Mosaic Minds - Leadership Insights Podcast | SS1 – EP6 | My Holland - Hien Dao

In this episode, we sit down with Hien Dao, an education entrepreneur and strategic advisor dedicated to transforming learning in Vietnam. As the Founder of Golden Path Academics and COO of BMS Education System, Hien has empowered over 50,000 students and currently oversees five K-12 private schools with 4,000 students and 450 employees. She also serves on the Advisory Board for Harvard Business School in the Asia Pacific and is an Eisenhower Fellow. Podcast Summary In this enlightening conversation, Hien Dao shares her inspiring journey as a Vietnamese woman leader in education. From her early curiosity about the world to her transformative experiences at Columbia University, Hien discusses how her cultural background has shaped her leadership style. She reflects on her identity as a Vietnamese professional who has spent significant time abroad and the challenges she faced in transitioning from journalism to education. Hien emphasizes the importance of life skills in education, the need for online learning adaptation, and her commitment to empowering the next generation. She also offers valuable advice for young people navigating their cultural richness and the global landscape. Key Takeaways Multicultural Leadership: Balancing global insights with local needs in education Education as a Catalyst for Change: Why leadership in education matters Adaptability & Resilience: Navigating change in an evolving educational landscape Mentorship & Leadership: How to inspire and empower the next generation 🎧 Listen now to hear her inspiring story and practical insights. ✨ Don’t forget to subscribe to Mosaic Minds for more leadership stories! If you know a woman leader in Vietnam who would like to join this podcast, please contact My at: 📧 Email: [email protected] | 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myholland/ ___ 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 Leadership isn't a one-size-fits-all canvas. It's a mosaic! Join My Holland, your French Aussie Vietnamese host, on Mosaics Mind. 🌐 Website: https://www.equestasia.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equestasia ▶️Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@equestasia 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42rgfiUBtVe7Gdun0oWcHA 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3O1mn6E If you want to join our VK Nữ community of overseas Vietnamese 🇻🇳 women, check out all our VK Nữ chapters around the world here: https://www.equestasia.com.au/viet-kieu-nu 🔗 Connect with Hien Dao: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hienthudao _____ Mosaic Minds Podcast - Initiative for Women by EQuest Asia ✨Music: Anthony Holland | Researcher: My-Lan Holland | Editor: Cam Tuong