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Coaching and the Art of Giving Back - ITK#20

Successful executives seldom get to the top alone. Even the most talented need the help of other people to reach their true potential. As the workplace becomes more competitive and interactive, the practice of leadership coaching and mentoring is becoming more common as ambitious individuals seek guidance, and senior executives realise the importance of helping people reach their full potential by sharing knowledge and insights. Today we're going to delve into a successful career coaching partnership and discuss the differences between the many roles people can play in guiding us in our careers, and the benefits that can bring the individual.

Our Guests

Nicolaas Woudenberg

Nicolaas is a Consultant at BCG and the CEO & Founder of Strōm which is a Human Performance coaching platform that energizes people to thrive through an offline coaching marketplace integrated with a digital journey of gamified micro-learning and habit building.

Gene Cleckley

Gene is a Career Coach in INSEAD’s CDC. He worked with hundreds of clients from all over the world, leveraging a 25-year career in global management, leadership development, corporate and organisational culture. Gene holds an academic and training background in organisational behaviour, psychotherapy and counselling, while also being an INSEAD EMC graduate.

How to Succeed in Your Future Career - ITK#17

The last 12 months have shown us that the unpredictable can happen and our best-laid career plans don’t always work out the way we intend them to.

To help us explain how we can understand and succeed in an ever-changing career landscape I am joined by two individuals responsible for ensuring students in the pioneering INSEAD Master in Management class build solid foundations for their future career success.

Our Guests

Jessica Whitehead

Jessica is the Assistant Director of Career Development and Employer Engagement for INSEAD’s Master in Management.  Jessica has a background in managing programmes and strategic partnerships in Canada, the UK, and China. Most recently she worked in the Global Engagement Office at UCL, and prior to that, she worked at London Business School helping to operationalise the re-launch of the MiM programme. She also holds an undergraduate degree in business and a Master in education.

Thibault Seguret

Thibault is the Programme Director for INSEAD’s Master in Management programme and holds a Master of Computer Science as well as an MBA from INSEAD (12J). An experienced manager with over 12 years of experience, he started his career in the video games industry. Passionate about career development, he launched a start-up right after his MBA to challenge the way teenagers and young adults thought about their careers.

 

Special Event - The Top Challenges in Navigating the MBA Application Process - ITK#16

INSEAD has four equally important application criteria that guide our selection of an exciting, dynamic and diverse student body.

The MBA Admissions team is looking for people with intellectual curiosity, personal qualities to contribute to the many INSEAD activities and a desire to stretch themselves in a rigorous academic programme. We welcome applications from around the world regardless of race, religion, gender, colour or financial status.

Gain insights into these criteria and how you can strengthen your MBA eligibility from the INSEAD Women in Business (IWiB) club who aim to create more opportunities for women to become stronger leaders and future role models.

Since its launch, IWiB has built considerable interest among MBA participants and outside organisations across all of INSEAD’s campuses. IWiB aims to be a forum for discussion and networking for anyone promoting gender diversity within the business community.

Guests

Tips/strategies on how to tackle the GMAT by Whitney Garner from Manhattan Prep

Student panel discussion (moderated by Maria Reis, Assistant Director, MBA & MIM Marketing and Recruitment

Q&A from the audience (moderated by Kate Richardson, Marketing & Events Officer)

Space, Technology and Careers in Asia - ITK#12

The region of Asia is incredibly diverse in people and culture, you need to be aware of those differences to be successful when conducting business or pursuing a career in Asia.

The Tsinghua – INSEAD Executive MBA (TIEMBA) is a unique partnership between INSEAD and Tsinghua, one of China’s most prestigious universities. The programme takes place across INSEAD’s three campuses in Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Fontainebleau (France), and Tsinghua’s campuses in Beijing and Shenzhen.

In episode #12 we have the first of a two-part episode which will feature a participant and alumnus from the TIEMBA programme. This two-part episode provides insights into business and career success in Asia.

