How can we dismantle deeply ingrained mindsets? By creating safe spaces for deep and vulnerable conversations to take place. Thanks to our community partners Bros Before Woes for designing an experience for our participants to explore Unmasking the masculine identity in the workplace. 😮 Some food for thought: 1. In boys, we celebrate being sensitive, generous and kind. When did they become non-masculine qualities? 2. Women bond Face to face, so easier to speak directly. With men, try bonding side by side through activities. 3. We can create a virtuous cycle of vulnerability when both men and women normalise vulnerability and support it at the workplace How will you tackle this issue with your inner circle at work and home? Thanks to Amadeus for the spectacular venue and hospitality.
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"Best event I've been to in years - hugely rewarding", a participant's feedback about HeForShe, Bros Before Woes and Lean In Network, Singapore's event last week, on redefining masculinity at the workplace. Sharing 3 takeaways and questions I'm left with here. 💡 We celebrate boys for being sensitive, generous and kind. ❓ When does it become a quality to get bullied for? 💡 Women bond face to face (easier to speak directly), while men bond side by side (often doing activities together). ❓ What are catalysts for men to be more expressive through side by side activities? 💡 We can create a virtuous cycle of vulnerability when both men and women normalise vulnerability and support it at the workplace ❓ What can we do to normalise and support vulnerability at the workplace? Would love to see comments (and some answers!). Thanks to the fantastic organising team behind the event: Zi Kit Toh Brian Liu, PBM, Shilpa S Nath, Sean Montgomery; special shout out to Fahmida Anjum and Keerthi from Amadeus, venue and F&B sponsor! Wonderful to see old and new friends there: Prashant Aggarwal Nivédita P. Shreya Kamath Calissa Man Akshay Bajpaee Sarah Samuel Aileen Vitug Fenella Jefferson ✈ Patalina T. Ramona Bohwongprasert