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Women make an impact across industries throughout the year, but March puts a special spotlight on celebrating and recognizing their achievements.

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Women's growing influence and leadership continue to shape the planning and experience of communities and spaces. In celebration of Women's Month, Manila Bulletin Property & Living asked leaders to reflect on the shift toward greater representation of women and their advice to others rising from the ranks.

"To rising women executives, develop the discipline to regulate emotion, respond instead of reacting, and make decisions based on clarity rather than fear.

Composure under pressure earns respect. Do not feel compelled to imitate traditional leadership styles. Authority does not require aggression.

Strength does not require hardness. Emotional intelligence, preparation, discernment, and conviction are strategic assets."

AUDREY GO President and CEO, Dexterton Corp.

"As a principal architect/designer/builder and now going into building and selling, I think being a woman is advantageous since I put my heart at the forefront to ensure the salability of every design. The spatial experience and design should always evoke an emotion to like, to love, and eventually to build or 'buy.' Alongside these are being detailedoriented, communicative, and organized."