Guest

Lynette Tan, TIEMBA'21Jul
Co-founder and Chief Executive of the Singapore Space and Technology Association. Lynette is a Womens Weekly Great Women Of Our Time Award winner and current participant in the TIEMBA programme. Lynette shared many amazing insights into the science and technology industries and some tips on how to realise success in Asia.

Special Event - Careers with Purpose - ITK #10

Episode #10 features one of the discussions from a three-day series of events that was part of the Sustainable Development Goals week organised by the Hoffmann Global Institute for Business and Society in collaboration with INSEAD student clubs. SDG Week brought leaders working on the SDGs together with students, faculty and staff. The week featured presentations, panel sessions and exhibitions that focused on sustainable development solutions that protect the earth’s biosphere and open business opportunities.

In this event, Careers with Purpose, Jean-Marc Bally from Aster Capital and Fanny Auger from Nature & Decouvertes will talk about how they transformed the future of industries through their commitment to sustainability. They will share their success stories in unconventional career paths, their experiences in disrupting markets and in bringing their business models to life. Moreover, they will discuss sustainability and social impact trends they have seen in the private sector.

Our Guests Today

Fanny Auger 
Brand Director, Nature & Découvertes

Jean-Marc Bally
Managing Partner, Aster

Park Sol (Moderator)
President of the MBA Impact Club

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Learn more about INSEAD and how an INSEAD MBA will empower your future by attending one of our information session events held around the globe. We host Masterclass events, coffee chats, participate in MBA fairs and forums, one-to-one consultations and offer campus visits so you can gain insights into our one-year MBA programme and our diverse community.

These events are held throughout the year and are hosted by Admissions, Student Recruitment staff and alumni.

https://inse.ad/itkevents

The INSEAD Indevor Club's vision is to inspire and foster the INSEAD community to embrace an integrated perspective and drive positive social and environmental change.

 

https://clubs.insead.edu/indevor/

The Hoffmann Global Institute for Business and Society is at the forefront of aligning INSEAD with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs. In order to achieve this, we research and develop new sustainable business models, explore means of operating sustainably, inspire a diverse group of future leaders, engage with our global alumni community to expand the impact, and aspire to make INSEAD a sustainable school that acts and leads by example.

https://www.insead.edu/centres/the-hoffmann-global-institute-for-business-and-society

 

Non-traditional Business Careers - ITK#7

When considering whether to apply to the INSEAD MBA, you may be concerned that you might be lacking in experience compared to those that have been working in the corporate sector, financial services or as consultants. We discuss the benefits differences in knowledge and experience can bring to your career and how these experiences will give you the skills you will need to successfully manage diversity in your future.

Our guests today

Isabel Weiner

Isabel is a current MBA Candidate at INSEAD and comes from a non-traditional business background. Isabel's experiences include working with non-profit organisations that were supporting women and refugees in the Middle East and Northern Africa. More recently, she moved into human rights and social justice philanthropy working for Open Society Foundations.

Virginie Fougea

Virginie is the INSEAD Global Director of Admissions & Financial Aid responsible for selecting and retaining top talents from very diverse backgrounds to INSEAD’s Degree Programmes.

We're giving you the power to ask our future guests questions 

We are now giving you the ability to ask our future guests your questions about career development and how to achieve career fulfilment. Head to www.inse.ad/itk8 to submit your question or upvote questions from other listeners, and we will then ask our next guests the top-ranking questions. Each poll will be open for the first two weeks of every month; the earlier you submit your question, the more likely it is to be upvoted by other listeners. 

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For a collection of thought pieces, expert opinions and first-hand accounts on the topics of career development and leadership curated to guide you on your journey from manager to mentor head to https://intheknow.insead.edu/

The INSEAD one-year MBA Programme is about academic rigour, amazing diversity, excellent career opportunities and an outstanding alumni network. With three fully-integrated campuses in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and over 90 different nationalities in the classroom, no other business school offers such a multicultural experience. 

