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Professional Development Forum
Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionalsf find fulfilment in the modern Australian workplace.
We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves. We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same. We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.
At some point in our lives, we’ve heard the phrase “I don’t think you can do this”. It's come from either a colleague, a family member or a close friend. That phrase starts to stick and becomes part of our self-talk. What we don’t stop to understand is how much of a disservice we do ourselves because of that phrase!The journey to self-actualisation starts with telling yourself how brilliant you can be and it starts when you are ready to step back, reset your thinking and challenge the status quos surrounding you.In this session, Alexandra will look to empower you to break old habits, negative thinking and bad programming from your past, showing you how to let go of old thinking patterns that are holding you back and keeping you small, and start building new ones that propel you forward in the direction of your goals and your incredible transformation, so that you can be uniquely YOU.Marianne Williamson has quoted - “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us……”.Alexandra Egan - Certified Meta Practitioner | Trained Professional Coach | Behavioural ProfilerAlexandra Egan is the Founder and CEO of Domino Effect Consulting. She developed RESET Your Thinking Program to help break old habits, negative thinking and bad programming from your past, showing you how to let go of old thinking patterns that are holding you back, keeping you small, building new ones that propel you forward in the direction of your goals and your incredible transformation, so that you can be uniquely YOU.A natural-born innovative, inspirational, powerful leader, Alexandra is an expert at dealing with all personalities and environments. She is recognised for her ability to manage, nurture and support individuals to better understand themselves and others on a much deeper level, by developing the right skills they need to master every area of their life. From conquering fears and bad habits to being happy, confident, and successful in their personal and professional life. Alexandra has built a solid reputation as a straight shooter who gets results and the job done.An Internationally recognised Facilitator, Coach, Mentor & Speaker, who has completed over 5,500 hours in fieldwork. She has co-authored a Bestselling Leadership book” Change Makers” and created multiple programs.Alexandra is a highly accomplished Mentor, Facilitator, Researcher, devoted mother of 2, and grandmother of 4. She specializes in Meta-Cognition and Mindfulness in Organisational, Leadership and Personal Development.The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
What is Negotiation and What can it do for you?Negotiation will help you understand who your client is and build a conversation that'll fuel the new relationship into a fruitful partnership.TRUST is the key factor in every negotiation as this determines the outcome of every situation. You can never go wrong when you're equipped with the right negotiation skills.Steve will use his own experiences to captivate your emotions so you can grasp the importance of negotiation in every situation.About Steve York:Steve York is an author, speaker, and negotiation coach.After 20 years of working in the NSW Police Crisis Negotiation Task Force, he decided to come out of his own way to share his wisdom and provide lifechanging training/seminars for people who influence behaviour, may it be in the corporate world or not.He is the co-author of an Amazon best-selling book 'Negotiation Evolved' that offers a comprehensive approach to negotiation and influence that can be applied in every situation, from large commercial deals to romantic partnerships and even hostage crises. He is currently completing his second in the area of high-risk negotiation, tentatively titled 'Crisis Negotiation Evolved'.Steve is a tough guy from the outside but thoughtful on the inside. His experiences truly shaped who he is now and aims to share these best practices with the world. He believes that "Words Changes People's Lives" that's why he pushes forward in this quest in the hopes of helping people gain the mindset, insights, and tools to increase rapport, trust, value, understanding, agreement, commitment, and satisfaction in every negotiation.The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
Learn to map your life with the 3 strategies by professional coach, Robin Miles – Upgrade your avatar Life considerations Lead with purposeIn this webinar you will learn to: Set a vision for yourself in 2021 Create the version of yourself that you aspire to be Optimise your productivity Declare the number 1 priority in your life Get Strategic about creating the life you want to lead Break-Through your greatest barriers to success Ignite your peak performance on a daily basisThey say that ‘if you’re not afraid, you’re not dreaming big enough’. The power of Inner Leadership and the potential of Team Unity are big words, but it is possible to define opportunities and attain shared goals when you learn to apply them. This event is not just about spreading good vibes, but it empowers people with insight, understanding, a grounded plan and coherent actions individually and collectively. With the right efforts and conscious responsibility, you could push limits to achieve excellence with actionable steps. Diversity is respected, harnessed and leveraged.About Robin Miles:Robin brings over 15 years of experience as a Visionary Leader for executives, teams and companies, excelling in collaboration and relationship development. As a Consultant, Executive and Board Member, his insights and solutions express a diverse background working in private, government, not-for-profit and military sectors. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an advocate for the Program on Negotiation at Harvard. Robin has lectured at Deakin University School of Law and provides high-level performance programs, trainings and consulting services to global clients.Robin finds it inspiring to see people empowered by using the principles he has discovered, tested and integrated into his own life and career. As a High Performance Coach and Strategist, Robin is privileged to work with individuals from all walks of life, large and small companies, start-ups and corporate giants. The common thread is a passion and drive to excel beyond the norm, a commitment to making positive change and a willingness to work with others to achieve personal & professional goals.His expertise:✔ High Performance Coaching for individuals & teams✔ Collaboration Facilitation for projects & teams✔ Leadership Training for all levels of management & service✔ Negotiation & Strategy Consulting for sustainable company growthRead more about Robin Miles here: https://inspiremeconsulting.com.au/The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
Chin Tan is the embodiment of the Australian migrant success story.After a successful career in law, Chin has transitioned into a public life advocating for a succesful multicultural Australia.He believes that each of us, whatever our cultural heritage, has much to offer. This goes beyond linguistic skills, but also the ability to operate across cultures, contexts, as well as complex networks and relationships. It also means new ideas, perspectives, paradigms which leads to valuable innovation.At this event the commissioner will address how to make the most of your diverse heritage and practical advice for diverse young professionals when pursuing a career in Australia.Chin Tan - Race Discrimination CommissionerChin Tan commenced his term as Race Discrimination Commissioner on October 8, 2018.He is a recognised and established community leader and is a strong, passionate advocate for a successful multicultural Australia: where the rights of all Australians, irrespective of their race or cultural backgrounds, are protected and respected. He has extensive front-line and hands-on experience in engaging and working with culturally diverse communities. Prior to joining the Commission, Chin spent three years as the Director for Multicultural Engagement at the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne.Chin's focus at Swinburne University was to ensure that Swinburne succeeded as an institution of cultural diversity excellence.Chin was the Chairperson and Statutory Head of the Victorian Multicultural Commission from 2011 to 2015. The Commission is an independent statutory authority with responsibilities to support and promote the benefits of Victoria's cultural diversity.Previously, he enjoyed a successful career of more than twenty-four years as a practising lawyer that included partner roles at a number of Melbourne firms.Chin was the Co-Chair of the Police and Community Multicultural Advisory Committee and served in many other organisations and bodies. This included the Australian Football League's Multicultural Focus Group, professional and business associations and Local Council committees.The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
Remember life before the pandemic? It's definitely a distant memory! It's certainly changed the way we work, and especially how we look for jobs, how organisations recruit. We felt the need to ramp up these sessions and provide the help where we can for our community, especially for job seekers.In this session with PDF, Rebecca will demystify the job market these days and share with us how you can approach job searching. She will also touch on personal branding and how important of a role that plays in this process is to give your story more depth. About Rebecca Jarvis:Since starting her own business in 2001, Rebecca has become known in the industry as a leading sales, leadership and GTM recruitment specialist and more recently, a leadership and culture coach. Her passion has always been to help clients become better leaders by having better hiring, retention and people development experiences. She worked with many leading global organisations, helping them to build and in some cases, transform, teams whose performance has been fair to good at best, into incredibly high performing, highly successful teams which they’ve then retained long term. As a certified Meta DynamicsTM coach/profiler and EDISC (behavioural profiling) Consultant, Rebecca brings a unique mix of science, innovation, and structure by combining testing, creative recruitment processes and coaching techniques to ensure the business attracts, grows, and retains high-performing individuals and teams. About Profeessional Development Forum:The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life..." We've all come across this quote at some point but it's not really that simple, is it? What's closer to the truth is working towards what you believe in so that when things get tough, you still stay the course and keep trying. Tu Le is a person who has never stopped trying to live up to her values and beliefs. Despite a relatively young career, her journey has been topsy turvy and filled with valuable learnings.She knows the effort it takes to make difficult decisions, change career paths and ignore the noise around following other people's journeys.In the past few months, she's been featured across various Australian media platforms and even The New York Times for fighting to be a voice in her community. In this session, we sit down with Tu to talk about how her career has evolved and lessons learnt at different forks on the road. We will also explore what makes Tu the capable and confident young professional that she is.About Tu Le: Tu Le is a community worker, advocate and organiser. She currently works in the community legal sector assisting culturally and linguistically diverse communities to gain better access to justice through the provision of free legal services.Her vast experience ranges from empowering vulnerable and disadvantaged communities through capacity-building initiatives, managing election campaigns, establishing purpose-driven community organisations to building collective power and organising diverse religious, cultural and community leaders. About Professional Development Forum:The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
Most organisations today will have a values statement. However, for many, they remain as posters on the walls and have not been converted into conversations in the halls.In this webinar Stephen will highlight his career journey that has led him to focus on building values-based cultures and introduce the foundational mindset and skill-set for being a values-based leader.Find out more about Stephen: Linktree : https://linktr.ee/sjfberkeley LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenberkeley/About Stephen Berkeley:Stephen is the Director Global Business at Flyntrok Consulting. He is a Change and Culture Facilitator who helps individuals, organisations, and communities gain clarity about what is important to them and where they should be focusing their energy. His specialty is helping leaders create values-based cultures. He has 3 decades experience at a leadership level across Australia, England and India. He has over 20 years experience as a meditation teacher and is passionate about empowering others to lead from the inside out. He is an experienced facilitator and member of the International Association of Facilitators since 2013.The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
Natalie was the CEO of the Australia China Business Council (NSW). Prior to that she was the Partnerships and Development Manager at Asialink Business, Australia's leading centre for building Asia capability, public understanding of Asia, and appreciation of Australia's role in the Asian region. She was recently named Australia’s Top Emerging Leader and MBA Scholar, receiving the 2015 Emerging Leaders MBA Scholarship by the University of Sydney Business School and The Australian Financial Review’s BOSS Magazine. Natalie is also an Ambassador of the Westpac Bi-Centennial Foundation, Asian Exchange Program and is a founding member and current Chair of the Australia-China Youth Dialogue. Natalie holds a BA/LLB(Hons) and is a current MBA student at the University of Sydney Business School.Previous experience includes practising as a litigation lawyer with DLA Piper, prior to which she worked in Beijing as a trainee lawyer with one of China’s premier law firms.=====================================The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
A medical researcher, an engineer, an entreprenuer, a pilot, a chief information officer and a security consultant walks into a bar, and the bartender says "Great to see you Ali!"Ali is one of those people who seems to be able to do it all, from conducting clinical trials to founding his own IT business. Ali is able to learn new skills and constantly reinventing and excelling at almost everything he sets his mind to.Ali has thrived in nimble start-ups and huge multi-national organisations alike, working across Australia to the Middle-East, succeeding in multiple industries from medical research, oil facilities to cyber security.In this session, Ali shared his extraordinary career journey, how his growth mindset allowed him to be successful in everything that he set his mind to, and how to back yourself and seize those opportunities that comes your way.About Ali Daher:Ali Daher leads Security for IBM in ANZ. Ali is a highly versatile ICT professional and has over 22 years experience across multiple industries with extensive international experience and a proven track record in management, consulting, operations, building high performing teams, business leadership, project management and technical delivery. Ali has held key regional and global roles with major-multinational companies including Cisco Systems. Prior to joining IBM, Ali was the APJ digital transformation/IoT services lead for Cisco and also headed up the Data Centre and Cloud Services business for Cisco in the middle east. Other roles Ali has held include CIO, CISO and, Head of ICT & Security for SSH International.The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
