Mistakes Over Failure

Conversations with Leaders About Diversity & Inclusion

Author: YPO

This new podcast series highlights the missteps, triumphs and commits to learning that CEOs experience when addressing diversity, inclusion and belonging. CEOs, Presidents and board members play a critical, and often challenging role, in impacting diversity and inclusion within their organizations and communities. Dr. Christine Crawford and Leslie Wingo tackle these important topics through frank discussions with their fellow YPO members and leaders. Find out how they hold themselves accountable to do this work and simultaneously inspire commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging within each part of their businesses to create long-term impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Breaking Barriers: Cultural Navigation with Nicolette Maury & Crystal Lam
Episode 5
Tuesday, 19 August, 2025

In this insightful episode of "Mistakes Over Failure," Dr. Christine Crawford and Leslie Wingo welcome Nicolette Maury and Crystal Lam for a compelling discussion on leadership, cultural adaptation, and personal growth.Nicolette is the CEO of Avani Solutions, a climate technology company delivering ESG solutions to the real estate industry. Listen in as she shares her journey of finding her authentic voice in male-dominated industries and the continuous process of self-discovery. Crystal, a second-generation leader in her family's wood manufacturing business as the Managing Director at Vinawood Ltd in Vietnam, humorously recounts overcoming "triple whammies" of being an overseas Vietnamese, the boss's daughter, and a woman in a traditionally male field, emphasizing the importance of humility and data-backed assertiveness. It's easy to see how they became members of YPO. Both women offer unique perspectives on navigating cultural differences in business and the valuable lessons learned from perceived "mistakes," transforming them into opportunities for impact and understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.