I've procrastinated long enough and if I do not write down all my notes from the recent Filipina Women's Network summit, time will pass and I would have forgotten what I learned. I want to write a potpourri of what I thought were important at the time so that I can reflect back on this and remember what an awesome and unbelievable experience I had meeting awesome Filipinas all over the world!
Here we go!
Day 1 at Charles Schwab, keynote speaker, beautiful cabalen Nina Aguas, CEO of Philippine Bank of Communication, Manila, Philippines
-shine bright overseas
-technology
-determined
-rise above ourselves
-that Filipina smile that can light up a room
-church, sense of family
-spend time with employees and share vision
-find mentees
-without darkness you cannot appreciate the light
Day 1 Panel; Love your Personal Brand
-clarity and empowerment, wellness and compassion
-courage, integrity and service
-be comfortable to the next level
-destiny, where you want to be
-do your best; follow... lead
-Filipina talent, pride
-Excellence, self-competition, futuristic, what's next?
-Maximizer
-Clarify in message and consistency
-reputation - "no off days"
-be authentic
-follow through
-know your worth, strengths and weaknesses
-values, risk, chances
-balance, humility/power= grace
-SUPPORT OTHER WOMEN
-get over the humps
-don't sell yourself short
-don't undervalue yourself
-remove negativity
-share forward - mentor and inspire
-balancing act between being cocky and humility, between is "grace"
-UNLEASH THE DARNA
Day 1 Make Me a Filipina Millionaire
-Persistence
-prove yourself
-courage
-power of the media
-political situation affects your business
-be a powerful role model
-wealth has to be given away
-Computer Literacy Program
-passion and like what you do
-value
-delegate/train
-bureaucracy
-don't be afraid to fail
Day 2 Google Ms. Lapiz Speech - I tell ya, she was awesome (I'm not saying the others were not, but this gal, she really had it together)
o Style (Leadership)
-purposeful
-relationships
o Complexity
-no perfect solution
-be flexible
-process of problem solving with creativity
oResiliency
-personal resiliency
-high priority
-personal time for exercise
-relax
Work of leaders
Fearless and effective
Use talent to have impact
Made things happen
Live life with meaning and purpose
Kaiser Permanente 77% women
need to be role models for patients and families
HEALTH, RESILIENCE, MINDFUL OF STYLE, COMPLEXITY
Day 2 - Google with VP of Ops Mrs. Jocelyn Ding (I don't think I was taking too many notes because I was hanging on her every word but here's what I have)
Ouya- gaming, $1M in 8 hrs, $8.5M in 30days (fundraising)
Kickstarter, internet changed everything
-Cloud, mobile and social
40% smartphone
95% use cloud services
230K years social media every month
We have better tools at home than at workplace
53% business use their personal tools to workplace (Forrester, 2012)
"Work the way you live"
better together than from everywhere
CONNECT
Google apps, calendar, drive, +, collaborate, global teams and partners
VISUALIZE
Analyze and make better data driven decisions, google maps
BUILD
Store, analyze and build on our cloud
FIND
content and people across every system
ACCESS
everything from anywhere on any devise (Google chrome browser, modern access)
Career Tips
-Find a mission not a job (higher purpose)
-Know your stuff (no substitute, no amount of networking; be a good operator, make things happen)
-Consider leadership a personal responsibility (you are fortunate; share what you know)
-Be vigilant about your health (diet and exercise)
-Cherish relationships
-Celebrate having separate worlds
She then shared this video by John Butterill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1Uv7as5ZmI
Photographer John Butterill discovered a way to share his photo walks through Google+ Hangouts. Almost immediately photographers around the world began volunteering to share their view of the world with people whose mobility was limited.
