JCU Conversations

Mar 06 2025 34 ep. 23 mins
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JCU Conversations is James Cook University, Singapore’s premier podcast series — bringing to you discussions with successful leaders in the industry (across fields such as business, education, urban design, and more) while offering a deeper understanding of their personal lives, careers, inspirations, and approaches to success. Join our rotating chair of distinguished hosts as we find out: What makes these bright minds tick?

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Ep34: An Organisational Psychologist on Remote Work & Employee Well-Being | Dr Sherry Aw, JCU Singapore

Mar 06 2025 20 mins  
We’ve heard a lot about workplace well-being, work-life balance remote working and more in recent years. But what if we look at it from the lens of research? Find out more from our Psychology lecturer Dr Sherry Aw, who specialises in research topics such as employee well-being, empathy and emotions, managing work-family life and remote work.This episode’s host: Janlyn, Presiden

Ep33: Digital Transformation, AI and Entrepreneurship–Insights from Kau Yi Ming | Krux Asia

Jan 14 2025 23 mins  
Join us as we chat with Mr Kau Yi Ming, Venture Partner at Krux Asia and Managing Director at Orative Technologies Mr. Kau takes us through his career journey from the military to the corporate world, entrepreneurship, and paying it forward as an angel investor and venture partner. In this episode, he shares about one of his greatest achievements and passions: driving digital trans

Ep32: Microsoft's Andrea Della Mattea Talks About The Future of AI

Dec 18 2024 6 mins  
In this episode, we chat with Andrea Del Mattea, President Asia Pacific, Microsoft, and advisory board member at James Cook University in Singapore. Andrea reflects on her prolific global career in tech, and shares insights on harnessing artificial intelligence to make a difference and drive inclusivity across the world. She also speaks about her time at James Cook University, wher

Ep31: CapitaLand Investment's Ted Howland Debunks Sustainability Myths

Oct 30 2024 25 mins  
Ted Howland, Vice President, Group Sustainability at CapitaLand Investment joins us in this episode of JCU Conversations! Mr Howland, a Stanford-trained engineer, shares about how engineering and sustainability work together, the future of sustainability, why he’s optimistic about what’s to come and some surprising fun facts. This episode’s host: Rachel Ward, Member of the Ad

Ep30: From Theatre to Management—Carole-Anne Upton's Lessons on Leadership | Professor Carole-Anne Upton | Deputy Vice-Chancellor | James Cook University

Oct 10 2024 26 mins  
In June this year, we welcomed our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Singapore at James Cook University, Professor Carole-Anne Upton. Professor Upton joins us in this episode of JCU Conversations, where she shares about why her career has been full of serendipity, as well as her thoughts on education, the future of learning and more. This episode’s host: Akshita Bhatia, Student Leader

Ep29: Should You Choose A Startup or MNC? | Natasha Syed | Founder & CEO | SkilledIn Green

Sep 05 2024 17 mins  
Meet Ms Natasha Syed, Founder and CEO of SkilledIn Green, a talent marketplace that focuses on green skills and careers in sustainability. Natasha pivoted from a conventional 9-to-5 career in banking & finance to follow her passion for entrepreneurship. Join us as she talks about her journey, her commitment to sustainability and more. This episode’s host: Michelle Thrash, Sen

Ep28: The 4 Rules of Career Success | Grace Ho | Board Director, Advisor, Tech & Sustainability

Aug 01 2024 22 mins  
Change agent and business leader Grace Ho has honed an impressive portfolio over two decades with a career that spans multinational corporations, technology startups, and corporate governance with board roles. She shares insights from her diverse experiences, including business transformation, sustainability, and more.This episode’s host: Philip Forrest AM, Board of Advisors and

Ep 27: The Professor Who Lived a Thousand Lives | Professor Andreas Lopata | James Cook University

Jul 03 2024 19 mins  
Life has been an exciting adventure for Professor Andreas Lopata, Professor in Biochemistry at the Tropical Futures Institute, James Cook University in Singapore – it sometimes seems like he’s lived many lives over the past few decades! Professor’s Lopata’s education and career have quite literally taken him to unexpected places – from a Business school in Germany, to stu

Ep26: Will AI Take Over Architecture? | Jason Pomeroy | Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy

Jun 11 2024 24 mins  
Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy, shares about his forte and passion – sustainable design and architecture, and how it influences his teaching profession, travel experiences and more.This episode’s host: Associate Professor Caroline Wong, Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching at James Cook University, Singapore.

Ep25: Hear from a Healthcare CEO: Balancing Profits and Patient Needs | Dr Melvin Heng | Thomson Medical

May 02 2024 20 mins  
Dr Melvin Heng, Executive Director & Group CEO at Thomson Medical, shares about his career journey from medicine to corporate leadership. In this podcast, he talks about balancing business and commercial priorities with healthcare needs and ethical standards, what he loves about what he’s doing today, what he misses most about his time as a medical practitioner and more.This