Work isn’t just about clocking in and getting paid. It’s about finding purpose, managing challenges, and making space to play.
Welcome to Work Right with Rich, a podcast that goes beyond business to explore the real stories, struggles, and successes shaping modern work and life. Hosted by Richard Farmer, Managing Director of CXC Asia, this unscripted series dives into candid conversations with industry leaders, contractors, remote workers, and wellness experts, bringing together fresh perspectives on everything from global talent trends to mental health, work-life balance, and personal growth.
Expect unfiltered discussions, real-life stories, and actionable insights, all in a relaxed, no-BS format that feels more like a chat with a friend than a corporate briefing.
What used to take months can now take days with AI. Instead of placing one big bet, businesses and founders have more opportunities to test ideas before deciding what's worth building. In this episode of Work Right With Rich, Richard Farmer sits down with AI engineer, entrepreneur, and educator Sherry Jiang to explore how AI is changing the journey from idea to launch. Drawing on her experience building startups before and after AI, Sherry shares what she's learned along the way. From m...
5 May 2026
Ep. 13 | What’s Changing in the World of Work with Pei Ying Chua
The year hasn’t settled into a clear pattern. Growth is showing up in parts of Asia, but hiring still feels cautious. Job ads are rising, competition is tight, and AI is moving faster than most organisations can keep up with. In this episode, Rich sits down with LinkedIn’s APAC Head Economist, Pei Ying Chua, to unpack what’s changing beneath the headlines. From the move toward skills over job titles, to how AI is reshaping roles in uneven ways, they explore what’s really happening in the job ...
30 Apr 2026
Ep. 12 | AI Literacy is the New Excel: What Every Professional Needs to Know Now with Sherry Jiang
AI is no longer the domain of specialists, it’s fast becoming a baseline skill, much like Excel was a decade ago. But what does “AI literacy” actually look like in practice? And how prepared are today’s teams for this shift? In this episode of f, Richard sits down with AI leader Sherry Jiang to unpack how the role of the AI engineer is evolving, and why that matters for everyone else in the organisation. Together, they explore what skills are quickly becoming essential across the ...
1 Apr 2026
Ep. 11 | So… When Did HR’s Job Get This Complicated? with Victoria Bethlehem
HR used to be seen as a support function. Now it sits in the middle of strategy, culture, transformation, and sometimes crisis. In many organisations across Asia, the people function has quietly moved from policy enforcer to business partner, and in some cases, to board-level influencer. In this episode, Rich sits down with Victoria for an honest conversation about what’s really happening inside HR. They talk about the shift from operational to strategic, what it takes to get senior executive...
4 Mar 2026
Ep. 10 | Raising Your Game as a Fractional Leader with Moritz Kaffsack
More senior leaders are choosing independent and fractional paths, and the difference between doing well and struggling is much clearer. Some fractional leaders are fully booked and pulled into meaningful work, while others are finding it harder to land the right roles for them, even with strong experience. In this episode, Rich sits down with Moritz Kaffsack to talk about what’s driving that gap. They get into how fractional leadership is actually playing out right now, what companies expect...
12 Feb 2026
Ep. 9 | Your Next Leader Might Not Work Full-Time… And That’s Totally Fine with Gerard Milligan
More companies are starting to realise something practical. You don’t always need another full-time executive sitting on payroll. Sometimes what you need is someone experienced who can step in for a period of time, bring perspective, calm things down, and help the team move forward without locking into a permanent role. In this episode, Rich and Gerard talk about why more leaders are turning to fractional leaders to support growth. From tighter budgets in APAC to faster-moving markets in the ...
29 Jan 2026
Ep. 8 | The Hidden Leadership Energy Leak No One Talks About with Paul Grainger
Many leaders today feel like they’re operating at full speed with no pause button. The pace of work keeps rising, priorities stack on top of each other, and even the most capable leaders find themselves in a never-ending sprint: quick decisions, quick updates, and a finish line that that doesn't seem to end. In this episode, Rich and Paul talk about what this fast pace is actually doing to leaders’ energy. They explore the small leaks that show up when everything feels urgent, the hidden nois...
15 Jan 2026
Ep. 7 | Starting 2026 with Less Pressure and Better Energy with Elika Tasker
As the year kicks off, a lot of people are thinking about how to reset. Not just work goals, but how they actually feel day to day. More focused. Less reactive. Less drained by the middle of the week. In this episode, Richard Farmer sits down with wellness and energy coach Elika to talk about what really helps when you’re starting a new year already feeling stretched. They explore why meditation doesn’t work for everyone, how breathwork can be a practical way to calm a busy nervous system, an...
17 Dec 2025
Ep. 6 | Burnout Reset: Ending the Year Without Breaking with Elika Tasker
Burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion. Often it shows up as brain fog, broken sleep, anxiety, irritability, and feeling disconnected from the people around you, even when work is going well. In this year-ender episode, Richard Farmer sits down with wellness and energy coach Elika to talk about how burnout tends to creep in at this point in the year, especially for high performers who keep pushing while their own wellbeing gets pushed aside. They dig into why driven people often miss th...
26 Nov 2025
Ep. 5 | Swipe Right for Talent: When Recruitment Meet Tech with Gareth Bibby
Recruitment used to be all phone calls and gut feel. Now, it’s algorithms, chatbots, and AI-driven shortlists. But even as tech transforms hiring, the best recruiters know that relationships still matter more than data. In this episode of Work Right with Rich, we sit down with recruitment veteran Gareth Bibby for a candid conversation on how hiring has changed and what's stayed exactly the same. They explore where technology gets in the way, and why human connection still sits at the heart of...
11 Nov 2025
Ep. 4 | What Do People Really Want to Learn in the AI Era? with Georgina O'Brien
We’re living through one of the biggest shifts in how people learn. Across Asia Pacific, professionals are hitting play on courses about everything from AI and communication to creativity and leadership. But what’s really driving this learning boom? In this episode, Richard Farmer sits down with Georgina O B’rien, Head of LinkedIn Learning Sales for APAC, to explore what people are actually learning right now, and what those choices reveal about the skills that will matter most in the next fe...
23 Oct 2025
Ep. 3 | Inside the Rise of Contingent Talent with Vinos Samuel
For years, contingent workers were seen as stopgaps: temps filling empty seats until the “real hire” arrived. But that story doesn’t fit anymore. Today, freelancers, independents, and fractional leaders are stepping in to solve problems, drive innovation, and bring skills that full-time roles can’t always cover. In this episode, Rich and Vinos unpack how companies can move past old labels and start treating contingent talent as a real advantage. From the myths that still trip leaders up to t...
5 Sept 2025
Ep. 2 | Is Your Office Worth the Trip? with Charisse Gail
Flexibility changed the game. People realised they could work just as well, sometimes even better, from home — and many don’t want to give that up. Now with people back full-time and others working hybrid, the office has to prove it adds value. When design and strategy come together, the office can be more than a place to sit. It can be a space people choose because it helps them engage, be more productive, and feel part of something bigger. In this episode, Rich and Charisse dig into h...
22 Aug 2025
Ep. 1 | Learning in the Age of AI with Shane Baetz
Everyone’s talking about upskilling. Platforms are promising frictionless learning. AI’s churning out content faster than anyone can read it. But for the people on the ground? Most workplace learning still feels like a chore: bloated decks, outdated modules, and “interactive” formats that just drain time. In this episode, Rich and Shane dig into what actually makes learning work at scale in a world where attention is scarce, expectations are high, and AI’s quietly impacting how pe...
20 Aug 2025
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