Women are often recognized for their natural communication skills, excelling at building relationships, fostering collaboration, and creating inclusive environments. However, when it comes to managing up—effectively communicating with senior leaders and advocating for their needs—many women face challenges. This can be due to societal expectations, internalized perceptions of authority, or the hesitancy to promote oneself in environments where assertiveness might be viewed negatively.
Discussing this among mentors is crucial because managing up is key to career progression and influence. It empowers women to voice their ideas, gain visibility, and ensure alignment with organizational goals, even when working remotely or across time zones. Mentors can provide real-world examples, practical advice, and strategies to overcome these barriers, helping women navigate corporate dynamics, strengthen their leadership presence, and advocate for themselves and their teams in ways that are both authentic and impactful.
We are back in Hong Kong– Join us for Wine & Wisdom: Navigating Upward Communication & Stakeholder Management on 10/26, where three women leaders from diverse fields will share their personal experiences and insights on mastering communication with senior leadership and managing key stakeholders. In today’s global, fast-paced work environment, effective upward communication is crucial, especially when working remotely or managing teams across different time zones. Understanding how to articulate your ideas, advocate for your team, and align with stakeholder priorities is essential for professional growth and business success. This exclusive afternoon will provide actionable advice, mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities with like-minded women leaders, all in the relaxed, chic setting of Francis.
While the number of seats is limited, please follow our LinkedIn page for updates.
Agenda
Hong Kong – Bites, Insights & Drinks
- 14:30 – 14:45 Check-in
- 14:45 – 15:25 Welcome & Round of introductions
- 15:25 – 16:00 Speaker Sharing
- Margaret Yip, Partner at GoGlobal
- Connie Liu, Regional DEI Strategy Leader for APAC, Middle East & Africa, GE Vernova
- Tiffany Chou, co-founder of CAREhER
- 16:00 – 16:50 Enjoy customized bites, with networking & drinks
- 16:50 – 17:00 Wrap up, next events and announcements
Venue: FRANCIS (Hong Kong, Wan Chai, St Francis St, 4 & 6 號 G/F)
Margaret Yip, GoGlobal
Margaret, Partner at GoGlobal, leads the firm’s remote workforce of 300+ employees across 45 countries, overseeing Group Operations.
With a background in investment banking and entrepreneurship, she has successfully built and led highly diverse, cross-functional teams that thrive in a trust-based remote environment. Her empathetic and strategic leadership drives engagement, ensuring alignment across the business and functions.
Margaret believes adaptability and open communication are key to empowering teams and fostering collaboration. Based in Hong Kong, she encourages continuous progress through her people-first approach.
Connie Liu, GE Vernova
Connie is a seasoned multilingual DEI professional with over a decade of experience fostering inclusive cultures across industries. She has successfully developed strategies to drive inclusivity and behavioral change for multinational corporations like AWS, Boeing, and VF Corporation.
Since August 2024, she has led DEI strategies for APAC, Middle East, and Africa at GE Vernova. Connie actively shares her expertise at events such as AmCham Women and Diversity & Inclusion Asia Network, building DEI capabilities within organizations and communities.
Before her corporate career, she worked in the nonprofit sector, managing initiatives to empower women and underprivileged girls in Hong Kong. This blend of public and private sector experience allows her to approach DEI from diverse perspectives.
Born in Hong Kong and now based in Singapore, Connie speaks Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), English, and Japanese. In her free time, she enjoys dance, is a licensed Zumba instructor, and supports diversity in the gaming industry as an advocate for Women in Gaming Asia.
Tiffany Chou, CAREhER
Tiffany is a dynamic entrepreneur, strategist, and advocate for female empowerment. She firmly believes in the power of women leading through resourcefulness and resilience.
With over a decade of experience in digital media, content curation, branding, and DEI consultancy for Fortune 500 companies across Japan and Singapore, Tiffany has been at the forefront of advancing diversity and leadership in business. She spearheaded the APAC expansion of two women-focused brands, CAREhER and TDC Global, growing CAREhER’s community to over 2,000 women leaders in just four years.
Tiffany’s global perspective, shaped by her time living between Northern California, Taipei, and Tokyo, equips her with unique cultural flexibility and expertise in market entry and growth strategies. She is a sought-after speaker on inclusive leadership, DEI strategies, community building, and entrepreneurship.
Venue
FRANCIS
From a shared appreciation of a humble carrot dish at 121BC, James Ward, Asher Goldstein and Simone Sammuri launched FRANCIS in January 2018.
Inspired by Melbourne’s contemporary dining scene and the flavors of Tel Aviv, the goal was to deliver quality food, an invigorating wine list, and high-level service in a neighborhood
setting.
