Cuba Cerita Podcast

21/07/2025

"As a professional, you should be apolitical... tapi bukan buta politik."

Tan Sri Che Khalib built his career on bold decisions, clear principles, and a sharp grasp of finance. Trained as an accountant, he rose through the ranks to lead giants like TNB and MMC, all while staying grounded in his values.

Today, he continues to serve on the boards of key organisations including Bank Muamalat, Gas Malaysia, Malakoff Corporation, and Johor Port.

In this clip, he shares what it takes to lead with courage in the corporate world.

🎥 Watch the full story on YouTube.

04/07/2025

“They really cannot draw… lubang kat jalan that annoys me.”

Ar. Hud Abu Bakar, Principal and Design Director of the multi-award-winning RSP Architects with over 30 years of shaping Malaysia’s skyline, shares honest thoughts on the next generation of architects and those everyday frustrations.

From Merdeka 118, MITEC, MACC HQ, Paradigm Mall, Naza Tower at Platinum Park, to Hilton and St Regis KL Sentral, catch a glimpse of what drives him and watch the full conversation on YouTube.

15/01/2024

On this episode of Cuba Cerita, Coach Azman invites Azran Osman Rani as part of the series of the DNA of Nation-Builders.

Azran Osman-Rani is a very rare Malaysian talent who has the DNA of a Nation-Builder we’d love to see in many others.

A true blue ‘Mr Start-Up’, Azran started his formative years as a McKinsey consultant before embarking on a challenging career earmarked by the establishment of Air-Asia X, iFlix and his latest venture in digital healthcare, Naluri. He’s formative years from youth helped shape him to believe in being able to take on giants, defy convention and push boundaries.

Behind all these successes and failures is a man who also strived to test himself mentally and physically as a triathlete and iron-man among others.

Learn about the traits within this person that helped shape the business entrepreneur he has become.

On this episode of Cuba Cerita, Coach Azman invites Azran Osman Rani as part of the series of the DNA of Nation-Builders.Azran Osman-Rani is a very rare Mala...

15/01/2024

This edition of Cuba Cerita is a special episode where we reflect on 3 core leadership traits in our first 5 guests.

Watch & reflect on how each guest demonstrates the ability to:

1. Inspire Others
2. ⁠Create the New & Different
3. ⁠Show Empathy and Care for others

This edition of Cuba Cerita is a special episode where we reflect on 3 core leadership traits in our first 5 guests.Watch & reflect on how each guest demonst...

15/01/2024

His life story is the stuff made of in movies; and his life story has actually been depicted in the 2015 movie “Chowrasta”!

Tan Sri Ir Professor Emeritus Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar began life in poverty and gangsterism in Penang. His uncle, the local gang-leader known as the “Don” was his father figure who helped shape his early leadership and self-defence training in Thai Kick-Boxing. His mother showered love and guidance in her son whom she regarded as her “Khalid Al-Walid”.

It was only later, when tragic events forced him to leave Penang and enter the newly established ITM (now UiTM), that his life changed forever.

This institution presented him a lifeline from a life of poverty and gangsterism to later become a scholar, academician and professional engineer.

It is through a series of life-changing opportunities through ITM that Tan Sri would not only excel in his education but one day rise to serve as the university’s Vice-Chancellor.

In reflecting on his formative years and life in general, Tan Sri will always be indebted to UiTM and the people who cared for and helped shape him to be the leader he is today.

”UiTM di HatiKu”

His life story is the stuff made of in movies; and his life story has actually been depicted in the 2015 movie “Chowrasta”!Tan Sri Ir Professor Emeritus Saho...

15/01/2024

Dr Shahridan Faiez is an example of a Malaysian who spent years overseas as a working professional, enjoying his personal journey in life and has since returned to serve the country as a sustainable development expert.

A postgraduate alumni of Cambridge University, Penang born Dr Shahridan served in the World Bank for 13 years before returning to Malaysia to join Khazanah Nasional Berhad.

Visibly passionate about social and environmental conservation from his youth days, Dr Shahridan is an example of someone who pursued his principles and passions and made a successful profession out of it.

Whilst today’s corporate buzzword is “ESG”, Dr Shahridan’s passions and efforts in this field dates back to the ‘80s, where even in his university days, he planted the seeds of socio- environment sustainability activities.

One of the founders of Think City, today Dr Shahridan is just as passionate as ever on awareness and change. His projects range from advising African nations on sustainable development to local initiatives such as the Kita Untuk Kita (K2K) project for Projek Perumahan Rakyat (PPR).

Learn, be proud and draw inspiration from malaysian talents such as these.

Dr Shahridan Faiez is an example of a Malaysian who spent years overseas as a working professional, enjoying his personal journey in life and has since retur...

15/01/2024

On this episode of Cuba Cerita, many laughters were shared as Coach Azman invited guest, Harith Iskander to the podcast.

Harith Iskander is another example of a talented Malaysian who has mastered his profession to be a world champion.

Of mixed British-Malay parentage, at an early age, Harith learnt that being different meant one had to tackle being different creatively. Overtime, the confidence & ability to make people laugh emerged.

A man of many other talents as an actor, singer, businessman & socialist, Harith uses stand-up comedy to bring audiences of varying ethnicities, financial and social standing, to laugh together. After all, to know Malaysia is to Laugh Malaysia.

Yet behind all that is a man who is an introvert, is serious about being the best and admits to being nervous even after more than 30 years on stage.

Learn about success from learning about the person within.

On this episode of Cuba Cerita, many laughters were shared as Coach Azman invited guest, Harith Iskander to the podcast. Harith Iskander is another example ...

15/01/2024

On the premier episode of Cuba Cerita, our host Coach Azman introduces guest Dato Ridza Abdoh Hj Salleh.

Dato Ridza Abdoh, a Malaysian, is the former Managing Director of Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad. An Engineer by qualification, Dato Ridza spent 14 years with the Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) before joining the Renong/UEM Group where he served as Managing Director of Linkedua Sdn Bhd in building the 2nd bridge to Singapore. He later served as Managing Director of PUTRA leading the successful completion of the LRT System Two. His last role was as the Managing Director of UEM Builders, entrusted to build the 2nd Penang Bridge. Dato Ridza is now retired and keeps himself busy with private ventures.

Cuba Cerita is a new leadership podcast series by iCoachKL, a leading Executive Coaching firm in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The launch series is themed ‘The DNA of Nation-Builders’. This podcast aims to reach an audience of mainly up and coming leaders across industries and business sectors giving them an insight into what makes successful leaders.

‘Cuba Cerita’ which is a Malay phrase loosely translated into ‘Tell Me More’ aims to understand the person within a successful leader, through stories that reflect on life lessons gained through years of experience, life stories are timeless. This is also an intended departure from leadership podcasts and talks that mainly focus on achievements and accolades, which are time-bound.

‘Cuba Cerita’ is hosted by Coach Azman, the Founder of iCoachKL. Coach Azman is a seasoned corporate professional, who spent his formative years in the UEM Group Malaysia, before retiring as Senior Partner of Korn Ferry International. As a professional Executive Coach, Coach Azman is skilled in exploring personal insights and character nuances of each guest he hosts on the series.

On the premier episode of Cuba Cerita, our host Coach Azman introduces guest Dato Ridza Abdoh Hj Salleh. Dato Ridza Abdoh, a Malaysian, is the former Managi...