In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Tin Pei Ling to explore her journey—from her early influences and entry into politics to navigating public scrutiny and making an impact in both the political and corporate worlds.
Tin Pei Ling shares candid insights into the challenges she faced as a young politician, particularly as a woman in Singapore’s political landscape. She opens up about the intense scrutiny, overcoming public backlash, and the lessons learned from her experience in the 2011 General Elections. We also discuss her transition into the corporate world and her thoughts on female leadership in Singapore.
Beyond politics and career, Tin Pei Ling also reflects on her role as a mother, sharing the reality of balancing work with familial responsibilities.
Join us for an inspiring conversation on resilience and women leadership!
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Chapters:
0:00 Start of Episode
02:36 Tin Pei Ling’s Childhood & Early Influences
04:50 Entering Politics & Facing Criticism
08:19 Scrutiny on Women in Politics
11:26 Kindest and Worst Feedback as MP
15:00 Overcoming Public Scrutiny
18:47 Reflections from her GE2011 Political Debut
28:27 Female Representation in Singapore Politics
29:42 How Can We Encourage More Women to Serve?
33:43 Perks of Being an MP
34:30 Protecting Mental Health While Being MP
37:14 Could Singapore Have a Female Prime Minister?
38:04 Comparing Corporate & Political Worlds
39:26 Family Life & Motherhood
43:27 The Women Who Shaped Tin Pei Ling
45:17 Advice for Women in Leadership
47:33 Farewells
48:07 End of Episode
