Learn, grow, and be empowered in the interactive "Amplifying Asian Voices" live series with Diana YK Chan!

Manifesting your own destiny. Pivoting from corporate to entrepreneurship. Going against the grain. Leading with empathy. And discovering your purpose.

These are only five of the ten topics we will explore in the “Dare to Differentiate” Live Show with Diana YK Chan on May 12 and 19, 2022 with this month’s theme: “Amplifying Asian Voices”. 

In two amazing live sessions and fireside chats, you will hear from ten prominent speakers and thought leaders on different topics that can help you advance your career and amplify your voice. Ask thought-provoking questions, share your wonderful stories, and engage in meaningful conversations. 

Here’s the schedule — to learn more, click here. Learn more about the Speakers below.

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Manifesting Your Own Destiny with Christine Song, Chief People Officer at Notch (11:10 AM EST)

Christine is the Chief People Officer at notch, a Toronto-based software company and also the Founder of TopscaleHR, a boutique HR consulting firm, focused on helping tech startups scale by implementing tactical strategies that work for fast-growth companies. Get ready to be inspired as she talks about manifesting one’s destiny and how everyone has the ability to make that destiny happen. 

It’s Who Knows You with Norm Lem, SVP Revenue of DAZN Canada (11:35 AM EST)

Norm Lem is the SVP Revenue, DAZN Canada, the fastest growing global OTT sports streaming service, and leads all their business activity in the region. Buckle up as Norm drives the conversation to helping you find your voice in business.

Pivoting from Corporate to Entrepreneurship with Julian Placino, CEO & Founder of Pathways Affiliated (12:00 PM EST)

Julian Placino is the Founder & CEO of Pathways Affiliated, a recruitment marketing consultancy that helps companies enhance, accelerate, and modernize their talent acquisition strategy. This May 12, he will tell the story of his life to inspire everyone to follow their dreams. 

Your Mental Health Matters with Jeanne Agius, Headhunter, Self-Care Coach & Founder of Self-Care Journey Holistic Wellness (12:25 PM EST)

Jeanne Agius is a certified holistic health and life coach, mind-body practitioner, mom of two, founder of Self-Care Journey Holistic Wellness Coaching, and is a Talent Partner for a recruiting agency. She will share about pursuing your passion despite Asian cultural beliefs and what parents wanted for you. 

Building a Brand with Social Media with Sho Dewan, Career Coach, CEO & Founder of Workhap (12:50 PM EST) 

Sho Dewan is a career coach and the CEO & Founder of Workhap. He helps people get hired & paid in careers they love! In this episode of the Amplifying Asian Voices series, Sho will talk about utilizing social media to one’s advantage in building a brand. 

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Going Against the Grain with Cynthia Pong, JD, Career Coach for BIPOCs and Founder of Embrace Change (11:10 AM EST)

Cynthia Pong, JD, is an award-winning career coach, speaker, and author of Don't Stay in Your Lane: The Career Change Guide for Women of Color.  As the first speaker of the May 19 session, Cynthia will share her career journey and use it as an illustration to galvanize other AAPIs.

Sparking Your Inner Fire with Natasha Hillier, Agile Coach at BC Lottery Corporation (11:35 AM EST)

With over a decade in Customer Insight and Marketing experience, one would think Natasha Hillier has found her niche in the financial services industry and would stay there. She shares to the people on how NO can be the start of amazing adventures. 

Leading with Empathy with Mohammed Ali Faruqi, Global Digital Marketing and Customer Engagement Director at Viatris (12:00 PM EST)

Seasoned Marketing Director with two decades of leading Marketing and Digital Marketing teams across industries. A passionate leader who truly loves innovating and leading high performing teams to transform marketing; and now, he will talk about how to lead with empathy. 

Discovering Your Purpose with Almeera Jiwa Pratt, Content Manager at LinkedIn Learning, Speaker, Career, Coach, and Actor (12:25 PM EST)

Almeera leads the LinkedIn Learning nanolearning program to bring creators to the platform and is also an award-winning actor. She will emphasize on discovering oneself to create an authentic life and career.

It’s Possible to Change Careers with Karen Chan, Executive and Project Lead of ADAPTOVATE (12:50 PM EST) 

Karen Chan is an Executive and Founding Member of ADAPTOVATE Toronto, a business agility consultancy that specializes in helping organizations transform at scale to meet changing market conditions and increasingly sophisticated customer demands. Karen shall help organize your career path. 

The world is ever-dynamic and ever-changing: with hybrid, remote, and new technologies moving. We are so excited for the Amplifying Asian Voices series! We hope you will join us! 

If you have questions or comments, feel free to leave them in the comments below.

🗓️ Mark your calendar! Watch live on Diana YK Chan, MBA's LinkedIn, YouTube or Facebook.

LINKS TO JOIN:

• May 12th session on LinkedIn
• May 12th session on YouTube

ABOUT DIANA YK CHAN

Diana’s mission is to empower you to own your greatness with confidence to shine and thrive in your career. She is a former Recruiter turned Executive Career Coach, Speaker and Trainer at My Marketability. She’s recognized as LinkedIn Top Voice in 2022 for Job Search & Careers, where she’s known for differentiating your personal brand, building strong relationships, and communicating with confidence. Diana has coached thousands of clients globally from entry level to C-level executives on how to stand out, get hired and earn more since 2011. She’s the host of the “Dare to Differentiate” live show, where she empowers you to own your voice, value and visibility to reach your next level. Follow her on LinkedIn for career and job search tips