
Transformative Purpose with Aaron Pang
Hi, I'm Aaron Pang. Penguin author, speaker, and your podcast host, ex-Microsoft, Lalamove, and Korn Ferry.
In 2019, my 3-month-old son suffocated in my arms for five minutes. The same year, I was trolled on social media, cancelled during the social movement.
I started to spread positivity through my books, talks, and podcast.
My next book 'Shh...Give me a moment: The Superpower of Introverts' will be out in July 2025.
Latest episodes

Feb 7, 2022 • 37min
EP.23 Emery Fung: How to Feel Fired Up at Work
Emery Fung joins with Aaron Pang to explore how people should think about the role of career, how it serves our life rather than just a stable paycheck. We chat about the life lessons he learned over the years and his personal transformation journey which he has embarked on.
Emery shares failing is one of the biggest things which can help us grow and learn how to deal with adverse situations.
Emery is a TEDx speaker, podcaster and host of Awkward Turtle at Work and a talent acquisition leader.
About Transformative Purpose
Every week we speak to some of the world's most successful leaders, inspiring individuals and unsung heroes about what we can do differently to make a better world. Our mission is to help you relearn and rediscover to become a better future-self.
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Support the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.
For more inspiration and ideas, check out:
Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon
Transformative Journal on Amazon
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Jan 20, 2022 • 35min
Life Lessons and Surprises Transitioning into Adulthood - Ray Liew
Ray Liew joins with Aaron Pang to chat about his perspective on life, common surprises for teens and young adults when transitioning to adulthood.
Ray is the co-host for Talk Lah podcast. He is a technology strategist at Microsoft and is passionate about fitness.
About Transformative Purpose
Every week we speak to some of the world's most successful leaders, inspiring individuals and unsung heroes about what we can do differently to make a better world. Our mission is to help you relearn and rediscover to become a better future-self.
Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
Support the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.
For more inspiration and ideas, check out:
Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon
Transformative Journal on Amazon
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Jan 10, 2022 • 60min
How to Stay Positive and Be Happy
Mahesh Pamnani joins with Aaron Pang to chat about the art and science behind happiness and positive psychology.
Mahesh is a 2-time TEDx, laughter yoga instructor and Chief Happiness Officer at Inspire2Aspire Consulting. He helps employers and employees to achieve optimum health, wellness, happiness and success in their career, relationships and daily lives.
About Transformative Purpose
Every week we speak to some of the world's most successful leaders, inspiring individuals and unsung heroes about what we can do differently to make a better world. Our mission is to help you relearn and rediscover to become a better future-self.
Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
Support the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.
For more inspiration and ideas, check out:
Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon
Transformative Journal on Amazon
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Sponsor our epsidoe

Dec 8, 2021 • 32min
How to Tell Your Parents If You Are Gay, Lesbian LGBTQ
Benita Chick joins with Aaron Pang to share what it was like growing up as LGBT, her emotional struggle and how we can best support those in need to build an all-inclusive community.
Ben runs an award-winning LGBT tour in Hong Kong and is the Founder and CEO of a social enterprise, Encompass Hong Kong.
About Transformative Purpose
Every week we speak to some of the world's most successful leaders, inspiring individuals and unsung heroes about what we can do differently to make a better world. Our mission is to help you relearn and rediscover to become a better future-self.
Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
Support the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.
For more inspiration and ideas, check out:
Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon
Transformative Journal on Amazon
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Contact us for workshops
Sponsor our epsidoe

Nov 27, 2021 • 34min
How to Stay Authentic and Love Yourself
Mac Ling joins with Aaron Pang to explore the space of coaching and radical authenticity. In this chat, we talk about the benefits of having a coach, how to tell if a coach is good, what happens during coaching, the concept of radical authenticity, empathy and psychological safety.
Mac shares many people are living without self-belief and are constantly seeking external validation. He adds kindness starts with all of us by doing little, Mother Treasa’s things to make someone’s life a little better, even if it is as small as sweeping our doorstep.
Mac is a certified transformational leadership coach and public speaker.
About Transformative Purpose
Every week we speak to some of the world's most successful leaders, inspiring individuals and unsung heroes about what we can do differently to make a better world. Our mission is to help you relearn and rediscover to become a better future-self.
Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
Support the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.
For more inspiration and ideas, check out:
Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon
Transformative Journal on Amazon
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Contact us for workshops
Sponsor our epsidoe

