Intercultural Life

08/03/2024

Come and join us at on How DEI and Belonging work in Asia.

If you can't be there in person in Singapore, you can still participate online.

What's more, if you share this post, you can win Michael Jenkins' latest book 'Toxic Humans'. His previous book, 'Expert Humans', has already been published in other languages as well, including Hungarian.

What's even better, you can meet the author in person.

Looking forward to meeting you there!

🌏✨ Attention all Intercultural coaches, HR practitioners and Dynamic leaders! 🌈 is the ultimate destination for anyone passionate about , , , and in Asia. And we want to make it even more thrilling for you!

📅 Date: March 22-24 - Participate for 1, 2, or 3 days!
📍 Location: IN PERSON in Singapore or ONLINE (with live and replay options)
🔗 Check out the PROGRAM here: https://lnkd.in/gi4p_gAb

🎟️ Here's the best part: By sharing this post before March 21, 2024, you enter a random lucky draw for a chance to win the book "Toxic Humans: Combatting Poisonous Leadership in Boards and Organisations” by Michael Jenkins. If you join us at the conference, you'll have the chance to meet the author at the exciting book launch event!

➡️ Sign up to attend IN PERSON here: https://lnkd.in/e3fUXd54
➡️ Sign up to attend VIRTUALLY here: https://lnkd.in/g3fu-7Gn

08/03/2024

Looking forward to this session at our SIETAR SEA Conference on How DEIB work in Asia.

Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Empowering DEIB Advocates in Asian Workplaces: Mental Fitness and Resilience

Join us for this session with Janine Jakob 安丽彦, CEO, Intercultural Consultant and Peak Performance Trainer as she discusses how we can build mental fitness and resilience, a highly relevant topic given that over 60% of DEIB advocates experience stress and burnout (HBR, 2023).

Featured in Women Entrepreneur Magazine as a beacon of high performance and happiness in the workplace, Janine is renowned for her dedication to enlarging employee engagement and fostering a culture of performance and well-being. In 2018 she established her own consulting firm in Shanghai, also offering bespoke coaching and training services.

This session will focus on the following areas:
- Understanding the challenge of mental well-being of DEIB advocates, gaining insights into the specific hurdles faced in Asian workplaces
- Building resilience as we learn about the science of happiness, stress management techniques and enhance mental fitness
- Developing practical strategies to reduce stress, understand cultural complexities, and lead effective DEIB initiatives.

Participants will be able to practice some strategies and tools for mental fitness live during the session.

This talk offers essential tools and strategies for those championing DEIB in Asian workplaces. Join us for what promises to be a wonderful session that will enhance your sense of wellbeing. Look forward to seeing you there!

📅 Date: March 22-24 - Participate for 1, 2, or 3 days!
📍 Location: IN PERSON in Singapore or ONLINE (with live and replay options).
🔗 Check out the PROGRAM here: https://lnkd.in/gi4p_gAb
➡️ Sign up to attend IN PERSON here: https://lnkd.in/e3fUXd54
➡️ Sign up to attend VIRTUALLY here: https://lnkd.in/g3fu-7Gn

02/03/2024

If you are looking for a unique approach to intercultural dialogue, this Keynote Workshop is for you!

Join us for this time and space to explore some ways in which dance and somatic experiences can be drawn on in intercultural education, training and research to suppurt DEIB in Asia and more broadly.

Inspiring Announcement!🌟Join us for an Experiential Keynote Workshop – The Art of Intercultural Dialogue: drawing from dance and somatic practices with Eugenia S Kim, PhD and Diane Butler, PhD.

Eugenia S. Kim is a transdisciplinary practice-based researcher who uses movement and multimedia technology to create narratives, specializing in movement-based illness narratives including her lived experiences. A second-generation Korean born and raised in the USA; she lived in Hong Kong for 7 years and since 2022 in Singapore. Diane Butler is a dance-movement artist, teacher, cultural program director and independent Associate Professor from the USA who has collaborated with artists from the Americas, Europe and Asia for four decades. Based in Bali, Indonesia since 2001, she is currently an independent researcher under the auspices of the Research Center for Society and Culture, National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia. Eugenia and Diane both serve on the board for the Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices (Coventry University, UK & Intellect Books) and its EDI working group.

Eugenia will guide a 35-minute participatory somatic movement segment on (in)visibility, masking and passing – themes that cut across cultures, ethnicity, age, gender, LGBTQ peoples, disability, illness, and neurodivergency. Diane will guide a 35-minute participatory creative process on aspects one might consider in developing a practice-based approach to the art of intercultural dialogue – recognizing the variety of people’s worldviews and spatial-temporal-kinesthetic knowledge and cultural and spiritual values. The session will conclude with a 20-minute verbal conversation.

Join us for this time and space to explore some ways in which dance and somatic practices can be drawn on in intercultural education, training and research to support DEIB in Asia and more broadly. We look forward to sharing through the language of art with you there!

