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Beyond Hard Work: Build the Network That Moves Your Career Forward

Why Attend?

Working hard isn't always enough to accelerate your career.

Many Chinese professionals are highly capable but struggle with visibility, relationships, and access to the right opportunities. In today's competitive and AI-driven job market, your network can be just as important as your performance.

Join Christopher Kong (Founder of Crouching Tiger Network and former Director at Fortune 500 companies) for an interactive workshop on building authentic professional relationships that create career opportunities.

Using the SIGN Framework (Strategic, Ice-breaking, Giving & Nurturing), you'll learn how to:

✅ Build meaningful professional relationships
✅ Increase visibility without self-promotion
✅ Connect confidently with senior stakeholders
✅ Create a network that supports long-term career growth
✅ Turn networking into a career advantage

👥Limited to 30-40 participants to keep the workshop interactive.
🍝Ticket includes light catering & refreshments.


Who Should Attend?

Chinese Professionals who:

  • Feel they're working hard but not progressing

  • Are overlooked for promotions or stretch opportunities

  • Want greater visibility and influence

  • Struggle to connect with senior leaders

  • Find traditional networking uncomfortable

  • Want to build stronger career opportunities through relationships


Agenda

6:00pm - 6:30pm Arrival & Networking
6:30pm - 6:40pm Chris's Career Journey
6:40pm - 8:00pm SIGN Framework Workshop & Interactive Activities
8:00pm - 8:10pm Q&A
8:10pm - 9:00pm Open Networking


About Christopher Kong

Christopher Kong is the Founder of Crouching Tiger Network, helping professionals build authentic networks that open doors to new opportunities.

Despite never securing a job through a traditional application process, Christopher became a Director at Fortune 500 companies including Cadbury/Kraft, Nielsen and Danone through the power of relationships and reputation.

He was recognised as one of the 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian Australians (2020) and serves on the board of Enactus Australia and the committee of the Asian Australian Foundation.

Learn more at Crouching Tiger Network.


Career growth isn't just about working harder. It's about building the relationships that help others see your potential.

Location
ANNG Gallery
Level 17/60 Albert Rd, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
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