A global survey by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) revealed that spiritual health is incredibly important to people – with the majority of respondents ranking it from 'somewhat' to 'extremely' important. But what exactly is spiritual health, and how does it influence an employee's personal and professional life? In this episode of the McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast, host Debbi Cheong sits down with an expert panel to explore this topic. She's joined by Jacqueline Brassey, Senior Fellow at MHI; Kana Enomoto, Partner in Washington D.C.; and Atsushi Sorita, Partner in Tokyo. Together, they unpack the findings of MHI's global survey and discuss the role of spiritual health in the workplace. Listen in as they share practical insights on how integrating spiritual health initiatives can enhance employee engagement, improve retention, and foster a more resilient workforce.

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of sustainable development in Asia. How can we ensure that the benefits of AI-driven advancements reach even the most marginalized communities in Asia? In this episode, Angela Buensuceso of the McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast speaks with Jennifer Echevarria, Vice President of Commercial Strategic Services and Enterprise Data at Globe Telecom; Ahmed El Saeed, APAC Regional Head of UN Global Pulse; and Ankit Bisht, a Partner and leader in the Digital and Analytics practice at McKinsey & Company. Join us as they discuss how AI is revolutionizing healthcare, education, and agriculture, and learn more about the successful scaling of AI pilot projects for broader societal impact.

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Generative AI has emerged as a significant new force with the potential to reshape the future of work, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Join host Debbi Cheong on The McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast as she engages with Seckin Ungur, Partner at McKinsey’s Sydney office, and Jacob Johnson, Associate Partner in McKinsey’s Canberra office. They examine the impact of generative AI on productivity, delve into its implications for the workforce, and explore the transformative potential and challenges of AI adoption. How can Australia navigate the complexities of AI to create economic opportunities for growth?

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Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have evolved into innovation engines, shifting from execution centers to strategic hubs at the forefront of transformation. Join McKinsey Senior Partner Indy Banerjee and Partner Fabrice Desmarescaux as they engage in a discussion with Pravin Goel, Managing Director at BlackRock, and Debasis Panda, Head of GCCs at TransUnion. GCCs are poised to contribute significantly to global enterprises by fostering leadership and innovation across various sectors. How can companies capture the opportunity to drive scalable and cross-functional innovation?

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As economies in Asia evolve in 2024, they have the potential to shape the next normal. We talk to Robin Harding, Asia Editor of the Financial Times, and Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia of Fortune, about their views on the year that was and the year ahead.

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In this episode, host Angela Buensuceso discusses the potential of Japanese corporations with Naoyuki Iwatani, managing partner of McKinsey's offices in Japan and Michele Raviscioni, a senior partner based in McKinsey's Tokyo office.

Delve into the essence of Japanese craftsmanship, customer-centricity, and brand power as they uncover the strategies outlined in the new Japanese-language book authored by Naoyuki and Michele, "Unlocking the Full Potential of Japanese Corporates."

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In this special episode on International Women’s Day, we discuss how prioritizing women's health can lead to economic and social empowerment. Join McKinsey partner Valentina Sartori, senior partner Mrinalini Mirchandani, and host Angela Buensuceso, as they explore what kind of investments are needed to close the women’s health gap.

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In this episode, we explore the dynamic landscape of new business building with Senior Partners Markus Berger-de Leon and Nimal Manuel. Find out how companies are succeeding in building new businesses, and gain practical insights from real-world examples as we underscore the potential for higher success rates and encourage ambitious thinking and rapid response to market feedback.

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