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Cultural Game Changer...the fusion of Asian and diverse cultures in the modern Asian American/Canadian family

We live and work in global environment that is changing in both economics, technology, health, arts, and cultures.  The modern professional is expected to be able to adapt and thrive in this ever-changing environment.  This expectation also extends to the modern family.  As countries with a proud immigrant heritage...America and Canada is home to Asian families that must be able to combine the best of Asian cultures and the many cultures that all share these two great countries.  How does the Asian American/Canadian family go about preserving the best of their Asian cultures while also being able to work, live, and thrive with other cultures?

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Having it all - career, success, life, family, meaning of it all

We are expected to wear different hats and be successful at the workplace and at home. How do we go about being successful at everything? Can be the high-performing leader/professional while still being an awesome parent/spouse? Is a success an end to itself...or is it a reflection of a good life/career moving toward the fullest.

The SPIN topic/program will be a panel featuring successful professionals/parents/spouses from different fields sharing their perspectives on "having it all."

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Solving real-world challenges from a kid's perspective

The purpose of this topic/presentation is to encourage different viewpoints and provide opportunities for parents and children to better understand each other. Adults and kids have different perspectives of the world. And with these different perspectives come different ways of solving problems. Some times...it takes a kid to see a simple solution to a complex problem. Einstein once said that he was able to come up with his ground-breaking theories discoveries by thinking problems from a kid's perspective. The Disney/Pixar artists use toys, games, playthings, and cartoons to help story and animation development and production. Strategy and brainstorming sessions for business leaders and professionals involve creative thinking and working together to solve challenges...something children are very good and not afraid of doing.

As a SPIN workshop/program...this presentation should incorporate activities for parents and children to work and play together to see the importance of both adult's and children's perspectives.

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"Guide for Asian American/Canadian parents and students on finding the right college for you"

The myth that attending prestigious schools (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, etc.) leads to career/life success continues to be perpetuated amongst the Asian American/Canadian parents.  More important than attending these brand-name schools are finding the right school that best suits the Asian American/Canadian student's personality, interests, and career goals and best helps the student grow and thrive on campus and after graduation.  That is the focus of this topic/program.

Also, connecting with Asian American/Canadian and diverse students, professors, professionals, and administration is important to the student's intellectual, emotional, and social well-being.

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Stacy S. Kim, founder of Life Junctions LLC, is a certified career and life coach helping high-achieving, deeply caring women and parents balance their ambitions, passions, and energy for the people they love. Throughindividual coaching services (via phone or in-person), a blog, anewsletter, and workshops, she translates research to concrete strategies in a style that is intellectually stimulating yet fun. She both energizes and reassures her clients, readers, and audiences, enabling them to pursue rewarding careers and live more fulfilling lives.

Dr. Kim loves speaking to parents, schools, employee groups, and professional organizations. She can uplift, calm, and engage even the most weary or discouraged audience. Recent venues and groups include: the New York Times Parent Support Group, the Merrill Lynch Women's Exchange, the Mom Corps 30 Minute Mentor program, the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, Lighthouse International, the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, the Mandell School, Rutgers Church Community Programs, and private homes.

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I created the Habits to Goal worksheet with you in mind. Everyone procrastinates. Everyone gets distracted. But, more often than not smart women get stuck in ways that are particularly challenging.Based on an article I wrote called, "How to Set Goals: 7 Unconventional Tips for Smart Women" and on The Lighthouse Method, This Habits to Goal...

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Life Junctions - Helping Women and Moms Find Time and Energy for Meaningful Work and People They Love

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I created the Habits to Goal worksheet with you in mind. Everyone procrastinates. Everyone gets distracted. But, more often than not smart women get stuck in ways that are particularly challenging.Based on an article I wrote called, "How to Set Goals: 7 Unconventional Tips for Smart Women" and on The Lighthouse Method, This Habits to Goal...

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Let's face it, not all APA families think of things like investing or retirement.

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With series of workshops, consider a compilation of book/online articles targeted to APA families - cradle to grave type of guidebook

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Especially for young professionals - to develop presence, esp as minority in workplace settings

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Teaching is the ultimate form of leadership.

