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Awkward Turtle At Work
Hosted by Emery Fung · EN
Awkward Turtle At Work invites amazing humans who embody the values of DEI, to share their unconventional career stories. Using these stories to prove DEI is already within us!
Powered by Awkward Conversations - a Hong Kong-based Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Consultancy firm using powerful lived experiences.
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SPECIAL EPISODE- Schuyler Bailar: Identity, Work, and 'he/she/they' #12
Nov 20, 202300:36:14Tap to summarizeOn this special Trans Remembrance Day, we are thrilled to bring you our final episode for now, featuring the remarkable Schuyler Bailar. In this conversation, we dive deep into Schuyler's newly released book, 'he/she/they,' a powerful exploration of their personal journey and experiences as a transgender individual.'he/she/they' serves as a catalyst for meaningful conversations about gender identity, acceptance, and the power of personal narratives. As we honour Trans Remembrance Day, we celebrate the resilience and strength of the transgender community. This episode serves as a platform to amplify voices and foster understanding. It's a reminder that everyone's story is unique and deserving of respect and recognition.Although this may be our final episode for now, it's not a goodbye! We're grateful for the incredible guests, insightful conversations, and the support you've shown us. Stay tuned for more inspiring content as we continue to explore diverse perspectives and celebrate authenticity.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and support this channel:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/efung94/ LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/emeryfung Website_ https://www.emeryfung.com 🎙🐢Thank you for your support! Awkward Turtle Over and Out.
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Is mental health the basis on DEI? - Brian Henderson #11
Nov 12, 202300:39:46Tap to summarizeThrilled to have Brian on the show, Founder of Whole Business Wellness!Brian shares his wealth of knowledge on creating thriving cultures in the workplace through applied mindfulness, resilience building, and experiential learning. As the co-founding Chair of the Male Allies initiative and a board member of The Women's Foundation, Brian emphasizes the importance of inclusion, belonging, and positive mental health. Join us as we explore practical strategies for prioritizing well-being and fostering mentally healthy work environments.Episode Highlights:Brian’s journey from business leadership roles to founding Whole Business Wellness.Discover how applied mindfulness and resilience positively impact focus, stress reduction, and overall well-being in the workplaceExplore strategies for building inclusive cultures that promote diversity, belonging, and positive mental healthConnect with Brian Henderson:https://www.wholebusinesswellness.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-henderson-he-him-0207773/ https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ear7rP97Mt8AFOWIAj5vbO🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and support this channel:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/efung94/ LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/emeryfung Website_ https://www.emeryfung.com 🎙🐢Thank you for your support! Awkward Turtle Over and Out.
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ADHD & Psychometric testing! - Dr. Kristie Craigen #10
Oct 23, 202300:38:34Tap to summarizeADHD Awareness week is here. So I have Dr. Kristie Craigen on the show today, explaining how her work helps with the neurodivergent community. Dr. Kristie Craigen is the founder of CRAIGEN EVALUATIONS. She is a psychometric testing specialist and expert witness with almost two decades of assessment experience in clinical, educational, and organisational contexts. Since attaining her doctoral degree 10 years ago, her work has focused on the assessment and evaluation of children, adolescents, adults, and families who are experiencing behavioural, emotional, social, and/or academic difficulties often in the presence of complex family systems issues. In addition to her work as a clinician, Dr. Craigen is a child advocate and frequently assists the Courts in providing psychological evaluations, assessments, and child custody/access recommendations. www.drkristiecraigen.com 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and support this channel:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/efung94/ LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/emeryfung Website_ https://www.emeryfung.com 🎙🐢Thank you for your support! Awkward Turtle Over and Out.
