JOIN THE GENZ PULSE SURVEY
JOIN THE GENZ PULSE SURVEY
Our vision is to understand what Gen Z expects from the workplace, careers, leadership, and social aspects.
We want to empower the Next Generation to advocate and shape their future!
Next Gen Study
The Next Generation Study 2019, co-created by Wholistic Coachsulting and AIESEC Hong Kong, is the leading study in Hong Kong.
The research asked 600+ young adults aged 16 to 38 about their preferences and priorities in various aspects of life.
The aim is to receive and provide valuable insights about Hong Kong’s Millennial and GenZ generations to society, employers, government and educators.
The key is to foster generational diversity and inclusion as a key pillar for individual and corporate success and growth.
How to Thrive as a Misfit
Most people have had the experience of feeling like a complete misfit at least once in their lives.
“Even if others labelled me as a misfit, I had to transform these perceived adversities into my advantages—by viewing my minority characteristics as a gift. After years of struggling with this label, I have come to see it as a door opener rather than a burden.” - Fyiona Yong
As a Third Culture Individual born in Malaysia and raised in Germany—and as an Asian female Millennial who conspicuously stood out in a traditional business environment— the author Fyiona Yong appeared to be a Fortune 500 company’s ultimate “diversity hire”. Forced to wonder whether she was employed less for measuring up and more for sticking out, Fyiona began to see the need for herself and misfits everywhere to transform adversities into advantages.
Leaving a successful 14-year corporate career to pursue a new role as an entrepreneur, corporate leadership trainer and coach, Fyiona has devoted her life’s work to helping people unleash their innate strengths and talents to be the best versions of themselves. She has been a TEDx speaker twice and was featured on the media and press including Forbes and Financial Times to share insights on leadership and generational diversity and inclusion.
Blending her personal stories with clear business strategies, HOW TO THRIVE AS A MISFIT shares Fyiona’s thoughts and guidance on leveraging and embracing our differences instead of hiding behind them.
HOW TO THRIVE AS A MISFIT aims to empower you by…
✨Providing helpful insights for “misfits” (or anyone who feels the lack of belonging due to being and feeling different) to build confidence in the face of opportunity.
✨Learning to transform adversities into advantages including viewing minority characteristics as a gift. Learn how to leverage our differences instead of hiding behind the fear of not being accepted.
✨ Receiving step-by-step frameworks and tools to boost your careers (personal branding, executive presence, leadership).
✨Providing recommendations to help organizations and leaders to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and to create engaged and high-performing diverse teams.
Praise for HOW TO THRIVE AS A MISFIT
“Brilliantly written, shockingly insightful for all - whether misfit or not.”
- Professor (and author) Paul McGee aka The SUMO Guy
“Infused with Fyiona’s relatable personal stories of being a ‘misfit’, this book is an empowering read for anyone who wants to develop a purpose-driven international career. The book also provides valuable insights for leaders at all levels who are navigating issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and who aim to create workplaces where every individual feels a strong sense of belonging.”
- Fern Ngai, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist, and Chairperson, KELY Support Group
“Fyiona brilliantly shows us that growing up in an underrepresented environment can make you stronger and more empowered. Wonderful read!”
- Sudesh Thevasenabathy, Diversity and Inclusion Advocate and Speaker
“What happens when we face danger? Most will fight or run away. Fyiona did neither. Instead, she turned threats into opportunities. Read her story to understand why she did what she did and how she did it. And in so doing you can learn to appreciate who you are and manage your career a whole lot better.”
- David Wee, Board Advisor and Linkedin Top Voice