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David Lum/Carol Wong: Breaking up and Making Up: A Personal Guide for Asian Kids With Their Asian Parents

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David Lum/Carol Wong: Breaking up and Making Up: A Personal Guide for Asian Kids With Their Asian Parents

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Growing up in an Asian family is tough. Growing up in an Asian family in America is even tougher. Some of us grew up with a Tiger Mom/Dad; others with a pussycat Mom/Dad. In the end, all of us share a common experience of having to wonder “Why did my parents treat me this way?” and “When will my parents show me they love me?” Many of us also wonder if and how we can come to terms with our relationship with our parents. Some of us may also wonder if we will pass on what we’ve been taught to our kids. In this highly personal seminar, we will explore our confusing, and sometimes turbulent, relationship with our immigrant/overseas parents to see how we can bridge the generational, cultural, and communications gap that divide us and our parents. We will also explore ways to learn how to reconcile our relationship with our parents and re-connect with them. We will also learn how to make peace with our past so that our future with our children will be different. This seminar is targeted for all Asians and Asian-Americans who live in the US who desire closure or a closer relationship with their parents. If you are not able to re-connect with your parents, this seminar is also good for you to understand the lasting impact that they have on you so that you can be self-aware of what you may pass onto your kids. If you are an Asian parent, this seminar is also good for you to understand your kids from a uniquely Asian-American perspective.

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David Lum/Carol Wong/Annie Huynh: A continuation of what we started but with more details:1) Pre-school2) Elementary school3) Middle school4) High school

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David Lum/Carol Wong/Annie Huynh: A continuation of what we started but with more details:1) Pre-school2) Elementary school3) Middle school4) High school

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Focused seminars (a full session at the convention is 1.25 hrs long) that are run in serial fashion so that all parents can attend the ones they need (for example, a family may have a 3rd grader and a 9th grader).  Each seminar takes what you shared in the last convention and expands the information deeper.  Lots of explanations on what can be expected in child behavior, and what is the traditional Asian parental response, and what would be the more healthier response.  This is really focuses on the community.

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An update on the new ideas of teaching to address the issue of improving education in the USA.  What’s being tried, what works and what doesn’t.  How can the attendee try to implement new ideas into the classroom?  This is an intellectual type of seminar.

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David Lum: Teaching Ideas: Ideas, suggestions, activities to improve student learning

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David Lum: Teaching Ideas: Ideas, suggestions, activities to improve student learning

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The class/seminar/workshop will be focused on giving me ideas, activities and techniques that can be used in the classroom to make the learning more effective, regardless of age (K-12, college, post-grad, adult learning, etc).  This is a nuts & bolts type of class.

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David Lum: Teaching effectively: How to become a better teacher

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David Lum: Teaching effectively: How to become a better teacher

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This class/seminar/workshop will be focused on helping the attendee to learn how to become more effective as a teacher/instructor/trainer.  There are many people out there who fell into teaching (luck or consequence), or must teach (because they grew into academia), or want to teach (self-chosen path).  In all scenarios, we need to become more effective at what we do.  I envision you possibly teaching the DiSC to help the attendee to baseline themselves and understand themselves more so that they learn how they communicate naturally today.  Or do the MBTI to share how they act in class.  Lots of things can be done to make the teacher/instructor attendee more self-aware about themselves that can help them to learn how to fix the problem areas.  Maybe something could also be discussed in the area of attitudes (the arrogant/cocky professor who knows it all, for example); what makes a great teacher and what makes a terrible teacher.  This is a professional development class for teachers or potential teachers.

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Uses and misuses of praise and punishment: Take yourself out of the punishment loop: discipline by natural and logical consequences

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Uses and misuses of praise and punishment: Take yourself out of the punishment loop: discipline by natural and logical consequences

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Sex-role stereotypes, self-concept, and life choices

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Sex-role stereotypes, self-concept, and life choices

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Self-esteem, IQ, and the rest of your child’s life

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Self-esteem, IQ, and the rest of your child’s life

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What can children learn from "working parents?" Providing some of life's most important and useful lessons.

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What can children learn from "working parents?" Providing some of life's most important and useful lessons.

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Carol Wong/Annie Huynh: Reclaiming parenting: Being a good parent, and being the kind of parent you want to be: Parental Influences on Child Behavior and Parenting Styles

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Carol Wong/Annie Huynh: Reclaiming parenting: Being a good parent, and being the kind of parent you want to be: Parental Influences on Child Behavior and Parenting Styles

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What kind of parent are you?  What kind of parent do you want to be?  In this workshop, you will learn how your communication style affects what kind of parent you are.  As a leader in your family, learn about the ways you can use your own experiences and strengths to unlock your potential as a parent and ultimately help your child’s success in school and life.

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Carol Wong/Annie Huynh: Strategies to ensure your child’s school success. Five simple things any parent can do, that make all the difference.

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Carol Wong/Annie Huynh: Strategies to ensure your child’s school success. Five simple things any parent can do, that make all the difference.

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A parent is a child’s first teacher.  In this workshop, learn about the ways you can help your child learn how to learn and gain the skills necessary for them to succeed in the 21st century.