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😲Does AI make burnout-proof leadership possible? | Destination Singapore OoO with Raghul Suthagar

Andrew Allen by Andrew Allen
  VP of Content Marketing
😲Does AI make burnout-proof leadership possible? | Destination Singapore OoO with Raghul Suthagar
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  • Hey, Welcome Back!
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Dream of leading at the top while raising your kids and avoiding burnout? This week Andrew meets Raghul, the remote SVP who automated his way to a promotion, and built a life on his terms.


Hey, Welcome Back!

Can you climb to the top of your career without sacrificing your life to burnout?

Most people think tech success comes with a hefty price - endless meetings, late-night emails, and burning the candle at both ends.

But that doesn’t have to be your destiny.

Meet Raghul Suthagar. He’s an SVP of Operations at Trilogy, and he’s proving that you can lead at the highest level without stepping foot in an office, staying stagnant in a dead-end job - or sacrificing your sanity.

He’s not just crushing it professionally. He spends his mornings with his six-month-old son, avoids burnout like it’s his job, and designs systems so efficient he can automate himself out of work (and into his next promotion).

This is something MORE than work-life balance - it’s career-life harmony.

And guess what? It’s all possible thanks to AI and fully remote work.

This week, I caught up with Raghul in the iconic Gardens by the Bay to uncover how he built an enviable global career while balancing family life, avoiding burnout, and leading a team of high-performers - from the heart of Singapore.

His approach to life proves one thing:

You don’t need to sacrifice your mental health to reach the top.

Whether you’re a remote rookie or a seasoned pro, Raghul’s story is your roadmap to a career that works with your life - not against it.

Ready to rethink what leadership looks like?

Raghul’s career is legendary: from engineering student to joining Grab in its unicorn days, to leading global powerhouses at Trilogy.

His secret? Bias toward action, scalable systems, and balancing work, life, and family.

The defining difference has been 100% remote work:

🚀 Flexibility to work U.S. hours while raising his son in Singapore
💡 Results over presenteeism - no red tape, no commutes
🌍 Career success and personal fulfillment > perfectly in sync

Remote work isn’t just a perk - it’s the key that unlocks a meaningful life of leadership.

How did he do it?

Getting in on the ground floor of a tech unicorn is the dream for most global leaders - but Raghul left it behind for something better: balance.

🪄 That’s the magic of remote work.

But it wasn’t always smooth sailing. Just a year ago, Raghul hit a wall and burnt out hard. He took a bold step: a 10-week career break to reset and rebuild.

When he returned, he leveraged AI automation to streamline his work, delivering results so strong he didn’t just recover - he got promoted.

Because at Trilogy, one thing matters above all: results.

“Making your own role redundant would elevate you, not replace you,” says Raghul.

Here’s how he made it happen:

🚧 Set boundaries and prioritize clear communication to avoid burnout
🏃 Bias toward action by building scalable systems that deliver fast
🧠 Use AI and automation to stay ahead and elevate your career

Remote work isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. But Raghul’s story proves that for the right person it’s a direct line to career harmony.

From parenting on shifts to crushing tight deadlines, this episode will leave you inspired to rewrite the rules of leadership - and your life.

Are you ready to see what’s possible?

📽️ This Week on Episode 77:

  • Escape the Grind: Ditch the office chaos and build a career you control
  • Burnout-Proof Your Growth: Learn how to thrive without losing yourself
  • Automate to Elevate: Make your job smarter - and your career unstoppable
  • Balance Like a Boss: Get the remote work secrets to thriving at work & home
  • Unlock Leadership Success: Raghul’s 3 must-have strategies to dominate tech

After this episode, your idea of work-life balance will never be the same.

It’s a powerful mix of bold career choices, family-first priorities, and remote work mastery.

Raghul’s story proves that with the right mindset and smart systems, you can break free from office constraints and create a career you love - without sacrificing the life you deserve.

Stop dreaming about the top and start building your way there.

🌟 Enjoy!

Take decisive action,
Andrew

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Andrew Allen

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Andrew lives in Auckland, New Zealand and has worked full-time remotely for Crossover since early 2021. His superpower is using storytelling and humor to make interesting and memorable insights on complex topics. He's known for hosting the world's most-viewed remote work vlog (Out of Office), co-creating one of the most-subscribed newsletters on LinkedIn (Radically Remote), and contributing to Forbes. Beyond work, Andrew has visited over 100 countries, seen all seven wonders, and starred in a few high profile TV shows and musicals in New Zealand. You can hear a bit more of his backstory (and meet his dogs) here.

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