14/08/2026
🎙𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚 | 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟒
How do you maintain direct communication without alienating your team across diverse cultures? How do you create true psychological safety while navigating complex corporate politics?
In Episode 4, host Dona Amelia sits down with Corné van Dijk, a seasoned Dutch leader with 23 years of executive experience across Asia.
From early IT consulting through high-stakes acquisitions at companies like Vodafone, where unexpected corporate politics forced him to pivot, Corné candidly shares the personal and professional setbacks that shaped his leadership philosophy.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How to balance directness with cultural sensitivity across Asian markets
- The core principles of building psychological safety so teams speak up openly
- Recognizing personal boundaries, ethics, and knowing when to walk away
- Long-term planning, perseverance, and navigating "double whammy" life challenges
🗓️ Release Date: Friday, 14 August 2026 | 3.00 PM MYT
📺 Watch on YouTube : https://youtu.be/eSbVnmlD324?si=bTMTeY_o04SnEd5M
🎧 Listen on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FzifXzea83Orktys1QLOf?si=cnfC3LASTUC1HSgNBdj6dw
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