Shane Bywater has worked in highly successful roles for over twenty-five years, in sales, service, product management, leadership and learning and development functions. This is across a range of industries and contexts that includes telecommunications and IT, banking, energy, marketing, mining and NGOs.This diverse background gives him the key ingredients to be a successful, sustainable performer in the marketplace.He brings these elements together to achieve outcomes that address the business needs of his clients.Shane is engaging, energetic, yet uncomplicated style allows him to connect with people of various roles, making them feel at ease, whilst providing valuable insight. He works with senior leaders, middle management and frontline staff.Shane is active in charity work and sees this as a natural extension of his passion and enthusiasm of working with people.Shane has qualifications that include a Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing Management Diploma and has a technical background. He is also accredited in DiSC and SituationalLeadership.Shane’s success in high-end corporate life is something you can draw upon. He provides external perspectives and insights that will immediately result in improved business results.====================================The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
Elizabeth Lee is the Leader of the Canberra Liberals and the Liberal Member for Kurrajong in the ACT Legislative AssemblyPrior to entering the Assembly, Elizabeth was a successful practising lawyer as well as a lecturer at the Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Canberra. Whilst in practice, Elizabeth represented the legal profession as Chair of the ACT and Australian Young Lawyers Committees and as Councillor and Vice President of the ACT Law Society.Migrating to Australia from Korea at the age of seven, Elizabeth moved to Canberra when she turned 18 to study Law and Asian Studies at the ANU.Elizabeth is passionate about creating a more connected capital; and empowering every Canberran to reach their potential.Outside of politics, Elizabeth is very keen on fitness, having taught Sh”Bam and Body Balance classes at various gyms around the city.---------------------------------------------The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
Antoinette Lattouf is a multi-award winning journalist. She is the Director of Media Diversity Australia and a senior journalist at Network 10, In 2019, Antoinette was named among AFR's 100 Women of Influence. She is also an Ambassador for the Gidget Foundation and the Australian Thryoid FoundationThe Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
- What jobs might you be applying for 20 years from now?- What will give you the edge in a fiercely competitive market for talented people?- How can you be relevant and fit in where the robots don’t?- How can mentorship help you make good choices and how to find the right mentor?Social Media Managers didn’t exist 10 years ago. Robots will replace couriers and book-keepers in less than 10 years. We are in the fastest transition of how we work in human history because of:- Digitisation- Compliance- Competition- Changing expectations of employees and the communityAgility is the ability to move easily and quickly. People with high AQ (agility quotient) will be more successful in navigating through the opportunities and challenges of seismic disruption. Fear of the future looms large. New personal qualities, skills and support structures (internal flexibility, intestinal fortitude and the adaptability to change and cope) will be essential.Bruce will share his personal stories about a 30-year portfolio career and the candid advice he’d share with his 25-year-old self over a coffee (or two).You will leave this session with practical inspirations on career choices, mentorship and mindsets that will give you the edge to “punch above your weight” and find fulfilling ways to spend the rest of your (working) life. YOLO.About Bruce MullanFor the past eight years, Bruce has provided consulting services to dozens of commercial, public, aged care, disability and community organisations. He has guided business transformations by radically changing business practices, implementing new technology and introducing new ways of thinking.Previously, he provided global consulting services for the insurance sector for 13 years in 17 countries, including working with the PWC Management Consulting division out of their New York office. In this time, he led he several long term Finance & Digital transformation projects for multi-national companies to streamline, simplify, automate and optimise operations.Bruce is a strategy coach and agility consultant applying the latest technology to help organisations navigate the growing complexity of our external world and execute strategy at speed.In his spare time, he facilitates the SMRC Leaders Lab program teaching essential leadership skills within diverse communities and is a certified volunteer mentor with the Mentoring Men charity. By the way, the biggest killer of men aged 15-44 is suicide. For every life saved, 200 people avoid lifelong sorrow. So Bruce along with his daughter Phoebe run Dad-Daughter Charity Events to raise awareness and funds to prevent male suicide.-------------------------------The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
Shani has written for some of the world’s biggest news organizations—including The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Financial Times and Bloomberg News.At The Wall Street Journal, he edited stories for a global audience of millions on topics ranging from the economy to politics and international affairs. Shani also frequently traveled across Asia to help sharpen the writing and editing skills of the paper's journalists in the region, where he is regarded as an authority on news writing.Shani recently quit his job at the Journal to focus on teaching—with the ambition of bringing the writing secrets of the best journalists to the wider business world.He has several hugely popular writing courses on the US-based Udemy e-learning platform, including Writing With Flair: How To Become An Exceptional Writer and Ninja Writing: The Four Levels Of Writing Mastery.The classes are designed for people who lack confidence in their writing, as well as those who want to express their ideas with flair and distinction.==============================================The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
What does it mean to have a 'personal brand' and why do you need one? As our world is changing increasingly, maintaining a strong, positive brand not only helps bolster self-esteem, it also builds trust and stronger relationships with people you want in your network. In this session, the branding guru himself, Garry Browne, will share with us the many critical aspects of a personal brand. He will share tips on how you can communicate your values, philosophies, and your positioning in difficult times and in good times.Garry has over 20 years’ experience as CEO and Managing Director at Stuart Alexander & Co. and now divides his time between Executive and Non-Executive roles in the Corporate, Government and Not-for-Profit space, along with various mentoring and philanthropic projects. He currently Chairs and is a board member on various Boards for Rotary, Stuart Alexander & Co, BARCATS, UTS, UNSW, Raise Foundation’s Fundraising Advisory Council and The Centre for Social Impact Advisory Council. He is an Ambassador for Legacy Australia. Garry is passionate about giving back to the community via charity organisations and through his work with young CEO’s and up and coming leaders. He recently launched his book “Brand New Brand You”, which focuses on personal branding and the importance of reputation and relevance throughout life.The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
The only thing we control is ourselves – everything else is uncertain. Having extensive experience in building and leading high performance teams, Toni will share her strategies to ‘reset’ your mindset and skills around resilience and mental toughness to bring your best self to work and life every day.About Toni CourtneyToni brings a fresh, grounded approach unlocking potential to accelerate performance and results. She is passionate about helping leaders and teams build leadership influence and impact. With an extensive blue-chip background, Toni brings over 20 years’ experience in building and leading high-performance teams. She has served in senior leadership roles in New Zealand, the UK, the USA and Australia working for brands including ANZ, Westpac, American Express, and Deloitte.Toni is the author of Lead REAL Change, Influence from the Inside Out and Your Bigger Game. She is a highly skilled executive coach, mentor, trainer, facilitator and speaker. She is a multiple Telstra Women’s Business Award nominee, and she holds a Bachelor of Business Management (First Class Hons). Toni works across a broad range of industries working for clients including Woolworths, HCF, AGL, Metro Trains, Stockland.=====The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
What do the corporate world and sports have in common? What corporate executives could learn from elite athletes? Similar to sports, the one quality that is expected of executives and their employees is the sustenance of high performance in the face of ever-increasing pressure and rapid change. To thrive in chaos, both executives and elite athletes require rigorous training in developing mental toughness. Tapping into the right training in the same level of playing field, elite athletes can teach us a great deal about how to be better business leaders.Inspired by a research published in the Harvard Business Review on ‘Corporate Athletes’ from Jim Loehr and Tony Schwarz, this session takes us through how elite athletes leverage science to improve and sustain their performance. In managing the various stakeholders under enormous pressure to perform consistently, building endurance in the face of adversity is a powerful cognitive capacity to avoid burnout. This session is the making of a corporate athlete, tapping into the key elements used by elite athletes to train us on how we can incorporate the core techniques into corporate roles and personal lives. Together, we can learn to perform like ‘Corporate Athletes’.About Ezio Mormile:Ezio Mormile holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) from Charles Sturt University, a Certificate of Psychology for high-performance Sport from Barcelona Innovation Hub and is currently studying a Masters of Psychotherapy and Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology. Ezio wears many hats:At Telstra, he works in people capability, where he has been working on a global sales change program for over 1,500 people for the past 3 years. Owner of a business - ‘Performing Teams’, he works with sporting teams to leverage the science of high performance to improve results. This includes working with an A-League club, as well as other organisations, including law firms. As a trainer for athletes, he provides one-on-one training in facilitating the sustenance of their emotional and psychological strength.As a training facilitator, his expertise ranges from leadership, high performance, and sales programs, both in Australia and overseas.As a husband and a father of five children, his passion and interest in psychology is extended through his children, where he observes real-life case-study in his home. Through observing the different personalities of his children, he discovers more in-depth impact of ‘nature’ versus ‘nurture’. Observing that although his children shared many similarities (genes, socio-economic background, schools, etc), they grow up differently, shaped by ongoing learning, fascination, and at times, frustrations.Just as he is curious about what the corporate world can learn from athletes, Ezio is also intrigued by what families can learn from the corporate world. The answer is ‘lots’. In realising this, Ezio also facilitates programs in the area of ‘Family Development’.Above all, Ezio is fascinated by ‘why’ we do what we do that leads us to make the decisions that we make in life.The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
Brad Chan is the CEO of Banna Property Group - a 3rd generation family business involved in property investment and development. The Chan family have regularly made an appearance on BRW's Rich 200 since the 1980’s. The group typically own and internally manage neighbourhood shopping centres around Sydney, and also have a portfolio of pubs and other commercial properties.Brad Chan established the Banna Property Group in 2009 to manage their own assets and the company has gradually grown to a team of 17 staff with diverse skills in property, operations and marketing. He has a Bachelor in Applied Science (Land Economics), Post-Graduate Diploma in Finance and Investment, Masters in Real Estate, Masters of Town Planning and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.Brad was President of the Haymarket Chamber of Commerce for five years, former President of the Australian Asian Association of Bennelong and is currently Chairman of a Montessori pre-school. He is an Advisory Board Member to an education startup at Muru-D, Telstra’s incubator and is currently establishing a co-working space in Chinatown as a social venture. He was recently involved in establishing the Banna Foundation, the family group’s philanthropic arm.=======================================The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
David Thodey AO is one of the most influential business leaders in Australia, perhaps best known for the incredible customer-centric transformation during his leadership as the CEO of Telstra.David is a passionate advocate of a new leadership paradigm that's essential if we are to succeed in this connected world. He believes that the future is not about charismatic leaders, it is about authentic leadership and transparent management.The shift is already happening in many great companies - from hierarchical to thought based leadership; from rules based companies to values based companies; from compliance to trust and enablement. This is a fundamental change in the way we lead.===========================================The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
Career success isn’t about only moving up. Career opportunities are everywhere when you know how to look and listen beyond your manager's role.Learn about the neuroscience of listening and how most of what you know about listening is wrong.If you would like to learn more about what gets in the way of your listening, you can take the 7-minute quiz via www.listeningquiz.com and receive a personalised 5-page plan with 3 practical and pragmatic tips you can apply in your next conversation.If you would like to practice your listening before we meet, listen to the Apple Award-Winning Podcast www.oscartrimboli.com/podcastsAbout Oscar Trimboli: Oscar Trimboli is on a quest to create 100 million Deep Listeners in the world. He is an author, host of the Apple Award-winning podcast—Deep Listening and a sought-after keynote speaker. He is passionate about using the gift of listening to bring positive change in homes, workplaces and the world.Through his work with chairs, boards of directors and executive teams in local, regional and global organisations, Oscar has experienced first hand the transformational impact leaders and organisations can have when they listen beyond the words. He consults to organisations including American Express, AstraZeneca, Cisco, Google, HSBC, Qantas, TripAdvisor helping executives and their teams listen to what’s unsaid by the customers and employees.Oscar lives in Sydney with his wife Jennie, where he helps first-time runners and ocean swimmers conquer their fears and contributes to the cure for cancer as part of Can Too, a cancer research charity.The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
