erene Wang is a distinguished executive coach, entrepreneur, instructional designer, and Forbes-recognized Global Consulting Leader whose achievements have earned her designation as an Individual with Extraordinary Achievement. Named among Forbes' Most Influential Chinese Elite Top 100, her expertise spans corporate learning, instructional design, and executive development, with specialized focus on personal branding, executive presence, and female executive image cultivation.

She serves as a strategic advisor and executive coach to U.S. and international corporations, partnering with leaders to engineer their professional legacy and amplify their influence. Serene also designs and delivers transformational teacher training programs for leading educational institutions worldwide.

Recognized among the top 10 digital instructional designers globally, Serene has taught at Columbia University and New York University. Her online courses consistently attract over 20,000 simultaneous participants, and her teaching content has generated more than 20 million views—testament to her ability to translate complex leadership principles into actionable, high-impact strategies. Through her work, Serene cultivates executive excellence by helping leaders develop authentic presence, strategic positioning, and enduring influence in their industries.

May Ling Lai is a seasoned executive coach, career strategist, and business development advisor with over 16 years of Wall Street experience. A former senior professional at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, she managed a large equity short portfolio for a New York-based hedge fund before becoming a founding partner of the Kiski Group—a boutique financial services firm specializing in Asset Management, Risk, and Consulting Services.

At Kiski, May Ling led the Analytics department and later founded and directed the Innovations Consulting division, partnering with C-suite executives at premier asset management firms to architect strategic solutions for complex, high-stakes initiatives.

As an executive and career coach, May Ling specializes in business development, intercultural communication, and leadership transformation. Her expertise encompasses strategic positioning, innovation frameworks, financial acumen, systems thinking, organizational culture development, and entrepreneurial leadership. She works with senior executives and emerging leaders to clarify vision, navigate cross-cultural dynamics, accelerate career trajectories, and engineer sustainable business growth.

A published training textbook author, May Ling translates her Wall Street rigor and consulting precision into actionable frameworks that empower leaders to achieve measurable impact across industries and geographies.

Michael is a distinguished university educator, executive trainer, leadership coach, and former US Air Force leader who has led some of the most innovative projects in the world. 

Recognized with the 2018 Excellence in Teaching Award by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), Michael has mentored and trained over 20,000 project leaders from more than 10,000 companies across 62 countries.

As a professional trainer and university educator, Michael has delivered hundreds of courses in Leadership, Project Management, and Agile Methodologies. He developed the curriculum for two university-level programs and brings military precision, corporate strategy, and creative innovation to his executive coaching practice.

A sought-after speaker at industry and educational forums, Michael offers transformative insights on leadership development, innovation strategy, self-mastery, and navigating the evolving landscape of human relevance in an accelerating world. 

His unique blend of Air Force discipline, Fortune 500 consulting and management expertise, and high-level client experience positions him as a catalyst for leaders seeking to engineer lasting impact.

Dr. Douglas Clayton is a transformational executive coach and leadership strategist who architects high-impact development experiences for senior leaders and high-potential executives. As former Senior Vice President at SES, he served on the executive C Band team, driving 5G technology strategies that generated $4 billion in organizational value. He currently serves as a board member of the Wharton Business School CLO (Chief Learning Officer) Program, contributing strategic insight to executive education at one of the world's premier business institutions.

Dr. Clayton designed and delivers "The Heart of Leadership" workshop and "Pathways to Leadership"program—signature experiences that cultivate authentic executive presence and strategic influence. He specializes in designing bespoke executive development plans that position leaders for accelerated growth and enduring legacy.

Author of the "Total Recall" evidence-based learning model, Dr. Clayton translates cognitive science into actionable frameworks that enhance leadership effectiveness and organizational impact. A multi-award-winning documentary filmmaker and keynote speaker, he uniquely integrates cinematic storytelling with leadership development, demonstrating how narrative and emotional intelligence drive transformational learning.

Through his practice, Dr. Clayton partners with C-suite leaders to clarify vision, amplify influence, and engineer leadership legacies—blending strategic rigor, evidence-based methodology, and creative innovation.

Lisa is an executive communication coach, voice strategist, and professor at the School of Visual Arts (SVA)who partners with international founders, C-suite executives, and high-potential professionals to engineer clarity, presence, and influence. A licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with specialized expertise in executive communication, voice development, accent modification, and startup/scale-up positioning, she brings a strategic, evidence-based approach to transforming how leaders show up and are perceived.

Since 2016, she has worked with technical founders, global executives, and emerging leaders across industries to elevate their communication impact—from boardroom presentations to investor pitches to high-stakes media appearances. Her multicultural perspective, shaped by Italian heritage and the diverse landscape of New York City, positions her as a trusted advisor to international professionals navigating cross-cultural business environments.

After years of working with founders and business leaders, she identified the precise communication patterns that distinguish those who get noticed, funded, and promoted. She has helped hundreds of international executives and entrepreneurs transform their voice, speech clarity, executive presence, and confidence—resulting in successful funding rounds, conference keynotes at premier events like BIO, NRF, and CES, and accelerated career trajectories.