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IN HER fi rst job as a secretary, Fransiska Kansil was enlisted to help with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel in Kuta, Hard Rock Cafe and Four Seasons Sayan Ubud
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N HER fi rst job as a secretary, Fransiska Kansil was enlisted to help with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel in Kuta, Hard Rock Cafe and Four Seasons Sayan Ubud. The mother of three was thrown in at the deep end with modest formal training and little more than her Rolodex and a gift of the gab. She has never looked back, and the PR maven today is the corporate communications and media relations manager at Discovery Hotels & Resorts.
I am never afraid of challenges.
And worst '¦
Stubbornness.
A personal brand is '¦
Reputation; the way other people see you as a person.
My key to success '¦
Being a good listener and never being afraid to ask a question if I don't understand.
What every businesswoman should know '¦
Our feminine strengths ' such as listening skills, creativity and good communication.
My business motto '¦
Keep it simple.
I built my network '¦
By staying in touch with all my friends, such as remembering their birthdays, sending condolences and also giving advice.
The best way to break the ice with someone new '¦
Compliment their look such as their dress, bag, accessories or even the atmosphere of the event.
And what you must do at a networking event '¦
Be brave enough to introduce yourself and if people ignore you, don't be upset.
A good communicator is '¦
Straight to the point. The personal quality I admire '¦ Honesty.
The best advice I ever received '¦
'You are too kind, Fika, and it is necessary to say 'No', so that you will have your 'own' time.'
Happiness is '¦.
Growing old gracefully (he he)
Friends to me '¦
Are important, something that money can't buy. The value of friendship is everything for me.
My career has taught me '¦
To be a strong person who realizes that life is a circle: sometimes you are up and other times you are down. The person who knows me best would describe me as '¦ Very helpful, joyful, courageous, dependable, great mom, a great friend. Three of my best friends say I'm 'a b**** who works so hard with the heart of an angel'.
Tomorrow brings '¦
A better life and more challenges that we must face.
I always carry with me '¦
Lip gloss.
I would never '¦
Leave Indonesia, as I'm proud of this country.
Don't call me '¦
Mama ' better to call me ibu!
What irritates me '¦
Arrogant people.
If I could change one thing about myself ...
I would be less demanding. One thing I am still striving to achieve '¦ Being an entrepreneur.
My life motto '¦
Life is too short, make it simple, be kind and enjoy every moment. + Kindra Cooper
