HR & Beyond

Your front-row seat to the evolving world of work. HR & Beyond explores the changing world of work through real conversations with HR leaders, industry experts, and forward-thinking professionals. Hosted by experienced HR leaders in the APAC region, we go beyond the buzzwords to bring you bold ideas and practical insights. Hosted by Aya & Nailya, seasoned HR & Benefits professionals who’ll bring fresh perspectives and honest conversations. Tune in, think differently, lead forward!

HR & Beyond is a business podcast hosted by Aya & Nailya, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Aya & Nailya hosts HR & Beyond, a business show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  When the Ground Shifts: Career Survival in Uncertain Times ft Vanessa Teo & Vanessa Iloste

  Mar 5, 202640 minS1

  <p>In this season finale of HR & Beyond, we’re joined by Vanessa Teo and Vanessa Iloste — global HR leaders and co-hosts of the Career Transitions podcast 🎧, a platform with 10,000+ downloads across Asia exploring how careers and workplaces evolve, shift, and sometimes need to be reinvented. 🚀<br/>In a world shaped by uncertainty, restructuring, and constant change, resilience is no longer optional — it’s essential. 💡</p><p><br/>In this episode, we explore:</p><p><br/>✨ What resilience really looks like in uncertain times<br/>🧭 How to navigate career disruption with intention<br/>🔄 Reinvention across different career and life stages<br/>🏢 The role HR leaders...

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  Episode #10

  Business of Networking ft Ryan Lim

  Jan 14, 202640 minS1

  <p>In this episode of HR & Beyond, we sit down with Ryan Lim, Founding Partner of QED Changemakers, to explore leadership, relationships, and authentic networking in today’s business world.<br/><br/>Ryan works closely with senior leaders, C-suite executives, and board directors across Asia. As a trusted convenor of a community of over 3,500 leaders, he shares practical insights on how meaningful connections — not transactions — drive long-term success.<br/><br/>In this conversation, we discuss:<br/>- What authentic leadership looks like<br/>- Why relationships matter more than visibility<br/>- How networking creates real value for people and organi...

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  Episode #9

  Cracking the HRBP code ft. Alexandra Ennis Ozkececi

  Dec 8, 202529 minS1

  <p>In this conversation, we unpack:</p><p><br/> • What great HR partnership really looks like<br/> • How HR can influence and partner effectively<br/> • The shift from HR operations to HR business partnering<br/><br/>About our guest — Alexandra Ennis Ozkececi:<br/>Alexandra is a seasoned HR Business Partner who blends empathy, strategy, and real-world experience to help organizations and people thrive.<br/>Her background spans across Latin America and APAC, primarily in the tech sector. She has a unique gift for translating business needs into meaningful people-focused solutions .<br/>In this episode, she opens up about the realities of HR, the...

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  Episode #8

  The Future of Mental Health in Asia ft. Joan Low

  Oct 18, 202540 minS1

  <p>Early 1 in 3 young Singaporeans struggle with severe depression, anxiety, or stress. A sign that mental health challenges are emerging younger than ever.<br/><br/>🎙️ This week on HR & Beyond<br/>We sit down with Joan Low, Founder & CEO of ThoughtFull, to explore how mental health in Asia is shifting — from cultural stigma to a strategic business priority 💭🌏💼<br/><br/>We dive into:<br/>🧠 Why mental wellbeing is now a boardroom conversation<br/>💡 How companies can build a true culture of care<br/>🌈 What the future of workplace mental health looks like across APAC<br/><br/>It’s an inspiring and insightful discussion y...

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  Episode #7

  Leadership Rewired: Leading and Adapting in the Age of Accelerated Change ft. Diana Khaitova

  Oct 16, 202534 minS1

  <p>✨ In this conversation, we unpack:<br/>✅ How leadership has evolved 🔄<br/>✅ How inspiring leaders stand out 🌟<br/>✅ What you can do to kick off your leadership journey 🚀<br/><br/>👤 About our guest, Diana Khaitova:<br/>Diana is a seasoned leadership & human capital consultant and thought leader, dedicated to empowering leaders to build thriving organizations and communities 🌍💡.<br/><br/>As the APAC Head of Client Development at the Center for Creative Leadership, she drives leadership development solutions across Asia Pacific and champions CCL’s mission in the region. 🌏📈<br/><br/>With over 25 years of experience living and working across multiple Asian countries, Diana brings a pr...

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