What happens when you combine physical mastery with passionate teaching and entrepreneurial spirit? Joy Ip's remarkable journey provides the answer.

From humble beginnings training for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in New York City to becoming a Pan-American champion and black belt, Joy has transformed her passion for movement into a mission that impacts countless lives. Her story reveals how stepping outside your comfort zone—whether moving from Hong Kong to study abroad, trying a new martial art, or leaving corporate life to follow your passion—creates the foundation for extraordinary growth.

As a CrossFit and Jiu-Jitsu coach specializing in building physical literacy, Joy takes a holistic approach to wellness that transcends mere exercise. She shares a powerful example of working with a selective mute child who, through patient coaching, not only found his voice but became one of the strongest students in her class. This transformation exemplifies Joy's philosophy: "A healthy mind and a healthy body makes a happy person."

The concept of building strong foundations runs through everything Joy does. For adults seeking wellness, she emphasizes daily movement (preferably in the morning as a "non-negotiable"), quality sleep for recovery, nutritious whole foods with occasional treats, and maintaining strong social connections. For children, she advocates exploring various sports while mastering fundamental movements that will serve them lifelong.

Joy's entrepreneurial venture, Grit—an athletic tape company for Jiu-Jitsu athletes—embodies her philosophy of "passion and perseverance for long-term goals." Her parting wisdom resonates deeply: "Looking at all the adventures I've done, I put myself out of my comfort zone a lot. In return, life gave me amazing experiences and lessons."

Ready to build stronger foundations in your own life? Listen now to discover how physical literacy can transform your wellbeing and how stepping beyond your comfort zone might reward you in ways you never imagined.

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What makes work truly meaningful, and how do our daily interactions shape the cultures we live and work in? This thought-provoking conversation with Josephine Wong and Daniel Szuc reveals powerful insights from their 26-year journey researching human-centered design and workplace transformation.

After noticing a troubling disconnect between the empathy preached in human-centered design and the actual behaviors of practitioners, Jo and Daniel embarked on a mission to understand how we might create more meaningful work experiences. Their research culminated in two groundbreaking books: "Make Meaningful Work: From Sleepwalking to Sparkle" and "Make Meaningful Culture: Healthy, Intentional Conduct in Moments That Matter," with a third focused on education in progress.

At the heart of their philosophy lies a simple yet profound idea: culture is created through "how you conduct yourselves in the interactions and relationships between people in moments that matter." Rather than abstract theories, they offer practical frameworks for identifying, inspecting, and improving specific behaviors that create healthy or unhealthy conduct chains. Their SPARKLE framework—Supportive, Proactive, Adaptable, Respect, Kind, Listening, and Engaged—provides a memorable structure for intentional conduct.

What distinguishes their approach is its practicality. While many self-help and business culture books leave readers wondering "what do I actually do with this?", Jo and Daniels methodology pinpoints specific moments for intervention and encourages small, achievable actions. This bridges the crucial gap between knowing and doing that derails most change efforts.

Their most powerful advice? "It's not all about you. Be curious about other people, be curious about other cultures. Don't get caught up with narrow narratives." By expanding our perspectives, connecting dots between diverse ideas, and taking intentional action, we shape not only our personal narratives but contribute to healthier collective experiences.

Ready to transform your work experience from sleepwalking to sparkle? Discover how intentional conduct in moments that matter can create meaningful change in your workplace, relationships, and beyond.

Chapter Markers

• 0:16 It's Not All About You
• 1:18 Introduction to the Podcast
• 4:09 Meeting Josephine Wong and Daniel Szuc
• 10:01 Defining Meaningful Work
• 21:43 Make Meaningful Work and Culture
• 32:08 From Words to Practical Action
• 43:08 Make Meaningful Education
• 48:22 Advice for Listeners

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www.apogeehk.com

LI: www.linkedin.com/in/danielszuc/

LI: www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-wong-6801922/

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Swati was born and raised in India and she is married with two sons aged 11y and 13y. Swati’s health journey began in 2009, she was overweight, felt sluggish and was trying to control her health and nutrition in an uneducated manner. Later Swati moved to Hong Kong and decided to build her personal health. Later in Singapore she became a yoga teacher, she also became a Health Coach and Nutritionist. Swati found her calling in nutrition and holistic wellness. For more than a decade she has been helping individuals attain balance in their bodies and minds by teaching yoga and providing health coaching tailored to their needs. Swati designs yoga and nutrition plans based on a deep understanding of each client’s individual's phase of life, contextual situation and goals.

In the podcast Swati explains the importance of the question “What is your why?” It has to be sound and solid, it’s not using weight loss as a fad, it’s not a quick fix. Swati tells the story of a client who was undergoing treatment for diabetes, the client made some lifestyle changes and she was able to wean herself off the medication. Now the client is living a beautiful life, the doctors were surprised by her transformation.

Swati believes that listeners can help themselves by eating well. Take very simple steps, set small goals. Move intentionally, eat 1.5g of protein for every kg of body weight every day, prioritise your sleep, keep your routines consistent and incorporate strength training into your training schedule.

Timing

5:25 I am born and raised in India… I got married lived for some time in Hong Kong before moving to Singapore… I have 2 boys, 13 and 11y old… growing up too fast…

7:22 I used to feel life is linear – it’s not…

7:40 I studied in Mumbai … my health journey started there… I put on weight… I had PCOS… I started being active …

8:47 I later moved to Hong Kong… I decided to build my health… In Singapore I became a yoga teacher, I also became a Health Coach and Nutritionist…

13:25 Ever since I made the small changes in my life… those were my foundation days…

14:49 What’s your why?... It has to be sound and solid… not using weight loss as a fad…

16:55 [Client example]… a client having diabetic treatment – pills … she made lifestyle changes and she weaned herself off the medication… she‘s living a beautiful life… the doctors were surprised…

20:23 [Lifestyle Factors]…Eating well, eating nutritionally dense foods, sleeping on time, engaging on good content, surrounding yourself with like minded people, small wins that compound..

21:38 [Client story] A pre-diabetic client… lost weight, her blood work improved…again know your why…

25:55 As simple as how you talk to yourself… your body listens…

26:25 Know your why…

28:12 [How to help yourself]… very simple steps… set your own goals…start small…go slow…have a health coach…find your own tribe…move intentionally…

34:46 [Overcoming challenges]… finding like-minded people/friends always helps…

36:18 [Business development]… yoga and nutrition… perimenopausal woman… myofascial ball release…

39:48 Take time out… to reflect … to journal.

40:57 [Books] For the last 2.5y I have been reading a lot… Autobiography of a Yogi, The 4 Agreements, Atomic Habits, A Man’s Search For Meaning, The Power of one Thought, The Bhagavad Gita…

45:55 [Key Message]…

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