Raise Your Game

Tools for Transformation - Creating Cohesion

29 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many successful business people and sales professionals use some form of NLP tools, whether consciously or unconsciously. NLP can give you strategic i...

Clean Language

28 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It would be fair to assume that the term Clean Language means to refrain from the use of profanity and expletives. However in this context, Clean Lang...

Purpose, Passion & Power Series #4 “Power Part 2”

27 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Aida Adnan is back with another series and this time, she joins us every week to share 4 secrets to designing your ultimate breakthrough year. In the ...

Influence Through Voice

26 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps because it’s something we use as frequently as we do our eyes or our hands and feet… but unless you’re a vocal artist, most...

Leadership is Half the Story

22 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The limelight has always been placed on leadership. What it is, how it looks and sounds, and how best to succeed at it. But in the modern workplace, a...

Stress Less

21 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone experiences stress. The further you advance in work and life, the bigger the responsibilities and the greater the stress. We’ve come up...

Restful vs Restless

18 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With the ever increasing expectations for higher performance, looking and feeling rested might not be a common sight at the workplace. Are we so entre...

Merchant of Wow

15 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Robin Sharma is best known as the author of the “Monk Who Sold His Ferarri” and “The Leader Who Had No Title”, a bestseller wh...

Reframe

14 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us are well acquainted with that feeling of frustration when you're excited to try a new app or gadget that sounds fantastic and looks great, ...

Purpose, Passion & Power Series #2 “Passion”

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Aida Adnan is back with another series and this time, she’s joins us every week to share 4 secrets to designing your ultimate breakthrough year....

How to Tell Stories

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone needs to persuade and influence- whether you’re a CEO or pitching your first start up, the ability to tell a good story is a requisite ...

Preparing for the Future Workforce Starts Now

11 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The way we work and how we determine the path of our careers have changed as the world continues to evolve. This shift has made it increasingly diffic...

Communication Across Cultures

08 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The globalized and virtual world have given rise to some of the most culturally diverse workplaces in modern times. Teaming individuals from starkly d...

How to Make Sense of Any Mess

07 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Information overload is one of the easiest routes to creating miscommunication, confusion and chaos. Abby Covert is a sensemaker- she specializes in I...

Purpose, Passion & Power Series #1 “Purpose”

06 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

 Aida Adnan is back with another series and for the first episode she’ll be looking at the one of the most important driving factors in any...

Neuroselling

05 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How does science help us understand what influences the decisions behind buying behaviour? Lim Eng Weng guides us through the concept of neuro selling...

Star Wars- Why the Empire Will Never Strike Back

04 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As the Star Wars fever reaches epic levels, Roshan Thiran of Leaderonomics looks at the entire Star Wars eco-system and examines the motives and metho...

2015 - The Year of Discoveries

30 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There was a wealth of expert advice and profound insights shared throughout the year on Raise Your Game. We curate some of our favourite discoveries a...

Mastering the Art of Reviewing your Actions #5 “Way Forward”

30 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Good People Better Leaders series comes to an end. But as the new year approaches, Shankar Santhiram of EQTD Consulting invites all to start a new...

Love and Career Coaching

29 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Your spouse might be many things to you, but could he or she also be your confidante and coach in your professional life? We talk through the pros and...

Reflection and Renewal for 2016

28 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

With just a few more days to bid 2015 farewell, how can we best look back on our experiences and lessons learned? Roshan Thiran from Leaderonomics inv...

Mastering the Art of Reviewing your Actions #4 “Problems Faced When Conducting Reviews”

23 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Most people face problems when trying to conduct reviews. This episode talks about the most common problems they face and how to address these problem...

Mindfulness- What, Why, and How?

22 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Nadege Esteban is the founder of Wise Mind, a company that creates effective and enjoyable mindfulness-based learning experiences to inspire and empow...

Embracing Change

18 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Change is hard and the fear for it stops us from exploring and developing ourselves. However, if we want to succeed and go far in life, we have to emb...

