35 min

Illuminating Diversity and Empowerment - Dr Hajah Yatela Zainal Abidin RYTHM Connect

    • Non-Profit

In this informative episode of RYTHM Connect, host Umayal Eswaran speaks with Dr Hajah Yatela Zainal Abidin, CEO of Sime Darby Foundation (Yayasan Sime Darby), who shares her rich experiences and deep insights on the topics of diversity, empowerment, and leadership. Through an engaging dialogue and thoughtful reflection, they navigate the complex terrain of societal challenges and triumphs, offering a compelling narrative that speaks to the heart of gender equality, social justice, and the full realisation of women’s talents. 

 

 

Learn more about: 

Dr Yatela on LinkedIn 

Yayasan Sime Darby 

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0:00:07-0:02:28 – Introduction  


Introducing RYTHM Connect, Dr Yatela, and YSD. 



 

0:03:40-0:08:36 – Of Adversity and Allyship 


Dr Yatela’s career and journey with YSD 


Challenges and discrimination “as a woman and in a hijab” 


A male ally emerges… 



 

0:10:13-0:12:38 – Unconscious Biasness 


Opening minds with education and awareness 


Diversity for performance and profits 



 

0:12:50-0:14:25 – Equality Everywhere 


Unpacking the paid paternity policy 


Equity in the workplace – and home 



 

0:14:26-0:17:07 – Perspectives on Family and Talent Retention 


Umayal on what truly defines family 


Sharing the benefits and burdens 


Empowering women: TalentCorp’s solution 



 

0:17:33- 0:24:01 – The Dilemma of Underprivileged Women 


The absolute unacceptability of domestic violence 


Advancing education and awareness 


Umayal on RYTHM’s Maharani Programme 



 

0:24:26-0:29:33 – Effective Governance 


Dr Yatela on the YSD experience 




Women excelling in foundation leadership 


Dispelling corporate foundation myths 



 

0:29:43-0:34:03 – Closing Thoughts 


The necessity of a diverse policy ecosystem 


The vital role of women in sports 



 

0:34:04-0:35:26 – Outro 


Thank you for tuning in to RYTHM Connect 


Reminders to subscribe and follow us on social media 

In this informative episode of RYTHM Connect, host Umayal Eswaran speaks with Dr Hajah Yatela Zainal Abidin, CEO of Sime Darby Foundation (Yayasan Sime Darby), who shares her rich experiences and deep insights on the topics of diversity, empowerment, and leadership. Through an engaging dialogue and thoughtful reflection, they navigate the complex terrain of societal challenges and triumphs, offering a compelling narrative that speaks to the heart of gender equality, social justice, and the full realisation of women’s talents. 

 

 

Learn more about: 

Dr Yatela on LinkedIn 

Yayasan Sime Darby 

__________________________________________________________



0:00:07-0:02:28 – Introduction  


Introducing RYTHM Connect, Dr Yatela, and YSD. 



 

0:03:40-0:08:36 – Of Adversity and Allyship 


Dr Yatela’s career and journey with YSD 


Challenges and discrimination “as a woman and in a hijab” 


A male ally emerges… 



 

0:10:13-0:12:38 – Unconscious Biasness 


Opening minds with education and awareness 


Diversity for performance and profits 



 

0:12:50-0:14:25 – Equality Everywhere 


Unpacking the paid paternity policy 


Equity in the workplace – and home 



 

0:14:26-0:17:07 – Perspectives on Family and Talent Retention 


Umayal on what truly defines family 


Sharing the benefits and burdens 


Empowering women: TalentCorp’s solution 



 

0:17:33- 0:24:01 – The Dilemma of Underprivileged Women 


The absolute unacceptability of domestic violence 


Advancing education and awareness 


Umayal on RYTHM’s Maharani Programme 



 

0:24:26-0:29:33 – Effective Governance 


Dr Yatela on the YSD experience 




Women excelling in foundation leadership 


Dispelling corporate foundation myths 



 

0:29:43-0:34:03 – Closing Thoughts 


The necessity of a diverse policy ecosystem 


The vital role of women in sports 



 

0:34:04-0:35:26 – Outro 


Thank you for tuning in to RYTHM Connect 


Reminders to subscribe and follow us on social media 

35 min