At the 2009 Wahine Forum, workshops on the following topics were presented:
Worldly Wise Women I: International Business Business in today’s global economy demands basic understanding of cultural protocols. The rules in China are very different from those in Japan. The experiences of women in international business vary from that of male counterparts. Our panel of Hawaii-based international businesswomen will outline experiences in Japan, Singapore and China. Expect them to burst stereotypes, provide better perspective and in some cases give us a chuckle. Speakers: Moderator:
Fiscally Fit: A Checklist for Executive Women This session features sage advice for executive women and entrepreneurs from one of Hawaii’s top wealth builders. Get a sense for whether you are on track for a fit financial future that accounts for your professional pursuits as well as your overall life goals. Career reinvention, sabbaticals, semi-retirement or full retirement, launching a business, educational investment—All are life choices that have financial implications. Hear from one of Hawaii’s Top Financial Advisers according to R.J. Shook and The Winners Circle, LLC, a list published annually in Hawaii Business magazine. Speaker:
Building Your Personal Brand Equity
Savvy and successful women possess a personal brand contributing significantly to their ascent. This session provides tips for how to build your reputation and toot your own horn in a style that shapes a brand that works. Attire and appearance, resume-building, becoming tech-inclined, networking tactics, thoughtful self-promotion and your “new media” profile—take a 50,000-foot view of your personal brand. Speaker:
Community: Give Back to Pay ForwardLearn from some of Hawaii’s busiest volunteer leaders, all members of the 85-year-old Junior League of Honolulu. Civic commitment should make sense for the volunteer, the organization and the adopted cause. Presenters will discuss how to create win-win strategic alliances that build skills while supporting community. This session will give tips for establishing a sustainable program of service such as making good choices for which organizations to support, and aligning your service with your values and your personal goals. Speakers: Moderator:
Worldly Wise Women II: Global Voluntarism
Teaching English, digging wells, building houses and micro-businesses, administering vaccinations—where to focus your desire to help an emerging country? Thousands of women travel to volunteer, making a difference in the lives of others and their own. Hear from women who have made populations on the edge a part of their lives in ways that expand perspectives. The veteran global volunteer knows what it takes, has made a serious investment and is better for it. Learn from them and consider whether some corner of the world calls to you. Speakers: Moderator:
Fiscally Fit: A Checklist for Executive Women (repeat of the Session 1 Workshop)It features sage advice for executive women and entrepreneurs from one of Hawaii’s top wealth builders. Get a sense for whether you are on track for a fit financial future that accounts for your professional pursuits as well as your overall life goals. Career reinvention, sabbaticals, semi-retirement or full retirement, launching a business, educational investment—All are life choices that have financial implications. Hear from one of Hawaii’s Top Financial Advisers according to R.J. Shook and The Winners Circle, LLC, a list published annually in Hawaii Business magazine. Speaker:
Building Your Personal Brand Equity (repeat of the Session 1 Workshop)Savvy and successful women possess a personal brand contributing significantly to their ascent. This session provides tips for how to build your reputation and toot your own horn in a style that shapes a brand that works. Attire and appearance, resume-building, becoming tech-inclined, networking tactics, thoughtful self-promotion and your “new media” profile—take a 50,000-foot view of your personal brand. Speaker:
Women and NegotiationSeven Tips for Creating a Win-win At last year's Wahine in Hawaii Business we heard from women who successfully negotiate salaries, business deals, relationships and issues. This popular session returns with a review of specific negotiation tactics for women to consider in business and in life. Two of Hawaii’s female stars of venture capital and entrepreneurship will outline strategies to make good business deals, boost career options and build sustainable and valuable relationships. Speakers:
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