3rd Annual FWN Summit
"Filipina First:
Re-inventing Ourselves"
October 21-23, 2005
Crowne Plaza Union Square
San Francisco
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D1. Kali, Filipino Martial Art of Self Defense ~ Calm in the Storm - (Friday, Oct. 21) Kali is not just a martial arts practice but a way of thinking and living. Learn exercises to use as calming techniques to incorporate into your personal and professional lives. This workshop will require some activity. Please dress comfortably and bring mats and/or towels to lie on. Rosie Abriam is a gura in the Kamatauuran School of Kali. She has studied under Tuturuhan Joseph Arriola for over 10 years. Rosie is the Engineering Applications Manager at New Focus, Inc. She is a patent holder with multiple patents pedning in the laser and photonics fields. She is a principal of Rosemary Pai, Inc and a National APAWLI fellow. Your wardrobe and communication style are major components in managing your career. "Dress for the position that you aspire for", says Marily Mondejar, corporate image consultant. - Learn the techniques of image management and its three interactive components: Impression, Communication, and Presentation. A recognized authority on the "Psychology of Image", Suzie was one of the founders of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) in 1981. In 1982 she published her first book, "Are you a Closet Junkie?" and in 1984 "Wardrobe Strategy" was published by Scientific Press and distributed to Colleges and Universities nationwide. In 1986 "Wardrobe Strategy" was published in paperback and circulated worldwide. Morris is the Past President of the Image Industry Council International (IICI) and was awarded its highest honor in 1993: Image Consultant of the Year. When asked what she does, she says "I manage 'IMAGE' for anyone who is interested in achieving Fame, Fortune, and Romance." When asked publicly what she does, Morris states that she is an "IMAGE MANAGER". Using image strategies for individuals: to get hired, to start businesses, to move up the corporate ladder, to sit on boards of directors, to change careers, to thrive in diverse environments, to present to their peers, to be interviewed by the media (TV, radio, print), to design effective visual aids, to communicate effectively, to network, to understand and interact in the politics of today's professional world, to get married, and , of course, "what to wear & why". Dr. Turner will talk about social psychological research on emotion and discuss strategies for recognizing facial expressions and feelings to help improve communication and emotional life, especially in the workplace. She draws upon the work of emotion expert, Paul Ekman, in discussing ways to become more cognizant of your emotion triggers and how you deal with them. In addition, as you become more aware of the emotions others are communicating, you can improve your interpersonal transactions. We will explore how culture plays a role in emotion management. Learn to recognize faces and feelings to improve communication and emotional life: - modify what you become emotional about - influence your behavior when you are emotional - become more aware of how others are feeling Take the Emotional Intelligence Survey http://www.feedbacktoday.com/insider/preview.asp?survey_ID=3660
Freada Kapor Klein, Ph.D., Founder and Board Chair, Level Playing Field Institute; President, Klein Associates, Inc. Freada will talk about workplace equity, strategies on reinvention and ways Filipina women can fully participate in the workplace by understanding the processes and attitudes in business environments. About Level Playing Field Institute Imagine if there were a level playing field for everyone. Doors would open. Opportunities would emerge. Racial and cultural differences would be acknowledged as positive attributes for a diverse society. All talented students, regardless of socio-economic status, would be academically prepared to apply to, and graduate from, top colleges and universities. In the workplace, individuals would go as far as their interests and capabilities would take them. This is what getting ahead should be about: no hidden barriers, no obstacles, no unfair advantages. It should be about what you know, not whom you know, or where you grew up. That's part of the American dream, but sadly, it's more myth than reality. With this in mind, Freada Kapor Klein and Mitchell Kapor, both serial entrepreneurs and both highly committed to work-life quality for their employees, decided to do something about it. Freada founded the Level Playing Field Institute. Mitchell Kapor is best known for creating Lotus Development Corporation, and Freada Klein was the first Director of Employee Relations at Lotus, after which she went on to a career as a leading expert witness and sexual harassment/diversity consultant for Fortune 500 companies and professional services firms. Freada Kapor Klein, Ph.D., Founder and Board Chair, Level Playing Field Institute Freada has been working on issues of discrimination and diversity since the early 1970's. In 1976 she co-founded the first organization in the United States to offer comprehensive services, training, and consultation on the topic of sexual harassment to both the private and public sectors. After receiving her Ph.D. in social policy and research from the Heller School at Brandeis University, with an SSRC fellowship for the study of sexual harassment in federal government employment, she became the first Director of Employee Relations for Lotus Development Corporation. At Lotus, she was responsible for employee relations, affirmative action, management development and training, performance appraisal, and employee complaint channels. After leaving Lotus, Freada launched her own business that allowed her to combine activism and research, and to impact the workplace. She became the President of Klein Associates, Inc., a boutique organizational development and human resource consulting firm dedicated to linking employee needs with business strategy, particularly regarding issues of employee diversity. For many years, Freada also served as an expert witness in pivotal legal cases involving sexual harassment. Freada has been has been interviewed for numerous publications, including: Business Week, the Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Fortune, the Harvard Business Review, the Los Angeles Times, the National Law Journal, Newsweek, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. Television appearances include: "The Today Show," "NBC Nightly News" with Tom Brokaw, "Prime Time Live," "Nightline," "The MacNeil-Lehrer Newshour," "20/20," "CBS This Morning," and "Good Morning, America." D5. The Power of Feng Shui: Achieving Fulfillment and Success in Your Life - (Friday, Oct. 21) Learn the timeless wisdom and techniques of Feng Shui and how you can apply it to every aspect of your life. Get your life in balance, strengthen your inner voice, forward your intention and enhance your power at home, in the workplace and your community. Marsha Cheung Golangco, President, MG Consultants 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 Summit Sponsorship, Exhibit space and advertising in the Filipina Resource Guide still available: (download sponsor / advertising agreement and payment form) and fax completed form to 415.840.0655 |