Ever said yes at work and regretted it almost immediately? You’re not alone. Research shows we’re wired to agree to requests, even when it costs us focus and energy.

In this episode, we unpack why saying no feels so uncomfortable  and why it doesn’t actually make you look difficult. Plus, one simple, research-backed way to stop saying yes automatically.

Ever said yes at work and regretted it almost immediately? You&rsquo;re not alone. Research shows we&rsquo;re wired to agree to requests, even when it costs us focus and energy.
In this episode, we unpack why saying no feels so uncomfortable&nbsp; and why it doesn&rsquo;t actually make you look difficult. Plus, one simple, research-backed way to stop saying yes automatically.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by endless to-do lists, struggled to stay focused, or wished you could work smarter without working longer, this capsule series is for you. WORK SMART with Trisha Yeong as she looks at the best insights from workplace psychology and productivity research and turns them into simple, practical tips you can actually use in your day.  

If you&rsquo;ve ever felt overwhelmed by endless to-do lists, struggled to stay focused, or wished you could work smarter without working longer, this capsule series is for you. WORK SMART with Trisha Yeong as she looks at&nbsp;the best insights from workplace psychology and productivity research and turns them into simple, practical tips you can actually use in your day.&nbsp;&nbsp;

WORK SMART: Workplace Tips with Trisha Yeong  

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.

In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

MONEY FM 89.3

Insightful discussions on the latest market events and the top companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Work Smart: Why It’s Hard to Say No at Work

As capital markets go global, regulators are rethinking how companies list across borders. Tim Pitrelli, Partner at Cooley, talks about the proposed SGX–Nasdaq regulatory bridge, why a single prospectus could change the calculus for dual listings, and what it means for issuers and investors as the framework moves toward a mid-2026 launch.

As capital markets go global, regulators are rethinking how companies list across borders. Tim Pitrelli, Partner at Cooley, talks about&nbsp;the proposed SGX&ndash;Nasdaq regulatory bridge, why a single prospectus could change the calculus for dual listings, and what it means for issuers and investors as the framework moves toward a mid-2026 launch.

Bigger Pic: What the Nasdaq-SGX Bridge Means for Markets

As credit conditions tighten and cost pressures remain elevated, Singapore’s SMEs are being tested on more than growth alone. Increasingly, survival is about judgment, discipline and knowing where to invest — and where not to.

The Breakfast Show invites Aditya Haripurkar, CEO of HitPay, to unpack how businesses are navigating this tougher environment, what responsible scaling really looks like today, and how SMEs should think about global expansion without overextending themselves.

As credit conditions tighten and cost pressures remain elevated, Singapore&rsquo;s SMEs are being tested on more than growth alone. Increasingly, survival is about judgment, discipline and knowing where to invest &mdash; and where not to.
The Breakfast Show invites Aditya Haripurkar, CEO of HitPay, to unpack how businesses are navigating this tougher environment, what responsible scaling really looks like today, and how SMEs should think about global expansion without overextending themselves.

Mind Your Business: What this economic cycle is teaching Singapore SMEs

Stable hospital leases and overseas healthcare assets helped Parkway Life REIT deliver steady income growth.

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore how its healthcare portfolio supports predictable cash flows and long-term income.

Stable hospital leases and overseas healthcare assets helped Parkway Life REIT deliver steady income growth.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore how its healthcare portfolio supports predictable cash flows and long-term income.

Work Smart: Why It’s Hard to Say No at Work

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