Keynotes
by Joy Chen

Multicultural Leadership Institute CEO and former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles Joy Chen as a keynote speaker on stage

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Joy Chen 陈愉

Across a career spanning public service, executive search and leadership training on three continents, Joy has been on a mission to unleash the power and potential of all people.

As Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles, Joy led economic and workforce development for one of the world's most diverse cities—where residents speak over 90 languages.

Following her stint in public service, Joy joined the renowned executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles and for seven years, found CEOs and Board Members for Fortune 500 companies.

Joy wrote a careers blog on the unwritten rules of the game, which went viral –in China, launching her there as an author, leadership guru and founder of a global leadership training company which served millions.

Now back in the United States, Joy is CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute. For her worldwide leadership in unleashing human potential, Joy has been profiled by media including The Economist, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, CNN, CBS News, ABC News and Vogue China.

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Multicultural Leadership Institute CEO and former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles Joy Chen as a keynote speaker on stage
A keynote for all leaders with global mandates

Unlocking Asian Markets: The Art of Cross-Cultural Leadership


As leaders, we interpret the world through 'cultural goggles' that shape how we perceive and make decisions. These goggles, while clear in known environments, can obscure our understanding of new ones. As Asia rises as a key consumer and business hub, we must shift our cultural viewpoints to leverage growing opportunities.

Join us to delve into:

  • The fascinating anthropology of how Asian and Western cultures evolved, and what you need to know to build robust cross-cultural bridges.
  • How cognitive psychologists are finding that many Asians think in a more holistic and less verbal way than Westerners.
  • 3 steps you can take right way to become an even more effective global leader skilled at engaging and motivating employees and customers from all backgrounds.

Our presenter, Joy Chen, is CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute and a former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles, where she led economic and workforce development for a global workforce speaking 90+ languages. Her groundbreaking leadership development work in Asia has been profiled by media including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Economist, and Vogue China.


This will be a highly interactive event, so get ready for fun and impact!

This event is perfect as a keynote presentation, a company-wide workshop, or as a fireside chat with your CEO or other senior executives.


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A company keynote for all employees:

How To Build A Powerful Network Of Strategic Allies


Many people think the bigger your network, the better. In fact, the broader your network, the better. Leverage the latest insights from the cutting edge of organizational psychology to build a network that gives you early access to new people and opportunities.

Don’t miss this electrifying journey into:

  • The cutting edge of cognitive psychology, where researchers have found that how we're raised fundamentally impacts how we each see the world

  • How you can fluidly switch the lenses of our "cultural glasses" so that you can better collaborate and innovate with people of all backgrounds

  • 3 simple steps that you can use right away to generate continuous "pull" for fresh new people, ideas and opportunities.

Our presenter, Joy Chen, is CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute and a former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles, where she led economic and workforce development for a global workforce speaking 90+ languages. Her groundbreaking leadership development work in Asia has been profiled by media including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Economist, and Vogue China.


This will be a highly interactive event, so get ready for fun and impact!

Meet Joy to discuss an event for your company
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Multicultural Leadership Institute CEO and former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles Joy Chen speaking at an intimate workshop
Especially for your Asian ERG or a gathering of all your ERGs

The Unwritten Rules Of The Game

Insider guidance to help you ascend


Across Corporate America, Asians are the group least likely to ascend despite having the most education and experience. Why? And how can you break through to scale up your impact? Hear from the ultimate insider, Joy Chen.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover:

  • The anthropology of how Western cultures evolved to be particularly individualistic –and how those forces shape how Corporate America functions today
  • The invisible social dynamics which limit the careers of so many Asians in America
  • The unwritten rules of the game – and how to leverage them to break through and scale up your impact

Our speaker, Joy Chen, is a child of immigrants who transitioned from shy outsider to the ultimate insider. At age 31, Joy was appointed Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles, and then served as a longtime executive search leader for Fortune 500 CEOs and Board members. Her groundbreaking leadership development work in Asia has been profiled by media including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Economist, and Vogue China.


This will be a highly interactive session, so bring your questions and insights!

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