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Innovation
The TEDx talk (June 2024) — and the longer keynote version. On creativity, connection, and the skills the next decade actually rewards.
01Founder · Profile
Alysia Lee Asp
Practical AI Trainer · Creative Innovation Coach · TEDx Speaker · Award-Winning Educator
Globally minded innovation coach, AI integration specialist, and award-winning educator. I help professionals and organizations use practical AI, creativity, coaching, and design thinking to create human-centered transformation, stronger communication, smarter workflows, and future-ready innovation.
Shanghai, China · Allentown, PA · Bilingual EN / 中文 · Founder, Creativity Consulting Co., Ltd.
02Receipts
By the numbers.
30
Years as educator
2,000+
Certified coaching hours
100+
Practical AI training hours
50+
Paid AI sessions delivered
35+
Years entrepreneurship
25+
Years blending psych · coaching · tech
15
Years on non-profit boards
4
Businesses founded · CN · US · Online
03Signature Talks
What I get booked for.
Keynote, executive briefing, workshop, or multi-session series. In-person, hybrid, or live online. English and 中文.
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AI Time Saving for Professionals
The 20–50% rule. Where AI actually saves time in research, writing, and content. With prompt libraries you keep.
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Design Your AI Toolbox
For executives and team leads. Choose the right tools, set usage rules, map quick-win workflows, ship a governance one-pager.
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Closing the AI Gender Gap
Crafting your personal AI strategy. Why women are underrepresented in AI adoption and what to do about it.
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AI for Coaching
For ICF coaches and trainers. Turn expertise into scalable assets without losing the human at the center.
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AI & NLP
Where generative AI meets neuro-linguistic programming. Reframing, prompting, and the psychology of working with AI.
04Recent Engagements
Where I've shown up.
A four-year arc across keynotes, panels, programs, and salons. Shanghai-based but the audiences are global.
2024
TEDx · Innovation · June 2024
- Emlyon Business SchoolBBA & HEBM programs
- S-Tron / Slush ChinaPanel Lead (×2) · 10th Anniversary
- Sold-out AI IntegrationShanghai sessions
- BLAC ToastmastersBright Minds · Motivate Community
- Pecha Kucha ShanghaiPopcorn Club
- British Chamber ShanghaiFeatured speaker · AI for coaching
2023
Business schools, MBA programs, founder salons
- Emlyon Business SchoolBBA & HEBM programs
- SISU MBA ProgramShanghai International Studies University
- Jiaotong University Global EBAExecutive program
- Leadership ToastmastersShanghai chapter
- Shanghai Breakfast ClubFounder's Breakfast
- Startup CastleFounder programming
- International Coaches WeekFeatured session
- Oriental CareerSina Lingua Educational Career Development
2022
Women's leadership, Toastmasters circuit, learning labs
- Women's Day Gala LuncheonIPWS & Consular Spouses Shanghai
- Toastmasters tourCAT · Dada · LZW · Wander & Wonder · Leadership · Diamond · BLAC
- Consciousness MarathonMulti-day featured speaker
- Self-Development WeekPause Box program
- Learning LunchesLDV & Soul Well
- Monday Morning MotivationRecurring guest
2021
Soul work, motivational programming, podcast circuit
- Motivate ShanghaiCoaching certification community
- BeHiveYouman Potential
- SoulistersHolistic wellness program
- Extraordinary StoriesFeatured guest
- Podcast circuitMultiple guest appearances
- Monday Morning MotivationRecurring guest
05Conferences · Presenter
The long presenting record.
Twenty-plus years presenting at international art education and ed-tech conferences. From local state chapters to regional Asia-Pacific summits.
NAEA
National Art Education Association
Presenter · 2003–2007, 2011
ARWAE
Asia Regional Workshop for Art Educators
Presenter · 2019
EARCOS
East Asia Regional Council of Schools · Middle Level Leadership
Presenter · 2018
KORCOS
Korea Council of Overseas Schools
Presenter · 2014
State + Regional
State & Regional Art Education Conferences
Presenter · 2001–2008
NYSCATE
NY State Computers & Technology in Education
Presenter · 2000
BritCham SH
British Chamber of Commerce · Shanghai
2023–2024
S-Tron · Slush CN
S-Tron Media Stage · Slush China 10th Anniversary
Panel Lead (×2) · 2024
Team East
Team East NAEA Leadership Conference
Participant · 2006–2007
06Awards & Recognition
The official record.
Eight selected recognitions across art education, women's leadership, and entrepreneurship.
