Work Right with Rich
Work isn’t just about clocking in and getting paid. It’s about finding purpose, managing challenges, and making space to play.
Welcome to Work Right with Rich, a podcast that goes beyond business to explore the real stories, struggles, and successes shaping modern work and life. Hosted by Richard Farmer, Managing Director of CXC Asia, this unscripted series dives into candid conversations with industry leaders, contractors, remote workers, and wellness experts, bringing together fresh perspectives on everything from global talent trends to mental health, work-life balance, and personal growth.
Expect unfiltered discussions, real-life stories, and actionable insights, all in a relaxed, no-BS format that feels more like a chat with a friend than a corporate briefing.
Episodes
14 episodes
Ep. 13 | What’s Changing in the World of Work with Pei Ying Chua
The year hasn’t settled into a clear pattern. Growth is showing up in parts of Asia, but hiring still feels cautious. Job ads are rising, competition is tight, and AI is moving faster than most organisations can keep up with.In this epis...
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Ep. 12 | AI Literacy is the New Excel: What Every Professional Needs to Know Now with Sherry Jiang
AI is no longer the domain of specialists, it’s fast becoming a baseline skill, much like Excel was a decade ago. But what does “AI literacy” actually look like in practice? And how prepared are today’s teams for this shift? In this...
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Ep. 11 | So… When Did HR’s Job Get This Complicated? with Victoria Bethlehem
HR used to be seen as a support function. Now it sits in the middle of strategy, culture, transformation, and sometimes crisis. In many organisations across Asia, the people function has quietly moved from policy enforcer to business partner, a...
Ep. 10 | Raising Your Game as a Fractional Leader with Moritz Kaffsack
More senior leaders are choosing independent and fractional paths, and the difference between doing well and struggling is much clearer. Some fractional leaders are fully booked and pulled into meaningful work, while others are finding it harde...
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Ep. 9 | Your Next Leader Might Not Work Full-Time… And That’s Totally Fine with Gerard Milligan
More companies are starting to realise something practical. You don’t always need another full-time executive sitting on payroll. Sometimes what you need is someone experienced who can step in for a period of time, bring perspective, calm thing...
Ep. 8 | The Hidden Leadership Energy Leak No One Talks About with Paul Grainger
Many leaders today feel like they’re operating at full speed with no pause button. The pace of work keeps rising, priorities stack on top of each other, and even the most capable leaders find themselves in a never-ending sprint: quick decisions...
Ep. 7 | Starting 2026 with Less Pressure and Better Energy with Elika Tasker
As the year kicks off, a lot of people are thinking about how to reset. Not just work goals, but how they actually feel day to day. More focused. Less reactive. Less drained by the middle of the week.In this episode, Richard Farmer sits ...
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Ep. 6 | Burnout Reset: Ending the Year Without Breaking with Elika Tasker
Burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion. Often it shows up as brain fog, broken sleep, anxiety, irritability, and feeling disconnected from the people around you, even when work is going well.In this year-ender episode, Richard Farm...
Ep. 5 | Swipe Right for Talent: When Recruitment Meet Tech with Gareth Bibby
Recruitment used to be all phone calls and gut feel. Now, it’s algorithms, chatbots, and AI-driven shortlists. But even as tech transforms hiring, the best recruiters know that relationships still matter more than data.In this episode of...
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Ep. 4 | What Do People Really Want to Learn in the AI Era? with Georgina O'Brien
We’re living through one of the biggest shifts in how people learn. Across Asia Pacific, professionals are hitting play on courses about everything from AI and communication to creativity and leadership. But what’s really driving this learning ...
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Ep. 3 | Inside the Rise of Contingent Talent with Vinos Samuel
For years, contingent workers were seen as stopgaps: temps filling empty seats until the “real hire” arrived. But that story doesn’t fit anymore. Today, freelancers, independents, and fractional leaders are stepping in to solve problems, drive ...
Ep. 2 | Is Your Office Worth the Trip? with Charisse Gail
Flexibility changed the game. People realised they could work just as well, sometimes even better, from home — and many don’t want to give that up. Now with people back full-time and others working hybrid, the office has to prove it...
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Ep. 1 | Learning in the Age of AI with Shane Baetz
Everyone’s talking about upskilling. Platforms are promising frictionless learning. AI’s churning out content faster than anyone can read it. But for the people on the ground? Most workplace learning still feels like a chore: bloate...
