"Recognise that not every single individual is the same. We have different styles and habits."

In this episode, we talk to Li Seng, founder of Green Nudge. Since starting Green Nudge 5 years ago, Li Seng has worked with more than 300 companies, schools and community groups.

With all the individuals that he comes across, Li Seng meets with many differences and is continuously learning how to work with these differences within his team, clients and communities.

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Leading from the Messy Middle is a 6-part series unpacking the highly complex world of the middle manager. We'll be talking to a bunch of middles + a top to hear what each of them are learning about stepping into their leadership.

• Part 1: Befriend Your Imposter Syndrome w/ Camillia Thng
• Part 2: Know What You Don't Want w/ Afzal Hadi
• Part 3: Put Your Worth on the Table w/ Nabilah Said
• Part 4: Work with the Differences w/ Heng Li Seng
• Part 5: Step into Your Power w/ Brendan Seah
• Part 6: Find Your Thrive w/ Chia Kun Liang

 
This limited series is a part of the Finding Common Ground podcast. 

About the Finding Common Ground Podcast
Deep-dive conversations with change-makers and bridge-builders about how any of us can begin creating the change we long to see.

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"I’m in the middle of something flat."

In this episode, we talk to Nabilah, Editorial Lead at Kontinentalist. She’s not only finding her footing in a new role, she's also finding her footing in a new world of data visualisation.

Nabilah also shares what she's learning about building a team; putting her worth on the table; and also helping her team put their worth on the table.

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Leading from the Messy Middle is a 6-part series unpacking the highly complex world of the middle manager. We'll be talking to a bunch of middles + a top to hear what each of them are learning about stepping into their leadership.

• Part 1: Befriend Your Imposter Syndrome w/ Camillia Thng
• Part 2: Know What You Don't Want w/ Afzal Hadi
• Part 3: Put Your Worth on the Table w/ Nabilah Said
• Part 4: Work with the Differences w/ Heng Li Seng
• Part 5: Step into Your Power w/ Brendan Seah
• Part 6: Find Your Thrive w/ Chia Kun Liang

The wisdoms shared by our middles in this series are entirely their own and do not reflect or represent the views and perspectives of the organisations they are a part of.

This limited series is a part of the Finding Common Ground podcast.

About the Finding Common Ground Podcast
Deep-dive conversations with change-makers and bridge-builders about how any of us can begin creating the change we long to see.

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“Am I willing and ready to let go of what I once was?”

In this episode, we talk to Afzal, an Associate at Studio Dojo. He has made a couple transitions before landing at Studio Dojo, in pursuit of figuring out not only what he wants and doesn’t want, but also his own personal values and purpose.

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Leading from the Messy Middle is a 6-part series unpacking the highly complex world of the middle manager. We'll be talking to a bunch of middles + a top to hear what each of them are learning about stepping into their leadership.
 

• Part 1: Befriend Your Imposter Syndrome w/ Camillia Thng
• Part 2: Know What You Don't Want w/ Afzal Hadi
• Part 3: Put Your Worth on the Table w/ Nabilah Said
• Part 4: Work with the Differences w/ Heng Li Seng
• Part 5: Step into Your Power w/ Brendan Seah
• Part 6: Find Your Thrive w/ Chia Kun Liang

 
The wisdoms shared by our middles in this series are entirely their own and do not reflect or represent the views and perspectives of the organisations they are a part of.
 
 This limited series is a part of the Finding Common Ground podcast. 

About the Finding Common Ground Podcast
Deep-dive conversations with change-makers and bridge-builders about how any of us can begin creating the change we long to see.

Get in touch with Common Ground

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“I’m either an imposter or a failure.”

In this episode, we talk to our teammate, Camillia, Senior Executive of Consultancy & Community Research here at Common Ground.

As Azrin’s fellow middle, they are both learning how to be kinder with themselves and each other as they deal with their imposter syndrome every single day.

