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Did you know Asian individuals are less likely to seek help and more likely to drop-out of care? This happens because the current mental health landscape often is not adapted for Asian clients, treating Asian patients as a set of symptoms rather than seeing AAPI individuals as uniquely influenced by their racial and cultural context. Anise Health was formed to address these structural health inequities.

Join us on December 10 as Anise Health's CEO and Co-Founder, Alice Zhang, elaborates upon evidence-based research that explains why psychotherapy falls short for people of Asian descent, and shares how solutions can be tailored for the Asian community. The conversation will also explore the intersection between cultural identity and mental health, unpack the sources of stigma that are prevalent for people of Asian descent and understand how cultural values in Asian populations affect acculturative stress among individuals of Asian descent. 

Alice Zhang is the co-founder and CEO of Anise Health, a culturally-responsive mental health platform for the Asian community. Motivated by personal experience, she is passionate about addressing the inequality and lack of cultural relevance in mental health interventions. Before founding Anise, Alice worked across various roles in healthcare including product development at Galileo, a digital primary care startup, investing at Unison Capital, a Japan-focused private equity fund, and management consulting at L.E.K. Consulting. Alice holds a B.S. in neuroscience from the University of British Columbia and MBA from Harvard Business School. She is also a certified health and wellness coach. 

Have you ever wondered why some leaders have stronger followership than others and can move mountains through their teams?  These same leaders are also the ones able to remove even the biggest obstacles to their organization’s success.  How do they do it?

Sitting at the top of the organizational pyramid and having the authority to call the shots is just one answer – and it isn’t even the best one. During this session, we’ll dive into the rich and complex concept of power and how the best leaders dial it up and down to achieve their goals.

Other leaders have described this session as “eye-opening,” “super interesting,” and “game-changing for my leadership style.”

By the end of this event, you will be able to:

• Understand what power truly is

• Parse apart the different sources of power and how they relate to your leadership

• Assess what kind of power you have and what kind you need to expand

• Avoid the most common mistakes people make when it comes to wielding power

• Boost your ability to flex as a leader, both within and beyond your organizational boundaries.

Nenuca Syquia is the CEO and Founder of Better Organizations by Design (BOxD), a consulting firm dedicated to aligning the people side of client's businesses with their strategy and goals. The firm offers services in organization design, team coaching, executive and leader development, DEI, change and integration.  If you're thinking, "That's quite the breadth of services!" you are right, and that is 100% by design. Nenuca refers to this as "tying together the layers of change," which increases the odds of successful change, whether it is primarily at the organization, team or leader levels. 

Kyla Zhao writes novels starring women of color in the workplace. Her first book The Fraud Squad was a buzz pick by Good Morning America and a #1 new release in Asian-American literature on Kindle. Her second novel Valley Verified was recently released worldwide by Penguin Random House. She and her books have been featured by media outlets such as Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, CBS, FOX, South China Morning Post, etc.

Kyla was also selected by Forbes for its 30 Under 30 list and Tatler as a Leader of Tomorrow. In addition, she was awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the California State Assembly for her contributions to Asian media representation. She now works at a tech company in Silicon Valley after graduating from Stanford University in 2021.

In the day, Kyla works as a Silicon Valley analyst. At night, she writes novels starring women and girls of color in the workplace.

Alok has more than 30 years of Entrepreneurial, Retail and Corporate experience. As a Senior in high school, Alok wrote a successful Consumer Retail Business Plan: negotiating Selling Agreements with manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Alok has extensive experience in HR. Finance, Strategic Sourcing and Leadership Development. Alok takes great pride in mentoring & coaching university students and corporate high potentials and is a guest speaker at INSEEC School of Management in Paris, France.

A few professional accolades include receiving the PhRMA Award and being recognized multiple times as a Talent Development Champion.

Most recently, in 2023, Alok was recognized by the NJ Governor for his passion for mentoring students and young professionals.

This webinar will answer:

• Why is it challenging for scientists and engineers to be concise?

• How to hit the sweet spot of “just enough detail” to serve the purpose of your communication?

• Bottom-line: Being clear about the audience and objective will help you cut out everything that cannot be received by your audience and will not serve the objective.

After 17 years in leadership roles at a Fortune 500 company, Ajit Nott started his own coaching and consulting practice specializing in three areas; accelerating leadership transitions, creating unstoppable teams and communicating strategically. He is driven by a belief that potential is not something fixed that we live up to, but a dynamic capacity we create and bring to life every day.

