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A1.  Opening Keynote - "Filipina First: Re-inventing Ourselves"- (Friday, Oct. 21)

Irene Natividad is President of the Global Summit of Women, an annual international gathering of women leaders from around the world and first Asian American President of the National Women's Political Caucus. Ms. Natividad will talk about how Filipina women can create a demand for their leadership abilities and talents by seizing opportunities within their organizations and by calling for a revolutionary shift on how Filipinas live and work, manage their careers, and create a competitive advantage in the workplace.

A2.  Remarkable Filipina Women:  Developing Organizational Savvy (how to earn a seat at the table)- (Saturday, Oct. 22)

The world of work today: (Martin L. Seldman, Ph.D.)

Organizational Politics: - informal, unofficial and often behind-the-scenes influence efforts to sell ideas, impact the organization, increase power, or achieve other targeted ends.

Organizational Savvy: - a set of skills and strategies that combine personal integrity with an astuteness about corporate politics and human nature.

This session is designed to apply the collective wisdom of the panelists by sharing applicable experiences, lessons and solutions to the challenges Filipina women face in leadership roles.  Ideas to explore:
- Power Dynamics (how decisions get made, who has access to and influence on power

- Creating an accurate perception of your own ideas, talents and potentials

- Allies and Advocates - building and maintaining your network

- Detecting patterns of deception, personal and hidden agendas, self-serving information

- Holding firm on integrity issues, taking a stand, deciding which "battles" can be won

Invited panel speakers are:
- Agnes Strandberg, National Vice President, Product Development & Network Strategy, Senior Products Division, Health Net, Inc.

- Charmaine Mesina, Esq., Managing Director, Corporate Legal Services, Applied Materials
- Evelyn Dilsaver, President and Chief Executive Officer, Charles Schwab Investment Management

- Margaret Lapiz, Vice President, Strategy and Implementation, The Permanente Medical Group

Moderator:  Sonia Delen , Principal, Banc of America Leasing

A3. Own Your Future:  Strategic Mentoring (how to leverage the power of mentoring circles)  - (Saturday, Oct. 22)
The power of mentors in supporting career development and advancement.  Panelists will share their own journey:
- stories about how coaches and mentors have impacted your career,
- ways to find and enlist mentors
- building effective mentoring relationships
- benefits and challenges of cross-gender mentoring
 
Invited panel speakers are:
- Bev Strand, Business Manager, Supplier Diversity Program; Chair of Mentoring Circles, Cisco Systems, Inc.
-  Denielle Palomares, Quality Assurance, Genentech; Filipino Americans Coming Together (FACT) @ Genentech

- Erica Javier Samoranos, Cisco Systems, Inc.

- Ruth Asmundson Ph.D., Mayor of Davis, California
- Susan Afan, Regional Vice-President , Professional Staffing Services, Northern California, Robert Half International

Moderator:  Evelyn Luluquisen, Human Resources Manager, Communication & Network Services, U.C. Berkeley

A4.  Writing for TV and Print: Getting Published for Instant Credibility - (Friday, Oct. 21)
Wish you could add instant credibility to your marketing mix? Admire colleagues who have written a book, been published in a journal or written a screenplay? Want to have a lasting legacy that derives income when you aren't there? You can!

This session will help you:
- discover how to get published and gain credibility
- how to write for TV

Invited panel speakers are:
- Martin Delahoussaye, Senior Editor, Pfeiffer
- Rena Down, screenwriter and Emmy Award-winning director; created dramatic series Aaron's Way for NBC; producer-writer of Falcon Crest; story editor for Nurse and Dallas; author of commercial TV movies and The People vs. Inez Garcia for PBS; Faculty, New School University

Moderator:  Terry Bautista , TCB Consultant, Educator, Advocate, Activist

A5.  Business Dining Etiquette (tutorial lunch) additional fee includes lunch

90% of deals are closed during a meal. As we assume leadership positions, entertaining or hosting clients are skills that are not taught in business schools. Dining etiquette is essential in creating a good impression with clients, colleagues, and business prospects. During the tutorial lunch, we will discuss:
•  Modern table manners
•  Restaurant etiquette
•  What to order and not
This session will enable you to feel comfortable in any dining situation.

Syndi Seid, Founder & Director, Advanced Etiquette

A6.  Filipinas in Motion - Roundtable Discussions (Mirror, Mirror on the Wall) - (Sunday, Oct. 23)
Filipinas in Motion – roundtable discussion groups of Filipinas in similar fields and professional areas of interest. Each group has a Discussion Leader who will facilitate sharing and meaningful exchange.  Attending a special roundtable will be a great addition to your Summit experience! When submitting your Summit registration, we invite you to choose the roundtable of your choice. Great opportunity to find a mentor or someone who can be a great source of emotional support and resources.

This is peer-to-peer networking at its best!  Meet Filipina women who will share empowerment strategies -- their triumphs, struggles, and learnings. You will get an inside perspective on how they navigate their unique corporate workplace and what it takes to "arrive, survive, and thrive" in their chosen field.

For discussion:

Workplace Chronicles and Other Humorous Anecdotes

Tooting Your Own Horn

Cultural Collisions

Beyond SuperWoman

Click to register for the Filipina Summit online or go to http://filipinasummit.mollyguard.com

Download Filipina Summit 2005 registration form and mail your registration check to FWN

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