On My Own Terms: Career Switch for Millennials in Singapore

About On My Own Terms: Career Switch for Millennials in Singapore

On My Own Terms is the podcast for career change, life pivots, and redefining success in today’s fast-changing world. Hosted by John Lim—whose journey spans banking, entrepreneurship, tech startups, and e-commerce—it explores what it takes to build a meaningful career, especially in Asia where traditions run deep. From launching Singapore’s largest indoor laser tag business to navigating layoffs during the tech winter, John has lived the challenges of reinvention. Each episode dives into real conversations with career changers, entrepreneurs, and unconventional thinkers, uncovering mindset shifts, strategies, and practical tips. If you’re exploring new career paths, adapting to the age of AI, or rethinking what success means, you’ll find inspiration, insights, and action steps here. Subscribe to the newsletter to receive bonus content from podcast episodes, on career switch and growth in your inbox here: https://bit.ly/3VU2e47

Publisher

John Lim CY

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Nov 2021

Latest episode

27 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Jan 2026

   #043: How AI is changing B2B sales in Asia ft. Marcus Cheu | #Uncut

   In this uncut clip from On My Own Terms, tech founder Marcus Cheu explains why B2B lead generation in APAC is harder than in the US. Cold email strategies that work in the West often fail in Asia due to different buyer behaviour, trust dynamics, and communication preferences. Marcus shares why prospects read but don’t reply, why mobile-first markets favour WhatsApp over email, and why Western outbound playbooks don’t translate to Southeast Asia. 🎧 Check out Ep #031 for full conversation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5D2CmZZZ9Roehr5gdD4XSt?si=p8sUCBFQSBCAdM-OO0k50A (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5D2CmZZZ9Roehr5gdD4XSt?si=p8sUCBFQSBCAdM-OO0k50A) Where to find Marcus: Website: https://bit.ly/4huqK86 (https://bit.ly/4huqK86) LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/43FN9JQ (https://bit.ly/43FN9JQ) 🔍 Scale Score™— Free Quick Diagnostic for SMB Founders Running a business that’s generating revenue but still feels heavier than it should? Scale Score™ is a free short diagnostic designed for SMB founders to pinpoint where growth is actually getting stuck — across sales, delivery, positioning, and systems. Most businesses don’t need more tactics or tools.They need clarity on the real constraint before investing time, money, or energy (including things like AI). If you want a clearer signal on what to fix next — and what to ignore for now — 👉 Take the free Scale Score™: https://bit.ly/3MC4aiE (https://bit.ly/3MC4aiE) 🎯Find practical tools and resources to guide your journey: Check out: https://bit.ly/3CTMZRW (https://bit.ly/3CTMZRW) 📩 Follow us on: Instagram: (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDB2UFdNV250akkzTms1RXpRcmFDYWZEOU1lZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuYXpMNU5GeWNLTWNLdjQtYS1MdV9DOFdMdXZObG1vY1gtd0Y1U1NBOHA0TDNhQmt1OGpTam1iR0gwUXdCeE43bGpkejlqQmZWa3lOb0dKWlk5cFlsWWhGWWZla3VUTWN4bFVXZEMteGFGM2stYWN6bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fonmyowntermspodcast&v=rUdNvrd01Ew)https://www.instagram.com/onmyowntermspodcast (https://www.instagram.com/onmyowntermspodcast) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-my-own-terms-podcast/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-my-own-terms-podcast/) Facebook: (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa013WVBBZEt5TmZ1MjIzdWl3N1hvQ05MT21HZ3xBQ3Jtc0trcHFmb2UzcHcyMTE2WE51VkNaQkJGNGQ1QU9uajV2eWpJdmN3QTNBSk1mcnZ3UHlISUJyTzlQX2xGSkhmVkFtanJ1RzdNLW5lZ0VtUVRxbTNLTnpKVzU1Q2o2cGNuRHprR0ZZcVpOYUFkR0VSa0hUVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FOnMyOwnTermsPodcast&v=rUdNvrd01Ew)https://www.facebook.com/OnMyOwnTermsPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/OnMyOwnTermsPodcast) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoZFflZDdk03KfafgTwQg (https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoZFflZDdk03KfafgTwQg) Email: johnlimcy@gmail.com (mailto:johnlimcy@gmail.com) Support the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/onmyownterms (https://buymeacoffee.com/onmyownterms) 📌 References, Recommendations & Resources: Salesforce: A global cloud-based software company where Marcus previously worked before transitioning into entrepreneurship. 🔗 https://www.salesforce.com (https://www.salesforce.com/) Apollo.ai (https://get.apollo.io/8yponvev3s15): All-in-one platform for B2B sales prospecting. Find verified contacts, automate outreach, and close deals faster with AI-powered insights. 🔗 https://get.apollo.io/8yponvev3s15 (https://get.apollo.io/8yponvev3s15) The Hard Thing About Hard Things (by Ben Horowitz): A book discussed in the episode — known for its honest take on the realities of entrepreneurship and leadership. Source of “If you’re gonna eat sh*t, don’t nibble”🔗 https://amzn.to/4ocYwRO (https://amzn.to/4ocYwRO) Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future (by Peter Thiel, Blake Masters): Another great book on entrepreneurship and building startups. 🔗https://amzn.to/3JgWnpb (https://amzn.to/3JgWnpb) The Michelin Men: Driving an Empire: Book about the remarkable story of how the Michelin brothers who turned the sleepy family rubber firm in the heart of rural France into one of the most innovative and successful tire makers in the world. Spoiler: Michelin Guide is part of the story.  🔗 https://amzn.to/3WomihH (https://amzn.to/3WomihH) / https://amzn.to/4ogfPSe (https://amzn.to/4ogfPSe) About the host John Lim: Born and bred in Singapore, John is a husband, father and a curious business and tech enthusiast. John began his career in banking, co-founded Singapore’s largest indoor laser tag events company, led regional business development for a tech startup, and took a leap into e-commerce just before the Covid pandemic hit. Just when he thought he was crushing it at his dream company, he got laid off in the tech winter. In his journey, he's embraced uncertainty, growth, and reinvention—and he’s on a mission to help others do the same. Note: Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. I only share tools, books, and resources I genuinely find useful or inspiring. Thanks for supporting the podcast! #B2BMarketing #LeadGeneration #APACBusiness #OutboundSales #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #SalesStrategy #AsiaBusiness #MarketingInsights #FounderLife #OnMyOwnTermsPodcast

