This is a networking event for women who identify themselves as ethnically diverse and would like to meet and learn from other women of colour, their experiences and discoveries of their unique strengths.

As an ethnically diverse woman who has grown up and lived in NZ for the last 20 years, I have come across multiple challenges. Some of these were internal, like am I losing part of my cultural identity but I feel like I need to assimilate well to be successful. Other challenges were more external, like answering the question “Where are you really from?” and not seeing myself reflected in media or in the higher positions in corporates.

It is not until recently that I have started to acknowledge that hey my difference is my strength, e.g. how I am able to see different perspectives, code switch and empathise with others. So I would like to bring women of colour together to share stories and learn from each other.

Join us for a networking breakfast!

Is this event for you?

• Yes, if you identify yourself as an ethnically diverse woman or woman of colour
• Yes, if you can relate to the internal and external challenges I have outlined above

About the host

Kia ora and Ni hao, my name is Suki Xiao. I am an ICF credentialed coach (Associate Certified Coach) with 5+ years of coaching experience and the founder of As you (https://asyou.org). I am passionate about empowering women of colour rise in the workplace. I regularly deliver talks on the challenges that ethnically diverse staff and women of colour face and how to make diversity&inclusion a reality in the workplace.

Prior to starting As You, I was an Agile Coach at Xero, Meridian Energy and Datacom (via Nomad8), where I had direct experience coaching, enabling and supporting teams and leaders to perform better and in new ways of working. I also served on the leadership team of Xero Partner Products and has worked with a range of people, from senior leadership teams to early career professionals.

Look forward to connecting and you can find me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sukixiao/