Professional Development talks
Recognising the critical need to effectively manage and navigate through changes is critical, UPAAS recently hosted an impactful workshop led Elaine Bernalyn Cercado, Managing Director of PowerinU Training and Coaching. Participants were empowered the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and lead through change with confidence. Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting…
You are all invited to UPAAS’ “Because Words Matter” happening on Saturday, 21 May 2016. Venue: SMU-X Active Learning Classroom 3-1, Level 3, SMU Labs, 71-77 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178895 Admission is Free, however, a donation of $10 to our UPAAS Scholarship Fund is very much appreciated. Register at http://goo.gl/forms/rbcShd5gwS. Your $10 donation will entitle…
The UPAAS Professional Development talk, “5 Keys To Balance Success, Wealth and Family for OFWs”, was held on 19 Feb 2016. The speaker was Mr. Raymond Lim. The event was sponsored by RLBC Capital. The event was attended by 7 UPAAS members. Raymond Lim is the CEO of RLBC Capital Pte Ltd. He is also…
Please register at: http://ofwsuccess.eventbrite.sg He started off by selling magazines and palm reading software. Combining hardwork & perseverance since young, he soon became a top sales person pursued by head-hunters for multi-national companies. Success came in easy so he decided to take the next step and put up multiple businesses. When the Asian financial crisis came,…
The UPAAS Professional Development talk, “Personal Insights into Entrepreneurship”, was held on 30 Jul 2015. The speakers were Ninalyn Cacananta and Jess Emerson Uy. The event sponsor was Philippine National Bank – Singapore. The event was attended by about 43 professionals, most of which were UPAAS members. Ninalyn Cacananta is a Philippines Certified Public Accountant…
The UPAAS Professional Development talk, “Big Data in a Nutshell”, was held on 14 Jan 2016. The speakers were Erika Fille Legara and Ivan John Clement. The event was attended by about 36 professionals, about half of which were UPAAS members. Erika Fille Legara is a Scientist at IHPC. Her areas of expertise are complex…
UPAAS invites fellow alumni and friends to UPAAS Oblation Talk: Big data in a nutshell, on 14 Jan 2016. Register for free here: https://upaas-bigdata.eventbrite.sg/ See you there!
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese proverb Learn about the first-hand experiences of our speakers in launching their company/consultancy. The speakers’ talking points include: business need identification, fund raising, competitive advantage, and misconceptions. Grab the opportunity to interact with the speakers and…
In celebration of our 10th anniversary, UPAAS, in partnership with Philippine National Bank, is organising another exciting Oblation Talk this October. This time, Apprentice Asia winner Jonathan Yabut has kindly agreed to meet up the kababayans in Singapore and share his thoughts about competing in an international environment, and finding your passion! Jonathan, a UP…
On 29th September 2012, UPAAS will be conducting The Oblation Talks: Discovering Bio-sustainability in the Philippines and Beyond! Join our prominent Filipino speakers, world-renowned botanist Dr Benito Tan and zoologist Dr Jose Mendoza for a series of lectures on flora and fauna biodiversity in the Philippines. Come and learn about innovative solutions that only nature…
Oblation Talks: Find Your Passion! has been brought to you by UPAAS and PNB. Read the full press release here. Take the UPAAS-PNB Oblation Talks: Find Your Passion! post-event survey. And, last but not least, enjoy our photos in the UPAAS Oblation Talks Gallery!
Have you found your passion? Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your…