📅 Date: March 22-24 - Participate for 1, 2, or 3 days!
📍 Location: IN PERSON in Singapore or ONLINE (with live and replay options).
🔗 Check out the PROGRAM here: https://lnkd.in/gi4p_gAb

➡️ Sign up to attend IN PERSON here: https://lnkd.in/e3fUXd54
➡️ Sign up to attend VIRTUALLY here: https://lnkd.in/g3fu-7Gn

29/02/2024

Whenever I attend a conference, I'm always curious about the organizers, the team behind the scenes.
They always offer insights into the topic's selection, its purpose, and the reason behind it. That's precisely why we've decided to give you a sneak peek behind the scenes.
First up is our Conference Chair, Joyce Jenkins, a great colleague of mine both in SIETARSEA and in research. She shares three compelling reasons to join us at the conference.

27/02/2024

It is so exciting! The Programme is finally out!

Take a look and choose the participation option that best suits you! You can participate 1, 2 or 3 days, in person in Singapore or online. Are you in a different time zone? Online version offers both LIVE or REPLAY options.

We can't wait to see you there!

24/02/2024

Every time I see the list of the speakers and their presentation intros for our SIETARSEA conference, I'm filled with inspiration and excitement.

In the upcoming weeks, we'll be sharing these insights with you so you can feel inspired too.

I can't wait for this conference, and I hope to meet many of you there.

Check out our next Keynote Teh Tarik Talk - isn't it inspiring?

Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Keynote Teh Tarik Talk "The Cultural Impact Scan: An Asian Approach to DEI and Belonging". Join Dr Asma Abdullah, PhD and Marie Tseng as they introduce their co-created tool- the Culture Impact Scan, a self-assessment that empowers individuals and teams to unlock our own cultural programming and hidden biases.

Dr Asma, an interculturalist from Malaysia has over 30 years’ experience of studying cultural influences on behaviour, culminating in the 20-dimensional model developed within the Asian context. Marie Tseng, a specialist in cross cultural facilitation and coaching works with teams from Asia, Europe and the US to enhance collaboration across cultures.

Join Asma and Marie as they explore:
-Why self-awareness is the cornerstone of effective DEIB strategies?
-How cultural understanding and empathy fosters deeper connections and meaningful conversations across diverse backgrounds?
-What are the unconscious biases that impact our interactions and hinder authentic conversations?

This session offers a powerful Asian-centric approach to DEI and belonging, equipping participants with valuable insights and actionable steps to navigate diverse workplaces and communities with empathy and compassion.

Be sure to mark your calendars and join us there!
🗓️ Date: 22 March 2024 🕒 Time: 9:30am-10:30am (GMT+8) 📍 Location: In Person in Singapore and Online ➡️ Registration: https://lnkd.in/g9qgAmdy

12/01/2024

Today is the last day to submit your proposal. Don't miss it out! Looking forward to meeting you there.

LAST REMINDER! This Friday, January 12th, is the final day to submit your papers, workshops, presentations, and panel discussions for our ASIA conference on DEIB. Please complete and send us your proposals using this form: https://lnkd.in/gqMszTN6

29/12/2023

As we say farewell to the year, I am truly grateful to have received this recognition award.

Being part of the SIETAR family has been a daily resource of learning and inspiration, and I am so thankful for this enriching experience. The journey persists, and I am so fortunate to collaborate and work together with my colleagues in our SIETAR Southeast Asia team.

Looking forward to connecting with many of you at our forthcoming conference in Singapore, on 22-24 March, themed 'How DEI and Belonging Work in Asia.' The deadline for paper submissions is 12 January.

Wishing you a fantastic new year ahead!

16/12/2023

Exploring the dynamics of DEI and belonging in Asia proves to be a very interesting subject—a stepping stone for an enriching conversation.
Wish to join but uncertain how? Give yourself the time to refine your thoughts; great ideas often emerges after reflection. Embrace the festive holidays as an ideal incubation period.
Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season and looking forward to your contributions in January.

Great news! The submission deadline for papers, workshops, presentations, and panel discussions has been extended to 12 January. Take advantage of this extra time to fine-tune your ideas and embrace the holiday season! Kindly submit your proposals using this form: https://lnkd.in/gTPvm2VR

14/12/2023

Living among different cultures is not always simple. There are easier and more challenging days. Some moments captivate, drawing you in, and others slip by unnoticed. It's like nature, constantly changing shape, with no two days alike.

Yet, somehow, each moment builds upon the other, contributing to a dynamic process. Much like in the case of cultures, every part of it becomes an important building block, integrating into the whole. Even though there might be colder days and gloomier times, change is constant, and therein lies its complete beauty.

If you learn to view your intercultural exploration with the same appreciation as you do for nature, finding beauty in every transformation becomes easier.

01/12/2023

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27/11/2023

Join us for the discussion of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in Asia!

Pleased to announce our upcoming conference, where we'll explore the nuances of DEI and Belonging in the Asian context.

We're now accepting papers for presentations, panel discussions, and workshops. Save the date and be part of the conversation!

Looking forward to meeting you in Singapore (or online) in March for this interesting discussion!

Welcome to participate in the Hybrid SIETAR Southeast Asia Conference on 22-24 March 2024, in person in Singapore and online. The theme of the conference is: "How Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging work in Asia"

We invite all colleagues in academia, entrepreneurship, social work, and the corporate world to present and share their proposals, papers, and suggestions for workshops, presentations, or panel discussions that explore the best ideas on DEIB in Asia, supported by theory, research, or best practices. Please submit your proposals by filling out this form: https://lnkd.in/gi2mjbpD