You are the CEO of You!
“A leadership program designed for Asian American WOMEN in business”
We have achieved tremendous success in the past three years, with participants from middle to senior management levels across various industries and organizations. Each session is carefully designed to provide an intimate learning environment for participants – to explore concepts and acquire skills necessary for career and personal success. The outcome includes individual visions and action plans. Moreover, each session begins with presentations by various experts followed by interactive small group sessions as well as offline small group homework assignments. This great opportunity is limited to a small number (10 – 15) of male participants who will be selected through an application process based on the selection criteria.
| Selection Criteria | Program Co-Chairs | Program Facilitator | |
| • Experience level (7+ years of managerial experience)• Commitment to personal and leadership development | Claire Chang Managing Director, BrightStone Partners, Inc. & Vice-Chair, Board of Directors, ABL-SF |
Stephen B. Jeong Managing Director, Waypoint People Solutions & Vice President, Board of Directors, ABL-SF |
Kimi Hirotsu Ziemski Leadership Mentor, Energizing Enterprises |
2012 Program Schedule* (all classes are held on Tuesday evenings)
LOCATION ORRICK SF HQ 405 Howard St. (x 1st) SF, CA. (2 blocks from Montgomery BART Station)
| Date | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| April 17 6pm to 8pm |
You are the CEO of You! Program Kick Off Cocktail Reception | A fun/informal gathering of incoming class of the CEO program 2012 as well as graduates, speakers, sponsors of the program and board of directors of ABL-SF to meet and greet. Location TBD. |
| May 1 6pm to 9pm |
What is my leadership style? Individual leadership Assessment (Stephen Jeong, Ph.D, Waypoint People Solutions) |
• APEX Leadership Assessment (review of skills, styles, role models, impact of Asian heritage, gap analysis) • Personal Assessment (review of personal values & limitations, including fears and challenges) • Group discussion on how to translate personal goals into an Action Plan |
| May 15 6pm to 9pm |
What is ‘my brand’? Personal Branding (Karen Kang, CEO, BrandingPays) |
• Understanding/managing how you are perceived at work • Identifying/Sustaining your personal brand strength(s) • Developing Your personal positioning statement • How to change your positioning for your ideal role • Taking the credit you deserve |
| May 29 6pm to 9pm |
How do I effectively communicate as a leader? (Jocelyn Kung, CEO of The Kung Group) |
• Overcoming communication stereotypes of Asian male/female • Different communication styles btw men and women leaders • Providing clear guidance/direction to your team • Being assertive not aggressive • Board Relations |
| June 12 6pm to 9pm |
Leading is not the same as Managing (Eugene Lee, CEO, Socialtext) |
• What is a leader’s job, and how is it different from a manager’s? • Building teams vs. team building • Personal growth challenges • Getting out of that “Asian” rut • Board Relations |
| June 19 6pm to 9pm |
What’s Next? Beyond Leadership & Lifestyle Choices (Kimi Hirotsu Ziemski, Leadership Mentor, Energizing Enterprises) |
• Creating a powerful personal vision • Taking risks: embracing change • Continuous skills enhancement • Managing stress and maintaining work, family, individual self balance • Succeeding in career vs. in life |
Program Fee: $595 **
(includes tuition, course materials, 5 meals, kick-off cocktail reception and one-year Individual Membership to ABL-SF)
* Please note that speakers/dates/content may change without prior notice.
** Tuition Assistance is available. Please send an inquiry on how to qualify.
Download the application form which also include program information.
For questions, please contact Claire Chang via 650-440-9146 or clairechang3@gmail.com
Speakers:
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Eugene Lee
Chief Executive Officer
SocialText -
Karen Kang
Chief Executive Officer
BrandingPays -
Stephen Jeong
Managing Director
Waypoint People Solution -
Michael Soon Lee
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
EthnoConnect -
Claire Chang
Managing Director
Brightstone Partner Inc. -
Jocelyn Kung
Chief Executive Officer
The Kung Group -
Kimi Hirotsu Ziemski
Leadership Mentor
Energizing Enterprises 
Testimonials from Past Graduates
| “ABL’s Executive Women Leadership Program ‘You are the CEO of You!” was an excellent forum to meet other Asian women leaders of our business community. The opportunity to share experiences and learn from each other was invaluable. The organizers, speakers, special guests and participants all brought unique perspectives to assist me in better understanding my past choices, current opportunities, and future goals.”
Stephanie Chen |
“Thank you again for the ABL CEO of You program. I really enjoyed it and you, the presenters and participants really provided me with some great insights and some good food for thought which has already helped me.”
Michael Chae |
“The program increased awareness of my unique role as an Asian American woman. I learned new strategies for professional development, became aware of my strengths as a leader, and was inspired to develop new skills to increase my influence. This program packs a powerful punch into just a few months, and provides a foundation for a lifetime. It was absolutely worthwhile!”
Ann Ku |
| “The CEO of You program is an empowering program that taught me the importance of understanding the characteristics of great leaders and leadership; building my own “brand” and thinking about my career and the steps I need to take to pursue my personal goals. I am thankful to have the opportunity to be part of this insightful and thought-provoking program that has provided me with the essentials to continue on my leadership journey.”
Christina Lui |
“The CEO program is wonderful in so many ways. For me the simple fact the program is focused on Asian Americans is very special. Having a shared cultural basis with other participants lent itself to open and honest discussions that helped me to grow more fully. I look forward to sharing my learnings with other Asian American women.”
May Ng |
“It was an honor to participate in the ABL leadership program…Based on the dedication and hard work of Mable Yee, Claire Chang, John Lee and the other ABL founders and board members, the program was successfully structured as an intimate, open and thought provoking forum, where I had the opportunity for the first time to collaborate with other successful Asian women who share similar ambitions, dreams and fears as I and to learn how cultural influences have positively and negatively shaped how we and others perceive us in the business world. Each meeting focused on a different theme, with different business leaders from our community sharing with us valuable insight and their secrets to success. These gifts will help me reach ahead with more confidence and poise than I would have been able to summon prior to the program. Thank you!”
Cara Lowe |