HEMA KANGESON
Training . Facilitation . Consulting
About.
Hema Kangeson has 25+ years of hands-on leadership experience in the intersection of Technology, Finance and Organisational Culture. She is a dynamic force in shaping future ready leaders and high performing teams. She brings a rare blend of real world expertise as a trainer, facilitator and consultant, having worked with diverse leaders, managers and teams across 15+ companies, 8+ industries, 6 continents and multiple generations.
SMECorp leaders choose Hema to ignite and transform culture and leadership in their organisations through sessions that provide :
Practical & Actionable Insights - no theory heavy lectures, just real world strategies and integration aligned for the APAC region.
Personalised Learning Journeys - every session is tailored to unique business needs, ensuring relevance and measurable growth.
Lasting Impact - by blending storytelling, case studies, co creation and game based simulation.
As an Activator at heart, Hema ignites a spark in leaders to think critically, disrupt the status quo and lead with purpose.
Career Snapshot
15+ companies across Corporate, Quasi-Government, Social Enterprise, NGO 8+ industries including Technology, Retail, Education, Aviation, Utilities
Malaysia (KL, JB), United Kingdom (Ldn), Australia (Syd, Melb, Bris)
Professional Qualifications
Accredited Trainer
HRDC | December 2024
Narrative Coach Enhanced Practitioner (Dr David Drake)
WBECS | 2019
Strengths Coach - Leaders & Teams
Gallup | 2019
Professional Scrum Master
Scrum.org | 2018
Lean Six Sigma Executive Development
University Technology Sydney | 2013
Chartered Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) | 2002
Academic Qualifications
Women in Leadership
University of Sydney | 2017
Dealing with Difficult People
University of Sydney | 2017
Psychology of Influence
University of Sydney | 2017
Handling Conflicts and Problems Collaboratively
University of Sydney | 2017
Media
A Quest Through Times and Spaces
Hema was featured in the Malaysia SME Founders Circle section
A Quest Through Times and Spaces
The Joys of Saying No at Work
Hema was one of the special guests in the ABC Radio National, This Working Life series hosted by Lisa Leong
How and when to say no at work
Hema was invited to contribute her thoughts for this piece by journalist Grace Jennings-Edquist on ABC Everyday
How and when to say no at work
How can corporate Australia attract and retain BIPoC talent
How corporate Australia - BIPoC talent
Do Australian Companies Struggle with Racism
Hema was a guest in the podcast Unapologetically Brown