2. 

   23 Jan 2026

   #042: How Sustainability Is Changing Corporate and SME Growth ft. Janissa Ng | #Uncut

   In this uncut segment from On My Own Terms, Janissa Ng, Sustainability Communications Consultant and Certified ESG Analyst, dives deep into how sustainability and ESG are reshaping industries — from large corporations to SMEs. She discusses how retail and consumer goods sectors are transforming after COVID, how sustainability has become a powerful differentiator for brands, and what smaller businesses can realistically do to make an impact. Janissa also unpacks the realities of ESG disclosure standards in the EU, supply chain resilience, and why collaboration between corporates, startups, and SMEs is key to real progress. She highlights how consumers, too, play a critical role in driving sustainable change through their choices and awareness. If you’ve ever wondered how sustainability applies beyond big organizations or what ESG truly means for small businesses and consumers, this uncut conversation offers valuable perspective. 🎧 Check out Ep #030 for full conversation: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/YIrF6FbUPZb (https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/YIrF6FbUPZb) Where to find Janissa: Website: https://bit.ly/4nYc3N5 (https://bit.ly/4nYc3N5) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janissang/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/janissang/) *Executive branding sprint (ideal for people in career transitions) at exclusive rate for podcast audience (YOU) → Quote “Podcast Executive Branding” when you contact Janissa 🔍 Scale Score™— Free Quick Diagnostic for SMB Founders Running a business that’s generating revenue but still feels heavier than it should? Scale Score™ is a free short diagnostic designed for SMB founders to pinpoint where growth is actually getting stuck — across sales, delivery, positioning, and systems. Most businesses don’t need more tactics or tools.They need clarity on the real constraint before investing time, money, or energy (including things like AI). If you want a clearer signal on what to fix next — and what to ignore for now — 👉 Take the free Scale Score™: https://bit.ly/3MC4aiE (https://bit.ly/3MC4aiE) 🎯Find practical tools and resources to guide your journey: Check out: https://bit.ly/3CTMZRW (https://bit.ly/3CTMZRW) 📩 Follow us on: Instagram: (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDB2UFdNV250akkzTms1RXpRcmFDYWZEOU1lZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuYXpMNU5GeWNLTWNLdjQtYS1MdV9DOFdMdXZObG1vY1gtd0Y1U1NBOHA0TDNhQmt1OGpTam1iR0gwUXdCeE43bGpkejlqQmZWa3lOb0dKWlk5cFlsWWhGWWZla3VUTWN4bFVXZEMteGFGM2stYWN6bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fonmyowntermspodcast&v=rUdNvrd01Ew)https://www.instagram.com/onmyowntermspodcast (https://www.instagram.com/onmyowntermspodcast) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-my-own-terms-podcast/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-my-own-terms-podcast/) Facebook: (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa013WVBBZEt5TmZ1MjIzdWl3N1hvQ05MT21HZ3xBQ3Jtc0trcHFmb2UzcHcyMTE2WE51VkNaQkJGNGQ1QU9uajV2eWpJdmN3QTNBSk1mcnZ3UHlISUJyTzlQX2xGSkhmVkFtanJ1RzdNLW5lZ0VtUVRxbTNLTnpKVzU1Q2o2cGNuRHprR0ZZcVpOYUFkR0VSa0hUVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FOnMyOwnTermsPodcast&v=rUdNvrd01Ew)https://www.facebook.com/OnMyOwnTermsPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/OnMyOwnTermsPodcast) Email: johnlimcy@gmail.com (mailto:johnlimcy@gmail.com) Support the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/onmyownterms (https://buymeacoffee.com/onmyownterms) 📌 References (AI): ChatGPT (OpenAI): Conversational AI platform for idea generation and workflows. https://chatgpt.com (https://chatgpt.com/) WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature): Environmental organization where Janissa previously worked, focused on wildlife conservation and sustainability. https://www.worldwildlife.org (https://www.worldwildlife.org) About the host John Lim: Born and bred in Singapore, John is a husband, father and a curious business and tech enthusiast. John began his career in banking, co-founded Singapore’s largest indoor laser tag events company, led regional business development for a tech startup, and took a leap into e-commerce just before the Covid pandemic hit. Just when he thought he was crushing it at his dream company, he got laid off in the tech winter. In his journey, he's embraced uncertainty, growth, and reinvention—and he’s on a mission to help others do the same. 📌 Keywords: sustainability in Singapore, ESG for SMEs, corporate ESG roles, supply chain sustainability, sustainability communication, retail transformation, consumer behavior, ESG trends 2025, sustainability disclosure, circular economy, sustainability in business #Sustainability #CareerTransition #Sustainability #MidCareerChange #SingaporePodcast #WomenInWork #OnMyOwnTerms #Germany

3. 

