Unpacking the "Overachieving Asian"
About this talk:
‘Asians are so hardworking’, ‘Asian parents are super strict’, ‘Asian kids are always top of the class’ - These stereotypes are known everywhere in the world, thanks to the reverberating success of Asians on the global stage. But this success has led to damaging consequences which aren’t going away — Asians across the globe report higher levels of stress, burnout and depression.
In this panel, we will discuss:
The pressure to overachieve among Asians
How to overcome the overachieving mindset
Ways to maintain your desire for performance without risking your mental health
A chat with Audrey Tan (Career Advisor, National University of Singapore), Asnawi Jufrie (General Manager, SleekFlow) and Jeraldine Phneah (Account Executive, Spot by NetApp. Hosted by Sabrina Ooi (Co-founder & CEO, Calm Collective Asia)
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