About this podcast
JCU Conversations is James Cook University, Singapore’s premier podcast series — bringing to you discussions with successful leaders in the industry (across fields such as business, education, urban design, and more) while offering a deeper understanding of their personal lives, careers, inspirations, and approaches to success. Join our rotating chair of distinguished hosts as we find out: What makes these bright minds tick?
Episodes
The newest 20 of 54 episodes
- Ep54: How AI, Behaviour and Culture Shape Marketing | Dr Nurhafihz Noor | Senior Lecturer, Business | JCU Singapore · 20 min · Episode 54What if marketing is about more than selling products? In this episode, our Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Dr Nurhafihz Noor, shares how his research into artificial intelligence…
- Ep53: Let’s Talk Psychology: Human Behaviour, Social Withdrawal and More | Dr Patrick Lin | Associate Professor, Psychology | JCU Singapore · 20 min · Episode 53What if psychology research is about more than statistics? In this episode, our psychology lecturer Dr Patrick Lin, Associate Professor in Psychology, shares how his journey from…
- Ep52: Can Each Generation Travel More Sustainably? | Ho Shyn Yee | Partner, Director, Technology Practice Lead at Horwath HTL and Board Member at Smiling Gecko · 24 min · Episode 52What if tourism could give back? In this episode, tourism and sustainability expert Ho Shyn Yee, Partner, Director and Technology Practice Lead at Horwath HTL, and Board Member…
- Ep51: Sustainability Is Not Just About Profit | Robin Pho | Managing Director of Energy Transition at Tsao Pao Chee Group and Board Member at Smiling Gecko · 26 min · Episode 51In this episode, sustainable development advocate Robin Pho shares why he believes sustainability is about far more than environmental responsibility. From renewable energy to…
- Ep50: The #1 Misconception About Video Game Addiction | Associate Professor Peter Chew | Associate Professor, Psychology | JCU Singapore · 18 min · Episode 50Is gaming addiction really about spending too much time playing? Not necessarily. In this episode of JCU Conversations, our psychology lecturer Associate Professor Peter Chew…
- Ep49: Is WFH Really Better For Everyone? | Professor Alexandra Beauregard | Professor of Organizational Psychology | Birkbeck, University of London · 24 min · Episode 49Hybrid work is reshaping how organisations design jobs, manage performance, and support employee well-being. But while flexible work brings along advantages, it also raises…
- Ep48: Why Every Generation Thinks The Other is The Problem | Professor Eddy Ng | The Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business at Queen's University and Visiting Professor at JCU · 26 min · Episode 48The future of work is here. From AI and hybrid work to shifting workforce expectations and generational change, today’s workplace is being reshaped by powerful global megatrends…
- Ep 47: Environmental Psychology: How Spaces Shape Us | Associate Professor Denise Dillon, Acting Dean Research Associate Dean of Research Education Associate Professor, Psychology | JCU Singapore · 22 min · Episode 47What happens when psychology meets nature? Associate Professor Denise Dillon, Acting Dean of Research and Associate Dean of Research Education at James Cook University (Singapore…
- Ep46: Hiring in 2026: What Really Differentiates You | Joyce Bijl | Business Development Director Asia Pacific & Middle East | ManpowerGroup · 23 min · Episode 46What does it really take to build a career across six countries? What are employers really looking for, beyond CVs? In this episode of JCU Conversations, we speak to Joyce Bijl…
- Ep45: Open Source, AI and the Skills That Still Matter | Christopher Warren | Head of Business Strategy and Chief of Staff (Asia Pacific) | Red Hat · 26 min · Episode 45Is AI wiping out entry-level jobs? How is it changing businesses? How can we stay relevant? Join Christopher Warren, Head of Business Strategy and Chief of Staff for the Asia…
- Ep44: Data Science is Not Just Numbers | Dr Lijuan Shen | Senior Lecturer, Data Science | JCU Singapore · 18 min · Episode 44How do smart cities use data science to improve daily lives? Our Senior Lecturer in Data Science, Dr Lijuan Shen, shares how data science and AI shape the world around us – from…
- Ep43: Aquaculture – More Than Just Fish | Distinguished Professor in Aquaculture and Director of the Tropical Futures Institute at JCU in Singapore · 19 min · Episode 43In this episode, our resident aquaculture expert comes on board to take us beneath the surface of one of the world’s youngest yet fastest-growing food sectors. Listen as…
- Ep42: Men Cry Too — And Other Mental Health Truths | Dr Victor Wong | Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Manager of the Psychology Clinic | JCU Singapore · 24 min · Episode 42How has the perception of mental health changed over the years? Are we more ready to speak up about mental health today? What’s stopping men from asking for help? In this…
- Ep41: What Counsellors See That Parents Often Miss | Dr Frederick Low | Associate Professor, Counselling | JCU Singapore · 27 min · Episode 41In this episode, Dr Frederick Low, Associate Professor in Counselling at James Cook University (Singapore Campus), speaks about parenting and mental health. He shares about how…
- Ep40: The Fast-Growing Travel Market Nobody’s Talking About | Fazal Bahardeen | Founder and CEO of CrescentRating, CEO of HalalTrip · 22 min · Episode 40Our guest for this episode is Fazal Bahardeen, Founder and CEO of CrescentRating, a global authority on halal-friendly travel; and CEO of HalalTrip, a platform and app that seeks…
- Ep39: CapitaLand’s Quah Ley Hoon: Leadership Lessons from Sea to Strategy · 24 min · Episode 39In this episode of JCU Conversations, Ms Quah Ley Hoon – Group Chief Corporate Officer at CapitaLand Investment – shares her views on adapting to change, staying curious, and…
- Ep38: 60 Years of Singapore–Australia Ties: AustCham’s Role in a Changing Region | Chris Coburn & Scott Speedie | Australia Chamber of Commerce, Singapore · 32 min · Episode 38The Australian Chamber of Commerce, Singapore has stood the test of time, even in the face of global disruptions. How did the organisation adapt during the height of the COVID-19…
- Ep 37: Gender Equality is Everyone’s Business – Even Men’s | Koh Yan Ping | CEO, Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations · 27 min · Episode 37Gender equality. How is Singapore doing? What’s enough, and when is it too much? Can the gender pay gap be closed? And how can we shift society’s mindset in terms of gender…
- Ep36: Why Will AI Not Replace Accountants? | Lee Tze Shiong | Director, CLA Global TS · 21 min · Episode 36Business transformation, digitalisation, change management and more. In this episode of JCU Conversations, we sit down with Mr Lee Tze Shiong, Director at CLA Global TS, one of…
- Ep 35: The Skills Students Need to Thrive in a Competitive Future | Su-Yen Wong | Board Chair, James Cook University in Singapore · 18 min · Episode 35CEO, board director, advisor to fellow CEOs, professional speaker, avid sportswoman and more – Su-Yen Wong is a force to be reckoned with. Su-Yen is also Chair of the Board at…
