https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/gallery/great-women/useful-advice-from-successful-women-on-realising-your-fullest-potential/
“Know yourself, your talents, the choices you can make – then make them.”
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– Janet Ang, Vice-President, IBM Asia Pacific, Great Women Of Our Time 2006 Science & Technology nominee
“Be optimistic; believe you will find a solution. Ask for advice and work with others to solve issues. Experience setbacks – just don’t let them deter you.”
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– Saw Seang Mei, Professor, NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Great Women Of Our Time 2006 Science & Technology winner
“Do your best to make a difference.”
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– Dr Tan Ah Moy, Senior Consultant & Head of Paediatric Haematology Oncology Service, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Great Women Of Our Time 2008 Health, Sports & Wellness nominee
“Seeking help is a sign of wisdom, not weakness. While we can’t be superwomen, we can certainly help one another overcome challenges.”
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– Dr Ann Tan, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Great Women Of Our Time 2008 Education & Public Service nominee
“Women balance family and career, so they need to be able to multi-task. This can be very challenging but fulfilling.”
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– Professor Jackie Ying, Executive Director, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Great Women Of Our Time 2008 Science & Technology winner
“Too many women place too much emphasis on trying to be the perfect mother, employee, hostess and a size zero! We need to be realistic and live our lives. Once you accept this, life becomes easier to handle.”
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– Dr Chitra Rajaram, Senior Vice President, Indian Broadcast Division, MediaCorp, Great Women Of Our Time 2009 Arts & Media nominee
“I’d like to tell women: Don’t sell yourself short. You can have a career & family! Work-life balance is possible, but you must ask for help and accept that you have certain limitations.”
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– Monica Alsagoff, Owner, Communications DNA Pte Ltd, Great Women Of Our Time 2010 Arts & Media nominee
“Don’t be afraid to show off your talents and don’t worry what others may think. Dare to face controversy and allow yourself to shine.”
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– Ning Cai, Illusionist & Escape Artist, Great Women Of Our Time 2012 Arts & Media nominee
“I want women out there to know that if there’s a will, there's a way!"
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– Dr Madeleine Chew Him Lim, Founder and Managing Director, MW Medical, Great Women Of Our Time 2012 Science & Technology nominee
“I hope to inspire women to stand up and take charge of their lives. Anyone can achieve anything, once she sets her mind to it.”
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– Pam Siow, Founder, Think Space, Great Women Of Our Time 2013 Finance & Commerce nominee
“To be a leader, you have to learn to be generous and give other people the leeway to perform.”
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– Dora Hoan, Group CEO and Managing Director, Best World International Ltd, Great Women Of Our Time 2014 Finance & Commerce winner
"If women have to courage to speak, we must help get their stories out, so other women know that they are not alone and that help is out there.”
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– Eunice Olsen, Founder of WomenTalkTV, social advocate and co-producer of film 3.50, Great Women Of Our Time 2014 Education & Public Service nominee
“Don’t be afraid to think beyond the parameters you have to work with.”
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– Wahyuni A. Hadi, Executive Director, Singapore International Film Festival; Co-producer, Ilo-Ilo; Co-founder, Objectifs Films, Great Women Of Our Time 2014 Arts & Media winner
“Stay cheerful and respectful. What makes a good leader? Someone who has an inclusive style about team-building, problem-solving and decision-making. I also believe it is important to stay cheerful and respectful; you never know who may become your colleague or supervisor one day!”
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– Clara Cheo, CEO, Golden Village Multiplex and Golden Village Pictures, Great Women Of Our Time 2014 Finance & Commerce nominee