We are a blessed generation
Our duty to move(?) business to enjoy experiences
Leveraging technology
Day 2 Google CEO Panel
Marife, Maryjane, Jocelyn, Shirley
Jocelyn
-Instinct is to be a peacekeeper
-overcoming decision, tough conversations
-have a clear position and accept the differences
-employees rate you, growth in learning from feedback
-humility
MJ
-humility
-prove your ability
-corporate ladder
-racial discrimination (1/3 national, 1/3 American, 1/3 Filipinos and others)
-global: personality, intelligence, strategy
-giving back
Shirley
-Albert Einstein quote:" In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."
-Nikosi Johnson quote: "Do all you can with what you have in the time you have in the place you are."
Marife
-Culture
-customer centricity
-huge presence in country (Philippines)
-empathy (malasakit)
-rocket ship: GET ON IT!
- no need for a high title to make a difference
Nina, panel moderator
-"Bucket" list became a "bakit" (why?) list --insert huge laughter here
The moment will come that someone will let you show you know your stuff (be ready!)
Other inspirations
Shirley: Bruce Lee
What you are doing now will prepare you for the future
Day 2 Femtoring - Femtor Match
fwn.mentoringsoftware.comBefore registering, please have the following items prepared:
Day 2 - Political Insider Panel
Assert power regardless of industry
take a seat at the table (or you'll be on the table or on the menu)
push the buttons to fight for rights
"we are not going away"
good working and living conditions
grass roots- community activism
culture of passive aggressive, motherland mentality
get over these: quiet, obey, respectful (time and place for them but say something when needed)
respect self and others
speak up when you are at the table
"teach" wherever you go
don't embarrass in public
be the voice of the Filipinos
Filipinos blend well
beautiful country and be proud
the important issues, be involved
women's issues, be more vocal
labor union- assert your right and leadership
make weaknesses strengths
if you're not seated at the table, you'll be on the table (or the menu) ---worth repeating
strengths and influence
Challenges: language, "accent", perception of barrier, experience, inferiority complex
starts with education, register to vote
experience back home brought you here
everything happens for a reason
be involved to help the causes of Filipinos
look out for everyone too
Politics: It's a lot of work, partnership
The answer is no if you don't ask
be involved
Technology: Femtor/Femtee - always learning
It's about showing up and networking
Inside game - talk to the lawmakers
Outside game - community
The work you do identifies you
Keep a seat at the table
Creating opportunities
-being included in speeches, May (Asian Month), women's health
Defense to offense (beyond the fluff)
Money influences politics (caucus, use our strength to get into the door, trusted advisor, veterans)
Difficult to be in public eye
If you want to give advice (or criticize), also lift a finger (e.g. $, phone, connect)
Asian Pacific Islander Caucus
Asian American Democrats of Texas
Young Filipina
Step up in leadership and know who you are
Have a clear voice
Negotiate for what you want
Study and be knowledgeable
Know the power players
Go in with confidence, "fight" for your goals
Keep your emotions in check
Weigh in your chances for winning
Don't be quick to compromise
Be decisive
Mind map
Take a challenge
I missed most of the international panel due to my video appointment. However, as an alibi, these are the notes I took towards the end of the panel discussion.
Be bold
Have the courage to speak
Cannot be too academic, base it on experience
Technical skills
Keep your sense of humor
Do the best you can
Have a moral compass
Stop trying to be popular, just do what u think is right
Be the servant leader
Let the others take the claim/credit
Resilient, be positive
Leadership is 24/7
The leader will always rise in disasters
Collective leadership, engage from top to bottom, empower all
Active listening; be able to guide them
Put yourself in their shoes
Leadership is not a title, it is not about you, making things better
Listen, help sort out problems
Do what u love and enjoy
There was a lot of kwentuhan, networking, bonding moments. I write these notes so I do not forget the lessons I learned, lean in and take my seat at the table!
References:
Complete listing of all the events during the summit
http://summit.filipinawomensnetwork.org/
List of the Global 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World recipients
http://www.filipinawomensnetwork.org/global100-13
Here we go!
