THE GIVING HABIT
Episodes
Fiona Higgins - Specialist Advisor at Australian Philanthropic Services
In this episode of The Giving Habit, Fiona Higgins (Specialist Advisor at Australian Philanthropic Services) comes on the show to explain how giving actually works in Australia, why waiting to give back is one of the most common mistakes, and why midlife is the best time to start.
Theresa Goh - The Charity Council Singapore
In this episode of The Giving Habit, host Stephen talks with Theresa Goh (Chair of the Charity Council in Singapore and author of Leading for Good) about what it really takes to create social impact that lasts.
Theresa shares her journey from mission-school roots to IBM, and why so many well-intentioned efforts in philanthropy fail without the right foundations.
Geoff Harris - Flight Centre co-founder and chair of Gate 8
In this episode of The Giving Habit, we speak with Geoff Harris (Flight Centre co-founder and chair of Gate 8) about mentoring at-risk youth, how to move from career into philanthropy, and how Gate 8 creates new opportunities for social impact by bringing organisations together.
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Gemma Collins - Portfolio Lead at the HG Foundation
In this episode of The Giving Habit, we talk to Gemma Collins (Portfolio Lead at the HG Foundation) about how inaccessibility into tech is one of the largest issues preventing social mobility, as well as focusing away from funding to ensure long-term change.
Allan English AM - Founder of SilverChef and the English Family Foundation
In this episode of The Giving Habit, Stephen is joined by Alan English AM, founder of SilverChef and the English Family Foundation, to talk about entrepreneurs using capitalism as a tool to support social impact and lift others out of poverty.
Rachel Engel - Managing director at Macquarie Group Foundation
In this episode of The Giving Habit, Rachel Engel (managing director at Macquarie Group Foundation), explains how money is the least valuable thing a corporate funder brings to the table, as building relationships and sharing skillsets becomes a more vital part of successful social impact.
Lisa Cotton - CEO of Ideology Group
In this episode of The Giving Habit, we sit down with Lisa Cotton — CEO of Ideology Group, Chair of the Kennards Hire Foundation, and a member of AirTrunk’s Social Impact Committee — to unpack the shift from transactional giving to intentional, trust-based philanthropy.
Dien Yuen - CEO of Daylight Advisors
In this episode of The Giving Habit, we speak with CEO of Daylight Advisors Dien Yuen to understand the role of philanthropic advisors, how families can benefit from a shared transition towards generosity, as well as how Dien’s own experience as a refugee shaped her view of social impact.
Tom Steele - Principal Advisor at the Centre for Evidence and Implementation (CEI)
In this episode of The Giving Habit, host Stephen Keys sits down with Tom Steele, Principal Advisor at the Centre for Evidence and Implementation (CEI), to unpack the science of turning good intentions into lasting social impact.
Martin Tan - CEO of The Majority Trust
In this episode of The Giving Habit, host Stephen sits down with Martin Tan, CEO of The Majority Trust in Singapore, to unpack how the power of the collective is reshaping social impact.
Whether you’re a donor, a nonprofit leader, or simply curious about social impact, this is an honest conversation about what it takes to build a thriving charitable ecosystem.
Carol Schlesinger - Co-founder of Kids Giving Back
What happens when children learn that giving back is not just about helping others—but also about building empathy, resilience, and connection?
In this episode of The Giving Habit, Carol Schlesinger, co-founder of Kids Giving Back, explains how volunteering can create a “triple impact” for children, the people they support, and the wider community.
Jetha Devapura - Founder of the CCC Foundation
What happens when your darkest moment becomes your life’s purpose?
In this episode of The Giving Habit, host Stephen Keys sits down with Jetha Devapura, founder of the CCC Foundation and the Let’s Talk programme, to explore a remarkable story of overcoming struggles with mental health and using it as fuel for two of Sri Lanka’s biggest humanitarian efforts.
Saleemah Ismail - Founder, New Life Stories
Saleemah Ismail, founder of New Life Stories, breaks down the critical importance of helping those with incarcerated parents to forge their own path, as well as the process of structuring an organisation to let it make meaningful change.
Hannes Schmid - Founder, Smiling Gecko
Hannes Schmid is the co-founder of Smiling Gecko, a sprawling 1,500-hectare social enterprise in Cambodia housing a school, farm, fish farming, carpentry workshops, and 34 small businesses. All built to create genuine, lasting change rather than dependency.
The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust
The Majurity Trust is a philanthropic organisation working with donors and social impact partners to build a thriving and sustainable community for all in Singapore.
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