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Bernice Chao

SPEAKER | CREATIVE | AUTHOR

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Invite Me to Speak

My passion lies in driving meaningful change through speaking, thought leadership, and consulting, focusing on creating more inclusive and equitable environments.

I engage and inspire a wide range of audiences—from corporate leaders and professional associations to nonprofit organizations—guiding them toward transformative progress. With a dynamic career that spans collaborations with leading brands, I offer insights into workplace leadership and the Asian American experience.

As the founder of the non-profit Asians in Advertising and the author of The Visibility Mindset, I am deeply committed to empowering my community. My efforts extend beyond the stage by creating scholarship and mentorship programs to uplift the AAPI community.

My work has been featured in prominent publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and Adweek. I have also delivered over 100 talks at prestigious platforms like TEDx, SpaceX, Harvard, SXSW, the World Bank, and Fortune 500 companies. My voice is a catalyst for change.

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Topics I Speak and Consult On

Available for keynote, panel, and workshops for inquiries.

  • Discover how to leverage emotional intelligence to build stronger connections, navigate challenges with empathy, and inspire your team toward shared goals. This session offers practical insights for enhancing interpersonal skills and creating a positive and impactful leadership style.

  • This talk explores diverse leadership styles and essential skills for success, emphasizing the role of emotional intelligence in fostering stronger team dynamics. Attendees will gain practical tools to set actionable goals for personal leadership growth and leave inspired with strategies to create a lasting impact in their professional journeys.

  • Gain strategies to confidently showcase your achievements, navigate critical conversations, and advocate for your career growth effectively. Learn how to align your contributions with organizational goals to drive recognition and success in professional settings.

  • Build on the emotional intelligence foundation by diving into handling challenging discussions with professionalism and empathy. This session equips attendees with strategies to strengthen workplace relationships through clear communication and mutual respect.

  • Unlock the mindset needed for Asian Americans to break barriers and lead with confidence.

  • Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated annually in May in the United States to highlight Asian-Pacific American communities’ history, heritage, and contributions. Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (AAPI) play a significant role in the history of the United States.


A Few of the Organizations that Have Believed in Me

Given over 100+ talks and can provide a longer list of speaker credentials. More Details

 
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In the Press

Speaker on 2017 & 2018 Panel

Speaker on 2017 & 2018 Panel

Keynote Speaker

Speaker for LA Futures

Speaker for LA Futures

ABC News Nightline feature

ABC News Nightline feature

Feature on NBC

SXSW Panel

Adcolor Speaker

Teacher at LMU

Panelist at David&Goliath

Panelist at David&Goliath

TEDxCulverCity Stage

TEDxCulverCity Stage

Panelist for ThinkLA

Panelist for ThinkLA

Panelist for ThinkLA

Panelist for ThinkLA

Admerica Breaking Barriers

Panelist at The Society

Panelist at The Society

Martin Agency

Speaker for USC

Speaker for USC

Cannes See It Be It