Day 1 at Charles Schwab, keynote speaker, beautiful cabalen Nina Aguas, CEO of Philippine Bank of Communication, Manila, Philippines
-shine bright overseas
-technology
-determined
-rise above ourselves
-that Filipina smile that can light up a room
-church, sense of family
-spend time with employees and share vision
-find mentees
-without darkness you cannot appreciate the light
Day 1 Panel; Love your Personal Brand
-clarity and empowerment, wellness and compassion
-courage, integrity and service
-be comfortable to the next level
-destiny, where you want to be
-do your best; follow... lead
-Filipina talent, pride
-Excellence, self-competition, futuristic, what's next?
-Maximizer
-Clarify in message and consistency
-reputation - "no off days"
-be authentic
-follow through
-know your worth, strengths and weaknesses
-values, risk, chances
-balance, humility/power= grace
-SUPPORT OTHER WOMEN
-get over the humps
-don't sell yourself short
-don't undervalue yourself
-remove negativity
-share forward - mentor and inspire
-balancing act between being cocky and humility, between is "grace"
-UNLEASH THE DARNA
Day 1 Make Me a Filipina Millionaire
-Persistence
-prove yourself
-courage
-power of the media
-political situation affects your business
-be a powerful role model
-wealth has to be given away
-Computer Literacy Program
-passion and like what you do
-value
-delegate/train
-bureaucracy
-don't be afraid to fail
Day 2 Google Ms. Lapiz Speech - I tell ya, she was awesome (I'm not saying the others were not, but this gal, she really had it together)
o Style (Leadership)
-purposeful
-relationships
o Complexity
-no perfect solution
-be flexible
-process of problem solving with creativity
oResiliency
-personal resiliency
-high priority
-personal time for exercise
-relax
Work of leaders
Fearless and effective
Use talent to have impact
Made things happen
Live life with meaning and purpose
Kaiser Permanente 77% women
need to be role models for patients and families
HEALTH, RESILIENCE, MINDFUL OF STYLE, COMPLEXITY
Day 2 - Google with VP of Ops Mrs. Jocelyn Ding (I don't think I was taking too many notes because I was hanging on her every word but here's what I have)
Ouya- gaming, $1M in 8 hrs, $8.5M in 30days (fundraising)
Kickstarter, internet changed everything
-Cloud, mobile and social
40% smartphone
95% use cloud services
230K years social media every month
We have better tools at home than at workplace
53% business use their personal tools to workplace (Forrester, 2012)
"Work the way you live"
better together than from everywhere
CONNECT
Google apps, calendar, drive, +, collaborate, global teams and partners
VISUALIZE
Analyze and make better data driven decisions, google maps
BUILD
Store, analyze and build on our cloud
FIND
content and people across every system
ACCESS
everything from anywhere on any devise (Google chrome browser, modern access)
Career Tips
-Find a mission not a job (higher purpose)
-Know your stuff (no substitute, no amount of networking; be a good operator, make things happen)
-Consider leadership a personal responsibility (you are fortunate; share what you know)
-Be vigilant about your health (diet and exercise)
-Cherish relationships
-Celebrate having separate worlds
She then shared this video by John Butterill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1Uv7as5ZmI
Photographer John Butterill discovered a way to share his photo walks through Google+ Hangouts. Almost immediately photographers around the world began volunteering to share their view of the world with people whose mobility was limited.
We are a blessed generation
Our duty to move(?) business to enjoy experiences
Leveraging technology
Day 2 Google CEO Panel
Marife, Maryjane, Jocelyn, Shirley
Jocelyn
-Instinct is to be a peacekeeper
-overcoming decision, tough conversations
-have a clear position and accept the differences
-employees rate you, growth in learning from feedback
-humility
MJ
-humility
-prove your ability
-corporate ladder
-racial discrimination (1/3 national, 1/3 American, 1/3 Filipinos and others)
-global: personality, intelligence, strategy
-giving back
Shirley
-Albert Einstein quote:" In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."
