29/01/2026
던 베넷 주한뉴질랜드대사님과 함께 '더 갤러리 서울'에서 주최한 리더십 행사에 참석해 여성 리더십과 외교, 진정성에 대해 대담을 나눴습니다.
본질적으로 임시적인 역할인 대사라는 직책이 지닌 책임과 고민, '떠날 때 어떤 발자취를 남기고 싶은가, 이곳을 처음 왔을 때보다 더 나은 곳으로 만들기 위해 지금 어떤 노력을 하고 있는가?'를 함께 고민해보는 따뜻한 시간이었습니다.
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Leave things better than you found them💫
This week, we kicked off a new season of Gallery Talks with a very special event. We were joined by two remarkable leaders; H.E. Michelle Winthrop, Ambassador of Ireland to the Republic of Korea, and H.E. Dawn Bennet, Ambassador of New Zealand to the Republic of Korea, for a conversation on leadership, diplomacy, and power.
At a time when the world is facing multiple crises and so much seems to be up for negotiation, the conversation felt more relevant than ever.
The world of diplomacy has many facets. Key themes included authenticity, communication, uplifting your team, the task of optimism (even in darker times) and female leadership as a special “seasoning” of leadership. BTS was even referenced more than once as a global example of connection and influence. Yet the key message that remained was:
Leave things better than you found them.
Being an ambassador is, by nature, a temporary role. This sets different expectations and makes leadership demanding for yourself and your team. In reality, very few positions are permanent, and this is a mantra we can all strive to live by. The same applies to life as an expat partner. Thus, the talk invites reflection: What mark do I want to leave when I move on? How am I making this place better than I found it?
Thank you to the Ambassadors for sharing your experience and insight with such wit and grace. Thank you to everyone who joined with curious questions and positive energy. And thank you to PEN Ventures for hosting us once again - you created the perfect setting for big thoughts.💭
