S1 #3 Switching careers and building confidence with Rachanee Chanawatr
10/11/23 • 21 min
Ever wondered what it takes to make a life-changing career switch and whether you could ever be brave enough to do it? Join us as we explore Rachanee's remarkable journey into progressively higher levels of leadership across multiple unrelated industries. Discover how she evaluated the opportunities that came her way, how she overcame gaps in her knowledge and how she navigated her status as the newbie multiple times over.
In This Episode
(00:00) Introduction
(01:07) Going broke and getting her first job
(03:14) Doing what you know to overcome what you don’t
(06:28) A guideline for evaluating new career opportunities
(07:22) Her biggest challenge
(09:44) A woman in Logistics
(11:15) Being coached into leadership
(12:46) What is Success?
(16:39) Achieving fulfilment
(18:36) Three takeaways - and one thing you can do right away
Our Guest: Rachanee Chanawatr - Asia Pacific Principal, IFC, World Bank Group
Rachanee Chanawatr is an Asia-Pacific principal investment officer at International Financial Corporation (IFC), an institute under World Bank Group, working in early-stage engagements with private sector to create development and investment projects in manufacturing, agribusiness, and services (healthcare, education, tourism, retail and property) industries.
https://th.linkedin.com/in/rachaneechanawatr
Your Host
Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/
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Ever wondered what it takes to make a life-changing career switch and whether you could ever be brave enough to do it? Join us as we explore Rachanee's remarkable journey into progressively higher levels of leadership across multiple unrelated industries. Discover how she evaluated the opportunities that came her way, how she overcame gaps in her knowledge and how she navigated her status as the newbie multiple times over.
In This Episode
(00:00) Introduction
(01:07) Going broke and getting her first job
(03:14) Doing what you know to overcome what you don’t
(06:28) A guideline for evaluating new career opportunities
(07:22) Her biggest challenge
(09:44) A woman in Logistics
(11:15) Being coached into leadership
(12:46) What is Success?
(16:39) Achieving fulfilment
(18:36) Three takeaways - and one thing you can do right away
Our Guest: Rachanee Chanawatr - Asia Pacific Principal, IFC, World Bank Group
Rachanee Chanawatr is an Asia-Pacific principal investment officer at International Financial Corporation (IFC), an institute under World Bank Group, working in early-stage engagements with private sector to create development and investment projects in manufacturing, agribusiness, and services (healthcare, education, tourism, retail and property) industries.
https://th.linkedin.com/in/rachaneechanawatr
Your Host
Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/
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S1 #2 Creating Visibility with Authenticity with Zalina Jamaluddin
Ever wondered how a journey from the oil and gas industry leads to transformation in education and personal development? Join us in this episode with Zalina Jamaluddin, Vice President of Low-Carbon Ventures at Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad in Malaysia. She shares her experiences from an ExxonMobil scholar to navigating a male-dominated industry and transitioning to education. Explore insights on authenticity, creating visibility, and finding balance while defining your path to success. Discover how challenges become opportunities for growth.
In This Episode
(00:00) Did Zalina Always Want To Be In This Career?
(02:11) Zalina's Journey
(04:50) Working In a Male-Dominated Industry
(07:45) Where Did Zalina Go After That?
(09:52) Zalina's Greatest Supporter - Her Husband
(12:06) Biggest Risks in Zalina's Career
(15:17) Key Challenges Zalina Faced
(20:42) Turning Hard Times Into The Most Beautiful Time of Life
(23:54) Defining Success
(28:33) Advice to Emerging Women Leaders
Our Guest
Zalina Jamaluddin is the Chief Operating Officer at Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad. She previously worked as the Chief Business Development Officer at Asia School of Business, Senior Commercial Advisor at Talisman Energy, and Vice President - Oil & Gas Services and Equipment at Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation. Zalina attended CornellUniversity.
https://my.linkedin.com/in/zalinajamaluddin
Your Host
Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/
https://www.ritumehrish.com/
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S1 #4 Breaking Boundaries: Lay Peng's Journey from Finance to Sales with LayPeng Ong
In this episode, join us as we dive into LayPeng's journey with Ritu Mehrish. A former accountant turned VP of Global Sales Enablement at Seagate Technology, LayPeng's career-defying path unfolds with unexpected twists. Discover how she went against norms and embraced risks, from navigating gender dynamics to stepping into a colossal $1.2 billion global sales role. Unveil the pivotal moments, cultural shifts, and her manager's transformative mentorship that propelled her to unprecedented success. Get ready to rewrite the rules of career evolution with LayPeng's story!
In This Episode
(00:00) Did LP Always Want To Do What She's Doing Today?
(02:05) Incidents That Shaped LP's Career
(03:19) Working Style Differences Between The US and Singapore
(04:34) Any Difference Between Women Leaders in The US and Singapore?
(05:56) What Made LP Stay In Seagate For 22 Years?
(07:01) What Was LP's Driving Force?
(08:16) What Risks Did LP Take?
(09:54) What Kind Of Sales Was LP In?
(11:48) Challenges That LP Faced
(12:59) Times When LP Felt Overwhelmed
(14:12) How Did LP Navigate Through a Male Dominated Industry?
(15:01) What Is LP's Advice To Younger Self?
(15:46) Advice To Women Leaders
(16:32) Conclusion
Our Guests: LayPeng OngLayPeng Ong is the Vice President of Global Sales and Emerging Business at Seagate Technology. She has worked at Seagate for 20 years, holding diverse positions across departments from finance to product line management to business strategy and planning to sales. She currently leads Seagate’s surveillance team, focusing on expanding and growing revenue into emerging segments.
https://sg.linkedin.com/in/laypeng-ong-04ba2417
Your Hosts: Ritu Gupta MehrishRitu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/
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