12 Month Live Q&A Family Membership: Career and Parenting

Join our weekly 1.5-hour live sessions and two monthly expert-led seminars designed for working professionals and parents, with dedicated breakout discussions for career and parenting questions. Held Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM PT, with monthly seminars scheduled separately, these 110 hours of mentorship feature Dr. Elizabeth Xu, Pat Zimmerman, Kathy Wen, Dr. Matt Zhu, and other executives providing guidance on leadership, U.S. culture, and practical solutions to pressing questions. Engage in meaningful discussions and gain valuable insights from parenting experts and senior executives in a supportive, collaborative community. This program is a family membership or a shared membership for two friends!

Description

Program Overview: Weekly Live Sessions and Monthly Expert Seminars

This unique program offers a comprehensive combination of weekly 1.5-hour live sessions and two monthly expert-led seminars, designed specifically for working professionals and parents seeking to enhance their leadership skills, navigate U.S. culture, and find practical solutions to career and parenting challenges. With dedicated breakout discussions tailored to address both career advancement and parenting strategies, this program ensures a personalized and impactful learning experience for participants.

Class Schedule:

  • Weekly Live Sessions: Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM PT.
  • Monthly Expert Seminars: Scheduled separately, each month features two 1.5-hour sessions led by senior executives and parenting experts.

Program Highlights:

  • 110 Hours of Mentorship and Guidance: Gain exclusive access to experienced mentors, including Dr. Liz, Pat, Kathy, and other seasoned executives, who will provide insights on core leadership skills, cultural navigation, and solutions to pressing questions.
  • Breakout Discussions: Engage in focused breakout groups designed to address specific career and parenting concerns, ensuring targeted and actionable takeaways.
  • Monthly Expert-Led Seminars: Benefit from in-depth sessions led by senior executives and parenting professionals who share insider knowledge, proven strategies, and practical tools for success in both personal and professional domains.
  • Interactive and Supportive Community: Connect with like-minded individuals in a collaborative environment that fosters meaningful discussions and mutual growth.

Membership Options:

  • Family Membership: Ideal for parents and children to participate together, fostering a shared learning experience and mutual support.
  • Shared Partnership: Perfect for two friends or colleagues to join and collaborate, maximizing the benefits of shared insights and accountability.

This program is not just a learning experience but a transformative journey that combines professional development with personal growth. Whether you're navigating the challenges of career advancement, seeking parenting guidance, or striving for a balance between both, this program is designed to help you thrive with expert mentorship, collaborative learning, and a supportive network.

The fee is considered as donation. you can find out how to donate using the following link: 

Donation link:  https://a2cacademy.org/page/index/42


About instructor

Dr. Liz Xu

Elizabeth is a public company board member and the CEO of A2C Leadership Group. She has served as two CTO positions of billion-dollar revenue companies: CP Group and BMC Software. She became a C-level executive in 2005 at a public company. She provides coaching in Leadership, Digital Transformation, AI, and cloud. She is also an investor for early-stage companies.

Dr. Elizabeth Xu has taught at Stanford University for 6 years about leadership, and currently is a guest lecturer at Stanford University Teaching Digital Transformation at the Department of Engineering Management Science. She is also the advisor for MIT Innovation Initiatives.

Elizabeth earned an M.S. and B.S. degree from Peking University and a Ph.D. and a Master’s Degrees from University Nevada, and She is a Harvard certified board member and attended the Stanford Executive Program.

Elizabeth received the TOP 50 Diversity Leader in the United States in 2020, the Presidential Award in 2019, the Global Leadership Award in 2018, the WITI Hall of Fame Award in 2017, and Women of Influence in Silicon Valley in 2013. She also received 10+ other prestigious awards. She is a trailblazer, leading a creative and proven path to the top.

Elizabeth lives by the credo of the four “L”s

1. Live to my fullest potential.
2. Love others and enable them to reach their fullest potential.
3. Learn continuously.
4. Leave a legacy.

Pat Zimmerman

Pat has been Elizabeth’s mentor for 30 years. She retired from AT&T at age 43. She retired the 2nd time from the positions of the Chairman and President of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, University Nevada, Reno.

Pat has been teaching and coaching various students and working professionals since 1989. She has contributed significantly to the community.

Pat is the winner of Jefferson and Kennedy Awards and many other prestigious awards. As a lifelong learner and mentor, she believes that “ The day you stop learning, is the day you start dying”.

Matt Zhu

Kathy Wen

Kathy Wen is a multifaceted professional with a dynamic career that spans technology, entertainment, and consulting.

Kathy is an Executive Producer at Banyan Tree Movies and a professional singer-songwriter. At Banyan Tree Movies, she produces independent films highlighting Asian stories and themes. In their recent film, Battlebox, Kathy served as a producer and took on an acting role and wrote and performed the film’s theme song, “Battlebox (Through the Soldier’s Eyes).” Additionally, she is a YouTube creator and singer with a growing audience of over 100K subscribers on her self-titled channel.

Kathy has spent over 15 years of her career in tech, gaming, and consulting. Previously, she was the Director of Global Infrastructure Planning at Google and the Director of People and operations at Riot Games. She has also worked as a software engineer at Lam Research, a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, and the Chief of Staff to various senior executives at Cisco Systems.

Kathy holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Economics from the University of Washington and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.