Angela Chee

Media/Communication Coach, TV Host and Former News Anchor/Reporter

Angela Chee is a keynote speaker, emcee, communication coach, podcast host, and award-winning author of The Power of The Only – Own Your Voice, Thrive in Any Environment. A former TV news anchor/reporter with 20+ years on air, she’s worked with top TV stations from Los Angeles to San Diego, KCBS, KNBC, Fox 6, and hosted national shows from HGTV to E! She now helps leaders Own Your Only™ and become YOU, Amplified!® – clear, confident, and connected on camera and off and step into their leadership. Trusted by Microsoft, Cisco, Intel, JPMorgan Chase, and more, she engages audiences with insight, warmth, and transformative takeaways.

  • Angela Chee Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $10,001 - $20,000

  • Languages Spoken

    Chinese, English

  • Travels From

    California, USA

  • Angela Chee Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $10,001 - $20,000

  • Languages Spoken

    Chinese, English

  • Travels From

    California, USA

Suggested Keynote Speaker Programs

YOU, Amplified!® Own Your Voice and Power, Step Into Your Leadership

In this inspirational and interactive keynote, Angela shares her story of breaking through barriers and shows people how to discover, break through, and redefine their own barriers to achieve personal and professional success and fulfillment. Angela will empower the ...

In this inspirational and interactive keynote, Angela shares her story of breaking through barriers and shows people how to discover, break through, and redefine their own barriers to achieve personal and professional success and fulfillment.

Angela will empower the audience to own their voice and their power to create change in themselves, their organizations, and the world. They will also explore how to define their purpose, step into their leadership, and live their legacy.

By the end of this talk the audience will be able to:

  • Be inspired to own their voice and step into their leadership with power and presence
  • Learn how to redefine their barriers and turn them from obstacles into strengths
  • Transform their inner critic and self-talk
  • Learn how to connect, raise their visibility and amplify their impact
  • Discover “YOU, Amplified!”® Leadership and “The Power Of The Only” principles to create change within themselves and their organization
  • Experience a guided visualization

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The Power Of “The Only” Breaking Barriers and Redefining Leadership

Recent studies show being “The Only” (woman in the room) is still a common experience and that it’s not only stressful but can have a negative impact. But Angela believes there is power in being “The Only”.  Whether some feel like they are “the only” ...

Recent studies show being “The Only” (woman in the room) is still a common experience and that it’s not only stressful but can have a negative impact.

But Angela believes there is power in being “The Only”.  Whether some feel like they are “the only” person in the room, in their organization, or in their industry, it doesn’t have to be a burden.  It can be an opportunity to shift the conversation and culture.

But how can leaders harness it as strength and what can everyone learn from other “Onlys” like Angela to help step into their leadership and accelerate their success?

In this inspirational and interactive keynote, Angela shares her story of being “The Only” and lessons learned from other leaders breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and carving their own paths.

Angela will empower audiences to own their voice and their power, amplify their gifts, and create positive change in themselves, their organizations, and the world.

By the end of this talk the audience will:

  • See being “The Only” as an opportunity
  • Discover how to own their voice and power to step more fully into their leadership
  • Learn how to redefine their barriers and turn them from obstacles into strengths
  • Understand what it takes to master their message and communicate in a way others can hear them
  • Discover The Power Of “The Only”™ Leadership principles
  • Embrace their ability to create change in themselves and their organizations
  • Activate their abundance mindset and empower them to carve a new path

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Be YOU, Amplified!® “Breaking Barriers and Harnessing The Power Of Diversity”

It is more important than ever to break through barriers and harness the power of diversity in yourself, your team, and your company. We are at a time of great change as our current systems and beliefs are being challenged. The world is evolving, but it starts with our own ...

It is more important than ever to break through barriers and harness the power of diversity in yourself, your team, and your company. We are at a time of great change as our current systems and beliefs are being challenged. The world is evolving, but it starts with our own personal evolutions.

How will we serve? How will we work? How will we thrive moving forward? To create this change we need diverse voices who own their voice and power.  We need leaders who connect, build bridges and create inclusive environments that thrive.  We need to foster more empathy, connection, and deeper conversations to make this shift.

