Deadlines, generational divides, team conflicts, communication breakdowns—Are you a manager feeling the pressure?

We’re tackling real-life leadership challenges submitted by YOU — our amazing listeners.

In this episode:

- Practical strategies for managing conflicts and collaboration across age groups

- How to handle communication breakdowns in fast-paced teams

- The reality of burnout and how managers can regain control

- The honest truth about "overachieving"—and when it might hurt more than help

- Navigating tough conversations (and why technology might be your new best friend!)

Meet our expert panel:

- Susan Chen: Fractional CHRO, and author of ‘The Death of Best Practices’—here to challenge the status quo of management

- Nicole Lee: Ex-banker turned FinTech consultant, host of ‘You Never Know’ podcast, and a coach passionate about transparency and growth

Plus: Our co-hosts Dawn (aka SG Budget Babe) and Alex Loh (growth mindset coach) share their own stories of career transformation and management mishaps.

Tune in for candid conversations, honest advice, and a few laughs—because being a manager isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Don’t miss it! Hit subscribe and send in your own burning questions for a chance to be featured on future ‘Manage Who’ episodes.

04:23 CorporateG, 35

10:05 Suzy, 41

16:23 Ryan, 34

21:22 R, 36

29:20 Boss1!, 36

35:09 Jamie, 28

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Ever considered leaving the stability of a multinational corporation (MNC) for the dynamic, fast-paced world of a small-to-medium enterprise (SME)? What if we told you that the leap could come with a pay cut, more responsibility, and a completely different company culture?

We dive into the real, raw stories behind professionals who’ve made the switch — and what they wish they knew before taking the plunge.

Meet Our Guest:

- Doreen Heng, Finance Head, Toh Thye San Farm; ex-MNC finance professional turned growth driver in an SME, shares her 8-year journey — from negotiating a major pay cut to leading transformation projects and helping scale a family-run business into a structured, growing entity.

- Plus, insights from our host and mindset coach Alex Loh, who breaks down the psychology of SME bosses and why they’re on the hunt for top-tier MNC talent

What You’ll Discover:

- The real trade-offs (yes, including pay cuts!) and unexpected rewards

- How to negotiate your worth and grow beyond your role

- The cultural shifts no one warns you about—hierarchy, flexibility, and "family-style" workplaces

- Why impact in an SME can outstrip corporate achievements

- The one question you should ask yourself before even thinking about the switch

- And the truth about SME culture — is it really all about family, or is there a hidden risk?

Is the grass greener? Tune in to find out!

Plus, we dive into the boss’s mindset: What SME leaders really think when hiring ex-MNC talent.

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We dive into the AI revolution with a provocative guest who’s shaking up conversations about automation, economics, and survival in the age of humanoids.

In this eye-opening episode, they unpack:

- The hidden crisis for professionals: Why your career might be on borrowed time.

- Shocking stats about graduates and layoffs – and what it means for YOUR family.

- Bitcoin, burritos, and broken systems: One guest’s controversial take on fighting inflation.

- Japan’s robot revolution vs. Singapore’s automation gamble: Who’s winning?

- Soft skills vs. silicon: What humans can still do better than AI (for now).

Guest:

- Jeremy – Growth mindset coach, election candidate, and automation policy advocate. He ran on platforms addressing AI disruption, Bitcoin ETFs, and economic resilience. Advised businesses on automation trade-offs and workforce transformation, and challenged ministries, universities, and listeners to rethink everything.

Don’t miss the debate that left the hosts rattled:

“If you think your job is safe… you haven’t met the robots dressing as influencers.”

“Your kids’ education is failing them. Here’s what to demand NOW.”

Tune in for raw truths, generational survival strategies, and why "bell curve gods" won’t save us. Listen wherever you get podcasts!

00:00 Intro

02:53 What’s your main advice for working professionals today?

14:26 How would you redesign our education system?

28:30 How can I raise my kids to handle challenges that will become their everyday reality?

38:44 What interpersonal skill will disappear soonest? Which will endure?

40:28 What stood out to you in this conversation?

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