He loves the challenge of communicating across disciplines, e.g. research and commercial, cutting-edge technology and product development. He believes most challenges in front of humanity require a team of specialists and the key to success is mutual respect and effective communication.

Ajit was born in India, did his PhD in Molecular Biology at Brandeis University, and post-doctoral research at the Salk Institute in San Diego. After his studies, he went back to India to build and lead a research team at the DuPont Knowledge Center in Hyderabad. I currently live in Johnston, Iowa with his wife, daughter, and Nemo-their always playful goldendoodle.

Leading in today’s business environment is hard. Technologies change, priorities change, and leaders change. Today’s leaders are expected to be at their best day in and day out, in unpredictable and unclear circumstances.

Research indicates our brain's critical thinking skills, creativity and empathy are shut off for about 70% of our adult lives. However, modern day science has revealed the secrets to maximizing your brain's performance at will so that you can experience the confidence of knowing you are making your best decisions, inspiring your team, and making a big impact. 

Join us to learn:

• How to identify the nuanced behaviors that most leaders are unknowingly guilty of that cause blind spots and avoidable mistakes

• The secret to maintaining peak performance without the burnout

• The science behind how to quickly find solutions to complex problems

Dr. Eugene K. Choi is a Transformational Mindset Coach on a mission to transform leaders, businesses, and communities. He teaches executive leaders how to achieve and sustain peak performance in high-stress, high-stakes and high-change environments.

Dr. Eugene created a unique, science-backed process that teaches leaders how to activate their executive brain to dramatically improve results and increase clarity and focus in challenging and unpredictable situations. He has a background in clinical pharmacy, neuroscience and business coaching and has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and executives optimize their mindset, reduce toxic stress, and lead with more impact.

Dr. Eugene's expertise in audience growth has also resulted in him generating over 11 million views on his online articles and over 30 million views on his short films. His experience and expertise in both strategy and psychology have proven critical in helping clients produce tangible results in both business and in life.

Self-confidence is needed no matter what industry you are in to build your career and/or business.  In fact, a report from Gitnux mentioned that 93% of people believe that self-confidence is critical to professional success.  Sheena Yap Chan will share with you her 3 step process to building self-confidence, 5 ways to increase your self-confidence along with actionable steps that you can use in your own journey.

Sheena Yap Chan is The Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, keynote speaker, consultant and award winning podcaster on leadership and self confidence. She is also the founder and host of the award winning podcast called The Tao of Self Confidence where she interviews Asian women about their inner journey to self confidence. Her podcast has gotten over one million downloads to date and has interviewed over 800 women on the topic of confidence. She has interviewed celebrities, 8 figure CEO’s and more.

Sheena has been featured on MindValley, FOX, ThriveGlobal, Manila Times and more. She is also the co-author of the International bestselling books called Asian Women Who BossUp and International Women of Color Who BossUp. Sheena's debut book with Wiley, The Tao of Self Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within is also The Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestselling book.

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Not only are AAPIs rendered invisible through external forces like racism and xenophobia, but we also face internal forces like guilt, shame, and self-criticism, and our cultures are sometimes erased as well, through assimilation or intimidation.  This creates an all-encompassing, ‘toxic’ invisibility that permeates our entire lives, following us wherever we go, making us invisible even to ourselves.  Ryan Takemiya combines healing, storytelling, and a radical new way of looking at culture to help AAPIs and their allies be seen and heard in the workplace and beyond.

Ryan Takemiya is a writer, community leader, and storyteller who provides bottom-up, humanist DEIB solutions for orgs of all sizes. Specializing in AAPI identity, culture, storytelling, and career development, his mission is to empower AAPIs and their allies with the agency to transform themselves, their workplaces, and society at large in order to overcome what he calls "Toxic Invisibility".

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When getting on a video call with partners, teammates, or clients, first impressions matter. But with less physical space to make an impression and more factors to consider, like tech malfunctions and Zoom fatigue, standing out online can feel more difficult and overwhelming than it does in person.

The reality: Once you’re equipped with a few key pieces of information and frameworks, you’ll be ready to stand out in a virtual world.

Join Lorraine, a top-rated virtual speaker and video communications expert, who will distill everything she’s learned in an easily digestible way with tips you can implement right after the session.