Talk Like Ted

18 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Carmine Gallo is a former reporter and anchor for CNN and CBS. He has sat down with many of the most dynamic and respected business leaders of our tim...

Can Your Boss Coach?

17 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What can effective coaching from a manager or boss do for a team, and what are the skills required? We find out with Michael Simpson, a senior consult...

Mastering the Art of Reviewing your Actions #3 “Reviewing Your Implementation”

16 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we looked at the need to plan reviews. The next step is to actually conduct the review. This is where the actual review and analysis comes i...

Introducing Noetic Science

15 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Cassandra Vieten, is the CEO of the Institute of Noetic Sciences. She is a licensed clinical psychologist- her research has focused on spirituality...

Second Chair Leadership

14 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We put plenty of focus on developing the skills of a leader. But what about the people behind the leader, providing support, advice and making sure ev...

Risky Business

11 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The reality is that there are individuals and corporations who are willing to say anything to serve their personal interests. Whether it’s an op...

Mastering the Art of Reviewing your Actions #2 “Planning Your Review”

09 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As with every new project, leaders understand that they need to plan their review and set parameters to determine whether the project was a success or...

Stop Motivating Others

08 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership researcher, consultant, and coach Susan Fowler wants us to stop trying to motivate people - it's frustrating for everyone involved and it s...

A Conversation on Networking

07 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Networking is the avenue to building relationships and is a crucial platform towards enhancing businesses. The question is, how can different personal...

7 Necessary Endings for a Fantastic 2016

04 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Jeevan Sahadevan joins us for the final month of 2015. What expert tips and tricks will he share this time? We find out.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Listful Thinking

03 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What do Madonna, John Lennon, Ellen DeGeneres, Ben Franklin, Leonardo da Vinci, and Thomas Edison have in common? Each is (or was) a list maker. These...

Mastering the Art of Reviewing your Actions #1 “Why Review?”

02 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The approach to adult learning is different to the type classroom learning that we have become accustomed in our academic pursuits. One such approach ...

The Achievement Habit

01 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

When you have the intention to achieve something, you must give it the appropriate amount of attention, otherwise all it ever becomes is a pipe dream....

4 Leadership Lessons from the Samurai Warrior

30 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Why is a Samurai warrior the hardest fighter to fight? We find out with Roshan Thiran of Leaderonomics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Tools For Transformation Series - Reframing

27 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Many successful business people and sales professionals use some form of NLP tools, whether consciously or unconsciously. NLP can give you strategic i...

Own the Room

26 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership presence is the ability to consistently articulate and communicate, connect with others and influence them to action. But how does one buil...

Building Financial Intelligence Series #4 “Anyone Can Learn”

25 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It takes time and the right kind of guidance to develop good financial habits. In this month’s series, Raymond Gabriel gives us a more in depth ...

Deeper Learning

24 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Education for many, is seen as just a process; a series of steps you take to eventually enter the workforce so you can earn a living. While education ...

Personally Speaking

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Each person has their own way of communicating and processing information. What are certain considerations to make when we communicate in different si...

Transformational Education for Transformational Leaders

20 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Ambitious and competent leaders who can drive economic growth, political progress, and social justice are what we need to truly transform the world. C...

Operatic Success

19 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Hailed as the new queen of pop-opera, we speak with British classical opera singer Carly Paoli, to learn more about her musical journey and meteoric r...

Mind Hacking

17 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wished you could reboot or reprogram your mind, exactly as you would a computer? Sir John Hargrave offers a host of simple, daily practi...

The Importance of Digital Learning

16 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in the thick of the digital age, and the modern world is transitioning towards a seamless integration of technology into daily life. To ke...

Disrupt You!

13 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Samit was described by Wired magazine as "having the coolest job in the industry." He is a leading technology innovator who has raised millions in...

A Toxic Workplace

12 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Every organization has a cast of characters with bad habits and toxic behaviour, which can hamper the growth and performance of a company. Jean Franco...

Simple Ways to Encourage Creativity and Innovation

09 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Many assume that the capacity to create and innovate is something you either have or you don’t.  However, learning to cultivate such a cult...

