Ep 0 – You’re listening to the Asian Leaders Advance Podcast

I created this podcast because I saw a critical gap in leadership resources for Asian women professionals working abroad. Too many brilliant Asian women are being overlooked for strategic roles despite their exceptional skills and dedication. The bamboo ceiling is real, but it doesn’t have to limit your potential.

This podcast cuts through the noise to offer practical approaches for:

• Moving from handling everything yourself to building a team that makes both you and your work more visible
• Speaking up effectively in meetings without feeling like you’re compromising your cultural values
• Building relationships that matter in your new work environment
• Maintaining your authentic self while adapting to different business cultures

As an Asian woman who built a successful career and then navigated the challenging transition to the United States, I understand firsthand what you’re experiencing. I’ve spent over 20 years in global leadership roles, developing and testing the strategies I’ll share with you.

I’ve walked the path from being seen as just a reliable executor to being recognized for my strategic vision. Now I mentor Asian women professionals to do the same, honoring their cultural strengths while expanding their leadership presence.

Subscribe to Asian Leaders Advance Podcast on your favorite podcast platform right now. When you subscribe, you’ll never miss the concrete strategies I share each week that will help you command the room without compromising your cultural identity.

Visit AsianLeadersAdvance.com today to download my free guide: “4 Ways Asian Professional Women Build High-Performance Teams and Gain Recognition as Strategic Leaders.” This resource complements the podcast perfectly and gives you immediate strategies you can implement in your next meeting.

Your journey to strategic leadership recognition starts here. I’m Zelle DeVilbiss, and I’m looking forward to sharing what works when it comes to advancing your leadership influence abroad.

Thanks for listening. Your willingness to take on leadership challenges in a new culture deserves recognition. If you find this podcast useful, share it with fellow Asian women leaders.

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