Nov 20, 2021 • 27min
How to Develop Your Life Goals
Alyn Mitlyng joins with Aaron Pang to discuss the limitation of traditional goal setting. She shares how she discovered the power of personal goals (she calls them DIRTY GOALS) and how dirty goals have helped her find meaning, fulfillment and happiness in life. Alyn also mentions we should all learn to be kind to everyone. When we are kind, people want to be around us.
Alyn is the author of Dirty Goals: Breaking Conventional Rules to Achieve Your Dreams and is currently based in Colorado. To purchase a copy of her latest book, click here.
About Transformative Purpose
Every week we speak to some of the world's most successful leaders, inspiring individuals and unsung heroes about what we can do differently to make a better world. Our mission is to help you relearn and rediscover to become a better future-self.
Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram
Support the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.
For more inspiration and ideas, check out:
Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon
Transformative Journal on Amazon
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Contact us for workshops
Sponsor our epsidoe

Nov 11, 2021 • 32min
How to Become a Better Negotiator
Selected as one of the Most Influential Negotiation Professionals Globally, Lousin Mehrabi is an Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, and Board Advisor. She works with CEOs and decision-makers worldwide to help them get the best out of themselves and their teams. For over 23 years she has led high-stakes business negotiations.
KEY QUESTIONS ASKED:
0:00 - Introduction
3:06 - How can women thrive in a male-dominated environment
5:20 - Being a female negotiator
7:10 - Covering up at work
7:54 - Do negotiators need to show vulnerability
9:43 - I found out my son has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
15:55 - How do we become better negotiator
18:17 - Should we hide our emotions when we are negotiating
20:58 - Negotiation stories
23:22 - Where can we learn more about negotiation
25:03 - How do you manage anxiety when you are negotiating
28:22 - One thing we can do to make our world better
🔗 CONNECT WITH LOUSIN
👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lousin-mehrabi
🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON
🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose
📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop
📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang
💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com
👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpang
Support the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.
For more inspiration and ideas, check out:
Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon
Transformative Journal on Amazon
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Nov 4, 2021 • 41min
How To Practise Active Listening
Podcast veteran Regina Larko joins with Aaron Pang to talk about how we can use our voice to make global impact and save lives. Regina shares her humble upbringing, her podcasting journey, the occasional imposter syndrome she experiences and the importance for all of us to truly listen, become aware of those who are left behind. Regina lost two loved ones to mental health and that made her more determined than ever to make things rights: using her voice to make a better world.
About Transformative Purpose
Every week we speak to some of the world's most successful leaders, inspiring individuals and unsung heroes about what we can do differently to make a better world. Our mission is to help you relearn and rediscover to become a better future-self.
Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram
Support the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.
For more inspiration and ideas, check out:
Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon
Transformative Journal on Amazon
Become a speaker
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Sponsor our epsidoe

Oct 28, 2021 • 41min
How Should We Raise Our Children
Chhin Lee joins with Aaron Pang to talk about the common struggles behind parents and the key to maintaining relationships with our spouse. Parenting requires active communication, feedback with good intent and teamwork, listen in as Chhin shares her parenting journey, her hero, the conversations she had with other parents and how she and her spouse resolve the different challenges.
After a successful sales career, Chhin turned her parenting passion into her side hustle. She became a socialpreneur and founded Little Monkey, Hong Kong’s first child-friendly facilities’ directory.
About Transformative Purpose
Every week we speak to some of the world's most successful leaders and unsung heroes about what each and every one of us can do differently to make a better world. Our mission is to help you relearn and rediscover to become a better future-self.
Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram
Support the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.
For more inspiration and ideas, check out:
Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon
Transformative Journal on Amazon
Become a speaker
Contact us for workshops
Sponsor our epsidoe

Oct 13, 2021 • 37min
How To Become A Better Storyteller
Perry Lam sits down with Aaron Pang to discuss the power of storytelling and how it can be used to build relationships and humanity. Perry highlights the key elements of good storytelling to deliver the Contents, Context and Emotions and provides examples of where people tend to get it wrong.
"Never start with the S-word." That's a big no-no for storytelling.
Perry is the Founder and CEO of Lam Institute, an executive coach to CEOs and also trains young talents and TEDx speakers on storytelling. He was a Regional Director at DHL where he looked after all the country sales director in Asia Pacific and also launched DHL's first "Sales Force Academy and Leadership Center".
About Transformative Purpose
Every week we speak to some of the world's most successful leaders and unsung heroes about what each and every one of us can do differently to make a better world. Our mission is to help you relearn and rediscover to become a better future-self.
Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram
Support the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.
For more inspiration and ideas, check out:
Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon
Transformative Journal on Amazon
Become a speaker
Contact us for workshops
Sponsor our epsidoe