***This event is free for corporate members and sponsors. Please use your company's custom promo code during checkout.  Sponsors also get access to a livestream link. Please reach out to Selena Cantor at [email protected] for details.***

What does it mean to be an authentic leader? How can you lead without losing your sense of self? Join us for a dynamic panel and facilitated discussion with Alice Zhang, Co-Founder and CEO of Anise Health, and Israa Nasir, educator, author, and therapist, as they explore the power of authentic leadership.

This session will cover key topics, including:

• How to command a room with confidence in a way that feels genuine to you.
• Tangible tips for advancing your career and building leadership skills while staying true to yourself.
• The impact of cultural upbringing on leadership styles and approaches.
• Practical strategies for self-advocacy in the workplace.

Designed for Asian corporate professionals at all levels and backgrounds, this program offers attendees the opportunity to reflect on how their cultural backgrounds shape their leadership styles, while gaining actionable skills to communicate their achievements effectively.

Don’t miss this chance to learn how to grow as a leader without compromising who you are!

***This program will begin promptly at 6:00PM through 7:00PM. Join us afterward at the Asia Society Leo Bar to continue the conversation. One free drink at Leo Bar is included with each ticket.***

Speakers

Alice Zhang is Co-Founder & CEO of Anise Health. Alice is a first-generation Chinese-Canadian. Motivated by personal experience, she is passionate about addressing the inequality and lack of cultural relevance in mental health interventions. Before founding Anise, Alice worked across various roles in healthcare including product development at Galileo, a digital primary care startup, investing at Unison Capital, a Japan-focused private equity fund, and management consulting at L.E.K. Consulting. Alice holds a B.S. in neuroscience from the University of British Columbia and MBA from Harvard Business School. She is also a certified health and wellness coach.

Israa Nasir is a psychotherapist, clinical director at Anise Health, speaker, and founder of the digital mental health brand WellGuide on Instagram. Israa also recently released her new book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More. She creates impactful experiences focused on emotional well-being through therapy, workshops, creative content, and public speaking. Featured as a mental health expert on Business Insider, NBC News, and TeenVogue, she has also been a guest on podcasts like Axios, The Modern Millennial, and Immigrantly. With 10 years of experience as a licensed therapist in both Ontario, Canada, and New York State, she holds a Master’s in Counseling from Adelphi University and specialized certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. She also serves on the PS Wellness Council at Vox Media.

This event is presented by Asia Society in collaboration with Anise Health.

Anise Health is a culturally-responsive mental health platform providing the gold standard of care for the Asian community. Their approach integrates therapy and coaching on a monthly basis, curating digital resources in a smooth telehealth platform, and specially training for their providers to address cultural stressors prevalent in the Asian community. To learn more, visit anisehealth.co. 

This program is part of the Global Talent Symposium's Speaker Series, where leaders and experts will dive into tactical, strategic solutions to the challenges companies face in unlocking the full potential of Asian workers and professionals. It aims to serve as a valuable, ongoing resource for leadership coaching, professional development, and inspiration for colleagues, employee networks, and beyond.