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In this insightful episode of The Leader in Us podcast, hosts Sophie Crouch and Astrid Fernandez welcome Nadil Bandara, an international student from Sri Lanka who advocates for disability rights. Nadil shares his inspiring journey from navigating accessibility challenges in Sri Lanka to pursuing a Master's in Information Technology in Australia, all while promoting diversity and inclusion.
Nadil reflects on his transition to independent living in Australia, highlighting the transformative impact of accessible infrastructure and cultural differences in attitudes toward disability. He discusses his advocacy work, emphasising the importance of personal, everyday leadership and the power of inspiring change through meaningful, one-on-one interactions.
The episode delves into Nadil's career journey, from struggling to find employment as an international student with a disability to securing a permanent position through the MCCSA's Building Employer Confidence (BEC) Project. Nadil's experience illustrates how fostering diversity in the workplace benefits individuals and organisations, paving the way for future opportunities.
Nadil also shares valuable insights into cultural intelligence, authentic networking, and navigating leadership across different cultural contexts. His reflections on leadership include the significance of empathy, rational decision-making, and the balance between calculated and intuitive approaches.
Listeners are left with Nadil's thought-provoking question for the next guest: When leaders make decisions, do they rely more on calculated, scientific approaches or intuitive, gut-feeling methods?
This episode powerfully reminds us of the value of diverse voices and abilities in leadership, inspiring listeners to embrace challenges and lead with authenticity.
For more information on the University of South Australia's Disability Hub, visit https://unisa.edu.au/visit/disability-hub
Nadil reflects on his transition to independent living in Australia, highlighting the transformative impact of accessible infrastructure and cultural differences in attitudes toward disability. He discusses his advocacy work, emphasising the importance of personal, everyday leadership and the power of inspiring change through meaningful, one-on-one interactions.
The episode delves into Nadil's career journey, from struggling to find employment as an international student with a disability to securing a permanent position through the MCCSA's Building Employer Confidence (BEC) Project. Nadil's experience illustrates how fostering diversity in the workplace benefits individuals and organisations, paving the way for future opportunities.
Nadil also shares valuable insights into cultural intelligence, authentic networking, and navigating leadership across different cultural contexts. His reflections on leadership include the significance of empathy, rational decision-making, and the balance between calculated and intuitive approaches.
Listeners are left with Nadil's thought-provoking question for the next guest: When leaders make decisions, do they rely more on calculated, scientific approaches or intuitive, gut-feeling methods?
This episode powerfully reminds us of the value of diverse voices and abilities in leadership, inspiring listeners to embrace challenges and lead with authenticity.
For more information on the University of South Australia's Disability Hub, visit https://unisa.edu.au/visit/disability-hub
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