Sheltered upbringing and eye-opening experiences at age 18
Volunteering in a fishing community in South Mumbai
Founder of Chronically Me: professional identity and passion
Patient advocate striving to bridge healthcare equity gaps
Overcoming the misconception that storytelling is merely a “soft skill”
Real-world experience influencing digital transformation in a major bank using stories
Kirsten’s personal journey from an MS diagnosis to women’s health advocacy
Gaps in conventional fertility care
Growing up in a low-income immigrant community in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Witnessing structural disadvantages and their impact on community health.
Leadership is ever-evolving and must contribute to making the world a better place.
It is grounded in diversity, open-mindedness, progress, and equal opportunity.
Dr. Julaluk Watthananon is an Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT), Thailand, and serves as the Program Chairperson of the International Bachelor of Science in Information Science for Digital Innovation.
Anita reflects on the influence of people and relationships over titles and roles. While she began her career in academia, she observed that a significant percentage of life sciences PhDs eventually leave academia — a number that has risen from around 80% to nearly 94%.
Consulting became a bridge between science and coaching. In consulting, she saw senior partners model the role of trusted advisor, which resonated deeply with her. Later, exposure to executive coaching within the pharmaceutical industry became a defining turning point, guiding her toward her current path.
Bronwyn defines futurism as analyzing the consequences of today’s decisions on tomorrow’s outcomes.
She explains that futurists are less about predicting fixed futures and more about exploring possibilities, perspectives, and long-term implications.
Accidental beginnings in communications and copywriting
The power of words in shaping perception
