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Korean International Women’s Network Chicago Chapter

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“Network, Mentor and Empower”

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Our mission is to be each other’s advocates and support network so that each member can achieve her goals as a Korean American professional.

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Fun Committee

Members Service Committee

Mentoring Committee

Outreach Committee

Scholarship Committee

Video Documentary Committee

KOWIN Chicago Committees

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Committee Introduction

Program Overview

Moderator & Panelists Introduction

Panel Discussion

Q & A

Next steps

Agenda

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Introducing

Mentoring Committee Members

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Naomi Frydman, Co-Chair 

Pharma Management

(Science)

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Ji-Yeon Yuh 

Education/Collegiate Professor

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Irene J. Sohn 

Non-profit Social Services

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Soo Yeon Lee

Attorney (Tax, Real Estate,

Trust/Estate, Non-profit)

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Jane Park 

Attorney (Corporate Law,

Mergers & Acquisition, Real Estate)

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Jennifer Kil 

Pharma Management

(Pharmacist)

Lori Kim, Co-Chair

Biopharma Management

(Engineering)

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Mentoring Circle Program Purpose

To empower Korean-American women with the tools to succeed by promoting growing relationships and career development, through networking and mentorship.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    • Each circle will consist of up to 10 women.
    • Circles will meet 4-6 times per year.
    • Circle meetings can be either in-person and/or via virtual platform.
    • Time will be spent networking and discussing a relevant career development topic.
    • Formal Mentoring Circles will last 12 months.

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MENTORING CIRCLE MEETINGS

    • For each circle, there will be facilitators from KOWIN moderating the circle discussions.
    • Members are encouraged to proactively engage in the discussions and share thoughts with each other.
    • Various topics and forums based on members’ interests level can be addressed in circle meetings such as:
      • Book/Article club
      • Guest speaker presentations
      • Mentor panel discussions
      • Others per members’ requests

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1:1 MENTORSHIP

Mentoring Circle

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MENTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Ask thoughtful and thought-provoking questions
    • Be engaging, enthusiastic, and energetic
    • Provide objective feedback and guidance
    • Facilitate self-reflection and self-development
    • Be passionate to support the growth of another person
    • 12-month commitment

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MENTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Control the course of your own development
    • Be engaged and attend meetings
    • Have the desire to expand industry knowledge by learning from others
    • Develop and communicate goals
    • Accept both positive and negative feedback
    • Be yourself and be honest

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KOWIN CHICAGO MENTORS’

FIELD OF EXPERTISE

Legal

Medical

Social Service

Education

Science & Engineering (STEM)

Entrepreneurship/Business

Arts

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Visit our website and meet our members!

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KOWINchicago.org

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Panelists

    • Lori Kim
    • Soo Yeon Lee
    • Naomi Frydman

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Moderated by: Ji-Yeon Yuh

Panel Discussions with Mentors

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QUESTIONS

 

 

What do you value most in good leaders? What are their best attributes? What are valuable techniques to gain more respect?

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QUESTIONS

 

 

How do we develop great leaders? 

Is it better skills, personality, education, mentoring, and/or opportunity?  What are your specific recommendations? What have you seen work best at your organization to grow great leaders?

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QUESTIONS

 

 

Can you describe a turning point in your own career of taking on more leadership? What was your “tipping point”?

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KOWIN Chicago Mentoring Circle

NEXT STEPS AND CLOSING

Survey will be sent out to Mentoring Circle members on Monday, October 11th

  • Deadline: Friday, October 15th
  • To better understand members needs and identify relevant topics for future sessions
  • Fill out the survey to receive KOWIN Welcome Kit!

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NEXT MENTORING CIRCLE MEETING

Saturday, November 6th, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM (CST)

Potential Topics:

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    • Dealing with discrimination in the workplace, tools for career growth, work-life balance, making your voice heard, developing leadership skills, overcoming career challenges, gaining confidence as a Korean-American professional woman, etc.
    • November meeting registration forthcoming

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KOWIN Chicago Mentoring Circle

KOWIN HOLIDAY NETWORKING EVENT

Saturday, December 11th, 6:30PM (CST)

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Mentoring Circle Registration Will Remain Open!

https://bit.ly/3a1upIg

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