Kathrina Lo is a trailblazer, being the first Asian-Australian to be appointed to all of the senior leadership roles she has held in the NSW government. In her current role as NSW Public Service Commissioner, Kathrina leads workforce strategy and reform for the NSW public service, which employs more than 400,000 people, making it the largest employer in the southern hemisphere. She is also a member of the Secretaries Board, the senior leadership group for the NSW public service.Kathrina grew up in rural and regional New South Wales and is used to being different; her family was the only Asian family in a small country town. However, Kathrina did not let her difference hold her back and was the first person in her family to pursue a career as a lawyer.Like many young professionals, Kathrina started her career with the belief that simply working hard and doing the job well would lead to promotions. Over time, she learned the importance of soft skills, networking, and the ability to project and inspire confidence.At this session, Kathrina will share with us her personal and professional journey. She will share her strategies to take ownership of her career, how she had to flex her style, manage her inner critic, build connections and promote her brand in order to succeed.Kathrina is passionate about diversity and inclusion and believes the NSW public service will provide better services to the community if it more closely reflects the diversity of the community it serves. In particular, Kathrina is committed to increasing the diversity at the senior leadership level of the NSW public service.About Kathrina Lo:Kathrina joined the Commission in April 2020 after previously working as a Deputy Secretary for the Department of Communities and Justice.Kathrina has extensive public sector experience with both state and federal governments. She has held senior executive roles in the NSW Department of Justice, NSW Audit Office and NSW Information and Privacy Commission.Kathrina has qualifications in law and economics. She is passionate about working in the public interest, and is a champion for diversity and inclusion.The Public Service Commissioner is an independent office holder.The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events
Elisa is an economist and data strategist with a magic eye for data. She is a powerhouse speaker who elegantly translates big data and AI into engaging and thought provoking stories on human behaviour, society, culture and business. She predicted the winner of The Voice 2019 and 2020, and MasterChef Australia 2020 using AI.Elisa simplifies business problems with a unique blend of strategy, finance, economics and data, and she does this with conversational ease connecting people to technology.She is Founder of Maven Data, Australia’s first AI-powered market research agency, and Strategic Data Central, a boutique data analytics consultancy transforming organisational internal data into actionable insights to increase customers, increase sales and increase margins.She has worked with Australia’s leading brands, government, large and small companies from SMEs to ASX10 including Woolworths, Caltex and Seven West Media.After almost 20 years in corporate and executive roles, in this episode Elisa will share with us how she landed in the data field, insights into using data to make decisions and the lessons learnt throughout her extensive career journey.Feel free to connect with Elisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisachoyMaven Data is a world-first AI-powered strategic market research agency. To learn more about Maven Data please visit: https://www.mavendata.com.au
Andrew Tyndale was employee number 16 at Babcock & Brown Australia, a famed investment banking firm that, at its peak, had 28 offices, over 1,500 employees and managed funds of more than $70B.After riding the highs of the economic boom, the 2008 Global Financial Crisis soon followed, laying waste to the business empire.Andrew lost a great deal, not just in financial wealth, the experience opened his eyes to the depth of darkness in humanity when things get real ugly.Fortunately, Andrew has since discovered a new purpose in life. Using his expertise and experience to direct investment capital to solve the world's biggest social and environmental problems.Andrew first spoke to PDF about 10 years ago. The impact of that session was so profound that we have invited him back to speak to a whole new generation of attendees.In this session, Andrew will recap the journey through his darkest days, his Fulbright Scholarship, as well as his work on impact investing, microfinancing and digital literacy.About Andrew Tyndale:Andrew has spent more than 35 years of investment banking and funds management, initially in the commercial space and, for the last decade, in the social sector.In his ongoing work, Andrew originates Impact Investing opportunities for wholesale capital, in sectors like affordable and disability housing, to generate a healthy risk-weighted financial return as well as a social or environmental benefitHe also advises major foundations and governments on using investment capital to address the world’s wicked problems. In 2014, Andrew was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship, and has held numerous commercial and not-for-profit board roles.Together with his wife, Philippa, Andrew has been extensively involved in international development work, including microfinance with Opportunity International Australia, maternal health & education with Pader Girls Academy and digital literacy and numeracy through Library For All now part of Save The Children.
Matthew Glitzer is currently the Vice President of IBM’s Integrated Security Business Unit - Asia Pacific. In this role he is responsible for all Security Software sales and Services in the region and is a member of IBM’s regional Senior Leadership Team. In Matt’s previous roles in Greater China for IBM, he was a member of the Global Technology Services leadership team holding the positions of General Manager, Global Technology Services, Hong Kong and Head of Client Management and Offerings. In these roles he had country and regional P&L responsibility for all managed service clients, as well as technology solutioning, consulting and go-to-market offerings.Prior to joining the Greater China Group, Matt was the IBM Senior Project Executive for BHP Billiton.Prior to this, Matt was the Global Client Executive for the DuPont account where he was responsible for client engagement with IT through the C-Suite across all of IBM’s lines of business. During his tenure at DuPont, Glitzer helped transform the IBM/DuPont relationship, leading to a major Strategic Outsourcing win (2012), as well as key engagements in Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Infrastructure and Financing. His previous roles at IBM include Business Development Executive in IBM’s SAP Consulting Practice where he was responsible for sales of SAP implementations services to IBM’s Industrial Sector clients.Before joining IBM, Matt was the North American Vice President of Field Sales Alliances at SAP for 4 years. He holds a B.S. in Political Science from Rutgers College and a Masters in Business Administration from the George Washington University. He holds a certification from IBM’s Harvard Business School Certification Program and is a graduate of IBM’s Master Deal Making program through the Wharton School of Business. He is an assistant AYSO soccer coach and serves as a mentor and business advisor to the Rutgers University for Business Youth (RUBY) program through the Rutgers School of Business.
In a world where people’s attention spans are becoming increasingly shorter, the ability to communicate with conviction and clarity are what sells your personal brand, the business you represent and its products or services.In this session, Kerryn will share with us the 7 hidden language traps that makes people not take us seriously. She will share the tools to becoming an influential communicator.About Kerryn Gamble:Kerryn Gamble is an expert in confidence, former Vice President of Professional Speakers Australia (VIC/TAS) and Author of UNSTOPPABLE. Kerryn specialises in transforming ambitious professionals, into compelling communicators.Working with Executives, Managers and Business Owners, Kerryn elevates verbal and non-verbal communication skills, to build the necessary foundations for personal growth and leadership development. Kerryn is an advisor to organisations providing strategies for organisational change, capability development and leadership programs.With a diverse career background spanning work in healthcare & medical roles, corporate roles and business owner, Kerryn noticed communication behaviour patterns of successful professionals and talented professionals who remained unnoticed. As a former expert in being invisible, Kerryn came to the realisation that others can't see your value if you don't show it. This sparked an ongoing fascination into communication behaviours which strengthen presence, enhance message delivery and engage audiences.
- Are you struggling to influence others to act?
- Do you find it difficult to show up with the confidence and self-belief you need?
- Are you challenged to express thoughts and feelings appropriately to deliver one congruent message that motivates others?
- Are you living based on the expectations of others?
Many of the smartest people in organisations may be coming up short of their full potential—not because they lack intelligence or technical proficiency, but because they haven’t developed the executive presence to deliver their message with clarity and conviction.Moreover we often end up going through life wearing masks to hide who we truly are. This affects our ability to have an impact on others, build authentic relationships and over time losing our identities - the real ‘you’.Executive Presence is the ability to connect authentically with the hearts and minds of others in order to motivate and inspire them to achieve a desired outcome.André will use his personal stories and experiences to take us through the importance of executive presence, how he rediscovered his authentic self after removing the masks and in turn inspiring and influencing others through his own presence.You will leave this session with practical strategies that you can apply to enhance your presence, communicate effectively to have your voice heard and connect authentically with others.About André Alphonso:André has had a very successful 26 year corporate career in Australian and multinational organisations. From HR Manager to HR Director to Regional Head of Capability Development in Unisys (a multinational information technology company) to Sales Leader to Managing Director of Forum Australia (a multinational management consulting firm).After exiting the corporate world, André has started up and profitably grown multiple businesses over the last 12 years which, as the business owner, he continues to lead in person and virtually. This includes: Forum India - which he launched in 2008 and leads remotely from Australia; Ariel Australia which he co-founded in 2014. He is about to launch another business, zAntideha, around mental wellness in 2021.He has worked in and consulted to over 100 organisations in over 20 different industries across 14 countries. He has trained over 30,000 people in leadership skills, selling skills, and professional and personal development areas. All of this means he can tap into a vast library of concepts, models, frameworks and research as well as apply all of the experiences he has gained over the last 40 years to the issues his clients are facing.
Do you feel that your quieter nature is holding you back to achieving success as a leader?As a child Lynn was very shy, she's usually quiet and didn’t enjoy the spotlight in front of class at school.However, she has not let any of that hold her back as over time she learnt to get comfortable being uncomfortable and realised that what makes her different makes her valuable.Lynn believes that true diversity is about the pursuit of intellectual diversity, beyond gender, culture or race.In this session, Lynn will reflect on her leadership journey and how her quiet nature is her strength, conquering leadership challenges and rise up the corporate ladder.------------------------The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Check out our upcoming events on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/profe...Our Website: http://www.professionaldevelopmentfor...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prof...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Professional...Twitter: https://twitter.com/profdevforumApple iTunes: https://apple.co/2O2rnZWGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2BilzIKSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3iC2H8xYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_1...
32 years ago, a young international student arrived in Australia with no money, no contacts, and no English. Today Monika Tu is the Founder and Director of Black Diamondz Group, Sydney’s number one real estate agent for luxury properties winning multiple awards.We are excited to welcome Monika to share her inspirational story, how she found a niche in the market that she can serve better than anybody else. She will share how she turned her cultural heritage from a liability into an asset.Monika sold the most expensive Australian property for 2019, coming in at a cool $22.6 Million. Monika is an ambassador for BMW Australia, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Fashions of Multicultural Australia (FOMA). She was a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of The Year Award 2018 and CEO Magazine’s CEO of The Year Award 2019A committed philanthropist, Monika is a founding patron of the Global Women Leaders for the International Committee of the Red Cross and an Ambassador for the Children’s Cancer Institute’s CEO Dare to Cure fundraising event.
Jennifer Lay's pathway to becoming now an associate lawyer at Slater and Gordon, one of Australia's most well-known Plaintiff-focused law firms, was by no means easy. As a first-generation immigrant, she spent most of her childhood growing up in Commission Housing and had left high school early. But after working in the Insurance industry, Jennifer later came to discover her passion for helping and inspiring others, which fuelled her aspirations of becoming a lawyer. In this interview, Jennifer shares her inspiring story with us about how she confronted her disempowering thoughts and changed her reality to help her get to where she is today. Having achieved an associate-level position at a reputable firm and as a holder of directorships across multiple non-government organisations at such an early stage in her career, Jennifer also talks to us about millennial leadership. She explores the challenges of establishing a leadership presence and provides advice on what you can do to cultivate it. More about Jennifer LayAside from working as a lawyer at Slater and Gordon, Jennifer is also a part-time university Law academic and seminar leader in Corporations Law, as well as a casual fitness instructor. A passionate philanthropic, Jennifer also serves as a director for Interchange Loddon Mallee Region Inc, one of the largest NDIS providers in the Bendigo region in Victoria, Australia. In early 2020, she was elected to chair and lead the board of directors of NGO, Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services, a peak body for multicultural services in the region.More about the Professional Development ForumCheck out our upcoming events on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/profe...Our Website: http://www.professionaldevelopmentfor...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prof...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Professional...Twitter: https://twitter.com/profdevforumApple iTunes: https://apple.co/2O2rnZWGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2BilzIKSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3iC2H8xYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_1...
