Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is pause. Not because you've failed, but because you're growing into a version of yourself the world hasn't seen yet.
In this powerful episode, host My Holland sits down with Dr. Tran Thi Ngoc Tran—edupreneur, researcher, and self-described "catalyst in transition"—to explore what it means to lead with intention in times of uncertainty.
After 20 years of leadership in inclusive education across institutions like Fulbright University Vietnam, Girl Rising, and the IFC of the World Bank Group, Tran made the bold decision to slow down, reflect, and rebuild with deeper purpose. Along the way, she completed a PhD focused on agrarian women navigating climate change—giving voice to those often invisible yet already leading through crisis with resilience and quiet power.
In this conversation, you'll discover:
✨ Why intentional pausing is a leadership superpower, not a weakness
✨ The three Cs of inclusive education: Capacity, Community & Confidence
✨ Insights from climate research with rural Vietnamese women
✨ How to balance receiving and giving support meaningfully
✨ Advice for young leaders still figuring out who they want to become
This episode is for anyone navigating transition, seeking to lead with heart, or wondering how to show up authentically when the world feels uncertain.
🎧 Listen now and discover how leading yourself with clarity and courage transforms how you lead others.
📩 Know a woman leader in Vietnam who would like to join this podcast? Contact My at: 📧 Email: my@equestasia.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myholland/
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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, as she uncovers the layered lives of leaders who think differently, lead deeply, and live fully.
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Mosaic Minds Podcast - Initiative for Women by EQuest Asia
✨ Music: Anthony Holland | Researcher: My-Lan Holland | Editor: Cam Tuong
📍 Guest Bio: Dr. Tran Thi Ngoc Tran is an edupreneur with a two-decade commitment to human development through inclusive education. She has held diverse strategic roles including Director, Manager, Founder, and Consultant across esteemed institutions such as Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Fulbright University Vietnam, For Good Vietnam, Girl Rising, and the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group. Her PhD research focuses on agrarian women's leadership in climate adaptation, highlighting voices often unheard in development conversations.
Connect with Dr. Tran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttngoctran/