John shares that he was born in a predominantly white community in Stockton, California. He said that his parents separated when he was six years old, and he took up skateboarding as a way to cope in his teens. He discloses a moment of covert and dangerous racism where some people threw a large rock at him. He voices the importance of standing up, joining community, and speaking out when it is the right thing to do.
John Chen is the author of the #1 Amazon Hot New Book Release, Engaging Virtual Meetings. He’s been meeting virtually for over 38 years. He has produced over 4,000 virtual meetings including an EIGHT language meeting and the only 100% LIVEvirtual conference in the training industry. He’s 1 of only 400 Certified Speaking Professionals designated by the National Speakers Association. Let’s WELCOME your speaker, John Chen!