Ever wanted to start a side project outside of work but not sure where to start? We chat to Leo Lu, a VP at BNY Mellon on how you can get started.Leo is a Vice President on the Digital Partnerships team at BNY Mellon in New York. Leo graduated from NYU Stern School of Business and has wide experiences ranging from fintech, venture startup investments and social enterprise.In his spare time, he is passionate about sharing resources, stories and interviews regarding on how you can use your free time effectively. Find out more at https://leolu.info/Topics covered in this episode:· How to start a side project after work in a low risk way?· Fintech landscape in the US· Resources & tips on how you can get started
Ever thought about building a career overseas? Listen to this conversation with Karen Loon, a Non-Executive Director and former Partner at PwC Singapore.Karen has over 30 years of deep, cross-cultural experience working with local, regional and multinational organisations across the Asia Pacific, particularly in Australia and Singapore. As a 4th generation Australian Born Chinese, she is passionate about Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace and utilising diverse talent for business success.This podcast episode touches on:· Karen’s journey from Australia to Singapore· Career advice for young professionals· Workplace Diversity & Inclusion· Utilising Australia’s diaspora and expat communities· Australian companies expanding to Asia
In this episode we speak to Samantha Low on what it's like living and working in Japan.Formerly based in Sydney, Sam is now a Tokyo based Senior Account Manager at Critical Mass, a digital experience design agency. Find out more about her journey on her website, where she regularly blogs about her life in Japan at http://www.samanthawxlow.com/Topics covered in this episode:· When and why did you come to Japan. How did you get a job?· Is Japanese fluency essential?· How to build a professional career in Japan (outside of teaching English)?· What is working culture like?
Emma Lo Russo believes that in order to become truly successful, you have to take big risks, and that was exactly what she did a decade ago. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Digivizer, Emma has led the digital analytics company from being a start-up to now having over 50 employees globally across 14 countries. Emma is also the CEO and Founder of goto.game, a leading data-driven agency and destination for all things gaming and esports, which she founded in 2017.In this interview, Emma shares with us how she took a leap of faith by stepping out of the corporate world to start her own business in a male-dominated industry. She also discusses the importance in knowing your worth and the value you can add to your organisation in order to help you make that leap.More about Emma Lo RussoEmma won Carnegie’s Den in 2014, is a Portfolio CEO for Heads Over Heels since 2015, received the AGSM Anita Prabhu Women Leaders in Business Award for entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership and business acumen in 2015, won the Pearcey Foundation Tech Entrepreneur of the Year Award for NSW 2016, the ACS CXO Disruptor of the Year in 2018 and received an ACS award for Thought Leadership in 2019. She holds an MBA from the AGSM UNSW, and has completed further education in Leadership and Negotiation with Harvard University.Feel free to connect with Emma via her social media:Twitter: @EmmaLoRusso @DigivizerLinkedIn: emmalorusso https://www.linkedin.com/company/digivizer/Facebook: emma.lorusso https://www.facebook.com/Digivizer/Instagram: @emmalorusso @digivizerWeb: emmalorusso.com digivizer.com goto.game
In this episode, Jeffery speaks to Alexandra Egan, a communications mentor and coach, a straight shooter that gets results .Alex came to Australia as a 5-year old with her Greek migrant parents. As a child, she struggled to communicate across language and cultural barriers. That made her acutely aware of the need to communicate authentically so she can build fulfilling relationships. It also inspired her journey into becoming the brilliant communicator she is today.She specialise in communications under pressure in extremely challenging circumstance. With over 30+ years’ experience working with prisoners, victims of crime, witness protection and the like, she understands that managing communications is the most effective way to avoid a crisis.www.alexandraegan.com.au01:50 Arriving as a child of Greek migrants and her struggle to communicate across language and cultural barriers03:30 The language barriers made Alex especially adapt at communicating non-verbally05:20 Being told by migrant parents to suppress herself in order to fit in08:40 Discovering her Greek culture allowed her to find her voice13:10 Why do we need good communications skills to be happy18:50 Example of how our environment affects our self talk22:00 Why some people's struggle with communications is a psychological one26:30 Alex sharing her traumatic experience of the hopelessness she felt when she couldn't communicate authentically32:10 Communication is the key to solving many psychological problems37:10 Communications is what gives people hope39:40 How to reverse the psychology of people who believe they can't communicate well?
We talk to Oliver Blain who has over 20 years of experience in Leadership positions, managing over 200+ staff for enterprise organisations and get his thoughts on what values, traits and behaviours he looks for in potential leaders.He also gives his recommendations on how to put yourself in a better position to get into a leadership role.
Rocky Scopelliti is a world-renowned futurologist. His pioneering behavioural economics research on the confluence of demographic change associated with Millennials, and digital technology, have influenced the way we think about our social, cultural, economic and technological future.As a media commentator, his unique insights have featured on SKY Business News, The Australian Financial Review, ABC Radio National, The Economist, Forbes and Bloomberg. As an international keynote speaker, his presentations have captivated audiences across Asia Pacific, the USA and Europe including Mobile World Congress. As a thought-leader, over 150 boards and leadership teams, including Fortune 100 corporations, each year seek his advice on strategy.Listen to Rocky's unique insights on:* Predicting the future of Australia in this coming decade * Exploring the attitudinal shifts among Australian professionals * Effects of digital transformation on our lives * How to best prepare yourself for change *
More about Rocky Scopelliti:In an executive capacity, he is a member of the Optus Business Leadership team as the Director, Centre for Industry 4.0 where he leads the specialist team creating world-class thought-leadership and innovation on the 4th Industrial Revolution.In a non-executive capacity, he is a director on the board of Community First Credit Union, on the technology advisory board for REST Super, member of the Australian Payments Council and on the advisory boards of SP Jain School of Global Management and Wake by Reach.Educated in Australia and trained in the USA at Sydney and Stanford Universities respectively, he has a Graduate Diploma in Corporate Management and an MBA. He is also a graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.Discover ground breaking insights from research in Rocky's book titled ‘Australia 2030! - Where the bloody hell are we?His new Australian-first book, is a fascinating window into Australian professionals sentiment about the decade ahead, based on a major study conducted before and during the eye of the COVID-19 storm. His other book ‘Youthquake 4.0 – A Whole Generation and The New Industrial Revolution’ has now being translated into Vietnamese, Korean, Indonesian and Chinese languages.Buy the book HERE.
In this final episode, Shayney and Patrick explain the importance of the recruitment function within a business and what value they add.They also talk about how to approach a common, simple question asked in an interview, what the underlying message is and what it reveals about your motivations.
Description:In this episode, we speak to Gina Mitchell about the importance of women’s health and well-being, inside and outside of work. Together we explored some of the common concerns women have, including a discussion on menopause, an often overlooked career challenge. Gina also shares practical tips on how to best deal with life stresses for women, having experienced many of it herself.About Gina MitchellGina was previously a scientist with over 30 years of experience teaching as a secondary-school science teacher.Now she is a certified Life Coach, certified NLP Practitioner, Matrix therapist and Hypnotherapist.With almost a decade’s worth of experience with coaching and empowering executive women to reach their full potential and life goals, she has shared all her insights on the topic in her best-selling book, ‘Ignite the Spark’.Feel free to contact her via her social media:www.midlifecoachingforwomen.com.auwww.gcmitchell.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-mitchell1958/You can purchase her book here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Ignite-Spark-Strategies-Reinventing-Relationship-ebook/dp/B00QVB9O5EThemes1. Opening the menopause conversation 2. Empowering lifestyle changes to make today 3. Ways to help women better cope with life stresses 4. Tips for professional women
Time Stamps01:20 Her career as a life coach for executive women08:25 Menopause explained13:40 Raising awareness about menopause18:06 Common concerns women have21:00 Use of hormonal therapy23:15 Lifestyle changes for you to make and tips for professional women28:30 Setting strong work-life boundaries
In this episode, we speak with Kimberley Lee about going through rough patches and when we need to seek help.As a trained counsellor, Kimberley helps people to have more honest conversations. Both with themselves and those around them. She works with Rough Patch, a social enterprise that aims to make counselling affordable for everyone.As a certified meditation teacher, she helps people release stress and fatigue from their body, mind, and soul.As a freelance communications consultant with a background in PR and social media, she helps people with storytelling, copywriting, stakeholder engagement, brand and reputation management.
At one point or another in your career, you may have to front the media. But how many of us are properly trained to communicate effectively and get the desired message across with authenticity? As a veteran of the media industry, Ky's focus is on simple ideas and techniques that work, not a myriad of tips that desert you when the studio lights go on. The objective is to help you present the best version of yourself, so you don't have to worry about trying to be someone you're not. About Ky Chow: Ky has 10+ years at elite media outlets such as the ABC, Fairfax and Sky News, as both an interviewing journalist and an interviewed guest commentator. He has powerful and up-to-date expertise in how to make your media appearances effective. Yet Ky has experience well beyond working in communications. His years in product management, marketing and compliance consulting at KPMG, Macquarie Bank and CommSec means he understands business in a way many journalists never can. Ky Chow's social media: https://www.kychow.com/presenter-mc https://au.linkedin.com/in/kychow Follow Sydney Professional Development Forum (PDF): http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/prof... https://www.facebook.com/Professional... We're also on Spotify & iTunes: https://open.spotify.com/show/03Aaxe5... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
In this episode, we speak with Sandra D'Souza about how she left the corporate world to pursue her entrepreneurial ambitions.Sandra D’Souza is an experienced business professional and a published author who is trained and educated in all aspects of business including finance, operations, strategy, marketing and sales.Having cultivated 20 years’ worth of experience in media and IT industries such as MTV Europe, Telstra, News Corp and UBSSandra transitioned to consulting and working with SMEs and tech start-ups. With a passion for entrepreneurial ventures and seeing the potential of content curation technologies.Sandra founded Curate Bee Digital Marketing Agency in 2012 which was acquired in 2018 by an international corporate.Sandra has been advocating for women’s rights ever since she was a teenager. She is the recipient of the Edna Ryan Award for the advancement of women and was shortlisted for NSW Women Awards in 2018.Sandra also published a Best Seller, “Social Media for Baby Boomers – How to Translate Your Decades of Knowledge and Experience Into Social Influence”On International Women’s Day 2018, Sandra launched her new start-up Ellect to address the gender gap in business with its global procurement marketplace and certification program.
In this episode, Shayney Liu and Patrick Wong discuss Applicant Tracking Systems and how they impact an application process, and the perceived over reliance on them.They also discuss how candidates can adopt a mindset of interviewing the prospective employer and making sure it is not just all about the employer and what they want.
In this episode, we speak with Oscar Trimboli. Oscar is an author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast "Deep Listening" and a sought-after keynote speaker. He is passionate about using the gift of listening to bring positive change in homes, workplaces and cultures around the world.Through his work with chairs, boards of directors and executive teams in local, regional and global organisations, Oscar has experienced firsthand the transformational impact leaders and organisations can have when they listen beyond the words.He believes that leadership teams need to focus their attention and their listening on building organisations that have impact and create powerful legacies for the people they serve – today and, more importantly, for future generations.Oscar is a marketing and technology industry veteran with over 30 years’ experience across general management, sales, marketing and operations for Microsoft, PeopleSoft, Polycom, Professional Advantage and Vodafone.He consults to organisations including Air Canada, AstraZeneca, BAE Systems, CBRE, Cisco, Commonwealth Bank, Energy Australia, Estia Health, Google, HSBC, IAG, Macquarie Bank, Microsoft, PayPal, Qantas, Reebok, SAP and TAL.Oscar lives in Sydney with his wife Jennie, where he helps first-time runners and ocean swimmers conquer their fears and contributes to the cure for cancer as part of Can Too, a cancer research charity.Oscar's Profile:www.linkedin.com/in/oscartrimboliWebsite: www.oscartrimboli.comEmail: oscar@oscartrimboli.comTwitter: oscartrimboli
In this episode we speak with Dion Woo.Dion is a prominent personality best known for his work as an Master of Ceremony and through his many wacky, fun videos circulating around the internet.After a brief career in IT, Dion became an entrepreneur in hospitality, events and the media.He is well known in the Asian-Australian community, connecting popular brands to people with high disposable incomes.Recently Dion has taken on a media and corporate relations role with Connect 2 Global and Bespoke Insurance Group.
