In this inspiring episode of the Career Transitions podcast, we welcome two extraordinary guests—Lee Peh Gee and Joanne Soo, members of the Singapore Women’s Everest Team. Their journey to the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain at 8,848 meters, is a testament to resilience, teamwork, and perseverance.

We often say that career transitions feel like climbing a mountain—filled with uncertainty, self-doubt, and the need for endurance. Who better to learn from than real mountaineers? Peh Gee and Joanne take us through their grueling five-year journey of preparation, their physical, mental, and emotional challenges, and the life lessons they gained along the way.

In this episode, we explore:

• How they trained for Everest—mentally, physically, and emotionally
• Overcoming self-doubt and external critics who questioned their ability
• The power of teamwork and enablers in achieving big goals
• How their experience translates to navigating career transitions
• The importance of preparation, clarity, and trusting the journey

Their story is a powerful metaphor for career growth and personal development, reminding us that the journey matters just as much as the destination.

Tune in for an episode filled with motivation, adventure, and practical insights to help you conquer your own Everest—whether it’s in your career or personal life.

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· Vanessa Iloste (Host)

· Vanessa Teo (Host)

· Aaron Wu (Producer)

In this episode of the Career Transitions podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Eric Sim, thought leader, entrepreneur, author, and LinkedIn Top Voice with over 2.8 million followers. From his early days helping at his family's prawn noodle stall to leading at UBS Investment Bank as a managing director, Eric has built a career that defies limitations. Today, he is the founder of the Institute of Life, a platform dedicated to mentoring professionals in career growth, leadership, and personal branding.

Join us as we explore:

• Eric’s bold career transition from banking to becoming a global thought leader
• The challenges of reinventing your professional identity beyond a corporate title
• Why small, intentional actions are the key to big career success
• The power of social capital, storytelling, and building an authentic online brand
• How to navigate the "magical stage" of life where time, money, and health intersect
• His philosophy on investing in others and creating lasting impact

Eric’s journey is filled with practical wisdom, inspiring stories, and powerful takeaways for anyone looking to reinvent their career, build a strong personal brand, or embrace new opportunities.

Tune in now to learn how thinking big, starting small, and acting now can transform your career and life.

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· Vanessa Iloste (Host)

· Vanessa Teo (Host)

· Aaron Wu (Producer)

Welcome to Season 5 of the Career Transitions podcast! We’re launching this season with an inspiring guest—Dorothy Yiu, CEO and Co-founder of Engage Rocket, a leading people analytics platform that helps organizations drive real-time insights into employee engagement, performance, and development.

Dorothy’s career journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From starting out in banking and consulting to making the bold leap into entrepreneurship, she co-founded Engage Rocket to address one of the biggest challenges in HR—how organizations leverage data to build better workplaces.

In this episode, we explore:

• Dorothy’s transition from corporate leadership to startup founder
• How people analytics can transform workplace culture and performance
• The key challenges companies face in driving employee engagement
• Why culture-building requires intentionality, consistency, and empowerment
• Dorothy’s experience as a working mother of two and her advocacy for Down syndrome awareness
• Her top lessons on resilience, adaptability, and building a portfolio career

Whether you’re navigating a career shift, looking to create impact as a leader, or curious about the future of HR and workplace analytics, this episode is packed with insights, strategies, and inspiration you don’t want to miss.

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· Vanessa Iloste (Host)

· Vanessa Teo (Host)

· Aaron Wu (Producer)