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409: From Humble Beginnings to Leadership Advocate with Dona Amelia


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Leaders develop their best skills through connection, vulnerability, and exploration. Today’s guest covers it all with enthusiasm, confidence, and genuine humility. She shares her unique journey from a small Indonesian village to a full life in entertainment, coaching, and entrepreneurship. Join us to learn more!

Dona Amelia is a multi-talented and inspiring leader, keynote speaker, and executive/life coach. As the co-founder and Member Service Director at EGN Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, she leads Asia’s largest peer network for C-suite executives and entrepreneurs, embodying the qualities of a true leader and empowering women to reach new heights in leadership. Before taking on her role at EGN (Executives’ Global Network), Dona achieved remarkable accomplishments in the entertainment industry as an award-winning singer, actress, DJ, and TV host. She brings a unique blend of artistic talent, dynamic presence, and entrepreneurial skills that showcase her resilience as a leader. Her passion for making people happy and empowering others makes her a role model for women who seek to break barriers and thrive. 

Show Highlights:

  • Humble beginnings in a bamboo house without electricity and running water
  • Dona’s journey as a singer, actress, and TV presenter who transitioned into work with EGN, the first peer network in Indonesia
  • The unique collaborative platform that is the foundation of EGN
  • Leadership training in facing challenges with vulnerability and collaborative solutions
  • Dona’s stories about the value of peer networks
  • Lessons from a wise grandmother: “Give—and make people happy.”
  • A glimpse into the holistic structure in EGN’s efforts to create strong peer networks
  • Dona’s explanation of EGN’s Advisory Board and Wise Crowd–and how she gets leaders to buy into the program
  • Dona’s takeaways about the value of peers, coaches, and mentors in leveraging your leadership potential

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