Not only does our special guest believe it is possible to have everything you want, he has proven it to be true.Arriving in Australia from Chile as a young boy, Mario Pizarro couldn’t speak English, had no extended family, no friends and no money. But he had a big dream, a strong belief and a burning desire.In this session Mario will share the beliefs and thought processes that enabled him to go from a nail bender (yes, that was his first job!) to a multi millionaire heading up 12 companies and living a life most people only dream of. Mario will show you how to Wake Up! Dream, Believe and Grow Rich! The life you truly want is right at your fingertips. Mario can show you how to get it.You will discover how to divorce the story that is holding you back and marry the truth, identify the companions you should always have with you on your journey to success and learn how to reprogram your mind to live a life that is conscious, limitless and fulfilled.About Mario Pizarro:From his first job as a nail bender, Mario has gone on to become a director of 12 companies, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue and more importantly, transforming the lives of thousands of people in the process.Mario is a speaker and author who travels the world to wake people up from their unconscious, limited life so they can have a life that is limitless and rich.He brings his inspiring, yet down to earth approach to the process of becoming truly rich. He is a deep thinker who likes to inspire others to create the life they want.Mario Pizarro's social media:https://au.linkedin.com/in/mario-pizarro-landmarkFollow Sydney Professional Development Forum (PDF):http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/prof...https://www.facebook.com/Professional...We're also on Spotify & iTunes:https://open.spotify.com/show/03Aaxe5...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
In this episode, we talk to Suet Koon Lai, nicknamed "Koon". Koon champions the philosophy that "In seeking the change we want to see in the world; it starts not with asking, it starts with giving"At PwC, Koon currently lead the transformation of PwC Assurance target operating model which includes leadership responsibilities of more than 300 onshore and offshore auditors.As the go-to strategic advisor on offshoring operating model in the firm, she is often consulted by other business divisions on the how to offshore and operationalise the model.Koon is also the founder of "#careerhack with Koon" where she has over 8,000 LinkedIn followers with 2.5 million in viewership.In an effort to give back, she also provides career mentoring to those who are transitioning to leadership roles or have barriers to their career aspirations, she donates all proceeds from her coaching to charity.
Nicknamed "chatterbox", young Katrina once aspired to become a journalist. Growing up in an Asian household, she struggled with cultural expectations that made her feel different from her peers. But instead of shying away from it all, she decided to embrace it. Motivated by her grandfather's words, Katrina pursued a career in law in order to create positive change in the world.Katrina is a trailblazer in so many ways, and so you cannot simply put her in a box.It is no wonder that, in her early 30s, Katrina became one of the youngest partners at Mallesons Stephen Jaques, now King & Wood Mallesons, one of the biggest law firms in the world. She has now been the Partner in Charge at their Sydney office for the past 7 years.In this session, Katrina will share with us interesting stories about her upbringing, her career and her advocacy work in bringing about Diversity & Inclusion in the Australian workplace.She will be sharing the secrets to her success, and the lessons learnt on her journey.About Katrina Rathie:Katrina Rathie is Partner in Charge, Sydney at King & Wood Mallesons which was named Law Firm of the Year 2020 at the recent Australian Law Awards.Katrina is the winner of the Board & Management category in the AFR Women of Influence Awards 2019 and is a member of Chief Executive Women. She has been named NSW Woman Lawyer of the Year and IP Partner of the Year.As an Australian with a Chinese cultural background, she is passionate about diversity and inclusion. She sits on the Advisory Board of Media Diversity Australia, the Diversity & Inclusion Committee of the Law Society of NSW, the Culture Strategy Committee of the University of Sydney, the Law Advisory Board of UNSW and Alumni Leader of UNSW Business School.Katrina is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a number of directorships including Starlight Children's Foundation Australia, NSW Rugby Union/Waratah’s Rugby and Osteoporosis Australia. She is Chair of the Cranbrook Foundation and Vice President of Cranbrook School Council.Katrina holds a Commerce/Law degree from UNSW and is admitted to practice law in Australia and New York.Katrina Rathie's social media:linkedin.com/in/katrina-rathie-7abb92118Follow Sydney Professional Development Forum (PDF): http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/prof...https://www.facebook.com/Professional...We're also on Spotify & iTunes: https://open.spotify.com/show/03Aaxe5...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Have you ever thought about changing your career path in a totally different field?Shamane Tan, Chief Growth Officer shares her journey from an IT Recruiter to an advisor to C level stakeholders. Following her passion, she founded a global Cyber Security Community.She also gave great insights and tips on what to consider when making the jump.
In this episode, we talk to Valerie Khoo. Valerie falls well outside the box, with a portfolio career as an artist, writer and entrepreneur, as well as being CEO of the Australian Writers’ CentreValerie started her career as an accountant for PwC and was a journalist who wrote for Fairfax for 15 years. She is now a working artist and designer, and for the past two years, Valerie was the curator for City of Sydney’s Lunar New Year Festival, an arts and culture festival that attracts more than 1.5 million people.Valerie says she unwittingly shaped her career through instinct and passion but also learnt some tough truths along the way. Today, she will reveal 5 pearls of wisdom she wishes someone told her when she was starting out.3:30 Find a mentor11:30 Do what you love and the money will follow23:00 Your first career may be the first of many28:00 Your genius is what comes naturally to you36:00 Building your career is about building relationships
Mentors can help you develop your career and maximise your opportunity for success. So where do you find a mentor? Join us for a interactive session to hear more about the importance of mentorship.Key takeaways from this session: What a mentor is and what it’s not?Why do you need a mentor anyway?Getting clear on what you want and need.How to identify and approach a mentor?Getting the most from the mentor relationship.About John Di Natale: John is passionate about helping you get complete clarity on what you want to be known for, create unshakeable confidence and self-esteem, overcome fear and achieve everything you want – in your business, in your career and in life.John has been informing and entertaining audiences for more than 20 years. He is a TEDx speaker, President of Professional Speakers Australia (Victoria) and his speaking career has taken him to conferences and events in thirteen countries – so far. He is also founder of Equi Wealth and co-founder of an exciting new tech startup, 100 Lunches.“I’m at my happiest when I’m coaching and mentoring people to be their very best – as a speaker, business leader, influencer or entrepreneur…” - John Di NataleJohn Di Natale's social media: https://au.linkedin.com/in/johndinataleFollow Sydney Professional Development Forum (PDF): http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/prof...https://www.facebook.com/Professional...We're also on Spotify & iTunes:https://open.spotify.com/show/03Aaxe5...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
In this episode, we speak with Eddie Woo. As Australia’s most famous teacher, Eddie Woo makes mathematics fun. He is the head maths teacher at Cherrybrook High, the largest secondary school in NSW.With infectious enthusiasm, the father-of-three's unique approach to teaching has made maths accessible to everyone.A brilliant student himself, Eddie would have excelled in any field. But in defiance of social conventions and his parents, he chose to pursue a career as a teacher.Eddie's Youtube Channel, better known as "Wootube", has more than 1 Million subscribers with over 65million views.In 2018, Eddie was recognised for his contribution to education, being named Australia's Local Hero.Eddie is also the author of “Woo’s Wonderful World of Maths” and host of ABC’s TV show “Teenage Boss”.Main channel: youtube.com/misterwootubeSecond channel: youtube.com/misterwootube2 (for teachers)Twitter: twitter.com/misterwootubeFacebook: fb.com/misterwootubeInstagram: instagr.am/misterwootubeLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/misterwootube• 03:30 Don’t follow your passion, become passionate following the need• 06:15 The experiences that underpins Eddie’s compassion• 08:30 How his faith motivates him• 10:20 How Eddie keeps up his energy and motivation• 14:00 How did Eddie find the courage to defy parental expectations• 18:15 Why educators are undervalued in Australia• 21:20 Eddie’s Australian Identity• 24:30 Is Eddie naturally gifted at maths?• 27:50 The importance of Financial literacy• 30:50 Advice for young professionals
Shani shares his “secret sauce” of great writing — the four magical ingredients that can transform even the most dull and mediocre nonfiction writing into engaging and captivating prose. He has helped thousands of students get their writing noticed using this simple but powerful formula. What makes an exceptional writer? Discover the 4 ingredients of exceptional writing o Simplicity o Clarity o Elegance o Evocativeness About Shani Raja: Shani Raja was an editor at The Wall Street Journal until he left to teach non-journalists the powerful writing techniques he used to write articles for the US newspaper. He has since created a writing program, Writing With Flair, that is sold on huge platforms including Udemy and LinkedIn, where his bestselling course have attracted more than 500,000 students from across the world. Shani Raja website: https://www.shaniraja.com/ Follow Sydney Professional Development Forum (PDF): http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/prof... https://www.facebook.com/Professional... We're also on Spotify & iTunes: https://open.spotify.com/show/03Aaxe5... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Episode ThemeIn this episode, Yvonne Lee and Jeffery explore the concept of servant leadership, what it means, why it works, and if it is a leadership philosophy that is universally effective.About Yvonne LeeYvonne Lee works at Transport for NSW, she stood up and runs the award winning Transport for NSW Open Data and Innovation Program.Her team manages the platform and the programs to support third party app developers and other interested parties with transport-related data - such as trains and buses and freight and also the road network of NSW.She’s also a huge advocate for start-ups in Sydney, and is often found participating in hackathons, mentoring and helping out other start-up founders as well as her many side hustles.Twitter: @vontweeterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonneh/About PDFProfessional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals reach their full potential in the modern Australian workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our communityFor more information please visit: http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/
In this episode, Patrick talks to Shayney who has experience in both agency and internal recruitment. They cover key areas in recruitment such as the importance of utilising your professional networks, and what makes a candidate stand out in the current market, as well as the difference in perspectives between the client and the recruitment agency.
