Education expert To Thuy Diem Quyen believes that women today have boldly stepped out into society, are confident and successful in all areas of life. (Photo: NVCC)
This is the opinion of education expert To Thuy Diem Quyen - Founder, CEO of InnEdu, and one of the 20 inspirational women of 2021 voted by Forbes Vietnam .
In the context of modern society, what do you think about the role of Vietnamese women in promoting creativity and innovation in fields such as business, arts and technology?
In Vietnam, women have many advantages compared to some countries in the region and in the world. In my observation, there is no obvious gender discrimination, this is the first important advantage.
In addition, women are born with the ability to imagine and create, think multidimensionally, and solve problems flexibly. Today, they are more confident, achieve many breakthroughs in their careers, and receive support from their families. Thanks to that, they boldly step out into society and contribute to innovation.
The presence of women in innovation is increasingly evident, especially in the era of technology 4.0 and artificial intelligence, opening up many opportunities for self-affirmation. Their role in this process is increasingly important.
Modern women are no longer confined to the kitchen or limited to the family. They proactively choose suitable jobs, balance between career and life, confident and successful in all fields.
One of the notable changes is financial independence and a spirit of commitment. Women today know how to manage their time, organize their lives intelligently, and fulfill both roles. In particular, they know how to free themselves from unnecessary constraints, take advantage of technology to improve their quality of life and develop their careers.
In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges that Vietnamese women face when they want to enter traditional professions or new fields?
The biggest challenge for women is not external barriers, but believing in themselves. Because people often set limits for themselves. When they are confident and inspired, women will boldly step out of their comfort zone, take risks and assert themselves.
Families also play a key role in encouraging their daughters to pursue new fields, especially information technology. Gone are the days when information technology was associated with pure programming – a job that AI could replace. Today, the field values creativity, problem-solving and solution-finding – skills that women can thrive in.
Nowadays, women have more opportunities to access high-quality education as well as develop new skills, creating a solid position in society. Women have the ability to think multidimensionally and comprehensively, so they are increasingly participating in decision-making, leadership and entrepreneurial positions. It is important that women take the initiative to seize opportunities and commit to achieve success.
So how to overcome barriers and challenges in life and work, according to you?
From a young age, girls should be encouraged to participate in innovative programs and playgrounds. Parents are the ones who create the first “springboard” for their daughters to be more confident in themselves.
Teachers also play an important role in building confidence and creating opportunities for students to participate in all activities, especially in the field of information technology. That is the first and very important foundation. What factors affect women's confidence and success in work and life from your perspective?
The first factor that makes women confident and successful is that they are educated that there is no failure, only failure. All the results of their efforts have not achieved what they want, but there is no failure. Like the world-famous inventor Thomas Edison failed more than 10,000 times to invent the light bulb, but he never called it failure, seeing it as an opportunity to learn. "I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
He once said: "Many failures in life are due to people not realizing how close they were to success and giving up their work." After thousands of failures, one day, Edison accidentally touched the small button on his coat button and exclaimed: "Here it is! This is what I will use for the filament!".
Therefore, it is important to help women – from an early age – understand that failure is not an end point, but part of the journey to success. If they are not afraid of failure, they have already started walking on their own path.
Parents also need to change their thinking, do not "program" into their daughters' heads outdated concepts such as: "Study less, get married later, take care of the family is enough". If adults keep stuffing these prejudices, they will unintentionally take away their children's confidence, opportunities and dreams. Instead of setting limits, create conditions for your daughters to try, explore and pursue their own passions.
As someone who works in innovation, what advice do you have for young women looking for balance and happiness in modern life?
There is no one-size-fits-all formula for every woman. Happiness is not a destination, but a journey of constant growth, constant discovery and self-improvement.
A woman's tactfulness, devotion and sacrifice are always the "support" for a happy family. Taking the initiative to love is what modern women with confidence in themselves often do...
In the new era, Vietnamese women are facing many opportunities to develop themselves. To confidently shine and make the most of these opportunities, in my opinion, women should cultivate their knowledge and professional skills, especially the skills needed in the digital age such as information technology, programming, project management, soft skills; at the same time, be aware of trends and cultures in the world to be able to compete successfully in the international environment.
It is important that women maintain a lifelong learning attitude, constantly updating new knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of the labor market. Women - strive to rise up, strive to lead, strive to shine...
In the new era, women in our country really have many opportunities to develop themselves. (Photo: NVCC)
What factors affect women's confidence and success in work and life from your perspective?
The first factor that makes women confident and successful is that they are educated that there is no failure, only failure. All the results of their efforts have not achieved what they want, but there is no failure. Like the world-famous inventor Thomas Edison failed more than 10,000 times to invent the light bulb, but he never called it failure, seeing it as an opportunity to learn. "I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
He once said: "Many failures in life are due to people not realizing how close they were to success and giving up their work." After thousands of failures, one day, Edison accidentally touched the small button on his coat button and exclaimed: "Here it is! This is what I will use for the filament!".
Therefore, it is important to help women – from an early age – understand that failure is not an end point, but part of the journey to success. If they are not afraid of failure, they have already started walking on their own path.
Parents also need to change their thinking, do not "program" into their daughters' heads outdated concepts such as: "Study less, get married later, take care of the family is enough". If adults keep stuffing these prejudices, they will unintentionally take away their children's confidence, opportunities and dreams. Instead of setting limits, create conditions for your daughters to try, explore and pursue their own passions.
As someone who works in innovation, what advice do you have for young women looking for balance and happiness in modern life?
There is no one-size-fits-all formula for every woman. Happiness is not a destination, but a journey of constant growth, constant discovery and self-improvement.
A woman's tactfulness, devotion and sacrifice are always the "support" for a happy family. Taking the initiative to love is what modern women with confidence in themselves often do...
In the new era, Vietnamese women are facing many opportunities to develop themselves. To confidently shine and make the most of these opportunities, in my opinion, women should cultivate their knowledge and professional skills, especially the skills needed in the digital age such as information technology, programming, project management, soft skills; at the same time, be aware of trends and cultures in the world to be able to compete successfully in the international environment.
It is important that women maintain a lifelong learning attitude, constantly updating new knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of the labor market. Women - strive to rise up, strive to lead, strive to shine...
Education expert To Thuy Diem Quyen is the founder and CEO of InnEdu, one of the 20 most inspiring women in 2021 selected by Forbes Vietnam . She has worked in the education sector for 30 years in all three roles: teacher, training specialist and owner of the educational enterprise InnEdu, specializing in STEAM.
Ms. Diem Quyen is also a lecturer in the Ministry of Education and Training’s innovation programs and a judge in local and national innovative teacher competitions. She has trained and coached more than 100,000 educational leaders and teachers in more than 40 provinces and cities on STEAM-related skills, applying information technology in teaching, creative teaching methods and creating positive motivation for students.
In 2014, she participated in the Global Education Forum in Spain and was also the first Vietnamese person to be recognized by Microsoft as an innovative education expert (Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Fellow). In October 2020, InnEdu, which she founded, became Microsoft's first global training partner in Vietnam. She was one of 18 judges and the only Asian in the Global Innovative Teacher Forum in the US in 2015.
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