Season 4 - Episode 2 | Gender Equality and Entrepreneurial Leadership with Koh Yan Ping (Singapore)

Thriving in the Age of Disruption

In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible and Impact Velocity, speaks with Koh Yan Ping, CEO of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organizations (SCWO). Yan Ping shares her journey from working in NTUC to leading SCWO, a non-profit championing gender equality. The conversation explores entrepreneurial leadership, navigating crises, sustainability, and fostering meaningful personal and professional connections.
5 Key Insights from this Podcast:

1. Leadership with Purpose: Championing Gender Equality
   • Yan Ping highlights SCWO’s role as a leader in women’s advocacy in Singapore, supporting its 60 member organizations for over 40 years.
   • Gender equality is crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5, and positively impacts poverty, education, and health.
2. Entrepreneurial Mindset in Non-Profit Leadership
   • Transitioning from NTUC to SCWO, Yan Ping embraced an entrepreneurial approach, balancing limited resources while fostering agility and risk-taking.
   • The dynamic relationship between SCWO's board and its staff supports effective decision-making and innovation.
3. Volunteering: A Gateway to Impact and Growth
   • Volunteering offers youth valuable skills, networks, and insights into meaningful causes.
   • Yan Ping's personal experiences illustrate how volunteering builds character and opens career opportunities.
4. Navigating Personal and Professional Crises
   • Yan Ping shares lessons from a personal health crisis during COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of self-care, support systems, and resilience.
   • Crisis management involves acknowledging challenges, seeking support, and reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth.
5. Women as Drivers of Sustainability
   • Empowering women in household and economic decisions is critical to sustainability.
   • Women’s involvement can lead to more sustainable consumption and resource management.
6. Fostering Family Connection and Balance
   • Family meals represent simplicity and connection but require mindful effort to foster meaningful conversations.
   • Yan Ping emphasizes the importance of balancing professional roles, parenting, and self-care to nurture relationships and well-being.

Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra - Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Impact Velocity
Guest Speaker: Koh Yan Ping - CEO of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organizations (SCWO)