Optimism may help you live longer and lead better.What is optimism? At its simplest, optimism is an expectation that good things will happen and that things will work out in the end.Join the Optimists Group on LinkedIn with over 1000 people which is great way to surround yourself with optimists.Twitter: Follow @victorperton and @centre4optimismAbout Victor Perton:Victor Perton is "that optimism man". He is the Founder and Chief Optimism Officer of The Centre for Optimism and also the Founder of the Australian Leadership Project.He asks "What makes you optimistic?His life experience includes stints as Commissioner to the Americas, 18 years a parliamentarian, practice as a barrister, mediator, arbitrator, businessman and board service. Victor was a Senior Engagement Adviser to the Australian G20 presidency focused on the G20 Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors Meetings & the Brisbane G20 Leaders Summit described by the Prime Minister as “the most important gathering Australia has ever hosted.Connect with Victor on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorperton/For more information please visit our website:http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/
Episode ThemeHave you ever wondered how board directors and CEOs are selected?How does one make the transition from middle management towards senior leadership?What skills and attributes are vital for success at that level?In this episode, Michele shares the 4 key things she looks for when considering candidates for CEO and board level roles and what you can do to start preparing yourself for that journey ahead.About Michele PhillipsMichele Phillips is a former Partner at Korn Ferry, the world's largest executive search firm.Michele is currently the Managing Partner of 100 Percent Partners, a firm placing CEOs and Board Directors with Australia's leading ASX-listed, multinational and private equity firms.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-phillips-100percent/About PDFOur mission is to help diverse professionals reach their full potential in the Australian workplace.We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the right tools, techniques and networks to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running open events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community via social media and podcasts.For more information please visit: http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/
Jason Yat-Sen Li is no stranger to the spotlight, having recently appeared on ABC's Q&A as a balanced voice on the Sino-Australian relations. We are honoured to have Jason join us at PDF for a night of interactive discussion.With rising global tensions due to the pandemic and apparent anti-Asian sentiments in the media closer to home, it can be a challenge to maintain a positive outlook.In this session, Jason share his views on the impacts and challenges that this will have on Australia and how we can make the most of these uncertain times.About Jason Yat-sen Li: Jason is currently Chairman of investment group Vantage Asia and Managing Director of corporate advisory firm YSA. YSA specialises in complex cross-border, China-related M&A and capital raising mandates.Jason is a Fellow of the University of Sydney Senate, a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on China. He was previously a non-executive director of the George Institute for Global Health, Vice Chair of the Australia-China Chamber of Commerce, a Director of the Sydney Institute and a Governing Member of the Smith Family.Jason completed an Arts-Law degree at the University of Sydney and a Masters of Law at New York University, where he was Australia’s Hauser Global Scholar. He was formerly Head of China Strategy for Insurance Australia Group and Head of Sales & Marketing for IAG’s China operations. His work on road safety in China won the China PR Association Silver Medal for Best Campaign in 2005. Jason has also worked as a commercial lawyer for Corrs Chambers Westgarth in Sydney and Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York.Jason Yat-Sen Li social link: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jasonyliFollow Sydney Professional Development Forum (PDF) http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/prof...https://www.facebook.com/Professional...We're also on Spotify & iTunes: https://open.spotify.com/show/03Aaxe5...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
In this episode, Ricky interviews Thang Ngo on the benefits of cultural diversity beyond skin-deep tokenism.About Thang Ngo Thang Ngo has two decades of multicultural marketing with roles on client and agency sides. He currently heads IDENTITY Communications, Australia’s largest full-service multicultural marketing agency, part of the Mediabrands group of companies.He pioneered several multicultural marketing firsts in Australia including the setting up Mini Australia’s Weibo Chinese social media account, a first for any local car brand. His work on the Spring Lamb campaign for Meat and Livestock Australia received two AMMAs (Australian Multicultural Marketing Award) in 2016 in the Communications and People’s Choice categories.Thang also served on Fairfield Council in South Western Sydney for 9 years (1999-2008), one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia.About IDENTITYIDENTITY’s current clients include the Australian Government (master media agency for multicultural media), Transport for NSW, Sydney Water, nbn Co, Hyundai Australia, Maserati, Johnson & Johnson and SunRice. IDENTITY’s campaign for SunRice, which includes bespoke CALD creative was awarded the 2019 NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Award, Business Category.About PDFOur mission is to help diverse professionals reach their full potential in the Australian workplace. We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the right tools, techniques and networks to develop themselves. We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same. We do this by running open events that aim to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community via social media and podcasts.For more information visit: http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/About the Interview:* Importance for businesses to target diverse audience * Diversity as it is today in the Australian context * The types of multicultural marketing campaigns * How to implement diversity and inclusion that is ethical and profitable
Reference MaterialsHow to go beyond clichés – don’t try to out-Chinese the Chinesehttps://mumbrella.com.au/dont-try-to-...The Adidas vs Nike Adverthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu8T-...SunRice commercial that tries to find an Asian-Australian truth rather than cliché Asian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky3W0...
Patrick talks to Craig Chu, a technology director in Fintech about the acceleration of technology/digital transformation in Banking Industry and what to expect as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Episode themes* Challenges as an entrepreneur and in the data industry. * Insights on the data industry and the different roles in data. * Advice for graduates and young professionals looking to build a career in data.
About Jia DuJia Du is the Founder and Managing Director of Dudata. She has a decade of experience extracting value from data sets in the context of sales and marketing uplift, retail site network planning, enterprise-wide restructures, regulatory reporting, fraud and financial crime identification, and dispute resolution.Feel free to connect with her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiadu/About DudataDudata is a company on a mission to raise the accuracy, awareness, and accessibility of data analytics to improve strategy and decision-making for businesses across Australia & New Zealand.To learn more visit https://dudata.com.au/About PDFOur mission is to help diverse professionals reach their full potential in the Australian workplace. We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the right tools, techniques and networks to develop themselves. We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same. We do this by running open events that aim to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community via social media and podcasts.For more information visit: http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/Episode topics:* About Jia Du and experience migrating from NZ to AUS * Her entrepreneurial experience and challenges faced * About Dudata * The future of Data analytics in the next decade * How to promote a data driven culture in organisations * Challenges of driving change and promoting a data-driven culture in organisations * Impacts of COVID in data analytics and data science field * Tips to having a successful career in Data * What areas within the field can be explored by those who are non-technical? * Advice for graduates or young professionals searching for employment * Professional associations or memberships to join to develop industry knowledge
Kaley Chu talks to Jeffery about how 100 lunches came to be. This follows her webinar from a few weeks ago:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJOhzMINS1YWhen Kaley moved to Australia from Hong Kong, for the first twelve years, she couldn't interact with people outside her circle due to her shy nature. But she managed to overcome this by having 100 lunches with others and she is now an author, Keynote & Motivational Speaker, people connector.In this interview, Kaley shared the real story about her transformation journey and why she believes that we should go out and meet strangers, because one single connection can completely change your life.
Everyone has a network and most of us think we know how to use our network to generate business or opportunities. But do we? How many contacts in your network will take your call or even know who you are? How many will go out of their way to help you with an opportunity? Do you even know who your contacts are or what opportunities they are seeking? Robert Hossary has learnt these lessons throughout his career and will share some simple skills that you can apply to your network and online presence to help you establish a stronger network. About Robert Hossary: Robert Hossary has been involved in Australian and international businesses for the past two decades. For seven years, Robert was the General Manager NSW / ACT for the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham). He helped advise many Australian and US companies regarding their international expansion requirements. Prior to that, Robert was Regional Vice President in the USA for a technology manufacturer and in 2008 was named in VSR Magazine’s 1st Annual Review & Outlook as a business leader in the USA’s Mobility Industry. He has also worked in Taiwan with responsibility for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Robert has a diverse industry background: Technology, Transport, Fashion and Healthcare. He is now using his knowledge and experience to assist Lasercraft (an Australian Disability Enterprise) to grow the business and provide more fulfilling opportunities for their supported employees. Robert Hossary social link: https://au.linkedin.com/in/hossary Follow Sydney Professional Development Forum (PDF) http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/prof... https://www.facebook.com/Professional... We're also on Spotify & iTunes: https://open.spotify.com/show/03Aaxe5... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Dominic Soh is like Rocky, no matter how many times you knock him down, he always gets back up.Dominic had to send 526 resumes over 561 days before he finally landed a job, that's anything but smooth sailing. Still, he has never let excuses get in the way of his dreams and has a strong message for young people who is about to enter adulthood."Things are about to get a whole lot tougher, but what matters is what you do about it!"Dominic shares his thoughts about how to build resilience in this age of entitlement.About Dominic Soh:Dominic is a TEDx and international speaker who has worked with organisations like Tesla, National Australia Bank, VW and Australia Post to help their staff develop resilience to thrive in periods of change, transitioning and restructuring. He has spoken on the TEDx stage twice, presented in over 12 countries, trained TEDx speakers and award-winning leaders, ran multiple 100km+ ultra-marathons and interviewed high performers like U.S. Navy SEALs, Olympians, fighter pilots, surgeons and Michelin-star chefs. He has also been featured on Entrepreneur.com, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Herald Sun and News.com.au. Some of his other speaking clients include Google, Intel, New York University, University of Copenhagen, Chartered Accountants, Bank of Melbourne, EU Business School and Guinness Enterprise Centre.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedominicsoh/Instagram: @thedominicsoh https://www.instagram.com/thedominicsoh/Twitter: @thedominicsoh https://twitter.com/thedominicsoh
As culturally diverse individuals, it is important for us to understand the unique value and insights that we possess. Only by seeing our diversity as a strength, can we then go on to become great leaders.Ranil Sharma is currently the Senior Director at Oracle Utilities. He has previously worked in different roles, from sales to marketing to consulting and M&A strategy developments for large companies, such as Telstra.Ranil will share how coming from a diverse background does not have to stand in the way of having a successful corporate career; it can actually help you to become a better leader.Ranil Sharma social linkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ranil-sharma-2a02925/Follow Sydney Professional Development Forum (PDF)http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/professional-development-forumhttps://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalDevelopmentForum/We're also on Spotify & iTunes:https://open.spotify.com/show/03Aaxe5E7jg1PXSyhbnF8ghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sydney-professional-development-forum/id1490502582Subscribe to our newsletter for more updates: https://bit.ly/39Sdsj2
Episode Themes (timestamps below)· Cultural & gender barriers in Australia & what we can do to improve these· Sarah's global entrepreneurial journey & advice for others on a similar journey· How the She Pivots program is helping women re-skill & upskill during COVID· The opportunities for women in the tech industry· Having a positive mindset and turning your obstacles into opportunitiesAbout Sarah Liu and The Dream CollectiveThe Dream Collective was founded in 2012 by Sarah Liu, a passionate advocate for women in leadership and furthering diversity and inclusivity practises in corporate culture to transform the way we work. What began as a passion project quickly became Australia’s most influential network of high-calibre, young women. The Dream Collective has been instrumental in empowering and equipping thousands of professionals into leadership roles through targeted training and mentoring opportunities. Find out more about The Dream Collective's programs here: https://www.thedreamcollective.com.au/About She PivotsIn an effort to support highly skilled professional women who have recently lost their jobs due to COVID-19, The Dream Collective launched She Pivots, a free 4-part online capability-building workshop to re-skill and up-skill individuals to help prepare them for career transitions and new job opportunities. As part of the initiative, The Dream Collective will mobilise its partners to form a network of Career Partners, including Datacom, Canva and AWS, to provide access to suited job openings after completion of the She Pivots Program. For more information, please visit: https://www.thedreamcollective.com.au/programs/she-pivots/About PDFOur mission is to help diverse professionals reach their full potential in the Australian workplace. We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the right tools, techniques and networks to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same. We do this by running open events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community via social media and podcasts. For more information please visit: http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/Timestamps1:20 – Introduction3:50 – Cultural & diversity barriers in the workplace.6:00 – Advice for others…career journey, upbringing, entrepreneurship.9:25 – How did the Dream Collective start?12:00 – Sarah’s transition from corporate to startup. Thoughts on having a “safety net” & taking risk.12:40 – Seeing a gap in the market for mid-career level women13:55 – What exactly are the barriers for women in the workplace?15:40 – How is Sarah & The Dream Collective solving the lack of female leaders?17:25 – Thoughts around diversity & inclusion quotas in the workplace. The importance of having measurable targets. The lack of meritocracy in the workplace.21:40 – Utilising cultural & gender barriers to your advantage, addressing cultural barriers.24:35 – Why women have been unfairly impacted by COVID? What is the ShePivots program? How is it addressing this problem?26:40 – Opportunities for women in tech. You don’t need a technical/coding background to succeed. Using your diversity as a strength28:25 – Thoughts around entrepreneurship, advice for others on a similar journey, understand your “why”, impacts of COVID.31:00 – Expanding globally to expand into other markets, differences in diversity & inclusion between countries.34:10 – Using Japan vs Australia as an example36:10 – COVID impacts and how to turn obstacles into opportunities38:15 – Wrapping up, final thoughts, launch of 50/50 in 100 days41:15 – How to find out more about The Dream Collective, ShePivots, other programs & initiatives.
In this discussion, the PDF digital team examines the notion of changing your name in order to advance your career. We explore the practice in Australia and abroad, and whether ethnic sounding names put you at a disadvantage when it comes to job search. We also explored whether accents play a big part in the recruitment process and some helpful tips to give yourself the best shot at landing a job interview.
