Dear Dr. Lee & SABPA*,

Thank you so much for holding the career development workshop. Dr. Lee's presentation about Success for Foreign-Born Professionals in The Pharma/Biotech Industry really opened my eyes. The self-awareness for career is really the first and most important challenge that every individual has to face. I am so glad that I had an opportunity to have a follow-up career chat with Dr. Lee. It was really helpful. She shared her knowledge and experience with me and helped me clarify my own career goals. We exchanged a lot of discussions about different career paths, and she ultimately guided me to the career path that covers my realistic needs and personal passion. And she customized the strategies for each one of the goals! After the hour-long conversation, all the sudden I felt I was reborn. I could easily feel the passion that Dr. Lee carries about helping people. She reads people well and really knows her stuff. I am so grateful to have this chat with Dr. Lee, and I would not be surprised if this turns out to be a life-changing conversation!

Thank you so very much Dr. Lee! And Thank you SABPA!

Best,

HOWARD JAN, Research Scientist, Product Development

*SABPA stands for Sino-American Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Professional Association

Having gone through Dr. Lee’s Optima College Major & Career Direction Program, I had an inkling that medicine was a suitable career for my future, but it was through her college admission program that solidified this decision for me. 

Amidst countless words of caution from my family that the road to doctor hood was a long and arduous one, Dr. Lee’s words reminded me that I had not only the personality to be a doctor but the ability as well. Confident that medicine was my life’s calling, I sought out schools that offered direct admission to medical school upon completing my undergraduate. 

Through countless hours of brainstorming, essays, and even confessions, Dr. Lee was patient and compassionate, yet resolute and optimistic, carefully crafting a well-rounded series of essays that highlighted my strengths and potential as a future physician. 

As I prepare to leave California for Penn State’s Accelerated Combined Medical Program, I can honestly say that I would not be here if not for Dr. Lee. 

Any student who is seeking help applying to college should look no further as Dr. Lee is the single most caring professional who makes it her personal goal to help you achieve your goal.

KENNETH TZAN, BSMD Student at Penn State University (高中生直升賓州大學醫學院)

My wife and I have long been a believer of been happy and successful to be the highest achievement in a person's life.  Because of our own experiences growing up going to colleges, studying the majors our parents thought were popular at the time, not knowing they weren't really the subjects we truly like nor have the most talent for.  After colleges, we ended up doing completely unrelated work, frequently thinking about the time and money our families had spent. So we promised ourselves to put our two children on better paths than what we had.

So the main reason we decided to try Optima Program was to save ourselves money, time and hopefully turn our children into successful happy persons.  We quickly found the program conducted by Dr. Lee to be much more comprehensive compared to others we had looked into. It combines multiple well-known standards plus Dr. Lee's extensive knowledge and experiences in the field.  One of the evaluations I strongly agree with (and missing from other programs) was to give the parents the same tests that was given to our children, to confirm what's more likely to be true. I feel this is where Optima has the edge and is able to give a more precise evaluation over others simply because our children frequently answer questions according to what they "should" say instead of what they truly "like" to say.

At the end of the program, we received a very comprehensive report for each of our children which I consider to be invaluable road maps to success and happiness, exactly what we wished for.  I know how many parents are reluctant to share anything that gives their child the advantage over others, but I feel Optima serves a much higher purpose of bringing happiness to the community, therefore too good not to share. 

ROBERT CHOU, Parent of student at Acadia High School

I finished my PhD in December of 2011, tried to find a job for 6 months on my own without too much luck.  I was referred to Dr. Lee by a friend and after working with her for 2 months, I was hired at the most desirable company to work for - Google!  

 What did I do wrong myself? I didn’t know what I really want in a career and I was sending out resumes without a focus.  After Dr. Lee’s assessment, she showed me what amazing talents I have and guided me to identify the careers & industries where I belong.  Her insights was so accurate!  She knows me better than I know myself.  

 She then helped me revised my resume & cover letter with strong personal branding and that got me so many interview invitations.  Interviews have always been the weakest link, but with Dr. Lee’s tireless energy to help me practice again & again, I gained the confidence I need to deliver compelling interviews.  It was one of the best decisions to hire Dr. Lee as my career coach and I am grateful to her inspiring coaching forever!  

PAK, Software Engineer at Google

Dear Dr. Lee,

I cannot thank you enough for the guidance and coaching you have given me.  Never in my life that I have been so confident and optimistic about my future and my career choice.  

It’s been very difficult for me growing up in an Asian family full of medical doctors and not wanting to be a doctor myself, and that left me feeling guilty, failing, and crippled.  I thought I will be the loser of my family and I will never be able to find a career that is as prestigious and well-paying as being an MD.  

After working with you, I have a totally different outlook on my life – I am positive, optimistic, confident, and ready to take on the career path that I am passionate about.  The whole process is simply the most thorough and innovative I have ever experienced – the career guidance I got at my IVY League college can’t hold a candle to you!  Thank you for your insight, expertise, and practical industrial experience to help me see my own strength and where my talent are greatly valued. 