Angela Chee, a media/communication coach and former TV News Anchor/Reporter with more than 20 years of experience in the broadcast and entertainment industry, shares her own stories of breaking through barriers and stereotypes. She also discusses how she recognized her own biases to help the audience understand differences.  She helps people embrace these differences and turn them into strengths to step into their YOU, Amplified !® Leadership, and harness the power of diversity.

By the end of the talk the audience will be able to:

  • Understand why diversity and inclusion matter to the organization and how to leverage it
  • Recognize some of their own internal barriers, stereotypes, and unconscious biases
  • Embrace their differences and turn them into strengths
  • Learn how to communicate in a way that improves culture and builds deeper connections
  • Discover “YOU, Amplified!®” Leadership and “The Power Of The Only” principles to help them create change within themselves and their organization.
  • Be inspired to own their power and their voice
  • Redefine their definition of leadership to be more effective, productive, and collaborative co-workers and leaders

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Host, Emcee, and Panel Moderator

As a professional host, emcee, and panel moderator Angela can help you showcase your brand and highlight key figures in your organization. She can bring out the event’s message and mission—and make your organization/company stand out from the competition.  She knows what ...

As a professional host, emcee, and panel moderator Angela can help you showcase your brand and highlight key figures in your organization. She can bring out the event’s message and mission—and make your organization/company stand out from the competition.  She knows what it takes to get a message across effectively and package it in a way that informs, inspires, and moves people.

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Training/Workshops/Break Out Sessions

Angela can lead your group through interactive and engaging group training, workshops, and breakout sessions to complement her topics related to Leadership, Communication, Diversity, and Women’s Empowerment. “YOU, Amplified!® Virtual/On-Camera Workshop”...

Angela can lead your group through interactive and engaging group training, workshops, and breakout sessions to complement her topics related to Leadership, Communication, Diversity, and Women’s Empowerment.

“YOU, Amplified!® Virtual/On-Camera Workshop”

“YOU, Amplified!® Speaker-Own Your Voice and Power-7 Steps To Confidence, Clarity, and Connection”

“YOU, Amplified!® Women In Leadership-Power, Presence, and Representation”

“YOU, Amplified!® Leadership Series”

YOU, Amplified!® Power Panels”-How To Moderate And Speak On Panels To Raise Your Visibility, Serve Your Audience and Make An Impact

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About Keynote Speaker Angela Chee

Angela Chee is a keynote speaker, emcee, communication coach, podcast host, and award-winning author of The Power of The Only – Own Your Voice, Thrive in Any Environment. A former Los Angeles TV news anchor/reporter and national host with more than 20 years of on-air experience (KCBS TV, KNBC TV, Fox 6, KNSD TV, HGTV, E! Entertainment), Angela now helps leaders Own Your Only™ and become YOU, Amplified!® – clear, confident, and connected on camera and off.

Drawing on five plus years of research, hundreds of interviews with executives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, Angela reveals why human-centered skills, not just technical expertise, are the true differentiators in an AI-powered world. Her talks sit at the intersection of leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, and well-being, equipping audiences to communicate to connect and thrive in any environment.

Known for her insight, warmth, and ability to engage across different industries, groups, and generations, Angela delivers high-impact keynotes, facilitates transformative conversations, and emcees global conferences with polish, presence, and heart. Her client list includes Microsoft, Cisco, Intel, JPMorgan Chase, Genentech, Freddie Mac, SXSW, and more. Through one-on-one coaching, group workshops, and online programs, she helps clients break through barriers, own their voice and power, and step into their leadership.

Her speaking career began at age 15, when she became the first Asian American woman to win the title of Miss California National Teenager. She’s been featured as an expert on The Today Show, local morning shows, and served as a media mentor on Lifetime’s The Pop Game and even made an appearance in the film Blades of Glory.

Angela, born on the East Coast and raised in Los Angeles by her Chinese immigrant parents, is conversational in Mandarin Chinese. She now lives in San Diego with her husband and two teenagers. Offstage, she’s a health-conscious foodie who loves yoga, inspirational quotes, and meaningful connection.

Testimonials

“Angela was a pleasure to work with and made our event a success.  Her keynote left the audience inspired, energized and ready to explore a critical topic focused on championing women in leadership. She added so much value, both in the planning process and as a host/moderator and keynote speaker.  Both our team members and those in the audience shared how much they appreciated her enthusiasm, energy and were inspired by her story.  She was super helpful in shaping the event, set a perfect tone and ensuring our panelists were prepared and comfortable was an added bonus.”  

