Program Director - Leadership Napa Valley

• Jun 2023 - Present

Executive Coach and Founder

• Jan 2006 - Present

Global CEOs and leaders call on The Mary Rezek Team to Distill. Disrupt. Defibrillate. With offices in Silicon Valley and Shanghai, we specialize in executive and speaker coaching services. We develop inspiring and effective cross cultural leaders and leadership teams in the world’s largest and fastest growing economies. We enable senior leaders to identify personal development opportunities, enhance self-awareness and determine the right solutions to have greater professional impact.Some of our signature programs include: • Amplify Your Executive Presence • Get to the Point • Maximize Your Leadership Strengths • The Influence Edge • TED Speaker Coaching Feel free to check out our website for more information: www.maryrezek.com Show less

Professional Speaker

• Jan 2006 - Present

If you are looking for an engaging, insightful and accomplished speaker, then look no further. I have spoken at many global events that have attracted thousands of people. I have delivered keynotes, workshops, facilitation and presentations for companies in the U.S., China, Asia and Europe. Selected speaking appearances and topics include: Top 10 Leadership Bads to Eliminate From Your Company - Entrepreneur’s Organization (Shanghai)Demystifying Executive Coaching as a Leadership Development Tool Q2 (Manila, Philippines)Authentic Leadership: Shifting from Ordinary to Extraordinary - In the Know Conference (Hong Kong)Navigating Office Politics – How to Not Lose Friends and Alienate People - American Chamber of Commerce - Women of Influence Committee (Hong Kong)Increasing Employee Engagement in China - Omnicom (Shanghai, China) Solo-preunership in China: Breaking and Making the Rules - Babson University (Shanghai, China)Man Speak Is Sexy: How to be Assertive Without Being Obnoxious - Ellevate (Beijing, China)International Networking: How To Become The Person Everyone Remembers- British Chamber of Commerce (Manila, The Philippines) - Human Resources AmCham Conference (Shanghai, China) What Got You Here, Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful- German Chamber of Commerce (Shanghai, China)Amplify Your Influence - Australian Chamber of Commerce (Shanghai, China)What it Takes to Hire & Lead Top Talent in China - Google Start Up Grind (Shanghai, China) Show less

WEMBA Executive Coach

• Jan 2017 - Present

Coaching, Mentoring and Sponsorship Institute Leader

• Feb 2022 - Present

Lead Speaker Coach

• 2013 - Present

TEDx is a local, self-organized event that brings people together to share a TED-like experience to spark deep discussion and connection. As the Lead TED speaker coach, I have worked with speakers from TedxShanghaiWomen and as of this year (2017), I will be honing the skills set of a group of extraordinary TEDxPuxi Speakers. I provide intensive one-on-one speaker coaching with the aim of: - Helping TEDx speakers access and ignite their voice - Converting each speaker’s idea to a message that will connect, impact, inspire and 'stick to' their audience To see some of our past speakers’ talks, visit www.tedxshanghaiwomen.com Show less

Organizational Development Consultant

• Aug 1999 - Nov 2004

Initiated and instituted the management development curriculum strategy currently in use for the Asia Pacific Region. This included facilitation of strategic change initiatives across the region with offsites ranging from 8 to 250 people as well as personal coaching for senior leaders focused on change strategies for personal and professional development in Asia; succession planning to reorganizations to team interventions. In addition, the New Hire and New Manager Orientation training and overall process tailored to each country continues to be adopted by Microsoft corporate as a global practice. Show less

National Training Manager: China

• 1998 - 1999

Effectively built and managed the Coopers & Lybrand training infrastructure for 1400 local and expatriate staff. Subsequently merged Coopers & Lybrand's training program with Price Waterhouse resulting in one integrated training department functioning across six offices. Effectively built and managed the Coopers & Lybrand training infrastructure for 1400 local and expatriate staff. Subsequently merged Coopers & Lybrand's training program with Price Waterhouse resulting in one integrated training department functioning across six offices.

Sr. Training Specialist

• 1995 - 1996

Employed at inception of Centre for Partnerships in Learning (CPIL), Etec's first training department, to work with management, engineers, and staff to initiate and foster dialogue and cross-communication within the company. Conducted company wide training needs analysis and defined areas of urgency. Instructed,and trained-the-trainer in Behavioral Interviewing, Teaming, DISC and Working with Difficult People courses. Employed at inception of Centre for Partnerships in Learning (CPIL), Etec's first training department, to work with management, engineers, and staff to initiate and foster dialogue and cross-communication within the company. Conducted company wide training needs analysis and defined areas of urgency. Instructed,and trained-the-trainer in Behavioral Interviewing, Teaming, DISC and Working with Difficult People courses.

Continuous Improvement Specialist

• 1992 - 1995