The Square Apple with Dr. Yong Hsin Ning

Are you (1) A professional working on a part-time basis AND constantly working overtime? (2) A full-time professional thinking of converting to a part-time arrangement BUT worried that you may end up working as much and getting paid less (3) Are you a person with a portfolio career trying to juggle a suite of freelance work, consulting, personal projects and other activities that demand your expertise under flexible conditions? Or (4) Are you simply a full-time professional, constantly working overtime? If you fit any of the profile mentioned, then this podcast is for you. Dr Yong will share one hack from her research on overtime work to stop yourself from unintentionally working longer hours than you expect to.

Show Notes

References:
1. The findings referenced in this podcast is published in: Yong, H.N., & Reb, J. (2017). To work or not to work? Asian Management Insights, vol. 8, pp. 66-71. A pdf copy of the article can be downloaded via this link: http://bit.ly/2-work-not-2-work

2. The full research on working overtime in a part-time work context: Yong, H.N., “More Free Time, More Overtime?” An Examination of the Overtime
Paradox for Part-Time Employees through the Lens of Non-Work Time 
(doctoral dissertation). Singapore Management University, Singapore, 2017. A pdf copy of the research can be downloaded via this link: http://bit.ly/whyovertime

3. The quote "Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change" in the introduction to the podcast is attributable Dr Wayne Dyer, an internationally renowned author and speaker in the fields of self-development and spiritual growth. Source of quote: Dyer, W. (2009), Success Secrets, Retrieved from https://www.drwaynedyer.com/blog/success-secrets/

What is The Square Apple with Dr. Yong Hsin Ning ?

This is the Square Apple Show.

I’m Dr Yong Hsin Ning, co-founder of Change Voyage Consulting. After 20 years of corporate life I have successfully transited to be an entrepreneur. Wearing multiple hats as an entrepreneur, adjunct lecturer, mother, wife, daughter, sister has taught me how to navigate life’s challenges. And my secret is? The square apple.

In this show, I will discuss tips and strategies to change the way you think about your personal and professional life. Because “if you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will change.”

Ready to activate the square apple in you? Welcome to the Square Apple Show! "