At Work With…
At Work With...
Podcast Description
Step into 'At Work With...', where we uncover the real, unfiltered stories behind successful careers. Join us as industry leaders share their breakthrough moments, spectacular failures, and unconventional paths to the top. No corporate jargon or polished PR answers – just honest conversations about what it really takes to build a remarkable career.
Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, considering a career pivot, or building your own empire, join us as we decode success, one conversation at a time.
< New episodes drop every other Monday. Hosted by Ana Merchant >
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the real stories behind successful careers, with themes such as career transitions, overcoming adversity, and social impact. Episodes include industry leaders like Samir Patel discussing charity innovations, Lucy Cleland sharing insights on sustainability in luxury publishing, and Peter McCleave addressing resilience in the face of personal health challenges.
Step into ‘At Work With…’, where we uncover the real, unfiltered stories behind successful careers. Join us as industry leaders share their breakthrough moments, spectacular failures, and unconventional paths to the top. No corporate jargon or polished PR answers – just honest conversations about what it really takes to build a remarkable career.
Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, considering a career pivot, or building your own empire, join us as we decode success, one conversation at a time.
< New episodes drop every other Monday. Hosted by Ana Merchant >
What happens when success no longer feels meaningful?
In this episode of At Work With…, I’m joined by Rich Hua — former founder of EPIC Leadership at Amazon and creator of EQ@Amazon — to talk about emotional intelligence, non-linear careers, and why compassion sits at the heart of true leadership.
From immigrant beginnings to ministry, from Amazon to a bold new mission to bring EQ skills to a billion people, this conversation is thoughtful, human, and quietly powerful.
00:00 – Intro
Welcome to At Work With… + why this conversation matters
02:10 – Leaving Amazon & What’s Next
Why Rich chose to step into a new chapter
06:00 – Growing Up as an Immigrant
Early identity, language barriers, and empathy
10:30 – High IQ, Low EQ
What being “the smartest in the room” didn’t teach him
14:40 – Ministry & Missionary Work
How working with people shaped his emotional intelligence
19:45 – Reinventing a Career at 40
The Oracle story and betting on yourself
25:30 – Building EQ@Amazon
How a side passion became a global movement
30:50 – EPIC Leadership
Empathy, Purpose, Inspiration & Connection explained
35:40 – Compassion as Leadership
Why EQ matters more than ever in an AI-driven world
39:30 – EQ for a Billion People
Rich’s vision for the future
43:30 – Quick-Fire Round
Personal, fun, and reflective questions
47:30 – Closing Reflections
What success really means now
⏱️ Episode Chapters / TimestampsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richhua/
Substack: https://substack.com/@richardhua
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