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Powered by the FT’s editorial expertise, our annual programme of virtual and in-person events allows our members to build their knowledge, and our specially tailored training programmes are designed to help women develop the skills they need to accelerate their leadership journey
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Meet women from a variety of businesses to share experiences and learn on a more personal level through our regular events, and digital community hub, which allows members to build their individual profiles, connect with fellow members, grow their network and showcase their skills
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Access peer-to-peer knowledge exchanges that provide members with the intelligence to think more strategically; gain practical advice and expert insights to advance careers, and receive an array of tailored FT resources to help members become thought leaders in their organisation
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Mentoring Talks
Mentoring Talks launched in 2020 and aim to connect successful leaders with the Forum’s members and provide opportunities for sharing of wisdom, experience, and knowledge. The Forum is an exclusive community of curious, ambitious, and dynamic women who support each other and we bring together the senior female leaders who are committed to supporting members by sharing their insights.
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Past events
Beating Burnout: Prioritising Resilience and Self-Care to Protect Your Well-Being
In this short course you will learn how to identify the signs of burnout and understand that it’s not always a “big bang” event but something that can creep up over time as we all strive to deliver more, be more available and the pace of modern life makes it harder to switch off. We’ll identify the difference between burnout and stress and look for tangible, realistic actions we can take to reduce the stressors that build up over time.This workshop will be led by Isabelle Campbell, VP of portfolio, product and technology, Financial Times.
Tuesday, 25 March 2024
Upcoming virtual event
Demystifying the path to promotability
Join Amii Barnard-Bahn, the chief executive of Barnard-Bahn Coaching & Consulting, to discover the leadership elements that get you promoted. A lawyer by training, Barnard-Bahn has twenty-plus years of experience working with and serving as a C-suite executive in Global Fortune 50 companies. She has developed the Promotability Index to help demystify what is needed to achieve your career goals and personal satisfaction. In this one-hour workshop, we will go over the elements of promotability as well as discuss how to sharpen your negotiating skills.Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Recent virtual event
Fireside Chat on Inspiring Inclusion: Women In Leadership Networking Drinks
This event will feature a discussion on Inspiring Inclusion in celebration of International Women's Day. This special
occasion gives attendees the opportunity to meet with fellow forum members and special guests.
We will welcome Stephanie Findlay, Asia companies and markets news editor, Financial Times and Harshika Patel, chief executive officer, J.P. Morgan Hong Kong and JP Morgan Asia Private Bank.
Thursday 14 March 2024
Upcoming in-person event
Women in leadership networking drinks
The evening will feature a discussion on Women in Leadership with Aveline San, CEO, Citi Hong Kong and Macau, hosted by Kaye Wiggins, our Asia Financial Correspondent, followed by networking drinks. Aveline will be sharing her experience as a senior female leader in the banking industry. This will be a great way to network and learn from like-minded women from different industries and sectors.Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Recent in-person event
Previous Speakers
About The Women In Business Asia Forum
The FT Women in Business Asia Forum was launched to provide women at mid-career level with relevant insights from industry leaders and knowledge exchange from peers, providing a framework to accelerate their path to senior leadership.
FT editors have designed a unique programme of monthly events alongside supporting guides and reports that can be shared throughout members’ organisations. These provide female executives with strategic insight, leadership techniques and valuable peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.
This event took place prior to Covid-19.