We often assume that to speak with authority on global topics like career and leadership, you need international credentials. But what if the deepest insights come from staying rooted while thinking beyond borders?
In this episode, meet Adele Doan - creator, storyteller, and one of Vietnam's most powerful voices online. Without ever studying overseas, Adele has built a platform reaching 80,000+ LinkedIn followers, grounded in radical authenticity and a bold reimagining of Vietnamese leadership.
In This Conversation, We Explore:
• How being yourself became Adele's secret to sustainable influence
• The three pillars of persuasion: authenticity, detailed logic, and good intentions
• Why younger generations care more about "the why" than just the paycheck
• Transitioning from Ho Chi Minh City's hustle to digital nomad life
• The neuroscience of dopamine and maintaining creative energy
• Why kindness is the glue that holds everything together
• Adele's next mission: helping Vietnamese professionals find meaningful work through LinkedIn
Key Takeaway: You can't fake authenticity for five years. Real influence comes from honest sharing, not going viral.
From running a tiny Japanese ceramic shop to becoming a sought-after speaker at 100+ events, Adele's journey proves that leadership isn't about credentials. It's about consistency, vulnerability, and staying true to your voice.
📬 Know a Woman Leader in Vietnam? Contact My at: 📧 Email: my@equestasia.com.au 🔗 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, as we explore how culture, identity, and lived experiences shape authentic leadership.
🌐 Website: https://www.equestasia.com.au
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equestasia
▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@equestasia/podcasts
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42rgfiUBtVe7Gdun0oWcHA
🎧 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3O1mn6E
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Mosaic Minds Podcast - Initiative for Women by EQuest Asia ✨ Music: Anthony Holland | Researcher: My-Lan Holland | Editor: Cam Tuong
📍 About Adele Doan:
Adele Doan is the founder of LinkedIn Blue Ocean Community and co-author of "Người Trong Muôn Nghề" published by Spiderum. A TEDx speaker and guest at Asian Hustle Network, she has shared her insights at over 100 events and hosted 50+ webinars on LinkedIn strategy and career development. What sets Adele apart is her journey from running a small Japanese ceramic shop in Saigon to building a platform of 80,000+ LinkedIn followers through radical authenticity - proving that influence comes not from manufactured personas, but from sharing your real story.
» Connect with Adele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeledoan/