AmCham China Northeast Chapter

The American Chamber of Commerce in the People’s Republic of China (AmCham China) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose membership comprises 4,000 individuals from 900 companies operating across China. The Chamber’s nationwide mission is to help American companies succeed in China through advocacy, information, networking, and business support services. In addition to our headquarters in Beijing, AmCham China serves Tianjin, Central China, and Northeast China through our Chapters in Tianjin, Dalian, Shenyang, and Wuhan. Across the five offices, AmCham China has more than 30 working groups, and holds more than 150 events each year.

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SAVE THE DATES for the 2023 AmCham China Women in North program by the Northeast Chapter: May 19 in Shenyang and May 26 in Dalian.


The Women in North program in Dalian and Shenyang aims to support women professionals and young women entering the workforce every day through inspiration, networking, personal and professional development, coaching, mentoring, and training tools. Women's equal participation at all levels of a company and community would not only have a positive impact on the global economy but also improve organizational performance. We hope to provide a platform for women from different spheres and stages of life to come together with a mission to raise awareness of the key role women play in global leadership development, the corporate world, social life, community, family, etc.


The Northeast Chapter will provide a platform to highlight the importance of supporting women leaders and women entrepreneurs who are eager to share cutting-edge trends and best practices, along with personal and professional development.


Highlights of the forum:

This forum will feature inspiring speeches, panel discussions, interactive workshops, coaching and networking opportunities. It will bring together professional women, corporate leaders, business experts, women entrepreneurs, young female representatives, and academic leaders to support and celebrate women in the North of China and globally.


Attendees will gain:

  • Ideas to step up your influence and networks
  • Women's empowerment and career support
  • Strengthened interpersonal skills
  • Best practices and effective strategies through a local and global lens
  • Deeper insights and diverse perspectives from panelists
  • Professional coaching and group discussions with well-known mentors and coaches
  • Investment in yourself, your career, your business, and your future
  • Meaningful and long-lasting connections with peers and mentors
  • Personal and professional development through powerful content and inspiring speakers
  • Real insights into how diversity, inclusion, and empowering women are vital to economic success


This event is funded as part of a gift from the United States Government. It is free for all, but advance RSVP is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Seats are limited, so please register by May 24 to confirm your participation.

