scottasai.com

Bringing soft skills to hard skilled industries by turning tech managers into [people] leaders. 

How I do it > virtual keynotes, workshops/training + coaching/consulting 

- 93% of employers term soft skills as “very important” or “essential”
- 90% of what moves people up the success ladder is EQ
- 85% of workplace success comes from soft skills

Current/Former Clients: McDonald's SoCal, Arbonne, MediaNug, Syngenta Group, Total Education Solutions, Granite Properties, Thermosystems, Trio, Pepperdine University, Illustrative Mathematics, Cal Bank & Trust, AICPA, Scholly

Top 3 most requested talk topics: communication, leadership + emotional intelligence (EQ) 

TEDx Speaker, Certified Professional Coach, M.A. Organizational Leadership, B.A. Psychology 

See more at: scottasai.com

Keynote Speaker

Behind My Brand (formerly UX Palate)

Brand storytelling through film. 

Helped find clients and crafted their story into video.

Helping you discover the WHY behind your story

Chief Execution Officer

Growing Forward Academy

Online SAT/ACT prep & academic tutoring featuring "matchmaking" to pair the right tutor for your child's personality and learning style.

Head Matchmaker/Owner

Growing Forward

- Trained Managers of & Millennials at the following companies: RPA, EXOS, Pepperdine, Claris Health, Coast Produce, Calvary Christian School, ZOE International, Nikkei America
- Specializing with helping small to mid-sized companies retain & train their Millennial workforce (200+) via workshops, training & coaching managers and Millennials
- Provides professional development via weekly podcasts (Winsight), e-newsletter and social media 
  (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Google+ etc) 
- Conducts strengths-based leadership training & staff development

Millennial/Career Coach

Revolution Prep

- Manages 30 full-time employees (tutors) remotely
- Coaches instructors weekly during 1:1 meetings to manage student programs
- Facilitates weekly team meetings
- Co-leads monthly new tutor training
- Maintains 80% Retention Rate & Net Promoter Score (NPS)

Faculty Manager

Calvary Christian Schools

- Recruits teacher candidates via network events, college fairs/job boards and personal/social networks
- Recommends “cultural fits” to management
- Leads team building sessions for administrative team
- Facilitates bi-monthly individual coaching sessions for teachers
- Runs strengths-based leadership program where 50+ staff improves their confidence, efficiency and self-awareness

Recruiter & Leadership Coach

LakersNation.com

Contributing Writer

Community Perks

Community Perks is uniting the community of Santa Monica through providing a fundraiser for schools/non-profits while supporting local businesses. A $20 rewards card gives you daily discounts to 38 local businesses and 50% of your purchase goes to a school or non-profit in the area.

Co-Owner

The CS Network (formerly Career Synergy)

Monthly career advancement network events geared towards Millennials.

Hosts monthly career network events for young entrepreneurs
➢ Recruits speakers, raffle prize donors and refreshment sponsors for monthly network event
     geared towards the young professional with an invite list of 450+
➢ Oversees registration, ticket sales, promotion, logistics, scheduling & follow-up.
➢ Facilitates communication between host site, local business owners and potential sponsors.
➢ Helps build your personal network and a community of young entrepreneurs.
➢ Provides one-on-one career coaching & leadership development.

Creator/Host

Coast Produce Company

- Identified Millennial leaders within the company
- Conducted monthly evaluation meetings with candidate’s supervisors
- Accomplished 90% retention rate with coaching candidates enrolled in the program
- Awarded 65% of candidates new responsibilities due to results of strengths-based leadership program
- Promoted 50% of clients within 3 – 6 months as a result of performance coaching

Individually coached Millennial workers on a weekly basis to improved performance, engagement and results! Communicated with executives and management frequently. Focused on teaching leadership skills, communication/interpersonal skills & personal motivation. Fostered community between different generations in the workplace.

Millennial Coach

Helping managers become leaders through soft skills I TEDx Soft Skills Speaker

45% of companies offer soft skill training to Gen Z employees.😳

82% of managers believe Gen Z hires need more guidance and training in soft skills.💀

The soft skills gap is real.❗️ 

That's why my mission is: Saving Soft Skills From Extinction (the name of my TEDx Talk)

I do that through virtual keynotes, workshops & consulting to help frontline, managers and executive teams strengthen their soft skills in the workplace.

It's time to be proactive and train your talent before they leave 🔜

Message me or visit: http://scottasai.com

Scott Asai

Thermo Systems

Business Development Manager

Account Manager

Lead Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer

Control Systems Co-op

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar

Server/Host/Cook

I am a Business Development Manager at Thermo Systems, driven by a passion for making a positive impact on the world. My focus lies in cultivating new relationships and driving business growth, with the ultimate goal of contributing to a better future.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University, I bring a solid educational foundation to my work. Specializing in industrial control systems, I am committed to enhancing efficiency, resiliency, and cost-effectiveness while minimizing potential risk and downtime for our clients. 

I take great pride in mentoring, guiding, and empowering the next generation of leaders. As the co-chair of the Young Professionals Group for the International District Energy Association, I am honored to serve in a role that not only fosters growth and development but also promotes sustainability and innovation.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends. I am also an avid practitioner and teacher of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, where I actively compete and embrace the discipline and values the sport instills.

I am always eager to connect with like-minded professionals who share a passion for business development, engineering, personal growth, and making a positive difference in the world. Let's connect and explore opportunities to collaborate and drive meaningful change together.

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