Finding the Human Connection – Interview with Simone Heng Professional Keynote &TEDx Speaker on Human Connection

‘Human connection is about a generosity of spirit, compassion and helping people’ Fredrik is discussing the power of the human connection with Simone Heng, Global Keynote Speaker. During her career in the entertainment industry, Simone honed her skills making memorable connections with audiences face to face, online and on air. She now speaks to organisations about the importance of human connection techniques and how they can transform interactions. In this fascinating episode, they discuss Simone’s journey and the true value of human connection across the globe.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Beginning and changing I began in broadcasting and commercial modelling and was not trusted to say anything of my own, I didn’t have a voice. Radio empowered me to build my voice and how in the execution of my voice, my opinion could be shared in a likeable and accessible way. When you work in the world of entertainment you can lose your way and start to accept being validated by your appearance only neglecting your intellect. The best way to realise your intellectual potential is to begin reading and taking courses. It’s a beginning when your mind is receptive to information. Invest in you with Self-love When you show yourself some self-love and compassion you are able to show compassion towards others and are less judgemental.  Interviews It’s not about you as the interviewer you are the conduit for the messages and the answers. It’s vital to put your ego out of the way and connect with the other person as a human.   If you want to get a good interview, you need to relate to the person being interviewed on a human level and make a connection.  Human connection Human connection is about a generosity of spirit, compassion and helping people. As the conduit for the message, the researcher the art is finding the common thread of human connection that runs through all the case studies and interviews by pulling out the major themes. The more you learn you more you understand what you don’t know yet  Around the world I love little pieces of each country I've lived in; the precision and cleanliness of Switzerland, the straightforwardness of the Australians and in Singapore I love that the city is both quiet and frenetic. I would like to think I’m an amalgamation of all the places I have lived and it makes you a great speaker as you can relate with ease to a global audience. Money and value Money being taboo as a subject comes from valuing money too much, if we valued money less, took it less seriously we’d talk about it more. I'm open about money because it's not that important to me I grew up with immigrant parents who always talked about money with a threat mindset because there wasn’t enough. The minute I started giving things away that’s when my following grew because people don’t really care about me they care about the value I add to their lives. I’m the conduit for the value, compassion and empathy I add to their lives, it is not about me, I’m a shell to share the experience.   BEST MOMENTS ‘I was born and raised in a house where education was more important than food and my mum bought more courses for us to do than groceries for the house’ ‘If you are diminutive and of a certain ethnicity there is an initial perception. It's not just fighting the external perception it's fighting the internal cultural shadows’ ‘You get to the point in your career where you yourself have become a brand through the skills you have built’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Invest In You Podcast Trust is the New Currency book by Sheila Holt & Fredrik Sandvall Kickstarter How To Make Money As A Teenager book    ABOUT THE GUEST Simone Heng is a professional keynote speaker, international MC and former broadcaster. Over her career in the entertainment industry, she has found her way and the importance of the human connection.   CONTACT METHOD Simone Heng website  Simone Heng Instagram  Simone Heng LinkedIn   ABOUT THE HOST Serial entrepreneur Fredrik Sandvall loves sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs and influencers. Invest in You is about investments, entrepreneurs, personal development and doing fun things. He hopes to ensure you take action, helping others and yourself, plus enjoy the journey we call life.   CONTACT METHOD Contact Fredrik Sandvall – Invest in You  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandvall/?originalSubdomain=uk  https://sandvallinvest.com/  https://www.facebook.com/FredrikinLondon https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/investing-skills/id1445899547?mt=2    Contact Charlie Sandvall  Charlie Sandvall LinkedIn    Contact Ivan Sandvall  Ivan Sandvall Instagram