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TEDx Speaker · Talk on Innovation
June 2024
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IPWS Women's Leadership Association Award Nominee
2023
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Creative Entrepreneur of the Year · Maryland Institute College of Art & Design
2007
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National Middle Level Art Teacher of the Year (USA) · Nominee
2007
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NAEA Eastern Division Middle Level Art Educator (USA)
2006
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Shanghai American School · 5-Year Service Award
2019
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Panel Lead (×2) · S-Tron Media Stage · Slush China 10th Anniversary
2024
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Sold-Out AI Integration Sessions · Shanghai
2023–2024
07Education & Certifications
The paperwork.
Degrees
- BA Psychology · Millersville University, PA (1999)
- BSE Art Education · Millersville University, PA (1999)
- MA Art Education · Marywood University, PA (2003)
- Global Executive of Business Administration (GEBA) · Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2021)
- Creative Entrepreneurship Certificate · Maryland Institute College of Art (2007)
- Master's coursework · Imagination, Creativity & Innovation · Plymouth State University (2017–18)
- Undergraduate study · African Art History & Kenyan Culture · Kenyatta University (1998)
Certifications
- ICF Coach (ACSTH) · Motivate Shanghai & Coaching Changes Lives (2021)
- Certified NLP Practitioner · Motivate Shanghai (2021)
- Future Coach Certification (2024)
- Creativity Coaching Certification · Eric Maisel & Creativity Coaching Association (in progress)
- PQ Coaching Certification · Positive Intelligence, Inc. (in progress)
- Certified Award-Winning K–12 Art Educator
- Gamma.app Ambassador · AI slide workflows
- Microsoft 365 Master · Word & PowerPoint (taught global EBA course)
- Adobe Creative Cloud Designer & Educator · Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver
08Selected Clients
Who I've worked with.
Corporate, education, and community partners across China, Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe.
Corporate · Training & Consulting
- Intercontinental Hotels Group · creative communication, team culture
- PGI · Platinum Guild International · innovative storytelling, sustainability
- M&G Stationery · designed new global slogan via team collaboration
- Rich's Products China · adaptability, problem-solving, communication
Corporate · Editing & Communications
- LEGO · global presentation editing
- Ferrari
- Haier
- Kantar · editing, consulting, copywriting
- RIOT
- China Global Television Network
Education
- Shanghai American School · Visual Arts Subject Area Leader
- YK Pao Primary School · educational consultant, programs g3–5
- Emlyon Business School · BBA & HEBM programs
- SISU MBA Program
- Jiaotong University Global EBA
- Sina Lingua Educational Career Development
Community & Event Partners
- British Chamber of Commerce (Shanghai) · featured speaker
- S-Tron / Slush China · panel lead (×2) 10th anniversary
- Startup Castle
- IPWS International Professional Women's Society
- Multiple Toastmasters clubs (Shanghai)
091:1 Coaching
Five shapes of working together.
1:1 coaching blends human insight with practical AI. Ikigai clarity, brand & positioning, mindset work, and hands-on build sessions where we co-create live. Bilingual EN / 中文.
Read the full coaching profile
Most Chosen
Soul Transformational
Bonus 30-min check-ins · 1 free workshop · Special discounts
Soul Strategic
Bonus 30-min check-ins · Special discounts
Soul Inspired
1 × 20-min check-in
Soul Starter · 1-Month Intensive
For one specific decision or one specific build
Soul As-You-Go
Drop-in cadence for existing clients
Coaching is by application. The first conversation is a 30-minute clarity call — we discuss your stage, fit, and which shape makes sense. Investment is discussed on that call, in the currency that suits you.
10Expertise
What I teach and coach.
Twenty-five areas where I've worked, taught, written, or coached. Drop-down menu of what we can build together.
Generative AI
Prompt Engineering
AI Workflow Integration
AI-Assisted Content
Creative Thinking & Innovation
Design Thinking
Career Coaching
Change Management
Emotional Intelligence
Positive Intelligence (PQ)
NLP & Reframing
Confidence Building
Public Speaking
Cross-Cultural Communication
Visual Thinking
Curriculum Design
PBL & UDL
Holistic Wellness
Entrepreneurship
Brand Transformation
GoHighLevel (GHL)
Gamma.app Decks
Adobe Creative Cloud
Maker Space · 3D · Laser
Book Alysia.
Keynote, executive briefing, workshop, multi-session series, or 1:1 coaching. In-person, hybrid, or live online. English and 中文.