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“Women are excellent at (being pragmatic).”
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– Belinda Huang, Partner, Arc Studio Architecture + Urbanism, Great Women Of Our Time 2005 Design & Style nominee
“Women have an enormous capacity to contribute, both in small ways and also in heroic proportions.”
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– Brenda Yeoh, Professor, Head of Southeast Asian Studies Programme; and Research Leader, Asian Migration Research Cluster, Asia Research Institute, Great Women Of Our Time 2006 Science & Technology nominee
“A great woman thinks for those other than herself. With this perspective, she not only becomes less complacent, but also becomes more driven to give to others.”
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– Joni Ong, Managing Director, Great Place to Work Institute Singapore, Great Women Of Our Time 2008 Education & Public Service nominee.
“Women make better entrepreneurs because we are more creative and sensitive to customers’ needs. As our society becomes more liberal, I believe more women will succeed.”
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– Siti Suhaila Yahya-Ong, Founder and Managing Director, Wayan Retreat Balinese Spa Pte Ltd, Great Women Of Our Time 2008 Finance & Commerce winner
“Women are like water – flexible yet able to shape the toughest stone.”
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– Susie Tay, Founder and CEO, THELIFESHOP Pte Ltd, Great Women Of Our Time 2008 Design & Style winner
“Every women has the capacity and ability to do more with their strength, time and work. I sincerely hope this reminds other women that we are all great in our own way.”
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– Chong Hai-Yen, Founder and Director, Hi-Raleigh Asia, Great Women Of Our Time 2008 Education & Public Service winner
“I strongly believe women can excel at work and home – we must never allow ourselves to believe we can only choose one.”
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– Valerie Tan, Chief Executive Officer, Pinnacle Motors, Great Women Of Our Time 2009 Finance & Commerce nominee
“As women, we bring an acute sense of self-awareness, self-discipline and empathy to the way we manage relationships. That, and having passion for what we do, will allow us to better enjoy every part of the process.”
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– Tan Yen Yen, Regional Vice President & Managing Director, Asia Pacific (South), SAS Institute Pte Ltd, Great Women Of Our Time 2009 Science & Technology nominee
“I think women of today are not afraid to be different. We have our own unique views and contributions that can make a positive impact on the world.”
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– Chen Shun Ling, wildlife photographer, Great Women Of Our Time 2011 Arts & Media winner
“Women leaders want to broaden their perspectives, while still meticulously paying attention to details.”
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– Celine Goh How Ping, General Manager, Steinway Gallery Singapore, Great Women Of Our Time 2014 Arts & Media nominee
“Women are naturally inclined to nurture and grow a team. To earn respect, you have to do your job well and treat others as you treat yourself. To me, a ‘great woman’ is hardworking. She gives her best every day and remains calm in the face of adversity. She also possesses wisdom, and the courage to take risks.”
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– Lilian Koh, Chairman & CEO, iApps Pte Ltd, Great Women Of Our Time 2015 Science & Technology nominee
“Women have great emotional strength. My helper has three children herself but left them back home to work in Singapore, so she can support them and give them a better future. I doubt I would have the strength to make such a tough decision.”
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– Mrinalini Venkatachalam, Head of Public Awareness and Youth Initiatives, Singapore Committee for UN Women, Great Women Of Our Time 2014 Education & Public Service nominee
“A woman’s strength comes from having resilience, which enables us to overcome life’s challenges and pick up real life lessons that can’t be learnt from books. Faith is another key quality, not necessarily the religious kind, but the ability to see beyond the here and now… to see what’s possible when others insist that it’s impossible.”
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– Jennifer Heng, CEO, Dayspring New Life Centre, Great Women Of Our Time 2014 Education & Public Service nominee