Speaking Engagements
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Overview
Speaking engagements are one of ASA’s main pillars. Our meticulously crafted workshops equip students and young adults with the essential educational and vocational soft skills required to excel as leaders.
Speaking Engagement Topics
Public speaking
When it comes to interviews, work presentations, and weekly meetings with your supervisors, public speaking is just as important as the content itself. For students and professionals wanting to express their thoughts clearly and concisely, ASA brings an interactive public speaking workshop where they can get immediate feedback from experts and improve their skills.
Professional networking simulation
Networking is essential to a successful career. ASA brings an opportunity for students and young professionals to boost their networks and even find potential mentors. Earn practical, real-world experience in the ASA professional networking simulation.
Addressing social anxiety and other social skills
Learn how to conquer social anxiety, stage fright, watercooler talk, and many other need-to-know skills for thriving in the workplace social scene.
Mock interviews
Get practice for internship and job interviews with ASA, complete with tailored feedback for your industry and goals.
Résumé and cover letters
Get personalized feedback on your resume and cover letter, tailored for your goals and your industry. Learn the ins and outs of what gets resumes read in a world of automatic scanners and AI.
Asian American issues, overcoming discrimination, etc.
Learn from seasoned Asian American professionals on how to navigate Asian American discrimination in the workplace while maintaining your professionalism.
Professional etiquette dinner and social situations
Coffee chats and business lunches aren’t as simple as they sound. Learn the ins and outs of how to chat about work in casual and social situations, all while honing your soft skills and promoting your personal brand.
Leadership skills in student organizations and at your office
Leadership skills can start from anywhere, whether that’s at your student organization or within your team at work. ASA’s personalized and interactive workshops teach the basics of leadership, ensuring organizational success, and maintaining relationships with your team.
ASA Speaking Engagements Resume
These are a small sample of some of the places and topics that have been covered at speaking engagements over the years. There have been over 60 speaking engagements since 2022.
Corporations
Auction.com
- Asian American Issues
Schneider Electric
- AAPI Heritage Month
Microaggressions and Professional Development - Public Speaking
Waste Management
- Understanding and Advancing Asian Americans in the Workforce
Conferences
FACT – Filipinx Americans Coming Together
- Networking Workshop
- Microaggressions Workshop
MAASU – Midwest Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Student Union
- Public Speaking Workshop
- Career Development
NAAAP – National Association of Asian American Professionals
- Asian American Leadership
- Asian American Entreprenuership
- Asian American Adoptees
United States Universities
University of California – Irvine
- Fundraising Workshop
University of Michigan
- Networking Workshop
- Public Speaking Workshop
- Microaggressions Workshop
University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign
- Networking Workshop
- Public Speaking Workshop
- Microaggressions Workshop
International Universities
The Education University of Hong Kong
- Western Way of Networking
- Networking Workshop
Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Startup 101
National Chung Tsing University in Taichung, Taiwan
- Western Way of Networking
Testimonials
Something I learned from this workshop was reflecting on myself and many subconscious habits I did while speaking (e.g., jumping around, moving my hands) and things to improve on with my speaking. Asian Student Achievement provided a very good workshop to get students thinking about their own habits like how I reflected on mine. It’s also very interactive so I enjoyed that part a lot–meeting new people and doing something very fun and constructive.
Anh Chau,
University of Washington Madison
Data Science & Economics at University of Wisconsin-Madison
We have a few Asian orgs…we hope to keep building those kinds of organizations on campus. [Asian Student Achievement] seems like a really great group that could encourage a lot more Asian and Asian-American interaction on campus. I’ve been a victim to microaggressions as other Asian-Americans, so I was interested in how I can apply what I learned here to my Asian Pacific American Student Association.
Charlie Nanamori,
Western Michigan University
Working with children as a Behavior Technician
I just heard Shane Carlin’s keynote this morning, and I felt that it gave a really powerful message, and I’m now empowered to make a much stronger first impression when I meet people to make myself one of the more memorable people in their lives.
Shreyas Canchi Radhakrishna
University of California, Santa Barbara (Class of 2018)
Product Manager – Azure Data at Microsoft
President of Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (UCSB)
Event Attendance Anonymous Feedback Survey
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