Lorraine Lee is a keynote speaker and instructor at Stanford Continuing Studies and LinkedIn Learning. She has more than 300,000+ LinkedIn followers and 10+ years of experience leading editorial teams at top tech firms.

Lorraine is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice and has appeared in publications including "Inc.", "ReadWrite", and "Entrepreneur".

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Did you know that the longest-running relationship in our life is our relationship with MONEY? If that's the case, do we have a good understanding of money and how we approach it in order to build this life-long, prosperous relationship. In this webinar, you will learn:

1. oney Story - What it is & How to discover yours

2. 8,000 Days Journey - Navigating 4 Life Phases 

3. What's most important to you?

Sold on his grandparents’ stories of snow, Bao's family moved to Dayton, Ohio from Vietnam when he was 15 years old. He attended University of Cincinnati and graduated with a BS in electrical engineering. After graduation, he started at Procter & Gamble as an automation engineer and eventually transitioned into sales – becoming the North America sales manager for Swiffer, one of P&G's billion-dollar brands. However, he was compelled to do something that allowed him to be more congruent with who he is and his lived experiences.

Throughout his life, facing and navigating the unknowns has been an integral part of Bao. However, he is not self-made; he's family-and-community-made. There are countless individuals who have helped him along the way. Thus, Bao chose a career in financial services because he believes he can make a difference in the lives of families in his community by guiding them through their potential unknowns ahead.

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If you are looking to build and strengthen your personal brand on LinkedIn to make 2024 your best year yet, this webinar is for you. In this powerful webinar, you will get my framework for building a prolific brand on LinkedIn that landed me executive-level job offers, F500 clients, brand partnership deals, exclusive industry events, and more.

Dr. Serena Huang is an accomplished thought leader and professional keynote speaker who also regularly guest-lectures at top MBA programs including Kellogg, Wharton, and Haas. She coaches executives in financial services and tech on personal branding. Prior to launching Data With Serena, she most recently served as the Global Head of People Analytics & HR Tech at PayPal and previously built the people analytics functions at Kraft Heinz, GE, and Koch Industries. 

 Dr. Huang is also the author of a series of popular LinkedIn Learning courses on People Analytics with 15,000 learners, recognized as a Top 15 LinkedIn Expert in Chicago and a LinkedIn Top Voice in 2023. She partners with selected brands to advocate for the power of data analytics and holistic wellbeing for busy professionals.

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Ikigai is a Japanese term that can be roughly translated into a "reason to live" or a "reason to get up in the morning." It reaffirms that we all have a deeper purpose in existing, and it encourages people to explore the four core guiding questions of: "What do you love?" "What are you good at?" "What can you be paid for?" and "What does the world need?"  Learn how Ikigai connects to the Whole S.O.U.L. Leadership Model- a more holistic and human-centered approach to individual and organizational flourishing.  Bonus content for ERG leaders that guides them to provide employees with additional ways to experience and enhance their Ikigai, which will allow their people to achieve greater harmony and fulfillment in the personal and the professional.

Christina Farinacci-Roberts is the founder of Head Heart Hands Consulting LLC (HHH), a 20 year veteran educator, a diversity & inclusion strategist and a champion of Equity and Excellence for All.  She advises senior executive clients to create equitable systems and inclusive structures for diverse stakeholders. This has enabled their organizations to remove barriers and shape cultures that drive substantive change and fuel sustainable growth. Christina combines her holistic and human-centered Whole S.O.U.L. Leadership model with the W.I.D.E. Dynamic Dialogues framework and approach while also integrating elements of her pedagogical expertise and certifications in DEI and the Enneagram.

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Living with bold authenticity is Nimnadi's superpower. But it wasn't always this way.  Join us as she walks us in her path that led to realizing her true self and purpose. Nimnadi will share how she gained resilience through her Buddhist upbringing and working to resolve the trauma caused by her experience growing up in civil war-era Sri Lanka.

Sponsorship generously provided by Stanely Black & Decker

It’s true, Asians can have good biases: having a good work ethic and delivering high quality work. However, it stops there. We are mostly known for execution… not strong leadership, and that hurts when it comes to career advancement.

The session will uncover how you don’t have to wait for culture to change, to change how people see you. You can break free of biases, even if people don’t even realize they have them. Dive into Innovative Leadership and neuroscience to unlock your next level… right now!

Laura Flessner coaches diverse professionals (women, minorities, introverts, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse...) to break free of bias and be seen as a leader using innovation and neuroscience. She is a diverse professional herself and is on a mission to help others level up with confidence and ignite their passion so they can make their unique impact in the world.

