Work It

Think you ruined a job interview by saying the wrong thing? It might not be the end of the road. Gerald Tan and Nat Fetalvero speak with career consultant Angel Kilian and entrepreneur Joanne Lau on how to turn a disastrous first impression into an opportunity. This episode was streamed live and recorded at the Career Forward 2026 event at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As workplaces grow more age-diverse, balancing experience with fresh ideas is increasingly important. Gerald Tan and Nat Fetalvero speak with Hindran, a 67-year-old caseworker at Kampong Kapor Community Services, and centre head Bavani Pillai on how intergenerational teams can strengthen workplace culture without slowing operations.  This episode of Work It is brought to you by the Ministry of Manpower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A listener in an MNC lost her remaining annual leave because she was too busy to take it – yet her overseas colleagues are allowed to carry their forward. Is this fair? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan discuss what employees can do when they’re caught between a heavy workload and the impending end of their workplace’s calendar year.  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabrina Wang, a tech entrepreneur building agentic AI like her own Serafina, discusses autonomous AI assistants versus ChatGPT. She explains how to start using agent modes, training AI like an intern, and how agents can free humans for higher-level thinking. Practical tips on learning agentic AI and future-proofing skills are shared.

A long commute to work might be a dealbreaker for some who are job hunting. For others, it’s worth it for a higher salary and good colleagues. In this week’s Work Feed, Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan dig into Reddit threads and personal reflections to unpack what Singaporeans truly value in a job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A colleague took childcare leave to attend a job interview but ended up resigning after the office found out. How can you look for new job opportunities discreetly? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jasmine Liew, organisation development consultant and founder of Breakthrough Catalyst, who advises on workplace happiness and burnout. She explores why many report unhappiness at work. Talks cover the three drivers of workplace happiness, when work becomes transactional, burnout versus engagement, middle-manager strain, and practical steps to reclaim meaning and reduce workload.

Nicole Lam, CNA Today journalist who covers workplace mental health, shares candid stories of her own breakdowns and why real-time emotional processing matters. She defines emotional regulation as riding feelings, spots unhealthy coping like scrolling and shallow breathing, and offers micro-tactics: grounding breaths, brief distractions, separating identity from tasks, and when to seek professional help.

From micromanaging colleagues to challenging company cultures, toxic workplaces are more common than you think. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan unpack your stories with practical advice on what to do when your job becomes emotionally draining.  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You were scouted for an informal chat for a potential job, but things didn’t move on to the next stage. Suddenly, you noticed that your boss’ behaviour towards you shifts and he’s cold. Is it all connected, or just coincidence? How should you handle this awkward situation?Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.