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The Flex Executive Code

Karunesh Prasad
Portfolio Career
Board Governance
Culture
Startups
Boards
Independent Director
Future Of Work
Corporate Purpose
Portfolio Careers
Personal Branding
Flex Executive Economy
Sunil
Personal Brand
Fractional Work
Singapore Institute Of Directors
Designing Your Life
Purpose
Fractional C-Suite
Entrepreneurship
Onboarding

This podcast series explores what it takes to thrive as a modern leader. Through candid conversations with C-suite executives, board directors, and thought leaders. My name is Karunesh Prasad. As the show host and CEO of Board Match Up, I will decode the strategies, mindsets, and moments that define success at work and in life. In each episode, I will discuss with inspiring leaders what it means t... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when your job title is no longer your identity?

For many senior executives, that question arrives sooner than expected.

In this episode, Karunesh Prasad, CEO, Board Match-up and show host, speaks with Mark Wee, Executive Director of De... more

In this episode of The Flex Executive Code, Karunesh Prasad, show host and CEO of Board Match-Up, in conversation with Terence Quek, podcast guest and CEO, Singapore Institute of Directors, explores:

🔹 Why writing a personal purpose statement can c... more

In this fantastic conversation between Karunesh and Chandra, Chandra shares that life and careers unfold like a book: not one chapter at a time but several ahead.

The most successful people anticipate future chapters instead of waiting for events to... more

This conversation on portfolio careers between Karunesh Prasad, the show host and guest Shanta Vallury Gandhi explores the challenges and opportunities of a portfolio career. Some highlights of the episode:

* The importance of finding purpose beyon... more

This conversation explores the intricacies of startup culture, highlighting the crucial role of founders and early employees in shaping organisational behaviour. It examines the impact of boards on culture, the challenges of recruiting from larger co... more

In this engaging conversation, the show host Karunesh Prasad, CEO of Board Match Up, and the podcast guest Ashok Barat, Corporate Advisor and Board Member, delve deeper into the topic of Profit and Purpose.

Ashok Barat argues that profit and purpos... more

This engaging conversation between show host Karunesh and guest Nancy explores the future of career transitions, highlighting the challenges and opportunities executives will face.

The highlights of the episodes are:-

Executive Transitions Are on ... more

This fantastic and thought-provoking episode focuses on:-

* People Agenda: A Missing Priority in the Boardroom

* Talent is the most valuable currency for organisational success.

* However, human capital discussions are underrepresented in board... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Wee
Founder/CEO of Designing Your Life Global
Designing Your Life Global
Episode: Designing your life
Terence Quek
CEO of Singapore Institute of Directors
Singapore Institute of Directors
Episode: Influencing boards with clear purpose with Terence Quek
Shanta Vallury Gandhi
Former banking executive turned portfolio career leader and board director
Independent director roles, CSR/HR/branding
Episode: Thriving in a Portfolio Career with Shanta Vallury Gandhi
Ashok Barat
Industry veteran with leadership roles at Unilever, Pepsi, Electrolux; board and association involvement
Various including RPG Enterprises, Bombay Chamber of Commerce
Episode: Profit and Purpose with Ashok Barat
Nancy Grösch
Former CHRO at multiple global companies; advisor and psychologist with organizational behavior expertise
Board Match Up (Advisory Council)
Episode: Executive Transitions with Nancy Grösch

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Karunesh Prasad
Host of The Flex Executive Code

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Profit and Purpose with Ashok Barat
Q: What practical steps should individuals take when preparing for a post-retirement chapter in leadership?
He advises starting preparations at least five years before retirement, creating a personal identity beyond the employer, pursuing work with passion rather than as a hobby, and choosing roles that allow candor and valued contribution without expecting traditional corporate rewards.
Profit and Purpose with Ashok Barat
Q: How should companies balance profitability with a meaningful societal purpose in practice?
Ashok explains that purpose must have economic value and be relevant to national needs; it should drive business decisions while not romanticizing altruism, and governance should ensure stakeholder alignment rather than a narrow focus on shareholders.
Leaning Into The next Chapter with Chandra
Q: How should companies approach the idea of a portfolio career and flexible talent arrangement before it becomes feasible?
Recognize that there is latency between desirable actions and operational reality; start experimenting with flexible models, invest in inclusive strategies for remote work, and design organizational structures that can accommodate a fluid workforce now rather than waiting for full-scale adoption later.
Leaning Into The next Chapter with Chandra
Q: What could executives do even if they are comfortable in their current full-time roles to prepare for the next chapter?
Begin by rehearsing possible future roles, study the job descriptions and people currently in those roles, and outline what employers would expect from you. This proactive planning helps you be ready for opportunities and reduces the shock of abrupt changes.
Executive Transitions with Nancy Grösch
Q: What should HR professionals do to prepare for this flex executive economy?
HR should enable quick onboarding, flatten hierarchies to broaden access to leadership, focus on rapid cultural assimilation, and support ongoing personal branding and network-building for transitioning leaders.

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This series centers on modern leadership, exploring how senior executives balance purpose, performance, and presence in a fast-changing business landscape. Episodes typically feature candid conversations with board directors, C-suite leaders, and governance-focused experts, unpacking topics like portfolio careers, fractional leadership, corporate purpose, and the dynamics between founders, boards, and investors. Listeners can expect practical guidance on designing flexible career paths, transitioning into governance roles, and aligning personal values with organizational impact. A notable through-line is redefining success beyond titles, with actionable frameworks for networking, personal branding, and navigating career transitions in later... more

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2. Terence Quek
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5. Nancy Grösch

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