The power of empathy in leadership

Named one of the Top 20 most influential female scientists in the Muslim World and the founder of the Centre of Excellence for Research in AIDS (CERiA) at the University of Malaya, Dato’ Prof. Dr. Adeeba is a well known figure in healthcare both in Malaysia and globally. 

With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Prof. Dr. Adeeba has been the driving force behind mitigating the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and has been instrumental in structuring policies and responses that led to the prevention, treatment and reduction of HIV/AIDS cases.

A returning guest on #biztechasia  Prof. Dr. Adeeba spoke about the need to promote gender parity in healthcare and what needs to be done to advance women into healthcare leadership positions. She also shared why leading with empathy and empathy in action goes a long way towards building trust and nurturing closer relationships between leaders and employees, resulting in inclusivity, greater collaboration and happiness at the workplace. 

Additionally, Prof Dr. Adeeba spoke about:

• Her role at University of Malaya and her contribution towards the International Aids Society
• Leadership lessons learnt along her career
• The common challenges faced by female professionals in the healthcare field 
• The need for a support system that encourages women advancement in healthcare

Guest: Dato’ Prof. Dr. Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Universiti Malaya 

Host: Brian Fernandez

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