Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asian American Professionals
| What: | You're educated and ambitious. Sure, the hours are long and corporate politics are a bane, but you focus on getting the job done. Yet, somehow, your hard work isn't paying off in the way you expect..... Why? ... You are not alone.
Whether you are born in the US or overseas, being Asian American influences your cultural norms and perceptions. And these can have subtle, but important impact on your professional behavior – whether you are a startup entrepreneur, a manager, or a professional. Come join us for an evening of presentation and lively discussion with Jane Hyun, an executive coach, a leadership strategist, and the author of the groundbreaking book Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling. |
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| When: | Monday, 04/21/2008 06:30PM - 08:30PM |
| Where: | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (Silicon Valley), 2475 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA |
| Contact: | mixer@mjaa.net |
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You're educated and ambitious. Sure, the hours are long and corporate politics are a bane, but you focus on getting the job done. Yet, somehow, your hard work isn't paying off in the way you expect..... Why? ... You are not alone.
Whether you are born in the US or overseas, being Asian American influences your cultural norms and perceptions. And these can have subtle, but important impact on your professional behavior – whether you are a startup entrepreneur, a manager, or a professional.
Come join us for an evening of presentation and lively discussion with Jane Hyun, an executive coach, a leadership strategist, and the author of the groundbreaking book Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling. Come learn about:
- A cultural framework for understanding your effectiveness in the workplace
- How Asian heritage affects workplace persona
- How engrained cultural values may be at odds with what it takes to succeed
- The unwritten rules of the game
- Ideas to help you build for success
Appetizers and other light refreshments will be served. Don't forget your business cards! Feel free to forward to your friends and co-workers - everyone is welcome!
RSVP is closed
Event Schedule
Monday April 21, 2008
6:30 – 7:15 PM: Registration and networking
7:15 – 8:00 PM: Event presentation
8:00 – 8:30 PM: Q&A
Location:
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP – Silicon Valley
2475 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA
RSVP: currently closed
Fees:
RSVP: $10 for members, $15 for non-members
Walk-in: $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
Speaker Biography
Jane Hyun, President and Founder of Hyun & Associates, is an executive coach and leadership strategist to Fortune 500 companies, universities, and non-profit organizations. Her “Through the Bamboo Ceiling® Series” leadership coaching program has garnered praise from global Fortune 100 companies in a variety of industries. In addition to coaching professionals to maximize their potential and advance their careers, she advises senior management teams to raise awareness about the critical role that the global talent pipeline plays in today’s multicultural workplace.
Previously, she was a Vice President of Human Resources at JP Morgan, and Director of Recruiting at Deloitte & Touche and Resources Connection.
Her work has received international recognition, and she has appeared in a variety of media outlets, including CNN, CNBC, National Public Radio, Time, Fortune, CEO, Working Mother, and Crains. Her groundbreaking book, Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: The Essential Guide to Getting in, Moving up, and Reaching the Top, was released by HarperCollins in May 2005. Jane lives in New York City with her family.
Sponsors
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman - Pillsbury Winthrop is a full-service law firm with market-leading strengths in the energy, financial services, real estate, and technology sectors. The firm has over 800 lawyers, serving clients throughout the U.S. and internationally including London, Tokyo and Shanghai.
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