   21 Jan 2026

   #041: How to Write Better Prompts for ChatGPT, Claude & More| #Uncut

   How long should a “good” prompt really be? In this uncut clip, Mohd Rizuan shares a surprising story that flips common assumptions about prompt engineering on its head — and reveals why most people are still approaching AI in the wrong way. Instead of quick fixes or one-line prompts, Rizuan talks about the deeper layers of prompt engineering, system vs. user prompts, and the hidden work that goes into making AI truly reliable. He also opens up about why treating AI as a one-size-fits-all tool is a mistake, and how choosing the right model for the right task can change everything. If you’ve ever wondered why your AI outputs aren’t consistent, how to write better prompts, or which AI models are best for different use cases, this clip will make you rethink the way you work with tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and OpenAI. 👉 Check out Ep #029 for full conversation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/58dCeLQFU8U5yvP0xD6tJ6?si=fmsmXeM1QACTXbxvyWOjUA (https://open.spotify.com/episode/58dCeLQFU8U5yvP0xD6tJ6?si=fmsmXeM1QACTXbxvyWOjUA) Where to find Rizuan: Website: https://bit.ly/4gGMtcw (https://bit.ly/4gGMtcw) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohd-rizuan/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohd-rizuan/) Running a business that’s generating revenue but still feels heavier than it should? Scale Score™ is a free short diagnostic designed for SMB founders to pinpoint where growth is actually getting stuck — across sales, delivery, positioning, and systems. Most businesses don’t need more tactics or tools.They need clarity on the real constraint before investing time, money, or energy (including things like AI). 🔍 Scale Score™— Free Quick Diagnostic for SMB FoundersIf you want a clearer signal on what to fix next — and what to ignore for now — 👉 Take the free Scale Score™: https://bit.ly/3MC4aiE (https://bit.ly/3MC4aiE) 🎯Find practical tools and resources to guide your journey: Check out: https://bit.ly/3CTMZRW (https://bit.ly/3CTMZRW) 📩 Follow us on: Instagram: (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDB2UFdNV250akkzTms1RXpRcmFDYWZEOU1lZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuYXpMNU5GeWNLTWNLdjQtYS1MdV9DOFdMdXZObG1vY1gtd0Y1U1NBOHA0TDNhQmt1OGpTam1iR0gwUXdCeE43bGpkejlqQmZWa3lOb0dKWlk5cFlsWWhGWWZla3VUTWN4bFVXZEMteGFGM2stYWN6bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fonmyowntermspodcast&v=rUdNvrd01Ew)https://www.instagram.com/onmyowntermspodcast (https://www.instagram.com/onmyowntermspodcast) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-my-own-terms-podcast/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-my-own-terms-podcast/) Facebook: (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa013WVBBZEt5TmZ1MjIzdWl3N1hvQ05MT21HZ3xBQ3Jtc0trcHFmb2UzcHcyMTE2WE51VkNaQkJGNGQ1QU9uajV2eWpJdmN3QTNBSk1mcnZ3UHlISUJyTzlQX2xGSkhmVkFtanJ1RzdNLW5lZ0VtUVRxbTNLTnpKVzU1Q2o2cGNuRHprR0ZZcVpOYUFkR0VSa0hUVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FOnMyOwnTermsPodcast&v=rUdNvrd01Ew)https://www.facebook.com/OnMyOwnTermsPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/OnMyOwnTermsPodcast) Email: johnlimcy@gmail.com (mailto:johnlimcy@gmail.com) Support my work here: https://buymeacoffee.com/onmyownterms (https://buymeacoffee.com/onmyownterms) 📌 References (AI & Automation Tools) Claude (Anthropic): A next-generation AI assistant. https://claude.ai (https://claude.ai/) OpenAI: Research company developing AI systems and tools. https://openai.com (https://openai.com/) ChatGPT (OpenAI): Conversational AI platform for idea generation and workflows. https://chatgpt.com (https://chatgpt.com/) Perplexity: AI-powered search engine and research assistant that gives cited answers. https://www.perplexity.ai (https://www.perplexity.ai) Gemini: Google's AI assistant and chatbot integrated with Google products. https://gemini.google.com (https://gemini.google.com) #PromptEngineering #AItools #ChatGPT #ClaudeAI #Perplexity #OpenAI #FutureOfWork #ContentCreation #DigitalTransformation

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