The accelerated full-time MBA programme curriculum develops successful, thoughtful leaders and entrepreneurs who create value for their organisations and their communities, and we are looking for smart, well-rounded candidates who believe that business can be a force for good. Find out more by visiting https://www.insead.edu/master-programmes/mba

Career Changers - ITK#5

You may be part of an organisation where you are already on your way to building a successful career, or you may be looking to progress your career in a new organisation. In episode #5, we discuss career changes, and whether you are internal-career or external-career focused, we encourage you to take this opportunity to reflect on your career trajectory.

Our guests today

Kai Sieng

Kai Sieng Fung, a Singaporean national and INSEAD’s Assistant Director for Executive Career Development in Asia. He brings more than 15 years of experience in executive search consulting and has placed numerous senior-level and mid-level professionals in front office roles and mid-office roles in Singapore and Hong Kong / China. Before that, he worked in e-commerce and transportation.

Samantha Xu

Samantha Xu is a Chinese national, previously the regional CFO of J. Lauritzen A/S, a Danish shipping company. Starting from August, she will be the Divisional Finance Director at Royal Vopak, responsible for developments of Asia and the Middle East. She is a proven finance leader with over 16 years’ experience in both the maritime, oil and gas industries. Samantha holds extensive international exposure and strong cultural understanding from her previous postings in China, Denmark, the UAE, and Singapore.

Show Notes

The show notes for today's episode are found via the In The Know website.

https://intheknow.insead.edu/podcast

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A collection of thought pieces, expert opinions and first-hand accounts on the topics of career development and leadership, curated to guide you on your journey from manager to mentor. https://intheknow.insead.edu/

INSEAD's modular Global Executive MBA programme (GEMBA) takes place in fully integrated campuses across three regions: Europe (France), Asia (Singapore) and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi). The GEMBA offers experienced executives an intensive 14 to 17-month fast-track to the top via one of the world’s most prestigious and multicultural business schools. https://www.insead.edu/master-programmes/gemba

GEMBA participants have diverse needs for career support. Our Career Development team is dedicated to Executive MBA careers and addresses both your “internal-career” needs (making the most of your career within your present organisation) and your “external-career” needs (making a change outside your organisation). In both cases, INSEAD is recognised by companies worldwide as a key source of talent and career development. https://www.insead.edu/master-programmes/gemba/career-development#career-development

 

Ambition Has No Gender - ITK#4

What does ambition mean to you? Do we define success the same for both men and women?

In episode 4 we discuss how ambition doesn't favour any particular gender and how you can support gender initiatives in your career and leadership positions. INSEAD is committed to developing the next generation of global leaders who will change the world with initiatives such as the Force for Good Campaign and the INSEAD Gender Initiative. Find out what the next generation of leaders can do to facilitate women’s success in business?

Our guests today

Antoine Clavier

Antoine is an INSEAD MBA’18J Alumni with 7 years of commercial experience in medical devices and life sciences. Currently based in Asia with Visala Labs, Antoine has a great breadth of experience in mentoring and supporting gender campaigns including setting up the first Manbassadors movement with the INSEAD Women in Business Club.

Zoe Kinias

Zoe Kinias is an Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD and the Academic Director of INSEAD’s Gender Initiative. She is also a member of the INSEAD Randomized Control Trials Lab.

Show Notes

The show notes for today's episode can be found via the In The Know website.

https://intheknow.insead.edu/podcast

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INSEAD celebrates ambitious people who place no limits on the size of their dreams and dare to push beyond barriers to conquer obstacles in their lives. Learn more https://intheknow.insead.edu/limitless

A collection of thought pieces, expert opinions and first-hand accounts on the topics of career development and leadership, curated to guide you on your journey from manager to mentor. https://intheknow.insead.edu/

The INSEAD one-year MBA Programme is about academic rigour, amazing diversity, excellent career opportunities and an outstanding alumni network. The accelerated full-time MBA programme curriculum develops successful, thoughtful leaders and entrepreneurs who create value for their organisations and their communities while ensuring business can be a force for good. https://www.insead.edu/master-programmes/mba