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Leading from the Messy Middle is a 6-part series unpacking the highly complex world of the middle manager. We'll be talking to a bunch of middles + a top to hear what each of them are learning about stepping into their leadership.

• Part 1: Befriend Your Imposter Syndrome w/ Camillia Thng
• Part 2: Know What You Don't Want w/ Afzal Hadi
• Part 3: Put Your Worth on the Table w/ Nabilah Said
• Part 4: Work with the Differences w/ Heng Li Seng
• Part 5: Step into Your Power w/ Brendan Seah
• Part 6: Find Your Thrive w/ Chia Kun Liang

The wisdoms shared by our middles in this series are entirely their own and do not reflect or represent the views and perspectives of the organisations they are a part of.

This limited series is a part of the Finding Common Ground podcast. 

About the Finding Common Ground Podcast
Deep-dive conversations with change-makers and bridge-builders about how any of us can begin creating the change we long to see.

Get in touch with Common Ground

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It’s the finale of Season 2! We decided to shake things up by putting out an Instagram poll for an Ask Me Anything. So in this episode, Shiao-Yin answers the top 6 questions you sent in: 

• What came up for you in that episode where you unpacked with your team about how they were working with each other?
• What are the 3 most impactful books that you’ve read so far?
• What was your most transformative experience in your life?
• How do I make sense of my 20s and thrive? And how does that change in your 30s and 40s?
• What is your process in working through anger and disappointment? How do I forgive and heal?
• What are the 3 big things you do to keep going?

About the Finding Common Ground Podcast
Deep-dive conversations with change-makers and bridge-builders about how any of us can begin creating the change we long to see.

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How might men help other men rediscover healthy masculinity? How can we hold safe and brave spaces for men to get the support they need to journey towards wholeness and integrity?

Meet Hafeez Hassan: a “Renaissance Malay Man” who uses his life experiences and his range of skills in human biomechanics to hold space for men to express themselves and find common ground in their experiences. We talk about the difference between toxic masculinity and healthy masculinity, the call to reparent ourselves to heal from generational trauma and how men can practice moving away from unintentional aggression to intentional assertiveness.

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About Hafeez Hassan:

Hafeez Hassan is a movement coach, dancer, functional rehab specialist and professional choreographer who has been in the performing arts industry for more than 15 years. He started as an award-winning street dancer and since then, Hafeez has branched out into physical health, clowning, physical theatre, miming, contact improvisation, classical Indian dance, Silat and more. Being in the arts has inspired Hafeez to be a better person, and especially a better man. He is currently leading The Brothers Circle, a safe space for men to express themselves authentically.

Get in touch with Hafeez Hassan

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About the Finding Common Ground Podcast
Deep-dive conversations with change-makers and bridge-builders about how any of us can begin creating the change we long to see.

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This episode will involve references to sexual harassment or abuse. It will be a meaningful listen if you’re going through that or supporting someone going through that. But if you’re not ready now to listen to the episode, do come back another time when you feel more ready. There are agencies and communities who can help, and resources available to support you. We’ll list them below.

Years after #MeToo went viral, what are we still not understanding about sexual harrassment? How can we do better at supporting survivors of sexual violence in Singapore?

Meet Danielle Pereira: a lawyer and #MeToo activist who shares her experiences of workplace sexual harrassment to rally more of us to show more sensitivity, support and solidarity for survivors of all kinds of sexual violence. We talk about what people may still misunderstand about sexual harrassment, what cultural dynamics might cause survivors to under-report in Singapore and unpack what survivor-centric support can look like from all of us.

Get in touch with Dani Pereira

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For help and support

• AWARE Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC) 
• Care Corner Project StART
• National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Hotline: 1800 777 0000 (24/7)
• Samaritans of Singapore
• Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP)

For social and emotional support

• AWARE Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC)
• Club HEAL (Hope, Empowerment, Acceptance & Love)
• Counselling and Care Centre
• Fei Yue’s Online Counselling
• Mental A.C.T (Advocate. Care. Train)
• Oogachaga (LGBTQ+ Community)
• REACH Counselling Centre
• Talk Your Heart Out
• WINGS Counselling Centre

For legal support

• Community Justice Centre
• AWARE Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC)
• Find free legal clinics in Singapore here.

