Category: Psychology
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Leading neurodivergent and emotionally complex staff
Neurodiversity exists in Vietnamese teams Leaders improve performance through structure and clarity
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Psychological safety in Vietnam
Psychological safety in Vietnam depends on protection and trust not constant speaking up
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Emotional intelligence across cultures
Emotional restraint in Vietnam reflects regulation not disengagement Leaders must recalibrate how they read emotions
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AI in aspirational magazines
A photographer questions the use of AI models in a magazine about women’s beauty procedures. Is this where we are now? Where are the ethical discussions around this?
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When your child feels everything
Highly sensitive children aren’t broken—they’re neurologically different. Research shows 20-30% of children have heightened sensory processing sensitivity, with brains that process emotions more deeply. With understanding and support, their sensitivity becomes a superpower, leading to greater empathy, creativity, and success in nurturing environments
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The dark side of Meta: How Facebook and Instagram abuse your data
Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — has a long history of abusing user trust. It has been fined billions for illegal activities like unauthorised data harvesting (Cambridge Analytica), illegal facial recognition, and mishandling children’s private information. Beyond what’s illegal, Meta is ethically notorious for emotional manipulation experiments, addictive design targeted…
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Work–life balance in Vietnam: How senior expats can reclaim their time
Work–life balance is possible for expat executives in Vietnam—but it requires conscious design. This post explores the cultural and personal tools that help senior leaders thrive without burning out, from coaching and wellness support to time boundaries and lifestyle choices
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Expat mental health in Vietnam: How to protect your wellbeing abroad
Expat life in Vietnam can take a toll on mental health. From isolation to culture shock, the challenges are real—but support exists. Learn how senior expats and their families can proactively care for their emotional wellbeing through counselling, coaching, and compassionate self-awareness
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When artificial intelligence gets real
Explore real-world applications of AI, from property valuation to societal transformation. The post highlights AI’s rapid advancements, its disruptive potential in industries, and the critical need for societal involvement in shaping its ethical and practical integration to ensure balanced progress
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Key differences between ADHD and AuDHD
ADHD involves attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity challenges, while AuDHD combines these with autism’s social communication differences and restricted behaviours. They differ in social interaction, sensory processing, executive functioning, interests, and treatment responses, requiring distinct diagnostic and support approaches
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Navigating a cross-cultural relationship with a Vietnamese partner
The journey of cross-cultural relationship building is ongoing rather than a destination to be reached. Approaching each challenge with humility, a willingness to learn, and commitment to understanding will continuously strengthen your connection. While language acquisition and cultural understanding take time, every step toward better communication and deeper cultural appreciation improves your relationship’s resilience and…
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Podcast: Managing employee retention in the age of AI
As we stand at the intersection of technological innovation and human potential, the organisations that will succeed are those who see AI not as a replacement for human talent, but as a powerful amplifier of human capabilities. By approaching employee retention with empathy, strategic foresight, and technological sophistication, we can create workplaces that are not…