Agenda

May 26, 2023

Main Session

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Event Check-in and Registration
1:15 PM - 1:25 PM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks from Ladon Ghalili - Online
Ladon Ghalili (Director of Epoch International Dalian)
Ladon Ghalili
Chair AmCham China Northeast Chapter
Vicky Guo (General Manager at Fraser Suites Dalian)
Vicky Guo
Co-Chair at AmCham China Northeast's Women Professional Committee
1:25 PM - 1:30 PM
Remarks from the U.S. Consulate General in Shenyang
Stanislas Phanord (Public Affairs Officer at U.S. Consulate General Shenyang)
Stanislas Phanord
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Topics:
1) Women in Tech
2) Embracing a growth mindset to adapt to the changing world
3) From studying in Japan to moving to Dalian: Experience with NRI Research Institute
4) How to keep work life balance
Rebecca Branham (B & L Group Inc.)
Rebecca Branham
Co-chair of AmCham China Northeast's Women Professional Committee Founder and Managing Director, B & L Group, Inc and CPWOMAN - Honorary Professor, Liaoning University Foreign Language Institute - Received by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for her excellent work for Shanghai World Expo USA Pavilion - 50 Outstanding Asia American Business Award - Producer and host of “Rebecca’s Exclusive Dialogue “ with world leaders on Women Empowerment and Leadership, Global Women Economic Summit and Global Professional Women Wellness Summit - World Speaker and Lecturer on Women Leadership and Multi Culture Business Awareness - Executive MBA from University of Southern California and Board of Directors Alumni Association
Hong Yan Liu (HR Leader at IBM Client Innovation Center China)
Hong Yan Liu
Sharon Liu (General Manager at Zhonghe Yuanchuang (Dalian) Technology Development Co., Ltd)
Sharon Liu
Yang Liu (Vice-President, Director of NRI, Nomura Research Institute)
Yang Liu
Jenny Wang (Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) at Rockwell Automation Dalian)
Jenny Wang
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
Student Sharing
Mandy Li (Student at Dalian American International School)
Mandy Li
Mandy has been living in the US and France before and came back to Dalian with her parents. She’s the founder of a student-led charity group called Star Lighters which focuses on helping children with autism spectrum.
Victoria, Shutong Li (Student at Maple Leaf International High School -Dalian)
Victoria, Shutong Li
2:10 PM - 2:25 PM
Coffee Break
2:25 PM - 3:25 PM
Coaching session (English) – Make Yourself Resourceful for Success
How Being Resourceful Can Help You Overcome Any Obstacle
Janine Jakob (Founder of Full Potential Partners Shanghai)
Janine Jakob
Founder, Peak Performance Coach, Intercultural Consultant, Motivational Speaker. Women Entrepreneur Magazine describes Janine Jakob as “a successful entrepreneur whose purpose is to foster a high performing and joyful workplace and make employees feel valued”. Qualifications: • Positive Intelligence (PQ) Coach Certification • NLP Practitioner & Coach Certification • ICCI certified Career Advisor • ICF Coaching Training taken • Communication & mediation in international & virtual teams • Languages: Fluent in German, English, French, Mandarin (HSK 3)
3:25 PM - 3:40 PM
Break
3:40 PM - 4:40 PM
Coaching session (Chinese) – The Five Golden Keys to Relaxation and Joy
Emotion & Stress Management
Cindy Cheng (Certified International Professional Trainer at Egalesdna Management Consulting Firm)
Cindy Cheng
Cindy has more than 15 years of international corporate experience working in sales, operations, team management, talent development and management. Qualifications: Certified International Professional Trainer EQ (Emotional Intelligence) Practitioner Certified CAS Psychological Consultant Cross Culture Communication Facilitator International Certified Public Speech Coach

Speakers

Rebecca Branham (B & L Group Inc.)

Rebecca Branham

B & L Group Inc.

Cindy Cheng (Certified International Professional Trainer at Egalesdna Management Consulting Firm)

Cindy Cheng

Certified International Professional Trainer at Egalesdna Management Consulting Firm

Ladon Ghalili (Director of Epoch International Dalian)

Ladon Ghalili

Director of Epoch International Dalian

Vicky Guo (General Manager at Fraser Suites Dalian)

Vicky Guo

General Manager at Fraser Suites Dalian

Janine Jakob (Founder of Full Potential Partners Shanghai)

Janine Jakob

Founder of Full Potential Partners Shanghai

Mandy Li (Student at Dalian American International School)

Mandy Li

Student at Dalian American International School

Victoria, Shutong Li (Student at Maple Leaf International High School -Dalian)

Victoria, Shutong Li

Student at Maple Leaf International High School -Dalian

Hong Yan Liu (HR Leader at IBM Client Innovation Center China)

Hong Yan Liu

HR Leader at IBM Client Innovation Center China

Sharon Liu (General Manager at Zhonghe Yuanchuang (Dalian) Technology Development Co., Ltd)

Sharon Liu

General Manager at Zhonghe Yuanchuang (Dalian) Technology Development Co., Ltd

Yang Liu (Vice-President, Director of NRI, Nomura Research Institute)

Yang Liu

Vice-President, Director of NRI, Nomura Research Institute

Stanislas Phanord (Public Affairs Officer at U.S. Consulate General Shenyang)

Stanislas Phanord

Public Affairs Officer at U.S. Consulate General Shenyang

Jenny Wang (Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) at Rockwell Automation Dalian)

Jenny Wang

Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) at Rockwell Automation Dalian

AmCham China Cardholders and Member Company Employees

Standard PriceComplimentary

Non-Members

Standard PriceComplimentary

Sponsors and Partners

Venue

Venue

Fraser Suites Dalian
30 Ganglong road, Zhongshan district
Dalian, Liaoning, China

6th floor, meeting room FraserⅠ/Ⅱ

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For additional event or venue information, please send an email to axin@amchamchina.org

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