Dr. Yi Zhang

Format: 60-Minute Keynote/ Workshop In an era where AI is reshaping 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, a(n) TEDx speaker, global learning architect, and ICF member who has upskilled 120,000+ people at Fortune 100 companies such as Microsoft, Walmart, and United Airlines, delivers a grounded, human-first framework for staying well. Blending learning science, PROSCI change management, and well-being expertise, Dr. Zhang empowers audiences to stay resilient and intentional alongside AI. This program is perfect for: • Corporate Teams: For those navigating the cognitive load of rapid AI adoption and the pressure of "24/7" digital acceleration. • People Leaders & HR: For those tasked with maintaining employee engagement and performance while preventing AI-driven burnout. • Executives: Seeking clarity on how AI impacts human behavior, resilience, and self-leadership. • University Leaders & Students: For those bridging the gap between academic integrity, student well-being, and AI integration. This is not a doom narrative. The audience will walk away feeling empowered, hopeful, and equipped with a Human-First toolkit they can use immediately in both work and life. Dr. Zhang integrates reflection prompts and audience engagement to deepen clarity and translate insights into action.

Format: 60–75 Minute Keynote/ Interactive Workshop/ Executive Strategy Session AI adoption is accelerating at a breakneck pace, yet most companies are finding their results are hit-or-miss. While capital flows into AI investments, the Human Debt such as unprepared leaders, fragmented processes, and cultural resistance remains the primary barrier to ROI. Dr. Yi Zhang, a(n) TEDx speaker, global learning strategist, and ICF member. Drawing from 15 years of partnering with C-suite and senior leaders to navigate organizational change, Dr. Zhang leverages her talent development expertise upskilling 120,000+ employees at Fortune 100 brands including Microsoft, Walmart, United Airlines, and PwC to reveal how culture, trust, and capability determine whether AI becomes a force multiplier or a costly distraction. In this program, Dr. Zhang unpacks the mechanics of failed AI initiatives and clarifies why HR must move from a "downstream" support function to the primary architect of adoption. This program is perfect for: • CHROs, Chief People Officers, and Chief-of-Staffs: Ready to claim their seat at the table in AI & digital transformation. • Talent Development & L&D Directors: Tasked with closing the AI skill gap across the enterprise. • HR Business Partners: Navigating the intersection of employee friction/ engagement, workforce planning, and automated workflows. The audience will walk away with: • The Strategic AI Framework: A structured roadmap to move from tool-first vs outcome-first decision-making. • Tiered AI Literacy Blueprints: Specific strategies for upskilling everyone from the C-Suite to the frontline. • The Human-in-the-Loop Mandate: Tools to design workflows that prioritize psychological safety and responsible experimentation. This program is thoughtfully designed to align with SHRM-compliant key learning objectives: • Recognize AI investments through a business-outcomes lens by identifying common failure modes. (SHRM: Business Acumen, Org Effectiveness) • Define HR’s critical leadership role in AI adoption rather than remaining a downstream enablement function. (SHRM: Leadership & Navigation) • Identify how AI differs from traditional SaaS, focusing on implications for data readiness and adoption curves. (SHRM: Critical Evaluation) • Leverage human-centered shifts to ensure psychological safety and ethical AI usage. (SHRM: Inclusion & Ethics) This program offers an optional signature interactive activity: The "Seat at the Table" Pitch The audience will engage in a high-stakes peer exercise, crafting and delivering a short "elevator pitch" to a fictional C-suite workstream. The goal is to persuade that HR is the essential architect of the organization's AI future.

Format: 75-Minute Keynote/ Workshop Two billon Generation Alpha children (born between 2010 and 2024 worldwide) including 40 million in the U.S. are entering a world where AI is woven into every layer of their development: how they learn, how they form identities, how they think and feel, how they regulate, and how they build relationships. For parents and educators, the rulebook has been rewritten overnight. Dr. Yi Zhang, a TEDx speaker, Vanderbilt-educated scholar, and mother to her 8-year-old son, bridges the gap between complex learning science and the daily reality of raising children. Having upskilled over 120,000 people globally, she now turns her Learning Architect lens toward the next generation. This program moves past the fear of AI and into a science-backed framework for child development. Dr. Zhang provides a practical roadmap for protecting Gen Alpha children's well-being while navigating a world of immersive AI companions, tutors, and digital play. This program is perfect for: • Parents navigating AI-enabled childhood and child development needs • School leaders, teachers, counselors, and district community partners supporting safe AI adoption and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). • Family-centered conferences, educator summits, and parent academies The audience will walk away with feeling insightful, hopeful, and empowered about how to support Gen Alpha in thriving alongside AI through human connection and co-growth: • A four-part proprietary system for protecting Gen Alpha children’s emotional and psychological well-being in the AI era • A practical understanding of child development needs and how AI intersects with identity, emotions, regulation, and learning • Decision-making tools for evaluating AI toys, apps, and education technologies • Go-Growth Strategies for building strong parent–child relationship and sustainable tech habits at home • Guidance for collaborating with schools, PTAs, and districts on safe, aligned AI adoption Dr. Zhang integrates reflection prompts and audience engagement to deepen clarity and translate insights into action.