The Financial Coconut Podcast

Ever thought about switching careers but feared the unknown?

We dive into the fascinating world of career transitions with an unlikely tech success story that might just inspire you to take the leap.

Joining us are:

- Muhammad Ridzuan Associate Director, HR, Temus - mastermind behind Temus Step It Up reskilling program - a highly competitive initiative transforming non-tech professionals into tech experts

- Soh Wen Ming, Associate Software Developer, Temus - former jazz musician turned tech professional at age 38

They pull back the curtain on:

- The reality of career transitions: From cushy jobs to coding bootcamps—what does it really take?

-The grit behind the glamour: 4 months of intense training, sleepless nights, and why 90% of participants stick it out

- Age is just a number: Meet the mid-40s mom who dared to restart her career in tech

- "Automate yourself out of a job?" Wen’s unexpected journey from music sheets to Python scripts

Tune in to discover how passion, determination, and the right opportunity can transform your professional life, regardless of your background. This conversation might just be the sign you've been waiting for to explore your own career reinvention.

00:00 Intro

08:03 What’s the selection process like for candidates?

15:39 What kind of life situations do your trainees come from?

23:34 Do most people stick through the program?

31:07 Should you reskill even if your current job is stable?

#career #reskilling #careerdevelopment #temuspain

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How can a 15-minute chat change your career trajectory? What separates a life-changing mentor from a paid coach? And why should you care about finfluencer regulations?

We sit with Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry, and Board member of MAS, for an insightful discussion on the power of mentorship and building career resilience.

Discover:

- Why mentorship is crucial for professional development at every career stage

- How MentoringSG is creating a national mentoring movement with over 6,000 mentor-mentee partnerships

- The surprising benefits of "reverse mentoring" and flash mentoring opportunities that take just minutes

- Finfluencers under the spotlight: Alvin clarifies the FAA’s role and why not all advice is created equal. "If finfluencers provide financial advice, they must be licensed and regulated under the Financial Advisers Act (FAA). MAS has issued guidelines to clarify that any individual who is remunerated for making a recommendation or expressing an opinion on the buying, selling, or holding of investment products will be considered as providing financial advice." - Read more here: https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/parliamentary-replies/2024/pq-on-complaints-against-online-finfluencers

Plus:

- Alvin’s personal stories of mentors who shaped his journey—including a surprising 15-minute chat that changed everything.

Don't miss this conversation about growth, leadership, and the human connections that fuel success!

00:00 Intro

06:43 What problem is Mentoring SG trying to solve?

09:12 How does mentorship help people beyond their early careers?

19:20 Should mentors get formal training to improve their impact?

23:11 Have you encountered fake mentors or coaches?

25:06 What steps can people take to avoid financial scams and misleading coaching?

29:12 What’s the best way to reach out to a mentor you don’t personally know?

32:31 Will mentorship lose its essence if people start charging for it?

35:24 What steps can companies take to integrate mentorship into their culture?

37:13 Can mentorship be flexible for people with limited time, like working parents?

#mentorship #career #careerdevelopment

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