Building Financial Intelligence Series #1 “Bad Debt, Good Debt”

04 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It takes time and the right kind of guidance to develop good financial habits. In this month’s series, Raymond Gabriel gives us a more in depth ...

Switch On

03 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Jankel is a Cambridge-educated, leadership expert and creator of Breakthrough Biodynamics, a science-inspired, wisdom-wired approach to leading i...

Leadership: Going Big or Going Great?

02 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As a leader, or aspiring leader, can we have it all, or are there areas we will need to trade off for a better decision? Some believe we can do all, a...

Tools For Transformation Series - NLP in Training

30 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The purpose of NLP is to provide a therapeutic model to help people get past their barriers and let go of their baggage. It’s no surprise then t...

Spiritual Growth for Success

29 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to achieve employee wellness? Harold Littlejohn looks at some less conventional ways of creating happiness and satisfaction at the w...

Removing the Blindfold Series #4 “Keeping the Blindfold Off”

28 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Now that you’ve achieved success and mastery, what does it take to stay on top of your game? In this last episode of our monthly series, Aida Ad...

A Skeptic’s Guide to the Mind

27 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There’s alot of research out there that is meant to help demystify what goes on in the brain, so that we can understand our minds better. This r...

Game-based learning: too good to be true?

26 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Most Asian kids are brought up to think that games are a distraction, and only school books and homework will propel us forward. But is fun and play r...

The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking

23 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Do you believe in magic? Matthew Hutson does. He’s a science writer and author of The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking, a book that makes the argument...

Why Being Bad is Good

22 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Stephens first gained worldwide attention for his research on the psychological benefits of swearing as a response to pain. Now, fresh from wi...

Removing the Blindfold Series #3 “Action, Action, Action”

21 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Action is what moves us and motivates us. In this week’s installment of our monthly series, Aida Adnan invites us to remove the blindfold, so th...

Toning the Mind

20 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us live a perfectly ordinary life, with a respectable job and a loving family. Despite that, a stressful situation or a hiccup in our plans co...

Growth and Development Cycle for Leaders

19 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Every Monday, Leaderonomics brings on a guest to talk about pressing matters in the realm of personal growth and leadership development. Zaid Muhammad...

Money Habits

16 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Managing money is a key factor that determines success and life satisfaction- intelligence and education can only go so far if you don’t develop...

Removing the Blindfold Series #2 “Raising the Bar”

15 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What is performance mastery and how can we achieve it? These are some of the questions that will be answered by Aida Adnan as she joins us for a month...

Design Thinking for Non Designers

12 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Why is the new concept of business design fast becoming a game changer for senior leaders around the world? We find out from Christoffer Erichsen, a g...

Moteevation Through Fashion

09 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Cultivating the desire for self development and personal growth from a young age is a necessity for anyone to thrive in a world that’s abound wi...

The Power of Non Verbal Communication

08 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The key to delivering a great speech, story or presentation doesn’t just rely on informative content and eloquently crafted phrases. Recent rese...

Removing the Blindfold Series #1 “Don’t Turn Around, Focus Forward”

07 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the reason we don’t achieve our goals? What causes our frustration when things don’t go our way? These are some of the questi...

Developing "Best in the world" Talent

05 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Having met and interviewed many leaders and professionals who have been hailed as "best in the world", Roshan Thiran of Leaderonomics was curious to u...

5 Questions to Solve Any Problem

02 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We’re all familiar with the feeling of being stuck in a rut or a problem with no foreseeable solution. Jeevan Sahadevan talks us through 5 quest...

Intrinsic Motivation

29 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How much of our actions and decisions are based on what will give us personal satisfaction and contentment? Azeeza Jalaludeen gives us an education on...

Dressing for Success

28 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Is it necessary to look the part in order to play the role of a successful leader? We find out from Leaderonomic’s featured guest, Cynthia Soh o...

Tools For Transformation Series - NLP in Business and Sales

25 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Many successful business people and sales professionals use some form of NLP tools, whether consciously or unconsciously. NLP can give you strategic i...

