Actsplore This
by Janice & Sarah-Ann
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EP 102: (Merdeka Special) People, Places & Experiences that Shaped Us.
EP 102: (Merdeka Special) People, Places & Experiences that Shaped Us.
About this podcast
Actsplore This is a podcast for the modern day working professional. The show is hosted by Janice and Sarah-Ann, former lawyers who went on to do an MBA before pivoting careers. Each week, we pick the minds of inspiring guests who will bring you actionable insights on how you can thrive personally & professionally. From career insights, to personal development hacks, mental health chats and more, join us as we Actsplore how to create a more meaningful and fulfilled life!
Episodes
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- EP 102: (Merdeka Special) People, Places & Experiences that Shaped Us. · 22 minWhat does Merdeka mean when home is thousands of miles away? 🇲🇾 For us, growing up in Malaysia, Merdeka (Indepence Day) meant school celebrations, the Jalur Gemilang, and proudly…
- EP 101: The Death of the Superwoman: Rebuilding Identity After Migration with Fabiola Campbell · 41 minHow do you rebuild yourself when everything that once defined you changes? Today's conversation is about what happens when migration doesn't just change your postcode, but it…
- 100th Episode Special: Forget the Career Ladder, Build a Squiggly Career Instead with Helen Tupper · 50 minWork is so much more than just what we do each day. It shapes our confidence, our identity, and so much of the life we go on to build. But the way we build careers has changed…
- EP 99: What Nobody Tells You About Moving Abroad Mini Series (Part 3: How We Change) with Janice & Sarah-Ann · 28 minWhat if moving abroad didn't just change your address but changed who you became? As we celebrate ATP's 5th Anniversary 🎉, we're wrapping up our What No One Tells You miniseries…
- EP 98: What Nobody Tells You About Moving Abroad Mini Series (Part 2: Career) with Janice & Sarah-Ann · 27 minMoving abroad is exciting… until you realise you have to start over at work. We often hear stories about courage, resilience, and chasing opportunities overseas. But what people…
- EP 97: What Nobody Tells You About Moving Abroad Mini Series (Part 1: Friendships) with Janice & Sarah-Ann · 30 minMoving abroad is exciting, transformative, and often romanticised. But what about the friendships that quietly change along the way? In Part 1 of our three-part miniseries…
- EP 96: Trust Your Gut (Literally) with Julian Koh, Founder of Supergulp · 30 minWhen was the last time you actually trusted your gut - not just physically, but in life? In this episode, we sit down with Julian Koh, founder of Supergulp - a homegrown…
- EP 95: How to manage up and get ahead in your career with Melody Wilding · 49 minYou’ve heard the phrase: people don’t quit jobs, they quit bosses. So why does “managing up” still feel a little misunderstood when it’s so central to how we experience our work?…
- EP 94: [LIVE] Building Influence: Leading from Where You Are · 43 minRecorded live from the Actsplore This Building Influence workshop in Kuala Lumpur, we sat down with Prof Dr Ong Kian Ming and Zalina Jamaluddin to unpack how we can lead with…
- EP 93: Wrapped, Unfiltered: Our 2025 Reflection with Janice & Sarah-Ann · 44 minBefore 2025 clocks out, we’re pulling up the chair (& our mics!) for a cozy, honest, no-filters reflection on the year that flew, stretched us, and quietly changed us in ways we…
- EP 92: Lessons from Downing Street, Podcasting & the Future of Work with Jimmy McLoughlin OBE · 44 minToday, we speak to Jimmy McLoughlin OBE , former Special Advisor to the UK Prime Minister on business, technology and entrepreneurship. Jimmy now hosts Jimmy’s Jobs of the…
- EP 91: Breaking Up With “Should” in Your Career with Julia Korn · 32 minJulia Korn is an executive career coach and the founder of the Women’s Leadership Accelerator, a community dedicated to the growth of female leaders. A self-described recovering…
- EP 90 How To Build a Fulfilling Career with Frank Koo · 43 minIs meaning and fulfilment at work a universal need, or just a nice to have? In this episode, Frank Koo, Founder & CEO of Nextplay, joins us to explore what it really takes to…
- EP 89: The Doors You Can Open: Sponsorship That Transforms Careers with Rosalind Chow · 45 minWe’ve all heard the career advice: “Find a mentor.” But here’s the twist. Mentorship alone won’t always get you the big opportunities. That’s where sponsorship comes in. In…
- EP 88: Why Boardroom Power Starts in the Bedroom (Jingjin Liu) · 38 minWhat if confidence at work starts in the bedroom? In this provocative conversation, entrepreneur Jingjin Liu challenges the myths that women must be “likable” to lead. From…
- EP 87: Quietly Powerful: Redefining Leadership with Megumi Miki · 43 minIn a world that often celebrates the loudest voice in the room, what happens when you lead with quiet confidence instead? 💡 We discuss: ✨ Why being quiet doesn’t mean being…
- EP 86 Navigating Layoffs: Reclaiming Confidence and Presence with Lorraine Lee · 41 minLayoffs are among the most difficult and disorienting experiences we face in our careers, and yet, they remain one of the least openly discussed. In recent months, it’s been hard…
- EP 85: Rewriting the Rules of Success with Penny Locaso · 50 minWhat happens when a former corporate exec walks on stage in a bathing suit... in front of 120 professional women? 🔥 Penny Locaso — Happiness Hacker, Harvard writer, TEDx…
- EP 84: 6 Mindset Shifts That Have Helped Us Level Up with Janice & Sarah-Ann · 31 minIn this episode, we’re sharing six mindset shifts that have helped us navigate change, growth, and new chapters. These aren’t just surface-level reframes, but meaningful shifts…
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