Melissa Anderson

Michigan Ross School of Business/Gatesman

“Angela provided us with a flawlessly smooth, insightful and entertaining program. We had many wonderful comments about how inter-active, relatable and approachable she was to the audience and the staff loved working with her. She definitely brings her celebrity touch to our events.”

June Durr

Office of the Mayor, The City of San Bernardino

“Her ability to reach out to her audience was experienced first-hand when she spoke to our group of paralyzed athletes and sponsors at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Her comments struck a chord with the audience who knows first hand how challenges can either be seen as an obstacle or rather something to empower them to become all that they can be.”

Michael Delaney

Paralyzed Veterans of America

“Angela was able to help our organizations understand how the media works-making us feel comfortable and confident ready for any situation.”

Orange County Chamber of Commerce

 

“Angela Chee was an excellent speaker who was very effective at getting her point across and keeping the audience engaged and involved.  She fulfilled everything we wanted and then some.  You feel like you can relate to her.”

Arvin Hernaez

President, Grand Valley State Asian Student Union

Angela is an exceptional speaker.  Her personality and energy are great. Her professionalism in her preparation and presenting was thoughtful and audience specific.  We had a difficult group to please and had extremely positive feedback about her keynote and session.  She was a motivational kick off for the rest of the day.  Our audience not only enjoyed her story, but she opened everyone up to have more meaningful and connecting conversations. We look forward to seeing her again soon!”

Kim Lanham

“Break The Glass”-Executive Women’s Summit

“Angela is a very powerful speaker—eloquent, insightful and motivating. We loved her poise and the way she connects with the audience through her personal stories and delivery. She was very approachable before and after the talk and connected with our diverse audience.”

Asian Connection For Excellence (ACE) Committee, Exxon Mobil

 

“Angela is a dynamic, inspirational and fun speaker.  She drew in our audience and they were inspired by her presence. In fact, the most frequent response I heard was “Wow!” Angela is just amazing.  She has created a strong brand identity for herself and I know she can do the same for others.”

Karen Myers

Associate Professor and UCSB American Marketing Association Advisor

“I knew I would get concrete tips and skills, but I didn’t know how deep and insightful Angela’s training would be. I feel like it’s going to take me to the next level, not just in my presentations, but my leadership, my business, my personal life and give me more clarity and connection. I’m deeply grateful and appreciative.”

Sam Luna

Freddie Mac

“Angela’s dynamic energy, personality and insights added so much to our Microsoft Inspire, our largest global partner event of the year.  We have heard nothing, but a positive response from our events team. We appreciate her professionalism and time to ensure a smooth experience, and we absolutely look forward to working with her on future events!”

Joe

Microsoft

“The entire convention was made so much more memorable by the involvement of Angela Chee as an emcee. Angela’s screen presence, her energy, her ability to weave a red thread through the theme of the event, as well as her professionalism was apparent to all our attendees. Angela as an emcee got as many comments as our speakers did.  Her presence lights up the screen.  She is somebody who is an outstanding professional of her craft and I can’t recommend her work highly enough.”

Tanvi

Asia Professional Speakers Association President and 2021 Convention Chair

“Angela’s story, the wisdom of her words, and the messages that she shared resonated with me and I know from all the personal notes that I received that they resonated with others on the PetSmart team. The feedback has been nothing short of amazing. She set up the week on such a powerful note. One of the most powerful notes  received: Read More

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From the moment we connected with Angela we could tell she understood exactly what we needed to accomplish. She has a strong core message but worked with us to figure out exactly what our teams needed and partnered with us to tailor her keynote to make sure it resonated with our teams.

Mark

Pet Smart

“I admire how Angela professionally and skillfully moderated our Leadership Panel, including sharing her personal story.  From our first call, it was apparent Angela understands moderation, communication, video and TV, which was so reassuring.  On the day of the event, the energy, synergy, safety, trust and respect she created between all was amazing to see.  We were sitting on the edges of our seats listening, hanging on their words and all left, with a huge smile.”

Multinational Technology Corporation

 

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