Episode Themes (timestamps below)* Shelli's upbringing in Australia as a refugee * Her non-linear career path (Scientist → Real Estate → Venture Capitalist) * The importance of networking & taking chances * Proptech investment themes across APAC & impact of COVID-19 on startups * Thoughts on cultural & gender barriers in the workplace
About Shelli TrungShelli Trung is the Managing Partner for REACH Australia and Southeast Asia. REACH is a scaleup program for the real estate industry created by Second Century Ventures (SCV), an early-stage technology fund backed by the National Association of Realtors®. SVC is among the largest proptech funds globally with a portfolio of 100+ investments across mortgage, finance, marketing, big data and hardware including success stories such as DocuSign (IPO $6B+), August Home (sold to Assa Abloy), HouseCanary ($63M+ Series C) and Updater ($1B+).Prior to this, Shelli was an active proptech angel investor with a global portfolio of startups from New York, Shanghai and Australia. She was the Investment Fund Manager for Queensland University of Technology CEA where she oversaw a portfolio of 30 seed/Series A investments. Shelli has spent 10 years in corporate innovation successfully deploying new technology across the banking, medical and transportation sectors.https://nar-reach.com/australia/About PDFRemember to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook & LinkedIn. Also sign up to our newsletter:http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/Timestamps1:55 - Introduction2:55 - Shelli’s refugee experience; resilience & work ethic.10:00 - Thoughts around refugees & migrants.12:30 - Growing up in Australia, Australian vs US entrepreneurial culture, lack of guidance, lack of diversity in senior roles.18:00 - Advice for young professionals in advancing their career, power of networks, being open to opportunities & experiences.26:00 - Shelli’s non-linear path from neuroscience to real estate.32:00 - Seeing investment opportunities after the global financial crisis, the opportunities in Asia now, Australia not utilising our Asian talents & capabilities.39:00 - Examples of Australian startups with Asian roots, Australia & the Asian Century.42:00 - What is REACH Australia? Venture capital & real estate tech businesses, the opportunities in APAC (Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia).47:00 - What sort of businesses / startups does the REACH scaleup program accept? Digital transformation vs the traditional mindset of real estate landlords. Impact of COVID-19 on startups.58:30 - Thoughts on venture capital “dry powder”. Is this a problem? Don’t focus on the funding, focus on the customers1:02:00 - US vs Australia entrepreneurship, founders, startup culture.1:06:00 - Thoughts around cultural & gender barriers in the workplace. There is no glass ceiling in the investment industry.1:09:30 - Wrapping up, future plans, how to contact Shelli.
This is the story about how an International student from Nepal made a career as a highly skilled IT consulting engineer in Australia.Very few international students make the transition into a successful career in Australia. While studying at UTS, Barsha Karki did what she had to do to get by. What she didn't realise was her waitressing job gave her the vital communication and relationship skills required to stand out from the crowd.Barsha talked about having the weight of expectations as a female engineer from Nepal, and how she overcame the feeling of shame to carve out a successful career in IT with an impressive skill stack in cyber security, networking and storage.
In this interview, Jeffery and Wesa explores what great leadership means and the differences between the East and West. We discuss leadership in context of the global COVID pandemic, the relative strengths and weaknesses of each approach. We close with some practical advice on how a humble leader could approach self-promotion.00:00 Intro00:40 Wesa's story and how she became an advocate for International students12:00 What is the cultural (bamboo) ceiling?14:00 Cultural diversity not conducive to collusion18:00 How cultural intelligence would have helped with our COVID response24:00 Are we missing out on good leadership by picking our leaders through cage fights?29:15 Humble leaders struggle with the need for self-promotion in Australia31:20 The difference of leadership styles between the East and the West36:30 Why the eastern leadership style does not make good clickbait39:30 Why know-it-all leaders is not suited to dealing with VUCA42:30 The role and power of followership is often overlooked48:00 Great leadership is an artform dependent on the situation, there is no silver bullet54:30 How do we reconcile humility with the need for self-promotion?
Episode Themes (timestamps below)· The impact of COVID-19 on Chinatown, retail property & startups· Brad’s upbringing & struggles to fit in as an Asian Australian· Haymarket HQ & helping startups across to APAC· The challenges of running a family business· The importance of self-awareness & the strengths of introversionEpisode Quotes* It's ok not to fit in...we spend so much time trying to be part of a particular group and to fit in. * A lot of people don't have the confidence to break the chains that they have from their parents...and do the things they're passionate about.
About Brad Brad Chan, CEO of the Banna Property Group, is an entrepreneur leading one of Australia’s most established third generation family companies across retail, entertainment & commercial property sectors. He is an Angel investor, mentor to startups and an active contributor to community groups with a close association with the Asian Australian community. His vision to establish an Asia Innovation Hub in Chinatown led to the creation of Haymarket HQ.Banna Property Group: https://banna.com.au/about/Haymarket HQ: https://www.haymarkethq.com/About PDFFollow our social media pages for updates on upcoming events, webinars and podcasts!http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/Timestamps1:30 – introduction1:55 – impact of COVID-19 on retail & real estate.5:30 – operating a family business vs institutions.6:30 – thoughts on shopping centres as an investment.8:10 – observations on the changes in Chinatown & Haymarket. Impact of COVID-19.12:15 – Brad’s upbringing in Australia as a 3rd culture kid.14:40 – introversion, humility & adaptability as positives, not negatives.17:00 – importance of self-awareness (strengths & weaknesses), leadership journey, struggles of self-promoting.18:20 – advice for introverts who feel like outsiders in their job.19:10 – thoughts on the lack of cultural diversity in Australian leadership.21:35 – advice for those who are facing cultural barriers in the workplace.23:15 – thoughts on Asian-Australians & entrepreneurship.25:15 – advice for young Asian-Australians struggling to “fit in”, Brad’s own struggles.31:00 – motivations for starting Haymarket HQ.34:00 – are enough Asian-Australians doing business in Asia? Do they understand the opportunities? Impact of COVID-19 on startups.39:10 – thoughts on running a family business and keeping strong relationships.41:20 – leaders being adaptable, leadership styles.43:50 – more thoughts on introversion, how to change perceptions, changing yourself but being authentic, how to find mentors & support networks to help push your comfort zone.49:00 – Brad’s future plans, his career history, building skills.56:00 – wrapping up
Many of us aspire to the top job in the corner office, but how many of us really understand what it takes to be a CEO? What does it really take for a CEO to be successful? Dr. Duff Watkins is Managing Director of ExecSearch International - Australia, with more than 25 year's experience in executive search around the globe. He will share insights into what mistakes to avoid when climbing the career ladder. Dr Duff Watkins social link https://au.linkedin.com/in/duffwatkins Follow Sydney Professional Development Forum (PDF) http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/professional-development-forum https://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalDevelopmentForum/ We're also on Spotify & iTunes: https://open.spotify.com/show/03Aaxe5E7jg1PXSyhbnF8g https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sydney-professional-development-forum/id1490502582
Episode Themes (timestamps below)* Tanveer's upbringing in Austalia and migrant experience * The importance of combining technical & non-technical skills * The importance of taking risk and having broader experiences & friendship groups * Thoughts on cultural & gender diversity
About TanveerDr Tanveer Ahmed is a generalist adult psychiatrist who sees a broad range of patients and is the author of two books. The first is a migration memoir called “The Exotic Rissole” published by New South in 2011. The most recent is “Fragile Nation” about the cultural rise of mental health in Western societies. He is a columnist for the Australian Financial Review but writes about social issues. He has presented international news stories for Channel 7’s Sunday Night program and co-hosted a primetime game show. He is also an accomplished speaker and facilitator. From: http://www.tanveerahmed.com.au/about/Quote from Episode"Most ideas come from the edges of disciplines… you need to have a wider friendship group and you need a wider intellectual world…I guarantee that will flow through your professional performance and ideas that you bring.”About PDFFollow us on social media for updates and visit our website: http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/Timestamps1:30 - Tanveer Introduction and migrant journey & upbringing6:50 - Status and Class systems. Academics in Australian society is not prestigious.9:40 - How he got confidence as a minority. Academic + creative + charismatic in combination.11:20 - How Tanveer improved his presentation and creative skills13:00 - the importance of having both technical and non-technical skills. Ethnic minorities don’t yet value non-technical skills (yet) as it’s less tangible.15:20 - importance of thinking on your feet, being spontaneous, importance of sport16:15 - thoughts on people picking “safe jobs” rather than taking risk.20:00 - overplaying the need for income security which limits risk taking. High risk, high reward.22:45 - pick something you’re interested in, what you’re good at. Challenge your weaknesses, be a good storyteller. Have non-traditional interests. For example, Steve Jobs learning calligraphy.26:00 - taking a year off to travel, gaining more interests outside of his education, the importance of reading books.28:15 - the Medici effect…the importance of having broader experiences and a wider friendship group.30:15 - cultural diversity & gender diversity. On how Tanveer gets his writing ideas.37:00 - minorities lacking social capital. How Tanveer manages controversy.49:00 - finding that edge in your career. Advice for young professionals. Don’t let your background define who you are, don’t get stuck in resentment.52:15 - Australia to have an edge in Asia-Australia business and relations because of our multi-cultural society. Be direct, keep learning, don’t avoid conflict. Organisations also need to get better at appreciating people from different backgrounds.56:00 - Racial discrimination in institutions. Becoming stronger social actors.
Whether you have recently arrived in Australia and don’t yet have a network or whether you’ve been here all your life and have struggled to connect, this inspiring presentation will show you how to:Be more confidentStep out of your comfort zoneConnect with new people and new opportunitiesTransform and enrich your life.Kaley’s 100 Lunches journey is an inspiring story of one woman’s journey to real fulfillment. The strategies, stories and lessons she shares will help you do the same.Kaley's social linkhttps://au.linkedin.com/in/kaleychuhttps://www.kaleychu.com/https://www.instagram.com/kaleychu/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Author/Kaley-Chu-100-Lunches-with-Strangers-510397306105787/Follow Sydney Professional Development Forum (PDF)http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/professional-development-forumhttps://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalDevelopmentForum/
Cathy is an entrepreneur, writer, presenter, speaker and thrives at the intersection of comedy and activism. She will be sharing how the trauma of family and domestic violence and her journey towards healing and unlearning helped her to learn to let go. Cathy will explore cultural identity, the ‘bamboo ceiling’, dealing with imposter syndrome, harnessing the power of positive procrastination and the need to create boundaries to prevent burnout.Cathy's social linkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-ngo-communications/https://www.instagram.com/keynoteworthy/https://www.facebook.com/keynoteworthy/https://www.Keynoteworthy.com.auFollow Sydney Professional Development Forum (PDF)http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/professional-development-forumhttps://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalDevelopmentForum/We're also on Spotify & iTunes:https://open.spotify.com/show/03Aaxe5E7jg1PXSyhbnF8ghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sydney-professional-development-forum/id1490502582Timestamps1:27 Introduction2:57 Topic: Chronic Perfectionism4:28 What is perfectionism?6:11 My Story16:37 What perfectionism looks like17:38 What perfectionism looks like & feels like21:50 Consequences of perfectionism23:22 Being ‘perfect’ holds you back30:03 How to manage perfectionism39:00 Questions and answers
In a world of constant changes, you will tend to feel up and down throughout the week.Siebe-Thijs Hoogwout (ST) will discuss ways to help you strengthen your mindset and resilience that will increase your confidence and emotional wellbeing. Despite adversity, you will learn to reinvent your thoughts and be ready to take on new challenges and achieving the goals in your life with more confidence.About Siebe-Thijs Hoogwout (ST): Siebe-Thijs Hoogwout (ST) is obsessed with the power of connection. He knows how connection is the starting point to exceptional trust and crucial to create thriving teams and organisations. He has over 10 years’ experience in management and leadership consulting, working with various organisations including NSW Government, Macquarie, Deloitte, PepsiCo, Blackmores, Caltex and McDonalds, across Europe, Asia and Australia. ST has also been working with over 350 individuals through individual mentoring and personal development workshops.Follow Sydney Professional Development Forum (PDF)http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/professional-development-forumhttps://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalDevelopmentForum/We're also on Spotify & iTunes:https://open.spotify.com/show/03Aaxe5E7jg1PXSyhbnF8ghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sydney-professional-development-forum/id1490502582
Episode Themes (Timestamps below)* Losing a job during the GFC and pivoting careers. Advice for others in similar situations. * Diversity and racism in Australia. * The Australia-China relationship. * The lack of understanding about Asia. * The journalism industry in Australia, HK and advice for young journalists. * Pushing your comfort zone and being curious.
