Purple Light - Stories of Career Transition Out of Uniform
Brandon LeeA podcast exploring the career transition experiences of ex-SAF personnel. Through their sharing, we hope to help other SAF servicemen and women make more successful and sustainable career transitions. "Made a switch From the army Found a job So happy But I miss My time in army With my rifle and my buddy and me Oh I know I have to move on Future's bright For all to see Purple light It's no sunset ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 72 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Latest Episodes
Hear from Darren as he shares how family support, the support network of ex-servicemen and relying and remembering his military training helped him make the transition into the private sector!
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Hear from Eileen about how being clear about your drivers for change, having a philosophy of ask and you will be given, and understand what value you bring to the table, helped her to transition from the Ministry of Defence into the outside world!
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Hear from Chee Yong about how his faith, being true to himself, being trusting of friends, helped him transition from uniform into the outside world!
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Hear from Steve about how a supportive family, a psychologically safe environment provided by his bosses and a long term perspective help him transition from a 20-year career in the SAF into a 20-year career in the private sector, and now into ventur... more
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Apple Podcasts | #78 |  Singapore/Business/Careers |
Apple Podcasts | #78 |  India/Business/Careers |
Apple Podcasts | #110 |  Indonesia/Business/Careers |
Apple Podcasts | #242 |  Philippines/Business/Careers |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Purple Light
What is Purple Light about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on career transitions from military service, especially for SAF personnel, into civilian leadership, technology, entrepreneurship, and public-facing roles. Episodes explore personal reinvention, networking, and practical steps to brand oneself after a long government career, often mixing humor with hard lessons about risk, stability, and purpose. Across conversations, guests highlight topics like leadership development, cross-sector mobility, long-term planning, and the emotional and financial realities of leaving a structured career, with many episodes offering concrete playbooks for others considering a similar path. A standout thread is the strong emphasis on lifelong learning, purposeful work, and turning military disc... more
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Purple Light launched 2 years ago and published 72 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Purple Light?
Recent guests on Purple Light include:
1. Darren Tan
2. Eileen Soh
3. Mak Chee Yong
4. Steve Lee
5. Goh Keng Kian
6. Lee Kok Hau
7. Choy Dawen
8. Bernard Lim
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