Getting into the room is one thing. Getting heard is another. Former mayoral Chief of Staff Mishal Montgomery joins Kim Pong and Christy Davis to explore how to make your voice count in rooms where important decisions are made, even when you're not the one holding the power. Drawing on 25+ years in government, much of it working behind the scenes, Mishal shares what she's learned about reading invisible power dynamics, knowing when to speak, and why curiosity beats ego. It's a masterclass in influence without authority (with a side of chai).

Theme Music - "Flight" - composed by Susan Harmer Lauw, performed by Tropic Green.

Executive Producers - Christy Davis, Lim Kim Pong, Maalikka Ali

Producers - Caris Soon, Dina Ayub

In this episode of Everything is Conversation, Kim Pong and Christy are joined by Ronald Chan, who shares candid stories from his career in investing, including a costly decision where he ignored his instincts and a defining moment when he had to confront the difficult realities facing his business. Together, they explore the tension between logic and intuition, the courage to challenge our own convictions, and why saying no isn't always about rejecting an opportunity.

Theme Music - "Flight" - composed by Susan Harmer Lauw, performed by Tropic Green.

Executive Producers - Christy Davis, Lim Kim Pong, Maalikka Ali

Producers - Caris Soon, Dina Ayub

In this episode of Everything is Conversation, Kim Pong and Christy are joined by Dr Ramesh Ramachandra, Entrepreneur and Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible, to explore our attachment to being right, and what happens when certainty starts getting in the way of listening, learning and moving forward. From failure and humility to reframing and listening, they explore what it takes to loosen our grip on being right, and why sometimes, progress begins when we stop trying to win the point.

Theme Music - "Flight" - composed by Susan Harmer Lauw, performed by Tropic Green.

Executive Producers - Christy Davis, Lim Kim Pong, Maalikka Ali

Producers - Caris Soon, Dina Ayub