Sheena Yap Chan
Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence, where she interviews women about their journeys to self-confidence.
With over one million downloads, her podcast ranks among the top 0.5% most popular shows globally and features over 800 interviews, including conversations with celebrities and eight-figure CEOs. Sheena’s influence extends beyond podcasting. Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, published by Wiley, is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller. It is also recognized as one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, the world’s leading site for book recommendations.
Her work has been featured on prominent platforms such as MindValley, FOX, NBC News, and the Manila Times. Sheena is dedicated to closing the gender confidence gap through her training and programs, aiming to elevate women into leadership roles across all industries. She has delivered impactful speeches for organizations like Live Nation, NASA, and UKG, sharing her insights on self-confidence and leadership.
Presentations
UX Camp Winter 2025
Designing with Confidence: Empowering Women to Lead in UX and Drive Inclusive Experiences
In today’s UX landscape, confidence and inclusivity are not just ideals—they are essential to creating designs that resonate with diverse audiences. As women take on leadership roles within UX, they bring perspectives that are crucial to shaping products and experiences reflecting a wide range of user needs. But building confidence isn’t always straightforward. Empowering women in UX means providing the tools to overcome self-doubt, express ideas with conviction, and weave inclusivity into design processes and team cultures.
With a focus on confidence-building and authentic leadership, practical strategies emerge that go beyond traditional skills, demonstrating how to champion design practices for broader user engagement. By embracing their unique strengths, women in UX can cultivate a design culture that fosters connection, empathy, and innovation.
Expect to leave with deeper confidence and a toolkit to influence inclusive practices, connect meaningfully with users, and drive impactful change. Insights shared will equip you to inspire teams and shape projects that resonate on a human level, advancing a UX culture that is both inclusive and forward-looking.
