Advisory Board Member, XTI Aerospace;
Former President, JetSuite and Chief Growth Officer, Wheels UP
#1 International Bestselling Author
Advisory Board Member, XTI Aerospace;
Former President, JetSuite and Chief Growth Officer, Wheels UP
#1 International Bestselling Author
Stephanie Chung is one of today’s most respected leadership and sales keynote speakers. She made history as the first African American president of a major private aviation company and has spent more than three decades helping organizations build high-performing teams, strengthen culture, and achieve record-breaking business growth.
As former Chief Growth Officer of Wheels Up, President of JetSuite, and Vice President of Sales for Flexjet’s billion-dollar sales organization, Stephanie brings executive experience leading organizations through growth, transformation, and change. Her leadership career also includes executive roles with Bombardier and American Airlines, where she earned a reputation for developing top-performing teams and driving measurable results.
A breast cancer survivor and bestselling author of Ally Leadership, Stephanie combines real-world executive insight with resilience, authenticity, and actionable leadership strategies. Featured by ABC, CNBC, and Forbes, she delivers engaging keynotes that inspire audiences to lead with courage, elevate performance, and create lasting impact.
Meeting planners consistently praise Stephanie’s professionalism, warmth, and ability to connect with audiences—making her a sought-after choice for leadership conferences, sales kickoffs, executive retreats, and corporate events.
Stephanie Chung is not just an #1 international best-selling author; she’s a force of strategic innovation, a beacon of change, and a titan in the world of business growth and human capital management. With over 30 years of experience, Stephanie has cultivated a reputation for turning challenges into opportunities and transforming growing businesses into thriving hubs of success.
As a former Chief Growth Officer for Wheels Up, Stephanie spearheaded a growth strategy that not only elevated revenues but also fostered market expansion, resulting in a significant increase in diverse membership. Prior to her tenure at Wheels Up, Stephanie blazed trails as the first African American to helm a private jet company, JetSuite. Under her visionary leadership, JetSuite evolved from a mere service provider to a symbol of luxury and excellence, garnering accolades such as being named one of the Best Places To Work by the Human Rights Campaign and Dallas Business Journal’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies. Stephanie’s illustrious career also includes pivotal roles at American Airlines, Flexjet, and Bombardier Aerospace, where she engineered revenue generation strategies that achieved remarkable success.
Stephanie’s impact extends far beyond the boardroom—beyond her professional achievements, she is a dedicated advocate, serving on the Make-A-Wish Board and the Advisory Council for the National Business Aviation Association. She is a member of Business Executives for National Security (BENS), collaborating with senior national security leaders to address complex challenges facing the nation. These achievements and more have earned her recognition as one of Adweek’s “Women Trailblazers”, Ebony’s Power 100, and Robb Report’s “23 Black Visionaries Who are Changing the Luxury World.” She has appeared on ABC, CNBC, CBS and other national tv outlets and has been celebrated in publications such as Forbes, Barrons, Worth, Essence, and D CEO Magazine. Her insights have also graced the pages of Inc. and Black Enterprise Magazine.
A captivating keynote speaker, Stephanie’s influence transcends borders. Her work has been translated into 60 different languages. Her journey is a testament to the power of strategic thinking, resilience, and unwavering dedication to excellence.
FAQs for Stephanie Chung
Who is Stephanie Chung? Stephanie Chung is an executive leadership and sales keynote speaker, bestselling author, and former aviation executive. She was the first African American president of a major private aviation company and helps organizations build high-performing leaders, sales teams, and customer-focused cultures.
What topics does Stephanie Chung speak about? Stephanie Chung speaks on leadership, sales excellence, customer experience, emotional intelligence, resilience, women in leadership, organizational culture, and leading through change.
Is Stephanie Chung a good keynote speaker for sales kickoffs? Yes. Stephanie is a popular choice for sales kickoffs, revenue meetings, and go-to-market events because she combines practical sales strategies with leadership insights that help teams improve performance and strengthen customer relationships.
Is Stephanie Chung a leadership keynote speaker? Yes. Stephanie helps leaders develop high-performance cultures, improve communication, navigate change, and inspire teams to achieve lasting results.
Can Stephanie Chung customize her keynote? Yes. Stephanie works closely with event organizers to understand their objectives, audience, and industry, tailoring her keynote to support the goals of each event.
What types of organizations book Stephanie Chung? Stephanie is frequently booked by corporations, associations, financial and insurance organizations, healthcare companies, technology firms, universities, and leadership conferences.