Sponsorship generously provided by Stanely Black & Decker

There is a universal struggle many of us face in our relationships with our parents: the pursuit of their approval, the weight of their expectations, and the burden of unspoken obligations. Unresolved, these burdens get passed onto future generations.

Join us for an intimate coffee chat with Amy Yip, author of "Unfinished Business: Breaking Down the Great Wall Between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents."

This talk explores the intersection of intergenerational dynamics, professional fulfillment, leadership, and pursuit of success within the context of the relationship between adult children and parents. Drawing from personal experiences and nearly fifty hours of heartfelt (and at times triggering) conversations with her own parents, Amy will share how to navigate the process of transforming detachment into deep and meaningful connections through open dialogue.

By embracing vulnerability and empathy, participants will gain insights into how these conversations and addressing unfinished business can unlock new possibilities, strengthen relationships, and pave the way for career success and authentic connections.

Amy Yip is a Somatic Life Transformation and Mental Fitness coach, keynote speaker, author, and self-confidence trainer. She works with women of color leaders to strengthen their mental fitness, heal intergenerational wounds, find their voice and the courage to speak up, and have agency to let go of all the ‘shoulds’ so that they can be the authors of their own life stories. Her mission is to empower all women of color to become the embodied version of themselves.

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Asian leaders often have excellent execution skills and work ethic, demonstrate empathy and humility, are VUCA-friendly and open to diversity much more than leaders from outside Asia. In this talk, we will dive into research from the Center for Creative Leadership and followed by an engaging conversation with real-world examples.

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Communication encompasses much more than simply sharing information, contrary to popular belief. Many of us have experienced the frustration of delivering a message only to receive an unexpected or unsatisfactory response. However, effective communication holds the key to achieving success in advocating for your needs and desires, gaining support from those around you, and fostering influence and impact. Besides self-awareness, communication stands out as the most vital leadership skill to cultivate, irrespective of your title or role. Discover how the power of effective communication can revolutionize everyday tasks, from writing emails to delivering dynamic presentations and everything in between. The ability to communicate effectively will be the determining factor between an audience drifting off in their thoughts or being captivated on the edge of their seats.

Lawrence Huey is an Executive Leadership Advisor and Coach.

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When you are raised in the collective ‘We,’ it is very difficult to make a name and place for yourself in the individual ‘I’ based culture of corporate America. Not only are you unskilled in advocating for yourself, but you are also unsure how to be proud of your work or accomplishments.

In this fireside chat, we will discuss key concepts from Neelu Kaur's book, 'Be Your Own Cheerleader,' and create a safe inclusive space for the AAPI community to engage in a judgement free dialogue about self-promotion, self-advocacy, speaking up, and career advancement.

Neelu Kaur holds a BS from NYU’s Stern School of Business, an MA in Social & Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and is a certified NLP Master Practitioner and Coach from the NLP Center of New York. She has 15 years of experience specializing in Adult Learning & Leadership Development in Financial Services, Consulting, and the Tech Industry. She focuses on leadership, mindfulness, and burnout management for individuals, teams, and organizations. Neelu recently published her first book, 'Be Your Own Cheerleader,' which focuses on self-advocacy for Asian & South Asian Women.

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Join us for a conversation with Raman Malhotra, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Leidos. She will discuss her career journey beginning with a BS in Information Systems to shifting into recruiting & talent development across six multi-national organizations. Raman will share the key lessons and insights learned through her journey.

Sponsorship generously provided by Leidos

Dr. Xinjin Zhao, a recently retired executive and author of "The Odyssey of Self-Discovery", will help you discover your own unique growth pattern and find clarity about your own leadership values. With stories and insights from thought leaders, interviews with executives, as well as Xinjin Zhao’s own experiences of triumph and struggle as a global business executive, it speaks to early- to mid-career aspiring leaders who are looking for ways to take their leadership to the next level.

Along with the insights you will gain through the leadership exercises, you will learn lessons such as:

• How to know yourself better

• How to lead effectively

• How to make decisions based on a vision for the future

Dr. Xinjin Zhao has extensive global business experience and always passionate about leadership development, is writing a book about leadership. He started his career in technology and subsequently led business development, marketing, and operations including global sales and P&L responsibility for the ExxonMobil Catalyst and Licensing business. He also spearheaded the development of the largest ExxonMobil investment in China, a multibillion dollar petrochemical complex. During the last two years as an executive for technology scouting and ventures, he also worked with many startup companies around the world.

