Who is Pearl and why did she start Rebel Curiosities…? In this final episode of season 2, the tables have been turned. I knew I started this podcast as a learning journey, into the trait of curiosity as a way of thinking differently, as a “rebellious” way of looking at the world we live in - and largely, be inspired by the awesome guests I had on the show. But what the conversation uncovered was the deeper meaning of what I felt deeply about and care for.

Petr Ludwig is the best-selling author of the book, The end of Procrastination, and the founder and CEO of his company, procrastination.com. We talk about what it means to be a #rebel or “punk” soul - and how that led into interviews with the famous Stanford prison experiment scientist, Philip Zimbardo, who started to look at rebels as people who want to do things differently.

What does it feel like to give everything up to embark on a journey of self-reflection to find your calling? That’s what Ilenia Vidili did when she left her job in 2017, sold everything she had and moved to another continent. It was a bold decision, one of the most liberating choice for herself. She ultimately discovered the impact she wants to make with a bigger purpose - helping businesses make more meaningful connections with their customers.

What does your own personal rebellion look like? 🔥 You certainly don’t need to be that typical teenage rebel or be simply destructive. Kenneth Tan shares the inner rebellions in each phase of his life journey. It often happens when people tell you the things you should do…. and you think deeply about why you wouldn’t just follow because you were told to do so.

Kenneth Tan shares why being curious about yourself is as important as you are about the world. The authenticity in leadership that aligns to your values and purpose will feel “effortless” - and it should come from a voice of compassion. Authenticity is not the pretext or license to disregard others and make them feel bad about themselves.

Kai Yuan Ng shares his journey into transforming - from what started as a school project - into a successful thriving media group across Southeast Asia, garnering accolades for their featured stories of Singapore... and being featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list.

Finding your “why” could be a tricky journey - most stop at an idea or the fear of trying. Wong Ling Yah, host of So This Is My Why podcast, shares why you should follow your curiosities and how the tiny steps in the right direction can create a whole new mindset shift.

Coaching conversations have changed the way Adeline Tiah looks at her career and the impact she wants to make. She outlines the steps in having a REINVENT mindset in adapting to the rapid changes in the world today.

Julie Pham explains the rethinking of what respect means to each of us individually - and why conflicts occur. It’s about turning the lens of curiosity inwards and - really - understanding what we need to feel validated.

Exploring the curiosity advantage in life - 10 lessons for navigating work, business and leadership

Coen Tan explores the role of rebel curiosity in leadership as well, what it means to have a healthy self-ego and the power of humility and asking questions.

“You have to fail to know how to do it.... yet a lot of people lack the curiosity to deviate from the herd.” Jan Yeo is a Singapore-based entrepreneur who certainly does not play by the rulebook when it comes to choosing a career path.

Febronia Ruocco discusses how the fascination with consumer behaviours can unlock a deeper level of insights to delivering real impact to business.

“You’re not going to buy from the company, you’re going to buy from a person...” And how true is that when it comes to doing business. But why don't more businesses invest in telling their stories, or help their employees to tell more of theirs, when connecting with customers?

Matthew shares his views on why ChatGPT will revolutionise the education system - and why we shouldn’t just see the AI technology as a mere “answers-provider”… not just in learning, but also in the workplace.

Leonard and I discuss why businesses need to get more curious about their users, their challenges and how a carefully designed UX or customer experience makes all the difference for success.

How do we manage the fine balance and not cross the line to make the other person uncomfortable? Lisa Partridge, founder of SIXCOMMS training consultancy and podcast host, shares her experiences where others’ curiosity have not landed well - and gives some tips to help the whole journey of communication better. She believes that curiosity with genuine connection make the best partnership - and also shares practical advice when you face contentious conversations.

Rhett and I discuss the pitfalls of marketing programs that typically full into a discounting rut, and the challenges of building differentiated brands in a pharmaceutical industry that is so regulated. We explore if marketers can overcome the challenges and problems in this area, and how does a sense of curiosity change that.

What does curious leadership look like? Why don’t corporate environments make it easy for curiosity to thrive? Wayne Reuben, Founder and CEO of www.engage4performance.com, shares why great leaders need to have curious people around them, and how to build curiosity as a strong competitive advantage in your business to drive results.

Understanding the varied ways of “stuckness” and how a gentle curiosity can uncover the layers to understanding our own unique gifts - to show up as the leaders we want to be.