Lead with Clarity

Lean In Network, Singapore

Get ready to sharpen your leadership skills and communicate like a pro in this fun, interactive session.

Cisco Systems (USA) Pte Ltd

Many capable women don’t stall out because they lack talent or ambition. They stall when it comes to introducing themselves clearly, naming what they want next, and asking for it in a way others can act on.This International Women’s Day, Lean In Network, Singapore, in collaboration with She Loves Data and Cisco is hosting “Lead with Clarity” — a highly interactive workshop for mid to senior professional women who want to be more intentional about their career direction and visibility.Across three focused modules, you will learn simple frameworks to:<ul><li>Introduce yourself in 30 seconds in a way people remember</li><li>Define what you want next in your career so others can meaningfully respond</li><li>Ask for opportunities, sponsorship, or support without over‑explaining or underselling</li></ul>This is not a passive panel or motivational talk. It is a working session where you will think, write, practise, and receive real feedback in a supportive environment. Your S$59 ticket includes a 2.5‑hour workshop, food and refreshments provided by Cisco, and live practice with senior sponsor perspectives.

<h2>What you’ll learn</h2>Over the course of the evening, we will work through three essential career skills:<ul><li>Your 30‑second introduction Introduce yourself clearly and confidently so people understand who you are and how you add value.</li><li>Your next career move, defined Articulate what you want next in your career (12–24 months) in a way that makes it easy for others to help.</li><li>How to ask for it Make clear, specific asks for opportunities, sponsorship, or support — without apologising, over‑explaining, or shrinking your ambition.</li></ul>You’ll see each framework demonstrated live, and then you’ll apply it yourself.

<h2>What you’ll walk away with</h2>By the end of the session, you will have:<ul><li>A refined personal elevator pitch you can use in meetings, networking, and reviews</li><li>A clear, specific career ask for the next 12–24 months</li><li>A practical framework for making asks that land with decision‑makers</li><li>Experience practising your ask with real sponsor perspectives from senior leaders</li><li>Greater confidence in how you show up, speak about your work, and advocate for yourself</li></ul>

<h2>This is a Pre-Event to our annual Walk the Talk</h2>Walk the Talk is a Singapore-based initiative focused on active male allyship, specifically sponsorship, not mentoring.Traditionally, Walk the Talk runs around International Women’s Day as our flagship sponsorship initiative, bringing senior male leaders and women together to actively open doors to progress women in the workplace.This year, the 3rd edition of Walk the Talk will take place on 15 May, 2026. Lead with Clarity is our IWD event, focused on building the clarity and language women need before sponsorship conversations happen.Think of this workshop as the foundation. Walk the Talk is what follows.

<h2>Who should attend</h2>This session is ideal for women who are:<ul><li>Mid to senior professionals</li><li>Navigating visibility, growth, or transition</li><li>Ready to be more intentional about their career direction</li><li>Looking to strengthen how they communicate and ask for support</li></ul>

About Lean In Network, SingaporeLeanIn.Org was founded by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to empower all women to achieve their ambitions. Founded in 2016, Lean In Network, Singapore’s mission is to inspire, equip, and empower the women of Singapore to fulfill their career ambitions and lead successful, happy lives. Today, we are a community of over 7,000+ women and men across all ages, backgrounds, and professions.About She Loves DataShe Loves Data is a global non-profit advancing women in the era of AI. The organization provides free, community-driven learning that builds competence, confidence, and courage to lead in a rapidly changing world. Through a global community and hands-on experiences, women shape their own futures, transform their communities, and contribute to a more inclusive AI-driven world.About CiscoCisco is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all.

Agenda

Arrival, networking, and food (provided by Cisco)

Opening and welcome – led by Uma Thana Balasingam

Partner introduction: She Loves Data – led by Jana Marle Zizkova

Host introduction: Cisco – led by Jacqueline Guichelaar

How the session will work

Module 1: Personal Elevator Pitch – live examples and audience practice

Module 2: Defining What You Want Next

Module 3: How to Ask for It – including live practice with sponsor perspective

Closing and key takeaways

Group photo, acknowledgements, and continued networking

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