Unstoppable: Minister Indranee Rajah on the Mindset That Fuels Her Success

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After the Bar

Shulin Lee

33 episodes

2 days ago

A podcast for anyone navigating career decisions, leadership challenges, and the evolving world of work. Hosted by lawyer-turned-recruiter Shulin Lee, this podcast dives into real conversations about career pivots, workplace culture, and what it takes to build a career—and life—that actually works for you. Join us for authentic, thought-provoking discussions that challenge the way we think about work, leadership, and what really matters in a career. For more, connect with Shulin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shulinlee/

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Unstoppable: Minister Indranee Rajah on the Mindset That Fuels Her Success

After the Bar

59 minutes 36 seconds

8 months ago

Unstoppable: Minister Indranee Rajah on the Mindset That Fuels Her Success

Is Singapore going extinct?

Should we scrap the PSLE?

Will flexible work ever be a reality?

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Leader of the House, Indranee Rajah, joins Shulin Lee for a bold, no-nonsense conversation on the biggest challenges shaping Singapore today.

Just to name a few - education reform, workplace policies, women in leadership, and the generational shifts redefining success.

🔥 Indranee doesn’t hold back. And for the first time, she reveals how her mother’s influence shaped the unstoppable mindset that drives her today.

This isn’t just another leadership talk. It’s the hard truths, tough questions, and authentic conversations we need to have—right now.

A special episode for International Women’s Day—because real change starts with real conversations.

🎧 Listen now and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of After The Bar! 🚀

Follow Indranee Rajah:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/indranee-rajah/

Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shulinlee/

More on the podcast - https://www.AfterTheBar.com.sg

What to listen for:

00:00 Start of Episode

00:59 Introduction

01:26 Is Singapore Going Extinct?

04:53 PSLE: Outdated or still necessary?

09:08 Why are Singaporean parents under so much pressure?

15:44 Is Flexible Work Too Idealistic?

21:14 The Mindset that drives Indranee Rajah’s success

24:04 From law to politics: How she made the leap

29:28 Why we need more women in Parliament

31:46 Are women still facing barriers to leadership?

34:36 Her Mum’s Influence: The Trap of Comparison

37:18 Is Gen Z truly less resilient, or are we missing something?

40:01 Key To Understanding Different Generations

45:46 Why career gaps don’t define potential

48:10 How PAP has stayed connected to Singaporeans

51:14 PAP's Progress Over the Years

55:15 Rapid Fire Round

58:42 Outro