[Event Recap] Building a Borderless Career: Skills & Mindset for the Next Generation

On December 17, 2025, an inspiring meet-up titled “Building a Borderless Career: Skills & Mindset for the Next Generation” brought together emerging leaders, professionals, and creatives in Ho Chi Minh City to explore what it truly means to build a global, location-independent career. The event was a collaborative initiative hosted by Women in Tech®Vietnam, Women Tech Entrepreneurs, and SHAREWORK CORP - all united in their mission to empower women to thrive beyond traditional geographic and professional boundaries.

🎙️ Speakers & Perspectives

The session featured two distinguished speakers with rich international experience:

Quyen Nguyen – Country Director of Women in Tech®Vietnam — provided leadership perspectives rooted in community building and local action.
Lauren Blair Smith – International Speaker & Global Creative Leader, Founder of the Lauren Blair Smith Dance Company (Singapore) - shared her global journey navigating artistic expression, creativity, and leadership across borders. Her experiences in performing arts and education offered a unique outlook on how adaptability, creativity, and resilience shape a borderless career.

Their combined insights emphasized leadership beyond boundaries, highlighting the importance of creativity, discipline, cultural curiosity, and mindset flexibility in a rapidly changing global marketplace. Attendees heard real-world stories about building careers that transcend national borders, industries, and traditional work structures - encouraging a new generation of professionals to think globally while grounding their journey in purpose and personal values.

💡 Key Takeaways

Participants gained valuable insights on:

• Developing the mindset for global opportunities: Understanding how adaptability, curiosity, and lifelong learning enable successful careers beyond local constraints.

• Cross-border leadership skills: How to cultivate skills that are valued internationally, including communication, cultural intelligence, and creative problem-solving.

• Creativity as a career accelerant: Beyond technical skills, creativity and personal expression help individuals differentiate themselves and connect with diverse audiences across industries.

• Discipline and adaptability: Essential traits in navigating unpredictable career paths and opportunities across global markets.

The interactive Q&A session sparked meaningful conversation around essential competencies for next-generation leaders, how to confidently “go global” from Vietnam, and practical approaches to crafting careers that aren’t limited by geography.