-Nikosi Johnson quote: "Do all you can with what you have in the time you have in the place you are."
Marife
-Culture
-customer centricity
-huge presence in country (Philippines)
-empathy (malasakit)
-rocket ship: GET ON IT!
- no need for a high title to make a difference
Nina, panel moderator
-"Bucket" list became a "bakit" (why?) list --insert huge laughter here
The moment will come that someone will let you show you know your stuff (be ready!)
Other inspirations
Shirley: Bruce Lee
What you are doing now will prepare you for the future
Day 2 Femtoring - Femtor Match
fwn.mentoringsoftware.comBefore registering, please have the following items prepared:
- Resume (Please keep this to 2 pages maximum.)
- Profile Photo
- A short blurb about yourself to share with your potential FEMteeTM/FEMtorTM (150 characters maximum)
Day 2 - Political Insider Panel
Assert power regardless of industry
take a seat at the table (or you'll be on the table or on the menu)
push the buttons to fight for rights
"we are not going away"
good working and living conditions
grass roots- community activism
culture of passive aggressive, motherland mentality
get over these: quiet, obey, respectful (time and place for them but say something when needed)
respect self and others
speak up when you are at the table
"teach" wherever you go
don't embarrass in public
be the voice of the Filipinos
Filipinos blend well
beautiful country and be proud
the important issues, be involved
women's issues, be more vocal
labor union- assert your right and leadership
make weaknesses strengths
if you're not seated at the table, you'll be on the table (or the menu) ---worth repeating
strengths and influence
Challenges: language, "accent", perception of barrier, experience, inferiority complex
starts with education, register to vote
experience back home brought you here
everything happens for a reason
be involved to help the causes of Filipinos
look out for everyone too
Politics: It's a lot of work, partnership
The answer is no if you don't ask
be involved
Technology: Femtor/Femtee - always learning
It's about showing up and networking
Inside game - talk to the lawmakers
Outside game - community
The work you do identifies you
Keep a seat at the table
Creating opportunities
-being included in speeches, May (Asian Month), women's health
Defense to offense (beyond the fluff)
Money influences politics (caucus, use our strength to get into the door, trusted advisor, veterans)
Difficult to be in public eye
If you want to give advice (or criticize), also lift a finger (e.g. $, phone, connect)
Asian Pacific Islander Caucus
Asian American Democrats of Texas
Young Filipina
Step up in leadership and know who you are
Have a clear voice
Negotiate for what you want
Study and be knowledgeable
Know the power players
Go in with confidence, "fight" for your goals
Keep your emotions in check
Weigh in your chances for winning
Don't be quick to compromise
Be decisive
Mind map
Take a challenge
I missed most of the international panel due to my video appointment. However, as an alibi, these are the notes I took towards the end of the panel discussion.
Be bold
Have the courage to speak
Cannot be too academic, base it on experience
Technical skills
Keep your sense of humor
Do the best you can
Have a moral compass
Stop trying to be popular, just do what u think is right
Be the servant leader
Let the others take the claim/credit
Resilient, be positive
Leadership is 24/7
The leader will always rise in disasters
Collective leadership, engage from top to bottom, empower all
Active listening; be able to guide them
Put yourself in their shoes
Leadership is not a title, it is not about you, making things better
Listen, help sort out problems
Do what u love and enjoy
There was a lot of kwentuhan, networking, bonding moments. I write these notes so I do not forget the lessons I learned, lean in and take my seat at the table!
References:
Complete listing of all the events during the summit
http://summit.filipinawomensnetwork.org/
List of the Global 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World recipients
http://www.filipinawomensnetwork.org/global100-13
1 comment:
Thanks for sharing these notes. It's a great reminder of a wonderful FWN summit. It was a pleasure meeting you Amelia! Take care and stay in touch.
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