Essentialism - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

22 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Mckeown says that, “If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will”. Our relentless pursuit to do, do, do will ultimately...

Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader

17 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Any person tasked with the role as leader aspires to be a good one. But with the demands of the day to day, the time and effort you take to develop yo...

The Myths of Creativity

15 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The common perception of creativity is that it’s unpredictable and hard to come by. David Burkus is author of the book, The Myths of Creativity ...

A Gen-Y’s Take on Leadership

14 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As a fellow Gen Y himself, Dinesh Raj of Leaderonomics will be giving his point of view of how this generation views and approaches leadership.  ...

Rising From the Ashes

11 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Black was beginning to live his dream as an international opera performer, when tragedy struck. He faced certain death and defied impossible odd...

What is Your What?

08 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What is the one amazing thing you were born to do? Steve Olsher, author of What is Your What, says that everyone has within them, a gift that is worth...

The Leadership Legacy of Datuk Dr. Fowzi

07 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Datuk Dr. Mohd Fowzi was the executive managing director of Suria Capital Holdings Bhd and among the greatest Malaysian leaders out there. Many of hi...

Two Awesome Hours

03 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

According to the internet, the average adult makes up to 35,000 decisions in a day. From the tiny split second choices to the life altering deliberati...

How to Make Your Team Rock #1 “Determining If You Need a Team”

02 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Kossler of Iclif presents this month’s weekly series, and in the first session we will discuss the importance of matching the work to th...

Seeing What Others Don't

01 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Insights, are those precious but elusive moments when you arrive at a thought or realization that helps you understand a person or a situation in a mu...

Tools For Transformation Series

28 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Every month, Sheila Singam brings on a client to speak about how NLP techniques can be utilized as tools to transform and solve challenges, whether in...

Singletasking

25 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Studies have shown that no matter what anyone tells you (including yourself), there is no such thing as multitasking. Devora Zack, author of Singleta...

Financial Leadership

24 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Leaderonomics brings on Tom Conine, who will be speaking on what world class finance looks like and how business simulations have helped enhance the f...

The Surprising Power of Expectations

21 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Expectations have gotten a bad reputation for being a harbinger of anger and disappointment. Using scientific research, Chris Berdik challenges the as...

History of Success Series #3 “Events That Changed Our World”

19 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Much has been said of being the right person at the right place at the right time. After all, everyone needs a breakthrough moment. In this episode, w...

Expectation Hangover

18 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There are dozens of sayings and quotes about how lowering our expectations is the only way to avoid disappointments in life. We all know that’s ...

Aligning the Organisation

17 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What is alignment, why does it matter and how do we achieve it? We explore the importance of alignment in organisations, and the top down approach tha...

A 4 Step Model for Success

14 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The topic of success is one that is explored time and again- success is after all, what we use to measure our life’s work. And while there is no...

The Wonders of a Wandering Mind

13 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re the type of person who can’t complete a task without the mind meandering off to a different topic, place or time, then you&rsquo...

History of Success Series #2 “An Honest History of Rejections”

12 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

An important ingredient in every famous success story is perseverance. Yet there will be no need for perseverance if there were no failures or rejecti...

Analogies Can Change The World

11 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

A good analogy is like a funny joke. They’re entertaining, easy to relate to and are a quick way to relay complex ideas and concepts. As a forme...

Priority Management

07 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Jeevan’s back and this time around he shares some secrets to priority management that will ensure a powerful and productive week.  See om...

Get Things Done Part 2

06 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, we spoke to David Allen about “Getting Things Done”, a time management method and organizational tool David created which is s...

History of Success Series #1 “History of Personal Success”

05 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

While perseverance seems to be the hallmark of every successful person whose story we have heard, is hard work and a ‘never say die’ attit...

Personal Branding

03 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Personal branding is a concept that promotes the idea of putting your best self forward for personal and professional development. By learning how to ...

Tools For Transformation Series

31 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Every month, Sheila Singam brings on a client to speak about how NLP techniques can be utilized as tools to transform and solve challenges, whether in...