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‘Let's talk ADHD’ in Hong Kong! - Amanda Fok, Founder of Let's Talk ADHD of #9
Oct 9, 202300:34:58Tap to summarizeThis week I had the pleasure of having Amanda Fok - founder of Let’s talk ADHD. Amanda is organising the ADHD Awareness Week in HK from October 22 - 28th! Undiagnosed ADHD can be the root cause of poor mental health such as anxiety and depression. Just like other so call ‘underrepresented’ groups, ADHD holds a strong stigma and misconception.Amanda is here to debunk all of that and share the MANY POSITIVES of having ADHD! https://www.letstalkadhd.org.hk www.amanda.hkwww.hkadhdcoaching.com IG: @lets_talk_adhdIG: @amandafok100🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and support this channel:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/efung94/ LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/emeryfung Website_ https://www.emeryfung.com 🎙🐢Thank you for your support! Awkward Turtle Over and Out.
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Let's talk Menstruation in Gender Equity - Olivia Cotes-James, founder of Luüna #8
Sep 18, 202300:35:59Tap to summarizeI love having products that exists to break taboos and brings social change, introducing Luüna - a natural period care! This week we discussed:- Why talking about menstruation is key in the gender equity conversation.- Repositioning the product as a healthcare product rather than consumer product, and rightly so! - Reframing how we percieve menstrual cycle.- How inclusion may be designed to help a particular group, but true inclusion is when the end result will benefit EVERYONE!- How she uses cultural influences to advance her mission with Luüna.Olivia is the founder of LUÜNA. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, as well as a leading voice on menstrual equity and gender equality. She has been recognised for this work through accolades such as the Cartier Women’s Initiative Fellow 2023, Hong Kong Young Leader of Tomorrow 2022 and Forbes 30 Under 30 2021.LUÜNA is a women-led social enterprise with a mission to advance gender equality by building a more equitable world for all people with periods. Working with brands, companies, schools and communities, LUÜNA provides access to their sustainable menstrual products, taboo-free knowledge and an impact-driven community, ensuring menstruation can be experienced with dignity, so we all have what we need to thrive. IG: @Luuna.care LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/luuna-care🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and support this channel:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/efung94/ LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/emeryfung Website_ https://www.emeryfung.com 🎙🐢Thank you for your support! Awkward Turtle Over and Out.
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The power of ‘I don’t know’ & safe space in schools! Joanna Hotung #7 Pt.2
Sep 4, 202300:28:42Tap to summarizeBack with the wonderful Joanna Hotung, in Part 2, we talked about: Everyone is talking about safe spaces, but how do we actually create them? The schools need them, the workplace needs them, and frankly in society. As always we chat about these topics from the Asian perspective:The holistic approach to work Developing better listeners The Hong Kong education systems Joanna is the Director of Hotung Mills Education Foundation. She is the Founder of the KG Group, which has seen over 80,000 young people pass through its doors, and alumni are studying at prestigious universities or working in a wide range of fields worldwide. Prior to this she worked at PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Marks and Spencer, Head Office, London. Joanna has degrees from the Universities of London and Warwick, and is a Licentiate of Trinity College London. She is an Arts Advisor to the University of Warwick, and a Board Member at The Women’s Foundation, Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong, Youth Diabetes Action, Playright Children’s Play Association, and the Hong Kong Arts Festival. Among many awards, she is the winner of South China Morning Post Women of our Time and the American Chamber of Commerce Women of Influence Entrepreneur award. You can learn more about Joanna here: www.hotungmills.org 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and support this channel:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/efung94/ LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/emeryfung Website_ https://www.emeryfung.com 🎙🐢Thank you for your support! Awkward Turtle Over and Out.
