Podcast Season 3

You can find Behind the Science of Career Development Podcasts here for Season 1 , Season 2 and Season 3.
Introducing Ms. Ruchira Tripathi, our host for Season 3 of APCDA’s monthly Podcast series. Ms. Tripathi is a management graduate, with extensive experience in talent acquisition and management. She is based in Singapore and has been a member of the association since 2020 and serving on the program committee.

The third season’s theme is “Voice of Industry,” where Ms. Tripathi will be leading engaging discussions with industry experts and thought leaders, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the latest developments across industries. Each episode is set to become a leading source of information and insights for our members.

Season 3 Episode 9: Season Finale: Takeaways

Show Notes:

This is the final episode of Season 3.

Join me on this chat with fellow APCDA members Elisabeth Montgomery, Sujata Ives, and Liliya Tleukenova to talk about our learnings from the season.

  • 00:12 Introduction
  • 01:13 Guests Background
  • 05:05 Career decision-making in different cultures
  • 13:46 Micro credentials
  • 27:05 Unique insights
  • 34:09 Using industry information
  • 41:59 Key takeaways

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Season 3 Episode 8: Central Asia – Insights and Opportunities​

Show Notes:

What kind of developments are taking place in Central Asia?
What are the key labour trends in the region?
What are the employability skills that are in demand by employers but lacking in job seekers?

If these are some questions on your mind, join Liliya Tleukenova and I on this chat with Bolat Mynbayev and Natalia Timofeeva where we talk about the economic and talent landscape in Central Asia.

  • 00:10 Topic Introduction
  • 01:57 Guest Background
  • 03:28 Regional integration updates
  • 08:25 Impact of transport infrastructure development on economies
  • 14:20 Needs and focus of different countries
  • 17:36 Economic and labour challenges due to geopolitical position
  • 22:02 Key labour market trends
  • 24:50 Issues around high female unemployment
  • 28:12 Advice to graduates on how to stand out to employers
  • 29:55 General employability skills in demand by employers
  • 32:30 Closing comments
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Season 3 Episode 7: Water Security – Landscape and Careers

Show Notes:

How can we start addressing water scarcity immediately?

What is the government doing about water pollution? 

As the world moves towards urbanisation, will the cities have enough water to support the growing population?

If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Ravi Subramanian where we talk topics related to water scarcity and opportunities available for the creative minds to tackle this urgent issue.  

00:08    Topic Introduction
02:05    Guest Background
03:08    Targeted actions that impact water scarcity
07:00    Tech developments for small farms
11:40    Addressing water pollution
18:10    Improving public utilities 
23:15    Emerging careers
26:55    Closing comments

Guest: Ravi Subramanian| Ex-Director, CEO, Boustead Salcon Water Solutions Pte Ltd| LinkedIn Profile for Ravi Subramanian)

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Season 3 Episode 6 | Business of Water – Industry and Careers

Show Notes:

I thought water was just used for drinking and sanitation. How do companies use water?

What are companies doing to address the water crisis?

Given the looming water scarcity, what does the future of the water industry look like?

If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Irshaad Hakim where we discuss issues that the water industry is looking to solve and how you can be a part of it.

  • 00:18 Topic Introduction
  • 02:37 Guest Background
  • 03:52 Water Industry Landscape, Usage Issues, Digitalisation, and Future of the Industry
  • 13:37 Why join water industry – the USP
  • 15:16 Emerging Careers
  • 16:08 Required Competencies
  • 18:15 Closing Comments
Guest: Irshaad Hakim | Senior Vice President, SEA & ANZ at Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions
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Season 3 Episode 5 | Supply Chain Trends and Emerging Careers

Show Notes:

How do products reach us?

What is the global supply chain crisis?

Why do some companies take a longer time to restock my favourite products?

If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Sharath Ram Santhanam where we will talk about developments taking place in the supply chain industry and careers that will gain prominence in the changing landscape.

  • 00:25 Topic Introduction
  • 02:10 Guest Background
  • 04:40 Supply Chain Landscape, Vulnerabilities, and Reconfiguration
  • 24:30 Emerging careers
  • 29:39 Skills in Demand
  • 34:22 Closing Comments
Guest: Sharath Ram Santhanam| Head of Supply Chain, APAC at Evident Scientific | LinkedIn Profile
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Season 3 Episode 4 | Food Industry: Production

Show Notes:

What is wrong with our food production model?

Despite all the technological advancements, why are we still tackling hunger as a key challenge?

Will be we able to feed our growing population with all the challenges that climate change is throwing at us?

If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Howard Story where we will talk about the issues around food production and careers that are emerging as solutions.

