Yi Zhang
Ed.D.
TX, USEmpower your audience to lead with humanity in the age of artificial intelligence’s disruptive technology. Dr. Yi Zhang is a TEDx & SXSW speaker who blends science-backed insights with human-centered tools to transform AI anxiety into the confidence needed to thrive in a corporate culture.
Dr. Yi Zhang is a global learning strategist, TEDx + SXSW speaker, and founder whose mission is to center human development in today’s corporate culture alongside disruptive technology shifts like artificial intelligence. Dr. Zhang has upskilled over 120,000 people across 20 regions, from Fortune 100 boardrooms including Microsoft, Walmart, United Airlines, and PwC to Top 100 academic institutions.
Dr. Zhang is a PROSCI-certified change management professional and certified well-being coach. What sets Dr. Zhang apart is her ability to empathize with the ways artificial intelligence affects our mental health and wellness, while also helping audiences see AI’s transformative potential in their lives.
She boasts over 15 years of workforce transformation expertise alongside a doctorate in human development from Vanderbilt University to ensure every session moves beyond an inspirational speech into real-world change.
Yi makes artificial intelligence relatable and actionable by connecting with audiences on an emotional level. Her bold and prophetic insights are known to inspire change across diverse corporate cultures.
Dr. Zhang received the Scalars Award for leading an enterprise AI upskilling program to more than 15,000 global field roles. This achievement highlights Yi’s ability to help organizations break through the artificial intelligence overwhelm and rediscover what they’re called to create.
In an era of "AI anxiety" and change fatigue, Dr. Zhang translates the complexities of this disruptive technology into human-first strategies that strengthen corporate culture and promote employee well-being. Organizations often face a hidden crisis of burnout as employee’s mental health deteriorates in the wake of AI adoption. She bridges the gap between accelerating organizational performance and prioritizing well-being, providing the practical frameworks needed to embrace artificial intelligence.
Audiences consistently describe her sessions as “the exact perspective we needed, but haven't heard.” Don’t miss the opportunity to bring Dr. Zhang’s impactful voice to your audience.
Dr. Yi Zhang is a global learning strategist, TEDx + SXSW speaker, and founder whose mission is to center human development in today’s corporate culture alongside disruptive technology shifts like artificial intelligence. Dr. Zhang has upskilled over 120,000 people across 20 regions, from Fortune 100 boardrooms including Microsoft, Walmart, United Airlines, and PwC to Top 100 academic institutions.
Dr. Zhang is a PROSCI-certified change management professional and certified well-being coach. What sets Dr. Zhang apart is her ability to empathize with the ways artificial intelligence affects our mental health and wellness, while also helping audiences see AI’s transformative potential in their lives.
She boasts over 15 years of workforce transformation expertise alongside a doctorate in human development from Vanderbilt University to ensure every session moves beyond an inspirational speech into real-world change.
Yi makes artificial intelligence relatable and actionable by connecting with audiences on an emotional level. Her bold and prophetic insights are known to inspire change across diverse corporate cultures.
Dr. Zhang received the Scalars Award for leading an enterprise AI upskilling program to more than 15,000 global field roles. This achievement highlights Yi’s ability to help organizations break through the artificial intelligence overwhelm and rediscover what they’re called to create.
In an era of "AI anxiety" and change fatigue, Dr. Zhang translates the complexities of this disruptive technology into human-first strategies that strengthen corporate culture and promote employee well-being. Organizations often face a hidden crisis of burnout as employee’s mental health deteriorates in the wake of AI adoption. She bridges the gap between accelerating organizational performance and prioritizing well-being, providing the practical frameworks needed to embrace artificial intelligence.
Audiences consistently describe her sessions as “the exact perspective we needed, but haven't heard.” Don’t miss the opportunity to bring Dr. Zhang’s impactful voice to your audience.
Humanity & Wellness: The AI Age Survival Guide
Format: 60-Minute Keynote/ Workshop
In an era where artificial intelligence is changing how we work, learn, and connect, our human "operating system" is under cognitive and emotional strain. This program moves beyond the technical "how-to" of AI and dives into the emerging science of digital overwhelm, micro-burnout, and identity drift.
Dr. Yi Zhang is a TEDx + SXSW speaker, global learning...
AI & the Human Debt: How Human Resources Win the AI Race
Format: 60–75 Minute Keynote/ Interactive Workshop/ Executive Strategy Session
Artificial intelligence adoption is accelerating at a breakneck pace, yet most companies are finding their results lacking. While capital flows into AI investments, the human debt such as unprepared leaders, fragmented processes, and cultural resistance remains the primary barrier to a positive ROI.
Dr. Yi Zhang is a TEDx speaker, global learning...
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