FINDING INSPIRATION IN JEONG 정 LEADERSHIP: USING KOREAN CULTURAL CONNECTION TO FOSTER BELONGINGNESS AND WELLBEING FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM

What is key to elevating the impact of your leadership for transformation?  It's being inspired by grasping the power of jeong, an emotional sentiment that’s innate in Korean culture. Jeong is a core value threaded throughout Korean society that has powerful intergenerational belongingness. Join clinician and executive coach, Jeanie Y.  Chang, LMFT as she takes you on an introspective journey of meaning making, providing insight into how Jeong can enrich your leadership and in turn, inspire you to inspire others.  It begins by understanding the meaning behind embracing cultural confidence®, an intentional practice for healthy emotionality. Chang's trademark framework outlines a four-way intersectionality of mental health, identity, mindfulness, and resilience for optimal wellbeing across all sectors of your life.

PRESENCE, PLAY & PERSUASION: THE PUBLIC SPEAKING TOOLBOX

Combining physical theatre-based exercises and communication theory, this dynamic workshop aims to give participants tools to become more agile and impactful public speakers.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

WORK & LIFE BALANCE: IS IT POSSIBLE?

An interactive workshop that encourages conversation around the topic of being able to prioritise work and life commitments. Conversation starters, scenarios, honest opinions about how leadership roles impact family life, relationship dynamics and ways to navigate in order to ensure both flourish.

NAVIGATING TRANSITIONS: EMPOWERING YOURSELF

This workshop will help you navigate big transitions in your life with greater understanding and confidence. You’ll gain valuable tools to strengthen your resilience and help you navigate change authentically. We will explore how community, rhythm, and ritual can support and empower you through change.

UNLOCKING THE POWER OF EMBODIED AWARENESS: HARNESSING THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION TO TRANSFORM STRESS INTO CONNECTION

As women leaders in international schools, you face unique challenges that demand presence, clarity, and connection. Yet, under stress, it’s all too easy to fall into automatic reactions that strain relationships and limit your effectiveness. What if you could shift from reaction to intentional response, enhancing both your well-being and your interactions with others?

In this interactive and experiential session, you’ll explore the transformative power of somatic awareness—the practice of tuning into your body’s signals to manage stress and strengthen connections. Through grounding exercises, mindfulness techniques, and guided interactions, you’ll:

Learn to center yourself in moments of challenge, creating a calm foundation for decision-making.

Enhance your emotional resilience by recognizing and regulating stress responses in real time.

Deepen your relational awareness to connect more authentically with those around you.

Discover practical tools to bring more calm, presence, and intentionality to your leadership and relationships—tools you can apply immediately in your personal and professional life.

Join us to experience how aligning your mind and body can empower you to lead with grace, clarity, and deeper connection.

THE SILENT C: WHY WE SHOULD TALK TO OUR GIRLS ABOUT CANCER

My breast cancer story and significant learning about not just how to look after ourselves, but how we support young adults in becoming cancer aware.

NAVIGATING YOUR INTERNATIONAL TEACHING JOURNEY WITH SELF-COMPASSION

This session will offer techniques to foster self-compassion, helping educators maintain emotional resilience and wellbeing throughout their global journey. Most importantly, we will learn practical ways to be kinder and more supportive toward ourselves.

NAVIGATING ANXIETY IN LEADERSHIP

The goal is to help participants understand that anxiety does not have to be a barrier to achieving a leadership position. 

TRANSCENDING BOUNDARIES: UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLEXITIES OF GENDER DYSPHORIA IN YOUTH

Gender Dysphoria, once referred to as Gender Identity Disorder, is increasingly recognized in younger generations. While extensive research exists on adults experiencing gender dysphoria, far less is understood about its impact on children and adolescents. This workshop will explore the latest research and intervention guidelines for supporting youth navigating gender dysphoria. It will also address the complexities, challenges, and controversies—such as the experiences of detransitioners—that arise in ensuring the best possible support for our young people.

MENOPAUSE EXPLORED: SYMPTOMS, STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS

Menopause is a significant yet often overlooked life stage that profoundly impacts women in various aspects of their lives, from the workplace to personal relationships. In this session, we’ll explore the often-debilitating symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, unpacking their effects on physical, emotional, and professional well-being. Combining research-based insights and personal experiences, this workshop aims to bring awareness, foster understanding, and empower women (and those around them) with strategies to navigate this transformative phase with resilience and confidence.