For more information on 

• Sexual Assault: Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE)
• Workplace Harassment: Ministry of Manpower / AWARE

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About the Finding Common Ground Podcast
Deep-dive conversations with change-makers and bridge-builders about how any of us can begin creating the change we long to see.

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What does it take to raise a child into a joyful, purpose-led adult? And can student care centres partner parents and schools to do that work as a whole community of care for the child?

Meet Shaina Yu & Chuen-yin Ng, co-founders of Brave Feats: a student care centre that provides a positive and inspiring space for primary school students to come home to after school. 

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About Brave Feats Student Care

Shaina Yu & Chuen-yin Ng are Co-founders of Brave Feats: a student care centre that provides a positive and inspiring space for primary school students to come home to after school.

Formerly known as Hopscotch, Brave Feats is founded upon a belief that every child deserves to be joyful and that the seeds of joy planted today will help our next generation live a purposeful and fulfilling life. In their Bedok and Siglap centres, Brave Feats serves students through their positive space and programmes centred on developing social-emotional skills, positive self-identity and a committed sense of purpose.

Get in touch with Brave Feats Student Care

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About the Finding Common Ground Podcast
Deep-dive conversations with change-makers and bridge-builders about how any of us can begin creating the change we long to see.

Get in touch with Common Ground

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Everyone seems to be talking about data, capturing data and using data - yet so many of us still feel uncertain about what is data. What’s the big deal about data? How can we work with data in a way that brings us together - rather than tear us apart?

Meet Loh Pei Ying: a data story-teller who works with organisations to turn their research into compelling interactive essays that communicate better with the public. We talk about what is data vs. insight, what we should use data for and why it ought to matter to all of us living in an era where data is power.

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About Loh Pei Ying

Pei Ying is the co-founder of Kontinentalist, a data-driven editorial studio that aims to bring Asia to the forefront of global conversations. As a data storyteller, she works with organisations to communicate better with the public, transforming their research into visually stunning and interactive essays.

She is passionate about telling stories with history, exploring cultural contexts and nuances, and helping others understand the systems that societies inherit and continue. Pei Ying is also a firm believer of collaborative decision-making and the importance of empathy and diversity in the workplace. 

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About the Finding Common Ground Podcast
Deep-dive conversations with change-makers and bridge-builders about how any of us can begin creating the change we long to see.

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Ever since the term social enterprise was coined in the 1970s, social entrepreneurship has gone mainstream in Singapore. Is the term still relevant or problematic? How is the Millennial social entrepreneur’s experience different compared to the Gen X experience? How is it getting more challenging or better supported?

Meet Kenneth Heng: the Millennial founder of Solve n+1, a Community-Based Management Consultancy that wants to create impact for both organisations and their communities. We talk about the purpose-oriented entrepreneur experience, how that experience has changed and the challenges of running a social enterprise that also wants to change communities and systems.

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About Kenneth Heng:

Kenneth Heng is the founder of Solve n+1, a Community-Based Management Consultancy, that seeks to create impact for both the organisations and the communities. He helps businesses, NGOs and government agencies develop and implement innovative business and social solutions and facilitate multi-sector collaborations.

Kenneth is a leadership and management consultant with 10 years of experience working with leaders and organisations across corporate, non-profit and public sectors. Solve n+1 has been recognised as a Business for Good and a Social Enterprise Member of raiSE. Kenneth is passionate about sustainable growth in people and communities, and believes that innovation begins with compassion.


Get in touch with Kenneth Heng

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About the Finding Common Ground Podcast
Deep-dive conversations with change-makers and bridge-builders about how any of us can begin creating the change we long to see.

Get in touch with Common Ground

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