717/01/2023
S1E4 - The BIGGEST Career Myth Ever Told

S1E4 - The BIGGEST Career Myth Ever Told

Of all the Career Myths out there, there is one pervasive misconception that is told time and time again that has destroyed countless careers and ruined lives.  Worst of all, it's told to people out of good intention, but you know what they say the Road to Hell is paved with, right?   In this politcally incorrect episode, Adrian and Yen share what this myth is and how you can stop believing in it. 
58:1417/01/2023
S1E3 - Handling Nightmare Bosses and Colleagues

S1E3 - Handling Nightmare Bosses and Colleagues

Have you heard of the Boss who made his Finance Manager finish up her work before she could attend her own father's funeral? Yes, such nasty bosses do exist. How do you handle them? In this episode, Yen and Adrian share some horror stories they've encountered and how you could manage such monsters at the office.
45:3817/01/2023
S1E2 - Leave That **** Out Of Your CV!!!

S1E2 - Leave That **** Out Of Your CV!!!

What types of CV annoy Recruiters the most? How can a Headhunter spot a phony candidate a mile away? What makes the Hiring Manager trash your resume? Adrian and Yen have over 4 decades of Executive Search and Career Coaching experience and they share the 5 things you really need to expurgate from your CV if you want to land that interview. 
57:0114/01/2023
S1E1 - Could A Portfolio Career Work For You?

S1E1 - Could A Portfolio Career Work For You?

So, what do you do when you're sick of all the Corporate Shenanigans and want to punch out of that 9-5 lifestyle you've been a slave to for the past few decades? How about a Portfolio Career? Can it be the panacea to your tiresome office politics, brown-nosing and target-chasing at your workplace?  Join Adrian and Yen as they share why this exciting Career Option is appealing to more and more people each day. 
47:2413/01/2023