Sincerely,

TRACY, Management Consultant, Deloitte 

Dear Dr. Lee:

I was so inspired by your speech at the education fair in Los Angeles so I decided to take your coaching programs for my daughter and myself.  From our first phone call, I felt comfortable opening up to you honestly.  After 15 years of working as a dentist, I have always felt there is something not quite right about me and my job.  It’s a respectable job and the money is good, but I know there is a big part of me not wanting to be a dentist.  I learned so much about myself from all the assessments, questionnaires, interpretations, and personal coaching you did for me.  It was the most enlightening experience for me to be face to face with my true self!  I have taken your advice seriously in each step of my getting into a new career.  

Your coaching to my daughter has also helped her understand her own strength tremendously and helped her choose the college major to prepare for the career she is interested in.  Before she met you, she was a confused high school student and now she is full of confidence about her future.  I am so happy that we both took your programs and I have recommended your programs to many of my friends and colleagues. 

Sincerely,

RENEE, Dentist to Financial Planner

I am amazed by the rich insight I learned about myself after taking TOP 101, College Major & Career Direction Program.  I have taken MBTI personality assessment before at my college, but didn’t think the result was right.  Dr. Lee insisted that I needed to retake MBTI along with the other 3 assessments, STRONG for my interest, Highlands Ability Battery for my ability, and Keirsey’s Temperament Sorter for my Temperament.  After I completed all the assessments and worksheets, she took me go through a self-discovery and verification process.  It turned out that the MBTI Type I got in my college was not my true Type -  I have been in disguise about who I am because I wanted to live up to my family’s expectation.

With Dr. Lee’s empowering coaching & guidance, I realized that not only my disguise made me miserable but also blocked me from the success I want for my future.  I was not interested in what I chose to study at the college and that reflected on my GPA.  She helped me see clearly who I am, what my strengths are, and what I should do to fully utilize my talent.  I am confident in my own skin now and changed my major to prepare for the career I have the real talent and passion for.

KEVIN, Student at UC Davis

"When I first heard of The Optima Program, I was skeptical.  Could a few tests really help determine my career of choice?  After going through the program, I realized that it was not just about the tests, it is a career guidance program to help me discover and understand my own strength.  After Dr. Lee's overall assessment, she helped me discover the major that I love and was a huge help in learning more about myself.  For someone who has always struggled with choosing the right career path, I am extremely grateful for her guidance.

 Dr. Lee was also instrumental in helping me prepare for my summer internship interview.  After I went through several practices, I was able to answer complex questions in a simple, clear and organized manner. Not only did I received the internship in a prestigious company, but I received new interviewing skills from Dr. Lee, which will be applicable for future job opportunities as well.

 Regardless of which program, Dr. Lee provides great guidance and educated advice that can bring out the potential in any student."

JONAS, Student at UCSD

I have 2 sons, they are both very smart but with very different personalities and interests.  As they were growing up, I know they are very different all along.  But my husband who is an engineer, want them both to get into engineering – the career path he knows for sure will bring them good income and security.   The younger one Andrew who is in high school, showed great talent in math and science from when he was a little boy, but the older son Alex who is in college, has little interest in anything technical.  It shows on their academic performance too.  We have tried our hardest to push Alex to study harder on his math and science subjects but with very disappointing results.  During this process, our relationship with Alex had been damaged.  He did not want to communicate with us and especially tried to avoid his father all the time.  The younger one Andrew, despite of his top performance in academic subjects, shows little personality and is very introverted – something we also worried about.

After attending to one of Dr. Lee’s seminars, we were both convinced that Dr. Lee is the person we were looking for who can help us.  We registered to her program TOP 101 – College Major & Career Direction for both of our sons and that, was “the best money we have spent in our lifetime!” – This comment was from my husband, a very frugal engineer.  

When Dr. Lee showed us the results from one of the assessments they took, Highlands Ability Battery, we were both shocked by how much they are alike – their ability scales on every category are almost identical.  My husband was elated to see this result, he said to both of his sons “you see, I know you both have very high intelligences and abilities to be engineers.”  At this moment, Dr. Lee explained to us that the ability has largely inherited from parents biologically and that explains why siblings often score very similarly in ability test but this is only one part of the equation.  She then showed us my sons’ personalities and temperaments and they are exactly opposite in every category, as different as day and night! Through Dr. Lee’s in depth coaching, she made us understand how different combinations in ability, personality, and interest would lead to different talent and strength in each person. 

After the program, my husband finally understand he cannot change a person’s nature and the best strategy is to use that nature to develop one’s own strength.  Both Alex and Andrew came out of the program knowing their talent and career direction.  Both my husband and I came out of the program knowing our sons strengths and where they have the most potential.  Most importantly, our family’s relationship has improved tremendously after the program.  I cannot thank Dr. Lee enough for saving my family and my marriage! I highly recommend any person who is looking for career guidance take the career programs from Dr. Lee.

VIVIAN – Parent of Alex (UCI) and Andrew (Torrey Pines High School)