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Joy Chen's impact across China

In a comprehensive print and three-minute video feature, The Wall Street Journal highlights the impact of Joy Chen's leadership training on millions of Chinese women.

Joy Chen’s Keynote Topics

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Joy delivers each topic through a dynamic keynote, an engaging half-day workshop, or a comprehensive training program backed by her skilled team at the Multicultural Leadership Institute. Available both in-person and online, these programs equip leaders and teams with the cultural insights they need to more deeply engage, motivate and mobilize team members and clients from all backgrounds. 

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Meet Joy Chen

A former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles and Fortune 500 executive recruiter, Joy is a luminary in global leadership training. See her bio, backstory and media features.

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Joy Chen Keynote Speaker Reel

Experience how Joy inspires and empowers every audience.

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For all leaders and managers

Global Leadership Mastery

Gain the cultural insights and skills you need to adeptly manage teams across varied cultures, and enhance your organization's global footprint.

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For leaders and members of global teams

Inclusive Leadership Mastery

Enable every team member to excel, fostering a culture where diversity drives productivity, collaboration, and innovation.

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For ergs and all rising leaders

Cross-Cultural Sales Accelerator

Gain the cultural insights and skills you need to expand into new markets, both at home and abroad.

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For ergs and all rising leaders

Asian Leadership Accelerator

Learn Corporate America’s unwritten rules and build the Western-style EQ skills you need to advance and create greater impact.

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Voices of Success

"Joy is captivating! She brings a unique blend of cutting-edge research, real-life stories and practical insights. I’d recommend her as a leadership speaker for any leadership setting."

—Ngan Nguyen

Senior Vice President,
Citi

"I highly recommend the Asian Leadership Accelerator by Joy. It was filled with incredible API-tailored knowledge and many helpful takeaways. I found so much value in the cohort interaction."

—Bernice Chao

Creative Lead,
R/GA

"This course made a huge difference in how I approach work. I’ve been sharing the techniques and lessons with coworkers who would find them useful."

—Hedi Cho

Supervisor,
Dominion Energy

"The program contains practical advice and tools we can use to succeed in corporate America. All are specific to the AAPI community and backed by research and data. It is really great!"

—Helen Ahn

Associate Director,
Merck

"The program provided me knowledge of roadblocks that I didn’t know existed, and that I can now overcome by being purposeful with my actions."

—Heather Hansen

Global Consultant,
Allstate

"Joy's program helps us to unlock the competencies we need to advance our careers, and to connect with other rising Asian leaders, so that we can uplift one another and others alongside us."

—Brian Pang

Development Director,
Electronic Arts

"I’ve done a ton of leadership training, seen many courses that rehash the same ideas, or are less actionable, or really long. Joy’s lessons are novel, and they cut to the chase, giving us only what we need to know. I’m super grateful for that."

—Lian Huang

Senior Counsel,
Genentech

"Before this course, I never really knew where to start unraveling my own invisible barriers to advancement. Through this course, I’ve found my roadmap. Now, I can confidently take back control and drive my career."

—Peter Yo

Vice President,
Robert Half

"Joy connects deeply with the hearts and minds of every audience member, inspiring and equipping us all to stronger leadership."

—Mia Newell

Director,
Pfizer

"Joy Chen is a strong and clear voice onstage. Her thought leadership is grounded in research and lived experience that makes for a compelling (and often, humorous!) listen. Her tailored content has propelled thousands of learners. The Multicultural Institute is a must-have resource for those committed to the development of leaders."

—Angela Cheng-Cimini

Chief Human Resources Officer,
Harvard Business Publishing

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