About Su-Lin Tan"Su-Lin Tan joined the Post in 2020 after the Australian Financial Review where she covered housing and commercial property, Asian business and street talk and investigations. She is a qualified accountant and worked in investment banking and funds management both in London and Sydney before becoming a journalist." Find out more here: https://www.scmp.com/author/su-lin-tanAlso follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuLin_TanAbout PDFOur mission is to help diverse professionals reach their full potential in the workplace. To find out more about our upcoming events, please visit us on Facebook, LinkedIn or our website: http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/We're also on Spotify & iTunes:* https://open.spotify.com/show/03Aaxe5E7jg1PXSyhbnF8g * https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sydney-professional-development-forum/id1490502582
Episode Quote"Don't be afraid. There will be times where you'll be in a very dark place because you'll be scared about change...you keep wanting to go back to your old life."Timestamps1:20–Su-Lin Introduction, life in Malaysia, moving to Australia.3:45 – Why she chose accounting as a career.4:40 – Losing her job during the 2008 Financial Crisis. How and why she pursued journalism.7:40 – Advice for others who may be affected by COVID-19 and in similar positions as Su-Lin was.1025 – how she got her break in journalism.11:30 – her time at the Australian Financial review.13:00 – the bamboo ceiling in Australia, how her Asian background was an advantage in the newsroom.14:25 – thoughts on the lack of diversity in journalism.17:20 – how she got stories, what was her favourite piece?20:25 – why she moved to the SCMP. Differences between journalism in HK and Australia.22:15 – about her stories on racism in Australia.27:20 – thoughts on the Aus-China relationship.35:00 – Australia and its relationship with Asia. Lack of grassroots education about Asia in Australia.38:25 – is Australia multicultural or multi-cultures?39:50 – how do we build better relations between countries and within our own societies? Be curious, be uncomfortable, explore the world.43:35 – thoughts on journalism in Australia, revenue models, impact of social media, South China Morning Post & Alibaba.50:20 – advice for young journalists.51:50 – biggest challenges in Su-Lin’s career. How she pushed on.54:30 – closing thoughts.
Episode Themes (Timestamps below)* Building a career in high finance, then giving it all up to pursue one's passion. * Cultural & gender barriers in the workplace and how to overcome them. * Advice for young professionals in building their careers. * Overview of the Taiwan startup scene (VC players + accelerators). * Reasons to consider Taiwan as a place to build or grow your startup.
About Anchor TaiwanStarted in 2017, Anchor Taiwan is an Entrepreneurial Residency, Tech Community & Investor Network designed to tackle your soft landing in Asia through Taiwan. In 2019, Elisa launched Anchor Venture Partners, an early stage cross-border investment platform to combine her passion for startups and her expertise in capital markets. To find out more, please visit: https://www.anchortaiwan.com/about/About PDFOur mission is to help diverse professionals reach their full potential in the workplace. To find out more about our upcoming events, please visit us on Facebook, LinkedIn or our website: http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/We're also on Spotify & iTunes:https://open.spotify.com/show/03Aaxe5E7jg1PXSyhbnF8ghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sydney-professional-development-forum/id1490502582Quote"Identify mentors and champions around you that will give you advice and resources to really advance your career."Show Noteshttps://bordersless.com/business/elisa-chiu-anchor-taiwan/Timestamps1:00 - Introduction2:35 - Journey from Taiwan to Canada. Navigating a new environment and cultural barriers.6:10 - Working as a junior trader.6:40 - Was this your passion? Why did you go down the finance path?10:45 - Navigating cultural and gender barriers in a male dominant environment.13:20 - Importance of finding a mentor and support systems. Turning bad situations into an advantage and bring value to others.17:30 - Are there gender barriers in Taiwan?18:50 - Working at a Hedge Fund, living in a bubble, resigning from a comfortable life, throwing yourself into the unknown.22:45 - The motivation for living a different life. Overcoming fears and perceived limitations. Pursuing your passion, finding fulfilment, why you should give things a try.30:20 - Experiencing Silicon Valley, getting into innovation + technology, impact investing and the startup world, moving back to Taiwan to setup Anchor Taiwan.36:15 - Reasons for setting up Anchor Taiwan.38:00 - The beginning of Anchor Taiwan.40:10 - Tackling challenges and the unknowns. The difficulty of marketing Taiwan.43:50 - Thoughts around leaving and returning to Taiwan. Gaining perspective.45:30 - What is Anchor Taiwan + Anchor Venture Partners?50:40 - Overview of Taiwan market – VCs + Accelerators (AppWorks, Cherubic Ventures, Cornerstone Ventures get a mention).55:35 - Government initiatives for foreign startups.57:20 - Corporate Venture Capital in Taiwan.59:20 - Why should I go to Taiwan over Singapore or HK? What sort of startups should go to Taiwan?1:01:30 - Google expansion into Taiwan.1:05:00 - Impacts of COVID-19 on the startup space in Taiwan. Initiatives to help startups.1:08:00 - How can startups navigate this tough period?1:10:00 - Investment trends and opportunities in this period?1:14:25 - Would you have done anything differently? Career advice for young professionals?1:17:45 -Overseas born Taiwanese coming to Taiwan. E.g. the co-founders of YouTube and Rotten Tomatoes.1:19:05 - Thoughts on how young Taiwanese + how Taiwan can stay competitive.1:21:40 - Last words + how to contact Elisa.
Key Episode Themes· Culturally diverse leadership / cultural biases· Managing family expectations and pursuing a different career· Leadership models / leadership skills· Advice for university graduates / young professionals amid COVID-19About Wesa ChauWesa is the CEO of Cultural Intelligence, a specialist consulting firm that help organisations better understand cultural diversity and its impacts on design, decision making, customer service, messaging and policy setting. In her capacity as Director of Cultural Intelligence, Wesa has worked with clients ranging from government departments, educational institutions, corporations and not for profit organisations.To find our more, feel free to add Wesa on LinkedIn or please visit: http://culturalintelligence.net.au/ or https://wesachau.com/About PDFOur mission is to help diverse professionals reach their full potential in the Australian workplace. To find out more about our upcoming events, please visit us on Facebook, LinkedIn or our website: http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/Quote"There is an assumption that leadership should look in a certain way and should behave in a certain way, and I think that is where the biases come from."Timestamps3:25- how did you become an advocate for cultural diversity5:15- persistence and developing certain skills8:50- what did you study at university? Why not join the corporate world?13:55- how did you manage the shift? Advice for uni students just graduating15:45- Is there a lack of cultural diversity and if so, why?17:10- barriers for someone from a minority background in trying to reach a leadership position?20:50-how do we reach that position without compromising ourselves? How do we achieve balance?23:15-opinion on therise of anti-asian sentiments26:20- treatment of international students29:05- Australia-China relations32:10- Is it good for organisations to have quotas on cultural diversity?34:15- best way to keep this moving within organisations?36:40- advice for young professionals navigating their way through the workforce39:05- final comments + workshops + contact details
Episode Themes· Impact of COVID-19 on recruitment industry· How-to best position yourself in this difficult job market· How to tell the difference between a good and bad recruiter· Barriers you may face from a cultural and diversity perspectiveAbout Patrick WongPatrick Wong has been in the recruitment game for over 13 years within the Australian market, recruiting for small to enterprise companies across Australia, predominantly in IT. He has been in various internal and external recruitment roles, an HR manager in the past and anything in between. Feel free to reach out to Patrick on LinkedInAbout PDFOur mission is to help diverse professionals reach their full potential in the Australian workplace. To find out more about our upcoming events, please visit us on Facebook, LinkedIn or our website: http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/Time Stamps01:00 Introduction02:20 Handy tips for finding your career04:05 COVID-19 and the current job market06:43 Advice to job seekers10:13 Recommendations for digital/online interviews13:30 Practical tips to job seekers15:11 How to reach out to recruiters and identifying which one to work with18:18 Why does the recruitment industry have a bad reputation?21:35 Cultural bias in the recruitment process23:56 Personal experiences in dealing with the cultural ceiling27:00 Personal experiences in dealing with perceived discrimination made against you29:49 What are you doing now?30:30 How should they contact you?
In context of the pandemic and the impact its having on livelihoods and employment across the world, we sit down with Siebe-Thijs (ST) Hoogwout to discuss challenges and opportunities during COVID-19. We talk about the importance of maintaining good connections & perspective, advice if you've lost a job, finding & pursuing your purpose, and the importance of good workplace culture.About ST ST is obsessed with the power of connection. He knows how connection is the starting point to exceptional trust and how crucial it is to create thriving teams and organisations. He has over 10 years’ experience in management and leadership consulting, working with various organisations including NSW Government, Macquarie, Deloitte, PepsiCo, Blackmores, Caltex and McDonalds, across Europe, Asia and Australia. ST has worked with over 350 individuals through mentoring and personal development workshops.Today, ST runs his own business and works with leaders and their teams to create positive workplace cultures. He also volunteers as a mentor for PDF and for youth camps across Australia.You can find more about him here: https://www.sthoogwout.com.au/Or feel free to add him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sthoogwout/About PDFOur mission is to help diverse professionals reach their full potential in the Australian workplace. To find out more about our upcoming events, please visit us on Facebook, LinkedIn or our website: http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/A Quote from ST"We are the most connected society but, in a way, we are also the most lonely society, and that still continues in the way to a whole new level with what is going on right now. I think though technology there’s a really good opportunity to make the most of it."Time Stamps1:00 ST introduction3:40 How COVID-19 is impacting ST6:30 How maintain connections and perspective amid COVID-199:40 If someone has lost their job, how can they make the most of this period?13:40 Finding your purpose16:45 taking a leap of faith21:00 What is good workplace culture?24:35 How to maintain workplace culture amid COVID1927:30 Bad workplace culture. Why does it happen?31:50 What is your vision?33:50 Wrapping up, final words
Our guest today is David Thomas, a.k.a the China Expert. Over the last 30 years, David has inspired, motivated and educated global business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors to pay attention to the massive growth potential offered by modern China and other emerging countries and taken them on a journey to identify and build long-term business and cross-cultural relationships.In this episode we’ll talk about:· Why Australia isn’t taking advantage of the Asian Century?· Advice for young professionals navigating their careers.· How to improve diversity and cross-cultural differences in the Australian workplace.If you’re interested in finding more about David, please visit www.theleadershipgroup.com.au and https://davidthomas.asia/bio/Additionally, David will be holding a 2 hour workshop in May 2020: Breakthrough in Australia: Smash Through the Bamboo Ceiling, that touches on the many subjects we talk about in this episode. For more information, please visit http://www.acsme.com.au/breakthrough-in-australiaAbout PDFOur mission is to help diverse professionals reach their full potential in the Australian workplace. To find out more about our upcoming events, please visit us on Facebook, LinkedIn or our website: http://professionaldevelopmentforum.org/
Asian-American professionals, both men and women, are the most likely of any ethnic group to aspire to promotion and think they will get there one day. Yet they are the least likely to be promoted to management.This is also true of Asian-Australians anecdotally. What is preventing that desire from translating into actual advancement?To debate on this sticky topic, the Sydney Professional Development Forum is delighted to be joined by a panel of Asian-Australian business leaders with decades of experiences wrestling with the bamboo ceiling in corporate Australia across several industries. Including:* Charles Cho, General Counsel, NSW Treasury * Ken Woo – Partner, PwC * Rahul Dutta – Director, ServiceNSW
Life and work are full of challenges. Whether you are a fresh graduate, entrepreneur, employee, employer or executive, you'll need grit and resilience not just to survive, but to thrive, so it pays to push your game forward.Learn from the insights from high performers (U.S. Navy SEALs, Olympians, fighter pilots, surgeons, Michelin-star chefs) on how you can develop the resilience to thrive under stress, stay focused and determined to goals, keep pushing forward when others have given up, and cultivate the ability to adapt in an environment where change is the only constant.
Megumi will share experiences from her own career, her coaching program participants and insights from interviews with Quietly Powerful Leaders who succeeded by using their quiet strengths.