John Wang, a certified leadership and empowerment coach, is set to release his impactful book titled “Big Asian Energy: An Unapologetic Guide for Breaking Barriers to Leadership and Success” on May 27, 2025. Tiny Reparations Books published this uplifting book. It equips Asian Americans and others to boldly claim their space in workplaces and other professional spaces.
Wang has more than 15 years of experience. He’s helped hundreds of Asian American clients and students navigate the intricacies of leadership and authentic connection. His specialty is working with people who are talked over, seen as less powerful, or have their ideas hijacked. He points out how silly stereotypes that are often attached to Asian Americans include being nice, polite, smart, and even “cute.” Wang doesn’t stop there; he works around the clock to tear down these barriers. Through each workshop, he’s giving them the tools to help make their own voices heard.
Wang’s coaching doesn’t stop in one-on-one sessions. He is a highly in-demand corporate speaker and the host of the hit podcast “Big Asian Energy.” His practical tips have connected with a global audience, with his coaching videos netting more than 25 million views on TikTok. The immense span of this knowledge emphasizes the growing demand for innovative outreach approaches. This is crucial for people who have historically been sidelined in these conversations.
In his book, Wang outlines practical strategies for handling interruptions during conversations, a challenge that many, especially in the Asian American community, encounter regularly. Through insightful videos, he brings to life compelling responses that all of us can use when we’re being spoken over.
“Hey [their name], this is the third time you’ve interrupted. Please stop.” – John Wang
This straightforward approach makes it clear that learning how to advocate for yourself in the workplace and beyond is crucial. Through her work, Wang empowers people to take up their space in discussions unapologetically. He provides various phrases tailored for different situations:
“Hey [interrupter name], I believe [name of the person who was interrupted] was still speaking when you jumped in, and I’d really like to hear what they have to say.” – John Wang
These types of responses do more than repair the interruption. They reassert the importance of a collaborative, exploratory dialogue. Wang’s methods are designed to create a sense of respect and belonging that will ensure everyone’s voice is valued and heard.
Along with his coaching and writing pursuits, Wang seeks to impact the greater community as well, including through his podcast. The “Big Asian Energy” podcast involves vibrant discussions on identity, agency and uplifting others. It offers guests who impart their priceless experiences and profound insights. This new platform gives Wang an opportunity to uplift nontraditional voices and champion conversations around breaking down barriers to success.
Wang knows that everyone has experienced feeling invisible or overlooked in important discussions at some point in their lives. He emphasizes that these feelings are rooted in societal gender norms and stereotypes. By inspiring clients to address these issues front-and-center, he uses design to change minds and foster an environment of inclusion.
“That’s a great idea. In fact, that’s what [other person’s name] was trying to suggest before.” – John Wang
Wang’s strategies do more than empower folks to get their voice back, they promote a deeper and more productive level of civil discourse between classmates. Through storytelling, he promotes the idea that our conversations need to change, with a focus on treating each other with more respect and compassion.
His focus on empowering others shines through in his one-on-one, customized coaching style. Wang does this work with clients from all different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and his techniques adapt to meet clients where they are. This commitment has earned him a reputation as a go-to lion for justice in the Asian American community, where he remains an inspirational lever to create progressive change.
With the forthcoming publication of Big Asian Energy, Wang is hoping to connect with an even larger audience. His goal is to inspire and empower readers. He’s pushing them to be proud of who they are, to claim their space in all elements of life.
With the upcoming launch date quickly approaching, everyone is looking forward to Wang’s helpful and compassionate wisdom on communication and leadership. It is his unique perspective, though, that will really connect him with millions of Americans. They want to feel liberated from societal expectations and be bold and self-assured.