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Authentic Leadership Podcast

Authentic Leadership Podcast

By: Ivan Yeo
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Who We Are

We share real conversations about what it means to lead with honesty, courage, and heart. Our guests are people who’ve faced challenges and stayed true to themselves, showing that leadership is about being real—not about titles or roles.

What You’ll Hear

  • Staying True: Stories of courage in the face of struggle.
  • Healing Stories: How lived experiences like grief, recovery, or identity shape us.
  • Real Connection: Why kindness and empathy matter more than quick fixes.
  • System & Spirit: Finding balance between institutions and our deeper humanity.
  • Community: The power of creating safe spaces where people feel supported.

Beyond the Podcast

Alongside the podcast, we also share The Boy Who Wanted to Be Cinderella — a queer fairytale I created for the gay community. It’s a story of courage, love, and being true to yourself, offering representation and hope for those who grew up not seeing their stories reflected in the world around them.

✨ Essence + Truth + Clarity = Authenticity

👉 Learn more and explore our work at www.authenticitystudio.co.nz

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Episodes
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    Navigating the 1.5 Generation: Cultural Identity, and Mental Health with Bevan Chuang
    Sep 9 2025

    Exploring the 1.5 generation’s journey through migration, cultural identity, mental health, neurodivergence, and the impact of social media. This conversation examines the lived experiences of the 1.5 generation, particularly in relation to migration, cultural identity, and mental health in New Zealand. It highlights the challenges of navigating intergenerational expectations, language barriers, and the added complexities of neurodivergence. The discussion explores authenticity, personal expression, and the influence of family dynamics on shaping identity. It also discussed the creativity and storytelling emerge as powerful tools for leadership, connection, and personal growth, showing how even small actions can ripple into meaningful change. 1.5 generation, cultural identity, migration, mental health, neurodivergence, intergenerational differences, authenticity, communication, personal growth, storytelling, creativity, leadership, online criticism, constructive feedback, social media, community support, personal expression, connection
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  • In Conversation With Darryl Bishop MNZM

    In Conversation With Darryl Bishop MNZM
    Sep 3 2025

    Summary

    The conversation explores the transformative power of NGOs, emphasizing collective efforts in leadership and the importance of lived experience. It highlights the significance of authenticity in leadership, community-centric approaches, and the role of peer support in mental health services. The discussion also delves into social justice activism, personal growth, and the necessity of building trust within the sector, ultimately envisioning a future where mental health services are more innovative and responsive to community needs.

    Chapters

    00:00 The Power of NGOs and Collective Efforts

    03:00 Leadership and Lived Experience

    05:57 Authenticity in Leadership

    08:50 Community-Centric Approaches

    11:51 Innovation and Systemic Change

    14:50 The Role of Peer Support

    18:03 Social Justice and Activism

    20:49 Reflections on Personal Growth

    23:40 Building Trust in the Sector

    26:47 The Future of Mental Health Services
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    50 mins
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