Building Cultural Intelligence in Global Business Contexts - Part 1
Ever felt like you had to leave part of yourself at the door to fit in at work?
Maybe you've held back in a meeting when you knew you had something to say. Maybe you've adapted your communication style so many times you've lost track of where the "professional you" ends and the real you begins.
You're not alone… and it's not a you problem. 💡
In this intimate panel conversation, we're getting into the nuance of navigating workplace culture as an Asian-Australian professional. We'll explore the tension between adapting and staying authentic, and why the answer isn't always "just be yourself" or "just fit in."
We'll dig into:
The unwritten rules of workplace culture across Asia and Australia
Building cultural fluency: how to adapt your communication style strategically based on context
How to have the hard conversations upward such as pushback, self-advocacy, recognition, building trust, etc.
Why your cultural wiring might be exactly what Asia-facing careers are looking for 🌏
This is an honest, warm interactive conversation among speakers who've lived it and can tell you what actually helped.
Come as you are. Leave with more clarity on who you want to be. ✨
Light refreshments provided. Limited spots! RSVP to secure yours. 🥢
🗣️ Our Speakers
Li Si Wong is a Melbourne-based business leader originally from Singapore, with 17 years of experience across both countries. She has been living in Australia for the past 11 years, leading teams, navigating boardrooms, and bringing deep expertise and fluency across both markets.
Alice Hong is a global product and strategy leader who has built her career across Australia, Singapore and London, with lived experience in China and the United States.
Alice began her career in consulting before moving into the tech world in Singapore, initially working in scaling a fintech product across Southeast Asia and then joining Meta, From Singapore, Alice moved to London where she joined a fast-growing AI Media company "Alkimi" where she oversees product development and growth.
👥 Who is AsiaX Circle?
AsiaX Circle (AXC) unites and empowers Asian emerging leaders through culture, collaboration, and connection.
Our Vision
Amplify Asian voices and increase leadership representation at every level
Our Mission
To empower Asian emerging leaders to grow professionally, lead with cultural confidence, and find genuine community.
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