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The power of ‘I don’t know’ & safe space in schools! Joanna Hotung #7 Pt.1
Aug 21, 202300:26:04Tap to summarizeOne of the best conversations I’ve had so far on the show & I will be splitting this up into 2 episodes! Everyone is talking about safe spaces, but how do we actually create them? The schools need them, the workplace need them, and frankly in society. As always we chat about these topics with the Asian perspective:Failure and the power of ‘I don’t know!’ The intergenerational gap in the workplace The ‘human’ skills we need to hone in on Joanna is Director of Hotung Mills Education Foundation. She is the Founder of the KG Group, which has seen over 80,000 young people pass through its doors, and alumni are studying at prestigious universities or working in a wide range of fields worldwide. Prior to this she worked at PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Marks and Spencer, Head Office, London. Joanna has degrees from the Universities of London and Warwick, and is a Licentiate of Trinity College London. She is an Arts Advisor to the University of Warwick, and a Board Member at The Women’s Foundation, Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong, Youth Diabetes Action, Playright Children’s Play Association, and the Hong Kong Arts Festival. Among many awards, she is winner of South China Morning Post Women of our Time and the American Chamber of Commerce Women of Influence Entrepreneur award. You can learn more about Joanna here: www.hotungmills.org 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and support this channel:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/efung94/ LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/emeryfung Website_ https://www.emeryfung.com 🎙🐢Thank you for your support! Awkward Turtle Over and Out.
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Is disability always visible? What is disability diversity? Walter Tsui #6
Aug 7, 202300:40:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode with we discussed:-What is the landscape for Disability in HK & around the world -Why is understanding Disability diversity so important -& Walter’s love for Wing Chun! Walter Tsui is the Co-Founder and CEO of CareER. CareER supports highly educated people with disabilities or special education needs in Hong Kong. CareER was recognised by the Vienna-based Zero Project Award 2021 of being the Innovative Practice for Employment from Civil Society. It was also awarded by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service as the Most Impactful Small and Medium-sized Non- subvented NGO in 2019.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and support this channel:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/efung94/ LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/emeryfung Website_ https://www.emeryfung.com 🎙🐢Thank you for your support! Awkward Turtle Over and Out.
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Let’s talk Mental Health in the Summer, in Hong Kong! Steph Ng - Body Banter #5 Pt 2.
Jul 24, 202300:29:52Tap to summarizeHere is part 2 of the episode with Steph from Body Banter. Continuing the theme of Mental Health x Summer in HK, we talked about how this may also play out with other identities we hold, more importantly how this affects EVERYONE. We also discussed how the traditional binary mindset can be harmful in these conversations, and how it can further reinforce negative associations and ideas we tell ourselves. Humans… we create our own problems! NY Times article we referenced on changing the name doesn't address the root of the stigma: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/20/health/schizophrenia-name-change.html IG: @_themightymunchkin_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-ng-0179a1151/ Website: https://themightymunchkin.weebly.com/ Body Banter IG: bodybanterBody Banter website: www.bodybanter.com 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and support this channel:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/efung94/ LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/emeryfung Website_ https://www.emeryfung.com 🎙🐢Thank you for your support! Awkward Turtle Over and Out.
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Let’s talk Mental Health in the Summer, in Hong Kong! Steph Ng - Body Banter #5 Pt.1
Jul 10, 202300:27:01Tap to summarizeWE DID IT! With your help, this podcast is now in the Top 80 Hong Kong Podcasts! Truly thank you to every single human that has been listening, supporting and sharing with their circles. See more: https://blog.feedspot.com/hong_kong_podcasts/ ☀️Summer is here, which can be stress-free for some, but high anxiety for others. So I want to introduce Steph to chat about this and what we can all work on. Steph is the founder of Body Banter, a registered S88 charity in Hong Kong that empowers young people to spark conversations about body image with curiosity and courage. You may also recognise her from platforms such as BBC, TEDx, Channel NewsAsia, Tatler Asia, NowTV, and Deutsche-Welle. This was such a lovely and fruitful chat, I have decided to split it into 2 parts, so for now, enjoy part 1! NY Times article we referenced on changing the name doesn't address the root of the stigma: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/20/health/schizophrenia-name-change.html IG: @_themightymunchkin_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-ng-0179a1151/ Website: https://themightymunchkin.weebly.com/ Body Banter IG: bodybanterBody Banter website: www.bodybanter.com 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and support this channel:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/efung94/ LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/emeryfung Website_ https://www.emeryfung.com 🎙🐢Thank you for your support! Awkward Turtle Over and Out.
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