Local Wisdom, Global Voice with Vanda Lengkong – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 203)

In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, Maurice speaks with Vanda Lengkong, a grounded and visionary leader whose work spans from the heart of rural Indonesia to the global arena. Raised in a small village in North Sulawesi, Vanda reflects on how her early experiences continue to shape her values and leadership today.

 

Now based in Jakarta, Vanda serves as a senior leader with Plan International Asia Pacific, helping guide the organization’s work across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. In this conversation, she speaks openly about the power of listening, the importance of humility, and her commitment to shifting how leadership and development are understood. This is a rich and human conversation that reminds us how local wisdom can indeed shape global impact.

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