On May 20, at the AmCham China Beijing offices, the Young Professionals Committee hosted the first session in its new CEO luncheon series: NextGen Leadership – Shaping Your Professional Image, Network, and Influence. This event brought together 15 rising professionals for a dynamic and interactive leadership discussion led by Cindy Jensen, Founder and CEO of INPOWER ONE.
Jensen guided participants through a powerful framework for career advancement, highlighting four key pillars:
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Stakeholder Management – Strengthening relationships that open doors and build a professional reputation.
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Risk-Taking – Courageously taking on unfamiliar challenges to drive growth.
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Personal Branding – Shaping how others perceive and remember you.
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Skill Expansion – Continuously developing a broader and deeper skill set.
In discussing how to build executive presence, Jensen emphasized authenticity, confidence, and self-awareness as essential traits for emerging leaders. She also shared insights into what today’s leadership seeks in young talent, namely, a proactive attitude, decisiveness, candor, and a readiness to collaborate and learn.
This inaugural CEO luncheon set a strong precedent for future editions of the series, which aims to empower young professionals with practical tools, senior mentorship, and meaningful connections.