What audiences benefit most from Stephanie Chung’s presentations? Her programs are ideal for executives, senior leaders, sales teams, emerging leaders, customer-facing professionals, women leaders, managers, and organizations navigating growth or transformation.
Does Stephanie Chung speak internationally? Yes. Stephanie is available for conferences, corporate meetings, and leadership events throughout the United States and internationally.
What can audiences expect from a Stephanie Chung keynote? Audiences can expect an engaging presentation filled with practical leadership insights, memorable stories, interactive moments, and actionable strategies they can immediately implement.
Who represents Stephanie Chung for speaking: Eagles Talent is the official speaking management company/agency that represents Stephanie Chung. Contact Eagles Talent to book Stephanie Chung for speaking and for her speaking fee and calendar/availability.
What is Stephanie Chung’s speaking fee? Her current speaking fee for US dates is $45,000 (plus expenses). For current speaking fee and exact expenses as well as her availability, contact Eagles Talent.
Great leaders know that success isn’t about surrounding themselves with like-minded individuals — it’s about bringing together people with different perspectives, experiences, and approaches to problem-solving. But leading those who think, work, and communicate differently than you can be a challenge.
Based on insights from Stephanie Chung’s new book, How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You, this keynote explores practical strategies for building trust, fostering collaboration, and creating an environment where every team member feels valued and motivated. Attendees will learn how to connect authentically, communicate effectively, and turn differences into strengths that drive innovation and success.
Key Takeaways:
Leadership is about bringing out the best in everyone — especially those who see the world differently than you do. In this dramatic and experiential keynote, Chung will show you how to ground your leadership in practical brain science to gain a competitive edge and make leading easier! Leaders will leave equipped with the tools they need to inspire, motivate, and elevate their teams to new levels of success.
Brain-Hacking Your Leadership for the Evolving Workplace
The post-Covid workplace is here. Yet business has definitely not gone back to ‘usual.’ In fact, it’s more chaotic than ever. “The Great Resignation,” and “Quiet Quitting” are still a problem, just add a multi-generational, multicultural, and multifaceted workforce on top. Workplace priorities are more complex, yet the pressure to perform only gets more intense. The larger question is, can leadership keep up?
In this speech, trailblazer and former Wheels Up executive Stephanie Chung boldly challenges you to rethink leadership in a hands-on way. With her personal stories and actionable takeaways, you will learn the importance of brain-hacking your leadership and evolving yourself to be the leader your people need.
Takeaways
In this experiential keynote, Chung will show you how to ground your leadership in practical brain science in order to gain a competitive edge, and make leading easier!
Are you ready to join the movement to uplevel your leadership? Join Stephanie Chung to witness the power of brain chemistry at work, LIVE and in real-time. Then put your takeaways to work as soon as you get back to the office.
The Foundation of Closing the Deal
Good salespeople know that you must build trust if you hope to close the deal. But to build trust, you need to understand what trust is. Based on her storied career as a high-ticket sales closer, Stephanie Chung shares the foundations of closing the deal. Chung’s trademark sales keynote pairs tried-and-true tactics from the field with innovations in brain science to help sales professionals achieve more. Through this keynote, sales pros become adept at building rapport and trust, asking targeted questions, selling through storytelling, and, most importantly, closing the deal.
Takeaways:
As a woman of color, a wife, a mother, and a professional woman in a male-dominated industry, Stephanie Chung is no stranger to navigating the uniquely challenging climb of her professional and personal life. In this session, Chung pulls from the highs and lows of her own story and lessons learned. She invites women from all backgrounds and career stages to be empowered and to achieve what they’ve been told they couldn’t – and then some.
“Stephanie is one of the most inspiring speakers I’ve ever heard. Her amazing story and keen sales science would benefit any title of executive and any level of salesperson. I enthusiastically recommend Stephanie Chung!”
“Stephanie delivered a stellar presentation that moved the audience to real action as it related to increasing their sales results. Then as the moderator of a panel, she brought a tremendous amount of energy to the discussion and delivered key takeaways.”
“Stephanie is what I call a Speaker Guarantee! Unquestionably, she will thrill your audience. She delivers outstanding content in an impactful, engaging way. She is simply excellent!”
“Stephanie engaged, inspired, and challenged our audience. Her message is refreshing and filled with many ‘awwyeah’ moments. Many of our attendees mentioned that they’d like to see her come back for future events. Definitely one of the industry’s best!”
Success strategies to lead people who are not like you in an evolving workplace.
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