Asian Leaders Advance

Too many brilliant Asian women are being overlooked for strategic roles despite their exceptional skills and dedication. The bamboo ceiling is real, but it doesn't have to limit your potential.

This podcast cuts through the noise to offer practical approaches for:

·       Moving from handling everything yourself to building a team that makes both you and your work more visible

·       Speaking up effectively in meetings without feeling like you're compromising your cultural values

·       Building relationships that matter in your new work environment

·       Maintaining your authentic self while adapting to different business cultures

Find the full transcript at AsianLeadersAdvance.com/0.

Zelle DeVilbiss helps Asian women professionals working abroad build cohesive high-performance teams and gain recognition as strategic leaders. For personalized mentoring in her 5-month signature program "Asian WOMEN Leaders Advance," visit www.asianleadersadvance.com and she will invite you to a Discovery Call.

Not sure how to market your unique value? Get your free guide "4 Ways Asian Professional Women Build High-Performance Teams and Gain Recognition as a Strategic Leader" at AsianLeadersAdvance.com.

Have you ever felt like a fish out of water in a foreign workplace? That moment when you realize the rules you've played by your entire career suddenly don't apply?

When I first arrived in Oregon from the Philippines in 2001, I thought my proven track record would translate seamlessly. I had been selected as the first Philippine national to serve as a global commodity manager for Intel Corporation.

But within my first few weeks, I realized something was different. In meetings, I waited politely for my turn to speak – but that turn rarely came. My carefully considered suggestions sent over email received minimal response, while ideas blurted out in meetings gained immediate traction. My collaborative, relationship-based approach that had served me well back home seemed ineffective here.

I wondered: Would I need to completely reinvent myself? Could I advance my career without sacrificing the cultural values that defined me?

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources at AsianLeadersAdvance.com/1.

Zelle DeVilbiss helps Asian women professionals working abroad build cohesive high-performance teams and gain recognition as strategic leaders. For personalized mentoring in her 5-month signature program "Asian WOMEN Leaders Advance," visit www.asianleadersadvance.com and she will invite you to a Discovery Call.

Not sure how to market your unique value? Get your free guide "4 Ways Asian Professional Women Build High-Performance Teams and Gain Recognition as a Strategic Leader" at AsianLeadersAdvance.com.

Zelle DeVilbiss helps Asian women professionals working abroad build cohesive high-performance teams and gain recognition as strategic leaders. For personalized mentoring in her 5-month signature program "Asian WOMEN Leaders Advance," visit www.asianleadersadvance.com and she will invite you to a Discovery Call.

Not sure how to market your unique value? Get your free guide "4 Ways Asian Professional Women Build High-Performance Teams and Gain Recognition as a Strategic Leader" at AsianLeadersAdvance.com.