Category: The power of connection
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Academia.edu charged me $371.80 AUD without warning—and refused to refund it
This isn’t a rant. It’s a public warning. On 17 July 2025, I discovered that $371.80 AUD had been withdrawn from my bank account by Academia.edu. I had no idea the subscription was still active. I received no warning. No renewal email. No opt-out reminder. And when I contacted their support team to explain the…
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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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Leading Vietnamese teams: How to build trust and deliver results
Leading teams in Vietnam requires more than strong business acumen—it calls for cultural sensitivity and strategic adaptation. This post explores the dynamics of Vietnamese workplace culture and offers practical ways expat executives can foster trust, enhance communication, and lead with impact
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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…