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On My Own Terms: Career Change | Life Pivot | Success RedefinedAuthor: John Lim CY Language: en Genres: Philosophy, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#042: How Sustainability Is Changing Corporate and SME Growth ft. Janissa Ng | #Uncut
Episode 5
Friday, 23 January, 2026
In this uncut segment from On My Own Terms, Janissa Ng, Sustainability Communications Consultant and Certified ESG Analyst, dives deep into how sustainability and ESG are reshaping industries — from large corporations to SMEs. She discusses how retail and consumer goods sectors are transforming after COVID, how sustainability has become a powerful differentiator for brands, and what smaller businesses can realistically do to make an impact.Janissa also unpacks the realities of ESG disclosure standards in the EU, supply chain resilience, and why collaboration between corporates, startups, and SMEs is key to real progress. She highlights how consumers, too, play a critical role in driving sustainable change through their choices and awareness.If you’ve ever wondered how sustainability applies beyond big organizations or what ESG truly means for small businesses and consumers, this uncut conversation offers valuable perspective.🎧 Check out Ep #030 for full conversation: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/YIrF6FbUPZbWhere to find Janissa:Website: https://bit.ly/4nYc3N5 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janissang/*Executive branding sprint (ideal for people in career transitions) at exclusive rate for podcast audience (YOU) → Quote “Podcast Executive Branding” when you contact Janissa🔍 Scale Score™— Free Quick Diagnostic for SMB FoundersRunning a business that’s generating revenue but still feels heavier than it should?Scale Score™ is a free short diagnostic designed for SMB founders to pinpoint where growth is actually getting stuck — across sales, delivery, positioning, and systems.Most businesses don’t need more tactics or tools.They need clarity on the real constraint before investing time, money, or energy (including things like AI).If you want a clearer signal on what to fix next — and what to ignore for now — 👉 Take the free Scale Score™: https://bit.ly/3MC4aiE🎯Find practical tools and resources to guide your journey:Check out: https://bit.ly/3CTMZRW📩 Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onmyowntermspodcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-my-own-terms-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnMyOwnTermsPodcastEmail: johnlimcy@gmail.comSupport the podcast here: https://buymeacoffee.com/onmyownterms📌 References (AI):ChatGPT (OpenAI): Conversational AI platform for idea generation and workflows. https://chatgpt.comWWF (World Wide Fund for Nature): Environmental organization where Janissa previously worked, focused on wildlife conservation and sustainability. https://www.worldwildlife.orgAbout the host John Lim:Born and bred in Singapore, John is a husband, father and a curious business and tech enthusiast. John began his career in banking, co-founded Singapore’s largest indoor laser tag events company, led regional business development for a tech startup, and took a leap into e-commerce just before the Covid pandemic hit. Just when he thought he was crushing it at his dream company, he got laid off in the tech winter. In his journey, he's embraced uncertainty, growth, and reinvention—and he’s on a mission to help others do the same.📌 Keywords: sustainability in Singapore, ESG for SMEs, corporate ESG roles, supply chain sustainability, sustainability communication, retail transformation, consumer behavior, ESG trends 2025, sustainability disclosure, circular economy, sustainability in business#Sustainability #CareerTransition #Sustainability #MidCareerChange #SingaporePodcast #WomenInWork #OnMyOwnTerms #Germany