Sponsorship generously provided by Leidos

Are you concerned about how your state of mental health is keeping you from enjoying your quality of life?

Model Minority is a myth, but it does create unreasonable pressure on people to meet societal and familial expectation leading to poor mental health. The weight of ethnic identity and generational status, acculturation and cultural background, socioeconomic status, pressures of time, career, education, relationships, and family all further influences the expression of mental health. Underneath the exterior of “having it all figured out and together,” we will explore the unrecognized physical effects of mental health, and how it can play a role in your quality of life.

You will walk away with a map of how you can help yourself develop greater mental wellness and resilience, and an opportunity to participate in a 40-Day breath and meditation challenge.

Dr. Lynn Tran graduated from Parker University in Dallas, TX in 2016, receiving her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. She continues her study in functional neurology through the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR) and Quantum Neurology. Dr. Tran is the founder of Wild & Precious Optimal Living, an integrative brain-based clinic to support people struggling with chronic pain, sleep disorders, and mental health.

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Are you wondering how to reinvigorate your ERG and plan for 2023? Join us for a conversation with author and DEI consultant Farzana Nayani (she/her/hers) for a personal discussion about how to lead ERGs more effectively and uplift our API identities. She will share common pitfalls and best practices that can help inspire strategies for your own organization.

Farzana Nayani is a recognized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion specialist, business and strategy coach, and international keynote speaker. She has worked with Fortune 500 corporations, public agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, and non-profit organizations as a consultant and trainer on diversity and inclusion, intercultural communication, supplier diversity, and employee engagement. Her latest book "The Power of Employee Resource Groups: How People Create Authentic Change" was released in June 2022. For more information visit: www.farzananayani.com

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When was the last time you sat down with your manager and asked for a stretch role, a promotion, an extended leave or pitched a new idea. When you have been asked to take on a new role, did you jump at the opportunity or hesitate to take it up as you felt you were not ready for it or the right fit?  There are many times we feel unprepared, inadequate, not ready in pursuing opportunities that we can excel at.

In this talk I will discuss how we can quickly evaluate our strengths, our needs and how we jump in with both feet to have that critical conversation.  The approach will be examined from both the individual and the managers perspective.  You will also learn about the challenges managers can face in navigating this space and showing up for the employees. 

Each of us owns our career, so it's critical for every individual to be intentional in how we show up and move forward.  Being brave is about taking risks, asking for what we want, and exercising our voice. 

Bio: Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi is a Global Engineering & Manufacturing Executive where she leads teams, drives change, and supports customers. She co-chairs the Women’s ERG, which empowers and supports the career and personal development of a diverse workforce from across 8 countries. Sirisha took two career breaks in less than eight years, to raise her family and earn her doctorate in Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Sirisha is originally from India and she has learned to navigate and own her voice in her corporate career as a working mother and an immigrant woman of color. In her personal time, she hosts the podcast “Women, Career & Life” where her mission is to share stories and provide practical ideas plus resources for women to further their career & life goals. Sirisha is passionate about mentoring and actively mentors career women and college students through various avenues.

Sponsorship generously provided by Leidos

Do you feel stressed from the busyness of life, being wedded to your devices, or overwhelming emotions? If so, you are not alone, and mindfulness can help. Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment, aware of the emotions, sensations, and insights you are experiencing. Mindfulness can help people feel more at peace, become less stressed, and shift perspectives. These practices are not just buzzwords. They are scientifically based techniques to help you navigate the changes and challenges you face. Together we will learn about mindfulness and practice ways to reduce stress and feel more centered. This session will be interactive. Please bring a piece of fruit or other small snack.

Suzanne Taylor is a certified executive coach who helps high-potential clients become more effective and feel more fulfilled. She brings expansive leadership knowledge through her work at Intuit, Clorox, and other high-tech companies. She has taught at Stanford for twenty years. She co-authored a book called, “Inside Intuit: How the Makers of Quicken Beat Microsoft and Revolutionized an Entire Industry,” and holds Stanford BA and MBA Degrees. Her newest book is called, “Leadership Journey Workbook: Self-Reflections and Actions for Growth.” She volunteers with the Stanford GSB Women’s Circle program and the Stanford GSB Asian Alumni organization.

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