  • 00:12 Topic Introduction
  • 02:05 Guest Background
  • 04:15 Landscape and issues in the current approach to food production
  • 22:40 Corporates and their role in reframing the food conversation
  • 29:02 Emerging careers
  • 35:50 Final Takeaways
Guest: Howard Story | Founding Director CEO at Permaculture Institute of Thailand and Asia (LinkedIn Profile for Howard Story)

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Season 3 Episode 3: New Space Economy

Show Notes:

What is the New Space Economy?

What kind of developments are taking place here?

I am interested in space but I am not a scientist or an engineer. How can I be part of the new space economy?

If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Zaheer Ali where we will discuss about the developments taking place in the New Space Economy.

  • 00:06 Introduction
  • 02:20 Guest Background
  • 05:45 New Space Economy vs Old Economy
  • 15:10 Spending on resources for space
  • 24:40 Realistic business cases and profit models
  • 30:35 Space for Earth vs Space for Space
  • 33:20 Being part of the New Space Economy
  • 37:49 Transferable Skills
  • 42:38 Next in Space
  • 45:38 Final Takeaways

Guest: Zaheer Ali | COO, Positon | (LinkedIn Profile for Zaheer Ali)

Space-Related Degree Program

Executive Masters of Global Management (Space Leadership, Business, and Policy) – Thunderbird School of Global Management and Arizona State University

Recommended Reads

The Case for Space by Robert Zubrin

Wayfinding by Chellie Spiller

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Season 3 Episode 2: Trends in Information Technology

Show Notes:

IT is booming. Is it realistic to transition there?

What is happening in IT in the Asia Pacific and Middle East region?

How can a non-tech person be part of the tech boom?

Join me on this chat with Khalid Nizami where we talk about the developments taking place in the information technology industry.

  • 00:16 Topic Introduction
  • 00:57 Guest Introduction
  • 02:23 Career Journey
  • 06:52 Link to Sustainability
  • 15:57 IT landscape in APAC and ME
  • 25:55 Key Future Trends
  • 34:55 Soft skills in IT
  • 39:11 Reality of mid-career transition
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Season 3 Episode 1: Understanding Renewable Energy

Show Notes:
  • Why is the adoption of renewable energy so slow?
  • Why are fossil fuels not being phased out?
  • Should I join the renewable energy industry?

Are these some questions that plague you or your clients when you think about the renewable energy industry?

Join me on this chat with Vignesh Nandakumar where we talk about the renewable energy industry landscape and opportunities that this emerging field presents to the job seekers.  

  • 00:21    Topic Introduction
  • 00:32    Guest Introduction
  • 01:48    Career Journey and Pivots
  • 09:10    Renewable Energy Landscape
  • 24:35    Peripheral Industries
  • 28:30    Hiring Challenges
  • 34:19    Emerging Careers
  • 38:04    Talent Characteristics

Guest Information:

Vignesh Nandakumar is the CEO of Serentica Global that delivers round-the-clock sustainable energy, to hard-to-abate industries. These industries are the hardest to decarbonise and contribute to one-third of the global carbon emissions.

Vignesh has diverse experience in developing and growing renewable energy investments to the tune of US$1 Billion across India, South East Asia, South Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. He is also seasoned in raising funding capital, mergers & acquisitions, business development, project execution; and in managing company operations.

Apart from renewable energy, Vignesh is passionate about electric vehicles and the shared and circular economy. He is also an active angel investor and mentor to start-ups in this industry.

LinkedIn Profile for Vignesh Nandakumar

For further questions, please check the FAQ document or email podcast@asiapacificCDA.org

Host:
  • Ruchira Tripathi works with individuals and institutes at Career Quest to help students and professionals seek career clarity, prepare for a job search, and navigate career transition. She also work with organisations to make better quality hires. Prior to coaching, she was a successful talent acquisition professional at various multinational organisations and hired talent from entry-level to senior management roles across the Asia Pacific. She have sat at the hiring table with managers for over a decade, discussing why a candidate should or should not be hired. She is also a certified practitioner of Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory (SII) career assessments. Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchira-tripathi/
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Season 3 Introduction Episode

Show Notes:

This is a brief introduction of the podcast host and what you can expect in the upcoming season.

  • 00:08 – Welcome
  • 00:26 – Host Background
  • 01:22 – Theme for Season 3
  • 01:48 – Objective
  • 02:13 – Engagement
  • 02:30 – Contact email
  • 02:56 – Request for speakers
  • 03:16 – First episode launch
  • 03:24 – Thank you

For further questions, please check the FAQ document or email podcast@asiapacificCDA.org

Presenters:
  • Ruchira Tripathi works with individuals and institutes at Career Quest to help students and professionals seek career clarity, prepare for a job search, and navigate career transition. She also work with organisations to make better quality hires. Prior to coaching, she was a successful talent acquisition professional at various multinational organisations and hired talent from entry-level to senior management roles across the Asia Pacific.

She have sat at the hiring table with managers for over a decade, discussing why a candidate should or should not be hired. She is also a certified practitioner of Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory (SII) career assessments. Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchira-tripathi/

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