Stephanie is what I call a Speaker Guarantee! Unquestionably, she will thrill your audience. She delivers outstanding content in an impactful, engaging way. She is simply excellent!
Stephanie Chung
Advisory Board Member, XTI Aerospace; Former Chief Growth Officer, Wheels Up
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Stephanie Chung
Biography
Stephanie Chung is not just an #1 international best-selling author; she’s a force of strategic innovation, a beacon of change, and a titan in the world of business growth and human capital management. With over 30 years of experience, Stephanie has cultivated a reputation for turning challenges into opportunities and transforming growing businesses into thriving hubs of success.
As a former Chief Growth Officer for Wheels Up, Stephanie spearheaded a growth strategy that not only elevated revenues but also fostered market expansion, resulting in a significant increase in diverse membership. Prior to her tenure at Wheels Up, Stephanie blazed trails as the first African American to helm a private jet company, JetSuite. Under her visionary leadership, JetSuite evolved from a mere service provider to a symbol of luxury and excellence, garnering accolades such as being named one of the Best Places To Work by the Human Rights Campaign and Dallas Business Journal’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies. Stephanie’s illustrious career also includes pivotal roles at American Airlines, Flexjet, and Bombardier Aerospace, where she engineered revenue generation strategies that achieved remarkable success.
Stephanie’s impact extends far beyond the boardroom—beyond her professional achievements, she is a dedicated advocate, serving on the Make-A-Wish Board and the Advisory Council for the National Business Aviation Association. She is a member of Business Executives for National Security (BENS), collaborating with senior national security leaders to address complex challenges facing the nation. These achievements and more have earned her recognition as one of Adweek’s “Women Trailblazers”, Ebony’s Power 100, and Robb Report’s “23 Black Visionaries Who are Changing the Luxury World.” She has appeared on ABC, CNBC, CBS and other national tv outlets and has been celebrated in publications such as Forbes, Barrons, Worth, Essence, and D CEO Magazine. Her insights have also graced the pages of Inc. and Black Enterprise Magazine.
A captivating keynote speaker, Stephanie’s influence transcends borders. Her work has been translated into 60 different languages. Her journey is a testament to the power of strategic thinking, resilience, and unwavering dedication to excellence.
Stephanie Chung
Featured Keynote Programs
How to Lead and Inspire Anyone and Everyone!
Great leaders know that success isn’t about surrounding themselves with like-minded individuals — it’s about bringing together people with different perspectives, experiences, and approaches to problem-solving. But leading those who think, work, and communicate differently than you can be a challenge.
Based on insights from Stephanie Chung’s new book, How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You, this keynote explores practical strategies for building trust, fostering collaboration, and creating an environment where every team member feels valued and motivated. Attendees will learn how to connect authentically, communicate effectively, and turn differences into strengths that drive innovation and success.
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Understanding different ways people approach work, communication, and decision-making
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Building trust and rapport with individuals who have different viewpoints and experiences
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Creating an environment where everyone feels heard and empowered
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Navigating challenges and turning differences into opportunities for growth
Leadership is about bringing out the best in everyone — especially those who see the world differently than you do. In this dramatic and experiential keynote, Chung will show you how to ground your leadership in practical brain science to gain a competitive edge and make leading easier! Leaders will leave equipped with the tools they need to inspire, motivate, and elevate their teams to new levels of success.
You Are the Change
Brain-Hacking Your Leadership for the Evolving Workplace
The post-Covid workplace is here. Yet business has definitely not gone back to ‘usual.’ In fact, it’s more chaotic than ever. “The Great Resignation,” and “Quiet Quitting” are still a problem, just add a multi-generational, multicultural, and multifaceted workforce on top. Workplace priorities are more complex, yet the pressure to perform only gets more intense. The larger question is, can leadership keep up?
In this speech, trailblazer and former Wheels Up executive Stephanie Chung boldly challenges you to rethink leadership in a hands-on way. With her personal stories and actionable takeaways, you will learn the importance of brain-hacking your leadership and evolving yourself to be the leader your people need.
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How to be a better communicator and leader by actively creating positive brain chemistry
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How to respond to the complexities of leading today’s modern workforce
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How to build trust with your team and elevate your company culture
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How to use your power, your voice, and the science of conversation to change the way you lead
In this experiential keynote, Chung will show you how to ground your leadership in practical brain science in order to gain a competitive edge, and make leading easier!
Are you ready to join the movement to uplevel your leadership? Join Stephanie Chung to witness the power of brain chemistry at work, LIVE and in real-time. Then put your takeaways to work as soon as you get back to the office.
Trust & Rapport
The Foundation of Closing the Deal
Good salespeople know that you must build trust if you hope to close the deal. But to build trust, you need to understand what trust is. Based on her storied career as a high-ticket sales closer, Stephanie Chung shares the foundations of closing the deal. Chung’s trademark sales keynote pairs tried-and-true tactics from the field with innovations in brain science to help sales professionals achieve more. Through this keynote, sales pros become adept at building rapport and trust, asking targeted questions, selling through storytelling, and, most importantly, closing the deal.
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Learn how the brain interprets and processes trust
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Discover Conversational Intelligence® and Neuroscience Selling
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How Neuroscience Selling and asking the right questions transforms the selling process.
Be Heard
Lessons from the Climb to the Top
As a woman of color, a wife, a mother, and a professional woman in a male-dominated industry, Stephanie Chung is no stranger to navigating the uniquely challenging climb of her professional and personal life. In this session, Chung pulls from the highs and lows of her own story and lessons learned. She invites women from all backgrounds and career stages to be empowered and to achieve what they’ve been told they couldn’t – and then some.
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