What does it take to communicate effectively with senior executives when the stakes are high?

In this podcast, Geraldine Chin, Chairman and Managing Director of ExxonMobil Asia Pacific, and Liew Nam Soon, EY Asia East Deputy Regional Managing Partner, share candid stories from their early interactions with top leadership and how those experiences shaped their approach today. They reflect on what it takes to make your recommendation stand out, the importance of reading the room, and how to stay composed when discussions get heated.

Rather than a checklist of dos and don’ts, the conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the dynamics of senior executive committees: how formal protocols and informal cues both matter, why trust is built as much through presence as through preparation, and how leaders can balance authenticity with adapting to the culture of the room.

For mid- to senior-level executives aspiring to the C-suite or boardroom, this podcast offers a valuable case study in global leadership: navigating uncertainty and complexity in high-stakes settings, where cultural awareness, strategic framing, and interpersonal agility can make the difference between being heard and being overlooked. 

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