The Ambition Has No Gender video can be viewed on the INSEAD YouTube channel or via the above link. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aeQQ-NqjHS3nfiod2PMSA

 

Social Ventures - ITK#3

In episode 3 we feature a little more about careers and leadership in entrepreneurship and in particular social ventures. Social entrepreneurship is the use of start-up companies and other entrepreneurs to develop, fund and implement solutions to social, cultural, or environmental issues. Ideally cultivating purpose-driven leaders and businesses that can transform the world and achieve a sustainable future.

 

Our guests today

Daniel Layug

Daniel graduated from INSEAD with the MBA17D class and was declared the winner of the 35th INSEAD Venture Competition (IVC)! With their venture, PeoplePods. PeoplePods is a corporate solution to provide innovative housing to workers. Their mission is to improve the lives of thousands of low-income workers by providing dignified and affordable communities.

Nancy Hsieh

Nancy joined INSEAD as the Executive Director for the Maag INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship (ICE) in the fall of 2014. In addition to managing the ICE team and activities across the Fontainebleau and Singapore campuses, she actively builds relationships within the INSEAD entrepreneurship community and develops growth strategies for the centre.

Show Notes

The show notes for today's episode can be found via the In The Know website.

https://intheknow.insead.edu/podcast

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https://intheknow.insead.edu/

A collection of thought pieces, expert opinions and first-hand accounts on the topics of career development and leadership, curated to guide you on your journey from manager to mentor.

https://www.insead.edu/master-programmes/mba

The INSEAD one-year MBA Programme is about academic rigour, amazing diversity, excellent career opportunities and an outstanding alumni network. The accelerated full-time MBA programme curriculum develops successful, thoughtful leaders and entrepreneurs who create value for their organisations and their communities while ensuring business can be a force for good.

https://centres.insead.edu/entrepreneurship/index.cfm

The Rudolf and Valeria Maag INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship (ICE) was founded in 2003.  For the past 14 years, they have inspired, educated, and empowered INSEAD entrepreneurs as they innovate and create business ventures worldwide.

http://www.peoplepods.co/

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Executive Entrepreneurs - ITK#2

In episode 2 we discuss careers and leadership in entrepreneurial startups. Approximately half of INSEAD graduates run their own companies at some point in their careers, others join high growth ventures, lead entrepreneurial projects within corporations, or focus on social ventures. We discuss some of the challenges that present when running your own company.

Our guests today

Alexander Bregman

Alexander Started off at Google with Inside Sales before Moving to Product Marketing and later the Global Product Partnerships team, negotiating and working with strategic partners to launch various Google products across EMEA, including Google Play Books, Play Newsstand, Google Chromecast, Google Assistant and more. After 11 years, Alex experiences some triggers (which we will cover) that led to him co-finding Invitly: a networking app for professionals to meet through invites for drinks or meals to grow professional network & unlock business opportunities. 

Adrian Johnson

Adrian Johnson is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship and a technology and media entrepreneur. As well as co-founding several companies Adrian is an Adjunct Professor at INSEAD and teaches the legendary "Your First Hundred Days" MBA/EMBA course in Fontainebleau and Singapore as well as Executive Education customer-specific and open-enrolment programmes.

Show Notes

The show notes for today's episode can be found via the In The Know website.

https://intheknow.insead.edu/podcast

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https://intheknow.insead.edu/

A collection of thought pieces, expert opinions and first-hand accounts on the topics of career development and leadership, curated to guide you on your journey from manager to mentor.

https://www.insead.edu/master-programmes/gemba

INSEAD's modular Global Executive MBA programme (GEMBA) takes place in fully integrated campuses across three regions: Europe (France), Asia (Singapore) and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi). The GEMBA offers experienced executives an intensive 14 to 17-month fast-track to the top via one of the world’s most prestigious and multicultural business schools.