Inspiring Leadership | Dominic Siow

Over more than three decades leading organisations across Australia and Asia Pacific, Toni Brendish has consistently delivered outstanding business results while building cultures where people thrive.

In this conversation, Toni shares a leadership philosophy shaped by purpose, trust, discipline, continual learning and genuine care for people.

Rather than seeing methodology and governance as bureaucracy, she explains how structure a...

What if the hardest season of your life was never meant to define you, but prepare you? 

In this episode of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, Dominic Siow sits down with Devendra Kumar, whose early life began with abandonment and life in the slums of New Delhi, and who later went on to found Ladli Foundation Trust, an organisation dedicated to protecting and empowering girls and women from underserved commu...

What does it take to build organisations that thrive through disruption, transformation and constant change?

In Episode 20 of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, Dominic Siow sits down with Li Lian Tan — one of Singapore's most respected People and Culture leaders — to explore leadership, organisational transformation, culture, talent and the future of work.

Having led people and culture functions across aviation services...

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 en...

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱?

In Episode 18 of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩, host Dominic Siow sits down with Bhavna Toor (Founder & CEO of Shenomics, former Wall Street VP, bestselling author, and global coach in mindful leadership) for a deeply reflective conversation on breaking free from the "arrival fallacy" and leadi...

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 ...

Ever pitched a brilliant, well-researched idea—only to watch it quietly fade away? You're not alone. 

In Episode 16 of Inspiring Leadership, pricing strategist and influence coach Claire Wang reveals why logical ideas often fail to land  - and how you can master the psychology of decision-making to win genuine buy-in, without relying on formal authority.

Drawing on 20+ years of influencing multi-million dollar dec...

Kindness is often seen as soft. But what if it’s actually the strongest leadership advantage?

What does it mean to live a life of purpose, fulfillment, and service?

In this inspiring episode of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, Dominic Siow sits down with William Wan, a deeply respected leader who has spent decades championing kindness in society.

From law to non-profit leadership and global advocacy, Dr Wan has led a remarka...

"The grief didn't diminish or hasn't diminished. What's happened is I've learned to grow around that grief."

In this deeply moving episode, Dale Dawson - Australian senior executive, health & wellbeing champion, and grief educator—shares her extraordinary journey from devastating loss to purposeful leadership. Dale's story isn't easy. She lost her mother in 2011, and after few years her beloved husband Steve to brain canc...

What if the key to transforming stress, sleep, and performance was something you do 20,000 times a day - but you're doing it wrong?

In this powerful episode of The Inspiring Leadership Podcast, Dominic Siow sits down with Luke Tan—trauma-informed breath architect, lifestyle optimization coach, and Amazon bestselling author—who reversed chronic asthma, transformed ADHD into his superpower, and now helps high performers w...

What does it really mean to lead by being yourself?

In this episode of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, Dom Siow sits down with Rosalind Cardinal: award-winning leadership consultant, author, and Founder of Shaping Change - for a deeply human conversation on identity-led leadership, resilience, and the courage to own your voice.

Ros shares her inspiring journey from an “accidental” People & Culture professiona...

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 innov...

What does it take to lead with courage in today’s uncertain world? 🌍

In this episode of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, Peter Teichmann joins host Dominic Siow to share his journey of leading through change, building trust, and staying grounded in authenticity.

You’ll learn: ✅ Why resilience is a leader’s greatest strength in uncertain times ✅ How to build trust through vulnerability and connection ✅ The role o...

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 ov...

What does real leadership look like when you strip away the titles, the pressure, and the perfection?

In Episode 8 of the Inspiring Leadership podcast, Dominic Siow sits down with How Chong Peng, for a powerful, soul-stirring conversation that unpacks what it truly means to lead with courage, curiosity, and heart.

From exploring the intersection of vulnerability and confidence to understanding how curiosity shapes culture, this epi...

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...

🚀 What does it take to be a truly inspiring leader?

In this episode of The Inspiring Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Ang Wee Seng, an industry veteran with 25+ years of leadership experience in the semiconductor industry. As the Executive Director of the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA), he has played a crucial role in shaping the future of the industry, leading change, and inspiring high-performance teams.

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://ww...

Brent McAlister is the CEO of Northern Grampians Shire Council and a seasoned leader with over 25 years of senior local government experience in Australia and New Zealand. As a qualified town planner, Brent has a proven track record in driving innovative economic development, addressing housing shortages, and managing disaster recovery efforts.

Passionate about creating thriving regional communities, Brent combines strategic vision...