Inspiring Leadership | Dominic Siow

After more than two decades building a successful career in the semiconductor industry, a serious back injury forced Jinsong Xu to pause and reconsider what came next. What followed was not retirement—it was reinvention. In this episode of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, Dom Siow sits down with Jinsong Xu, Founder and CEO of Innowave Tech, to explore an extraordinary journey from engineer, to leader, to entrepreneur and AI innovator. Jinsong shares the lessons he learned leading teams through transformation, how adversity became a catalyst for growth, and why leadership is ultimately about helping others flourish. Together, they discuss: The transition from technical expert to effective leader How a life-changing setback became a turning point Building high-performing teams through clarity, trust and empowerment The leap from corporate leadership into entrepreneurship The future of AI-driven manufacturing and autonomous operations Advice for engineers aspiring to leadership and founders considering entrepreneurship Whether you’re an engineer, leader, entrepreneur or someone navigating a significant transition in life, this conversation offers timeless lessons on resilience, reinvention and purpose-driven leadership. Because sometimes the greatest opportunities emerge from the challenges we never expected. 🔗 CONNECT WITH JINSONG LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jinsong-xu-6ab5901b2/ Website: https://www.innowave.com.sg/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH DOMINIC SIOW LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicsiow/ Website: https://www.eqstrategist.com/ 🎧 WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YouTube: https://youtu.be/2YVUHkj50po 🔔 Subscribe for bi-monthly conversations with leaders who are redefining success — not by titles or trophies, but by impact, integrity, and human connection. #ConsciousLeadership #IndustrialAI #EngineeringLeadership #Level5Leadership #EQStrategist #TheInspiringLeadershipPodcast #PurposeDriven #HumanCenteredAI #LeadershipMindset #EcosystemBuilding

What if real success isn’t about status, titles or hustle… but about 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲? In Episode 17 of The Inspiring Leadership Podcast, host Dominic Siow sits down with Andy Galea - Engineering Excellence Leader at IAG, entrepreneur, community builder and deeply grounded human being - for a heartfelt conversation about 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥, 𝙧𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙨. From building engineering cultures to creating communities around passions he genuinely loves, Andy shares lessons on leadership that extend far beyond the workplace. Andy shares how he made happiness his non-negotiable, how competitive sport forged his discipline and teamwork, why he treats energy management as leadership fuel, and how he navigates the AI revolution with curiosity, not fear. 👇 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 & 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛-𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦: ✅ Happiness is a daily choice — and your most sustainable competitive advantage ✅ Why self-care isn't selfish, it's strategic leadership ✅ Psychological safety starts with leaders who own mistakes and model vulnerability ✅ Adaptability is the ultimate career skill in the age of AI ✅ "Life's an adventure" — how to lead with courage, curiosity, and contribution 🔗 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗬 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-j-galea/ (𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱, 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 & 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦-𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬) Connect with Dominic Siow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicsiow/ 🎧 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 ON YouTube: https://youtu.be/dHMh-8XsnDI 🔔 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘪-𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 — 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵, 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

What does it really take to lead with courage in an AI-powered world? In this episode of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, host Dominic Siow sits down with Sjiva De Meester - a visionary leader, behavioural scientist, and AI strategist - to explore how technology is transforming leadership, culture, and the way we connect as humans. With over 18 years of experience across strategy design, behavioural science, and cutting-edge innovation, Sjiva has advised global organisations, co-developed national AI literacy strategies, and teaches the next generation of leaders at NUS (National University of Singapore). You will get insights on: 💡 How AI is changing the future of leadership and decision-making❤️ Why humanity, empathy and curiosity must lead the AI revolution⚙️ The real trade-offs between speed, cost and quality in an AI-driven world🌍 What it means to move from fear to possibility - and lead with purpose in times of change This is a conversation about more than technology.It’s about how heart and intelligence can coexist to build a future where innovation serves people - not replaces them. 🎧 Tune in now for a deeply human perspective on leading through disruption, powered by purpose, courage, and connection. 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: Sjiva De Meester: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjivademeester/ Dominic Siow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicsiow/ EQ Strategist: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eqstrategist/ #InspiringLeadership #EQStrategist #AILeadership #GenerativeAI #HumanCentredInnovation #SjivaDeMeester #DominicSiow #LeadershipPodcast #FutureOfWork #EmotionalIntelligence #CourageousLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership

What does it take to transform from self-doubt to unstoppable confidence? In this episode of the Inspiring Leadership podcast, Ratna shares her powerful journey of building a personal brand rooted in authenticity, resilience, and purpose. From moments of uncertainty to finding her unique leadership voice, Ratna’s story is a masterclass in turning challenges into strengths. Here’s what you’ll discover: ✅ How to overcome self-doubt and step into your authentic self ✅ Why personal brand matters for leaders in today’s world ✅ Practical lessons from Ratna’s journey that you can apply to your own career ✅ How vulnerability and reflection can fuel confidence and credibility This conversation will inspire you to lead with heart, own your story, and make your mark. 🎧 Watch, reflect, and share - because your story might just inspire someone else to start theirs. 📌 More Inspiring Leadership stories here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXBYMtKMgqRBSNj7IABN_1bQWj1IvopFt 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eqstrategist 🎯Connect with Ratna Juita: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jratna/ 🎯Connect with Dominic Siow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicsiow/

What does it really take to lead with heart, especially when you’re silently carrying pain? In this powerful episode of Inspiring Leadership, Dom sits down with Michelle Mah - TEDx speaker, wellness facilitator, and human-centred leadership advocate, as she shares her deeply personal journey through burnout, bulimia, and healing. 💡Michelle opens up about: - Stepping away from a fulfilling business career to take back her own wellness - Finding her voice in a world that hadn't always had a language for mental health - How being brave, showing up vulnerable, and doing the inner work were superpowers of leadership. This isn’t just a story of personal resilience, it's a call to remember that the best leaders are often the ones who've walked through flames… and emerged with empathy. If you've ever been quietly struggling or wish to create cultures in which individuals feel safe, empowered, and complete, then this is the episode for you. Connect on LinkedIn: Michelle Mah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemahsg/ Dominic Siow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicsiow/ 🎯Subscribe for more heart-led leadership conversations. Explore more about EQ Strategist here: www.eqstrategist.com #InspiringLeadership #MentalWellbeing #Vulnerability #LeadershipWithHeart #MichelleMah #EQStrategist #BurnoutRecovery #HumanCentredLeadership #Podcast

What defines a true leader? Andrew Davey joins us on The Inspiring Leadership Podcast to discuss resilience, purpose, and the values that guide impactful leadership. Listen to his transformative journey, from life-changing mentorships to leading with authenticity and navigating tough decisions. 🎧 Tune in for actionable insights that will inspire your own leadership growth. Connect with Andrew Davey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdaveycoach/ Connect with Dominic Siow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicsiow/ Follow EQ Strategist On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eqstrategist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eqstrategist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalintelligencetraining

Welcome to the third episode of The Inspiring Leadership Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Suresh GP, a visionary leader whose journey from corporate success to entrepreneurial leadership is truly inspiring. Suresh shares invaluable insights on:✨ Cultivating a growth mindset to overcome challenges.✨ The courage needed to take bold steps in life and leadership.✨ Strategies for personal and professional growth in today’s evolving world. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, navigating entrepreneurship, or seeking to unlock your leadership potential, this episode is packed with lessons and actionable tips that you don’t want to miss! 💡 Key Takeaways: Building resilience through mindset shifts. Embracing courage in decision-making. The importance of continuous learning and adaptability. 🎧 Tune in now! Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more. #InspiringLeadership #MindsetMatters #CourageAndGrowth #EntrepreneurialLeadership

Meet Vivien Ong, a vibrant and inspiring corporate executive who has transitioned from a senior leadership role to follow her true passion in the learning industry. Tune in to hear Vivien's heartfelt insights on leadership, balance, and creating meaningful transformations in both your work and personal life. Follow EQ Strategist On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eqstrategist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eqstrategist/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/emotionalintelligencetraining