The Mind, Explained: “Memory”, a review

The Mind, Explained: “Memory”, a review Azzad Mahdzir • 01 May 2024​ Ever wonder what’s happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series. The Mind, Explained • TV Series • 2019–2021 • 20m • IMdB.com I am a huge fan of the Vox production, “Explained” on […]

Briefly: What is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)?​

Briefly: What is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)? Azzad Mahdzir • 01 May 2024​ At its simplest essence, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process of learning to understand ourselves and recognise and manage emotions, set positive goals, show empathy for others, build healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions. Empathy For Youth Academy Social […]

Symbols and culture in the hunt for meaning at work

Symbols and culture in the hunt for meaning at work Illya Sumanto • 14 July 2022  Originally published in Sinar Daily https://www.sinardaily.my/article/176637/opinions/columnists/symbols-and-culture-in-the-hunt-for-meaning-at-work What is most important is not what happens but what it means. Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal, Reframing Organisations Renowned psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, Viktor Frankl, promotes that the primary goal of human life […]

Melawan Sombong dengan Membaca Kejahilan Diri

Melawan Sombong dengan Membaca Kejahilan Diri Azzad Mahdzir • 01 May 2024 Penulisan ini ditujukan untuk penerbitan di Queer Lapis www.queerlapis.com Jiwa dan Ragam Setiap kelahiran manusia adalah kejadian jiwa yang hinggap di sebatang tubuh. Setiap tubuh terkandung sel, kromosom, gen dan DNA dengan jumlah-jumlah yang tak sama. Kromosom terhasil daripada gen, dan gen terhasil daripada molekul […]

Lifting Youth Voices

Lifting Youth Voices Spoken word artist and founder of Empathy for Youth, Illya Sumanto teaches children to see and hear through the eyes and ears of others​ Jason Lim • 12 Aug 2020 Originally published in The Sun https://thesun.my/style-life/lifestyle/lifting-youth-voices-JB3434391 Her journey as an educator began after she joined Astro’s Oh My English! outreach programme, where she […]