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Aug 11
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175. Balancing Work, Advocacy, and Engli...

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In this episode, Madam Azimah chats with Izyan Hazwani Ahmad, Head of Department at the Office of the Children’s Commissioner (OCC) and one of My English Matters Academy’s most active students.

Tune in as Izyan shares her journey balancing a demanding leadership role, passionate advocacy, and ongoing growth in English. Find out how she stays motivated and handles it all with determination and heart.

We hope this episode encourages you to keep growing, no matter how full your plate!

To learn even more with us, make sure to sign up to our FREE course, Speaking with Confidence. Go to myenglishmatters.com/subscribe to sign up!

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