THE PROFESSIONAL LEADER *Women, Work & the Art of Intentional Leadership*

21-22 Jun, 2023, Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar

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JULIA LAI ABDULLAH
• Certified Master Trainer (Institute of New York Master Trainers), USA
• Certified PSMB Trainer (Malaysia)
• Certified Prior Learning Assessor (UK)
• Certified Experiential Activity-Based Trainer, USA
• Certified Workplace Big Five Profiling, USA
• Certified (ESOL) English for Speakers of Other Languages Trainer, UK
• Certified OJT Trainer (NPC) Singapore
• Certified Administrative Professional (CAP - IAAP, USA)
• IAM Diploma (UK)
• LCCI Sales & Selling Management Diploma (UK)
• Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Australia


 

Julia Lai Abdullah is an experienced development and training specialist for 25 years. She has consulted with organizations in Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, and Malaysia on core functional soft skills to upscale employees’ performance and productivity. Julia has the confidence to influence and spearhead learning to every participant in her class. Her excellent communication skills, easy-going and motivational style has helped to energize and motivate her participants to effectively participate and learn. Her passionate belief that everyone can succeed has directed her focus to assist participants to surpass their potential, and have coached thousands of executives and teams to achieve effective leadership, greater productivity, impactful communication, exceptional service, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

 

Julia’s knowledge, tasks and soft management skills were developed over ten years in banking and finance, two years in retailing, three years in manufacturing, two years in diplomacy, and four years in adult education – managing various operating areas – learning and applying the skills it takes to run world-class driven organizations. With her unique background and expertise, Julia would be able to help your organization to create a culture of efficiency, effectiveness and innovation.

 

Julia’s popular courses include Advanced Innovation Strategy for Leaders, Smart Thinker & Problem Solver, Creativity and Innovation at the Verge, A Leader in Leadership, Deadliest Time Warrior, Professional Patient Care, Team Alignment: Customer-Centric Focus, Customer Service Mindset, Customers Management Strategy, Business English Communication Level 1 to 3, POWER-UP! Interpersonal Skills, People Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence In Practice, Mastering the 8-Star Competencies of a Manager, Dynamic & Achievable Performance Leadership, Rock Your Presentation, WTR: Who is the Ringmaster: Transforming Leaders into Game Changers, The ‘Brix’ Series (MTa): Leadership, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Business Priorities, Personal Excellence through Experiential Learning.

 

Over the years she has conducted and designed customized courses for her corporate clients who are players in the field of banking, insurance, hospitality, manufacturing, energy, education and service.

 

To name some of the clients: DKSH Corporate Shared Service, DHL, On Semiconductor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., DELL Global (Cyberjaya), Sony EMCS (M) Sdn. Bhd., Ambank, Bank Perbangunan, BASF Petronas Chemicals, Container Line, Heitech Padu Berhad, International Medical University, MERCK, Mitsui OSK Lines, MSTS Asia, Sabah Softwoods, Sarawak Plantation Services, Tasek Corporation, UCSI Education, Latihan TNB (ILSAS), Universiti Kuala Lumpur, PPB Group Bhd., Wah Seong, AIRBUS, Vale Minerals Malaysia, Management & Science University, JOS, Infineon, Fujitec, Kuok Brothers, Aspiro, Sitecore, F-Secure, CTC Global, Petron, Edotco, Tokio Marine, Beacon Hospital, Aeon, Tropicana Shared Services, Titan4, MHTC, Temokin Development, Aspiro… and so on.

Venue Details

Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar
No 1 Jalan Pantai Jaya, Tower 3, 59200 KUALA LUMPUR,
Phone : 0 3-2298 1888
Fax : 0 3-2298 1999

https://all.accor.com/hotel/ 7962/index.en.shtml

Contact us

Juliany,
03 2283 6109
juliany@ipa.com.my

Phoebe,
03 2283 6100
phoebe@ipa.com.my 

FOR CUSTOMISED IN-HOUSE TRAINING
Jane,
03 2283 6101
Jane@ipa.com.my

ADDRESS 
A-28-5, 28th Floor, Menara UOA Bangsar, 
No.5, Jalan Bangsar Utama 1, 
59000 Kuala Lumpur
www.ipa.com.my

FOCUSING ON
  • Module 1: MAKING THE JOURNEY: The Importance of Women Aiming High
  • Module 2: SELF-BRANDING – Overriding Default with Authenticity
  • Module 3: WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE LEADER (Be it A Woman or A Man!)
  • Module 4: EARN YOUR SOCIAL BANKROLL: Interpersonal Skills at its Best
  • Module 5: DON’T JUST SET STRATEGY: Give It Teeth
  • Module 6: CONNECTING THE DOTS
OVERVIEW

This leadership course for women focuses on the core skills and competencies required to inspire, empower, motivate, lead - self and others to greater achievements.

Now, what really drives leadership, culture, and business performance?

Well, it is effective communication, negotiation, decision-making, influencing, and relationship building. But what propelled leaders more than anything else were their ability to get results through others – to unlock the latent potential of their people to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  1. Self-Awareness: leading and communicating patterns; EI level; presence;
  2. Setting goals that are value-driven;
  3. Facing conflict and ambiguity with decisiveness and confidence;
  4. Getting ahead by getting along people;
  5. Practicing influencing and persuasive skills to bring people on board;
  6. Being a decisive and solution-minded leader.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Women Professionals at the workplace
METHODOLOGY
Interactive two-way learning; Case Studies; Simulation Activities; Exploratory Discussions, Assessments, and Q & A 
Day 1
9:00

MODULE 1: MAKING THE JOURNEY: The Importance Of Women Aiming High

  • Reflect with Self-Awareness
    - Are you a Stable Analytical, Dominant Driver, Compliance Amicable, or Ego Expressive Leader – How do you lead?
    - What are leadership qualities?
    - Examine the journeys of successful female leaders.
    - Do you empower yourself to move into leadership roles?


 

Exploratory discussion
Case Study

10.45

MODULE 2: SELF-BRANDING – Overriding Default With Authenticity

  • Setting Yourself Up – A Trap or a Springboard?
    - Outer: dress code, manner of speaking, self-presentation
    - Inner: self-perception, a vision of the future, self-identification
  • Come Up with a Legend
    - Your professional experience and your leadership philosophy
    - Why do you do what you do? Behavioural Pattern at Work

 

  Professional Presence Assessment
1:00 Lunch
2:00

MODULE 3: WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE LEADER (Be It A Woman Or A Man!)

  • Introduction – Roadmap for Leadership Success
  • Six Action-Oriented Steps that build leadership capability:
    - DV
    - MA
    - BR
    - HC
    - DM
    - DA

 

 

Exploratory Discussion
Simulation Activity

5:00 End of Day 1
Day 2
9:00

MODULE 4: EARN YOUR SOCIAL BANKROLL: Interpersonal Skills At Its Best

  • Basic Needs & Practices in Leadership:
    - Certainty
    - Variety
    - Significance
    - Connection
    - Growth
    - Contribution

 

Exploratory discussion
Case Study

10.45

MODULE 5: DON’T JUST SET STRATEGY: Give It Teeth

  • Characteristics of an Intentional Leader
  • Structured Approach to problem solving and implementing solutions.
  • Strategic Thinking – How to make better decisions.

 

  Simulation Activity
Case Study
1:00 Lunch
2:00

MODULE 6: CONNECTING THE DOTS

  • Building a No Bullshit Culture
    - Communicate a shared value with your people
    - Help your people to focus on what’s important
 

Ex. Personal Action Plan    

5:00 End of Course