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Headstart On Record

The Straits Times
Workplace Productivity
Remote Work
Flexible Work Arrangements
Human Resources
Singapore
Sustainable Finance
Geopolitical Changes
Artificial Intelligence
Investing
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Career Development
Polytechnic Education
DBS
Internships
Networking
Financial Independence
Retire Early
Climate Change
Neurodivergence
Job Market Expectations

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Podcasters: Sue-Ann Tan & Tay Hong Yi

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes108Founded3 years ago
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Recent Guests

Aslam Sardar
Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Human Resource Professionals
Institute for Human Resource Professionals
Episode: S2E16: Will working in the office 5 days a week return?
Charmaine Yee
An MSc in Wealth Management graduate who works in Private Equity
Episode: S2E15: Should I do a master’s?
Kenneth Tan
Expert at OCBC on student loans
OCBC Bank
Episode: S2E15: Should I do a master’s?
Jason Tan
Associate Professor at the National Institute of Education specializing in education policy and curriculum design
National Institute of Education
Episode: S2E14: To enter the workforce with a diploma or not?
Shawn Lee
Young Financial Literacy Expert from DBS
DBS
Episode: S2E13: What’s in the budget for me?
Vasu Menon
Investment Strategy MD at OCBC
OCBC
Episode: S2E13: What’s in the budget for me?
Sarah Neo
Head of the Career Development Office at Singapore University of Social Sciences
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Episode: S2E12: Hitting the ground running for the first job
Troy Cheng
Young investor with experience in stock picking
Episode: S2E11: How to pick good stocks in 2025
Ven Sreenivasan
Veteran market watcher and stock picking guru
Episode: S2E11: How to pick good stocks in 2025

Hosts

Tay Hong Yi
Host of Headstart On Record
Sue-Ann Tan
Host of Headstart On Record

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#144
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#9
Singapore/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#165
Singapore/Business
Apple Podcasts
#171
Indonesia/Business/Careers

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S2E5: Sustainable finance: Where are the investing and job opportunities?
Q: What does sustainable finance mean for everyday individuals?
It's a way of enabling businesses to transition towards sustainability through financial support, while individuals can also contribute through informed investment choices.
S2E5: Sustainable finance: Where are the investing and job opportunities?
Q: What skills do you need to have for a career in sustainability?
You can integrate sustainability into degrees across various fields, encouraging students to explore their passion and skills and find ways to make sustainability relevant in their chosen path.
S2E3: Should we play with FIRE?
Q: Ruiming, are there things that you wish you knew when you were 25, or things that you wish you had started doing like investing?
Understanding that the main driver of wealth is usually income and that controlling desires and expenses is crucial.
S2E3: Should we play with FIRE?
Q: Lorna, how does fire work exactly? So say if I am 25 now and I want to retire at 40, what should I do?
You will need to plan meticulously, set aside emergency cash, look for investment opportunities, and quantify your monthly retirement needs.
S2E6: How does working abroad help your career?
Q: How do you think working abroad has benefited your career and personal growth?
Cheryl highlights that working abroad has introduced her to different work cultures and emphasized personal growth by navigating new environments.

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3. Kenneth Tan
4. Jason Tan
5. Shawn Lee
6. Vasu Menon
7. Sarah Neo
8. Troy Cheng

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