“I had the pleasure to have Soojin deliver a workshop on effective meetings for my leadership team. Soojin is the epitome of professionalism, effortlessly creating a welcoming and engaging environment for all participants. Her communication skills are outstanding—she delivered complex concepts with clarity and made sure everyone was on the same page.
What stood out most were the practical tips and techniques she shared, which were so easy to implement. Our team has already started using Soojin’s strategies, and we've noticed a significant improvement in the efficiency and productivity of our meetings. If you're looking to transform how your team collaborates and communicates during meetings, I would highly recommend Soojin.”
— Angelo Adams
President of Zipcar
Client Testimonials
“I was looking to improve my executive presence and communication skills when I found Soojin. I previously thought that great speakers are born naturally, but Soojin taught me that it is a developed skill requiring practice. By the end of our work, I felt so much more poised, empowered, and able to think on my feet. She gives direct and actionable feedback leading to quick improvements.
While I came into coaching looking to improve my communications skills, the most unexpected benefit of working with Soojin was her advice in navigating difficult situations at work. Her advice led to great outcomes, which improved my confidence. I would recommend Soojin to anyone looking to improve their executive presence and specifically communications, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.”
— Emma
Corporate Strategy at a NY Investment Advisory Firm
"I have been delivering the "pitch" for many years. Soojin's workshop on storytelling added measurable value to my effectiveness in making the "pitch" to investors, Key Opinion Leaders, and other stakeholders.
In addition, Soojin's workshop has helped me become a more effective leader with my team using story and purpose to build engagement and teamwork.
I would highly recommend leaders across various industries reach out to Soojin and take their leadership to a new level.”
— DAVID ESPOSITO
CEO, ONL Therapeutics, Inc.
"Every entrepreneur knows that storytelling is at the heart of their business — from attracting investors, to recruiting team members and acquiring customers. But when you're really close to the subject matter, it can be hard to tell the right story effectively.
Soojin understands the power of storytelling and delivers a digestible, fun, and effective framework for unlocking that power to help strengthen and grow your business.
I really enjoyed her workshop and would highly recommend it to other founders!”
— CAMERON HARDESTY
Founder & CEO, Poppy
"I attended a leadership seminar led by Soojin, wherein she challenged us to embrace and utilize the power of storytelling to influence others and expand our executive presence. The session was most impactful because she herself exhibited the skills she was teaching by connecting with us through stories from her life.
Finally, she challenged us to dig deep to create and convey authentic stories from our own lives that could be used with investors, customers, employees and other stakeholders to draw them in and persuade in a relatable way.”
— CARY VANCE
President & CEO, PhotoniCare, Inc.
"Soojin has facilitated sessions to 1,000+ leaders about personal branding. She demystifies the complex world of personal branding with her engaging facilitation and coaching skills.
Bringing both personal experience and professional expertise, Soojin not only delivers knowledge but also instills confidence and inspiration to all participants!”
— MIN JUNG KIM
Ph.D., Client Delivery Associate, McKinsey Connected Leaders Academy
"As someone who onboards and supports many facilitators for the program, it is easy for me to quickly identify a facilitator who is able to authentically connect with their audience. Soojin is one of these facilitators.
I would strongly recommend her for any speaking/facilitation opportunity.”
— AMY LEE
Senior Solution Delivery Analyst, McKinsey Academy
"Thank you for hosting an incredible session on Cultivating Leadership Presence at the [Forte] Conference. It was hands down the most thought-provoking and influential session of the weekend. Your style of coaching and presence in the room were exemplary, providing a model for all of us to embody.”
— PRARTHI S.
HR Business Partner at a SaaS Communication Company
"I wanted to say thank you so much for your phenomenal presentation at the Forte Leadership Conference last weekend. Your energy, executive presence, and content was one of my favorite sessions.”
— BEAU C.
Senior Lead, New Business Strategy at a Real Estate Tech Company
I'm not sure Soojin even realizes how often the Michigan Ross MBA's that she's worked with and coached have benefitted from her advice. As a second year MBA student at Ross I had the opportunity to speak at and receive coaching for a major storytelling event. Soojin offered valuable tips on how to improve my storytelling skills and presence. I've taken advantage of that advice in numerous facets of my career -- from job searches, to interviews, to pitches I make to customers as a product manager, to presentations to senior executives at my company, and more.
From the second you meet Soojin, you grow from the wealth of experience and advice about storytelling, persuasion, executive presence, and professional development that she has to offer. What really makes Soojin one-of-a-kind is how approachable she is for someone of her caliber. I work in a huge company and I rarely come across people who are as smart and talented, while being as genuinely curious, friendly, and helpful as Soojin is. You'll feel comfortable from the moment you start working with and being coached by her, and ultimately you will truly grow, learn, and gain confidence as a professional from the experience.
—WILL ZUPAN
Senior Product Manager, Cisco
"Over my 26-year professional career, I can't think of anyone who has assisted my professional development more than Soojin. She was pivotal in my development as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leader, guiding and advising me as I developed DEI strategies and presentations.”
— BRYAN JOHNSON
Manager: DEI, Root/Accenture
”Soojin has been a trusted guide and coach for my role as a director at a top-ranked business school. She helped me identify achievable goals and strategies for leading my team. I appreciate her ability to listen and ask questions to help me evaluate different options. I highly recommend Soojin and hope to work with her for many years to come!”
— SARAH I.
MBA Program Director
"Soojin is an exceptional listener with a laser focus on whomever she is developing. As a speaker at OUTx, I found her coaching to be warm and demanding with bite-sized and actionable feedback. Her approach allowed me to rapidly improve my speaking skills so I could deliver an emotional and impactful coming out story in front of hundreds of my peers. “
— MICHAEL O’GORMAN
Amazon Web Services Private Pricing Specialist; Former TFA & KIPP Teacher
"Soojin's genuine interest in and love for the topic gave off a magnetic vibe; one of the few teachers who can get all her students to learn.”
— MICHIGAN ROSS STUDENT
Course Evaluation Feedback on Soojin's Public Speaking Course
"Soojin is probably the best professor l've had at Michigan; she is so engaging. I now enjoy speaking in public. If she teaches another class, I'm taking it.”
— MICHIGAN ROSS STUDENT
Course Evaluation Feedback on Soojin's Public Speaking Course