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Testimonies from Yan’s meditation and coaching sessions

Yan was to me a wonderful mentor along my journey of personal growth. We knew each other through meditation and at a time when I lost interest in work. Personal growth, as the term itself indicates, is and has to be an individual activity. However, the advice of others can be immensely helpful, like a map guiding the explorations. Yan’s mentoring session to me was exactly that, a reassurance that I’d eventually regain balance and outgrow myself (and I did both). I highly recommend Yan for his mentoring/coaching to those who seek spiritual/personal growth.

– Joey Li

Yan is very experienced at meditation and mindfulness and generously offers his time in teaching and coaching others. Both what he says and the example he sets are an inspiration to others and help them become more mindful themselves. His knowledge and care are a valuable asset for any organization.

– Ariel Krakowski

At Google, I had the privilege of attending Yan’s mindfulness meditation course. His knowledge of the practice was truly impressive. He wasn’t just well-versed in the science behind it, but also spoke with genuine passion from his own experience. Moved by his approach, I approached him about becoming my mentor. He readily agreed, offering not just his knowledge but also his personal journey with mindfulness. His kind and approachable demeanor made the discussions very easy. He is a great teacher and mentor, I highly recommend him.

– Dr. Anikó Sándor

Yan’s corporate mindfulness sessions and 1:1 coaching at Google have been transformative. His compassionate, science-backed approach taught me how to use mindfulness to better understand, manage, and communicate my emotions and thoughts, and also enhancing my empathy in the workplace. He patiently addressed all my questions and equipped me with actionable practices and invaluable insights.

Unlike other corporate trainings, Yan’s mindfulness approach delves deeper, addressing the root of my challenges. Even after just one or two sessions, I shifted my perspective on work-related issues, enabling me to tackle them more fundamentally and effectively.

– Joyce Lu

Yan has an amazing ability of guiding you through a meaningful journey of meditation in just a few minutes and over a video conference call. My self awareness and peace of mind was changed for better after just my first call with Yan. I highly recommend to try for yourself!!

– Simin Haik

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to learn from Yan, and I highly recommend his coaching to anyone seeking personal and professional growth.

While at Google, Yan volunteered as a mindfulness instructor and led a session for my team. I was impressed by his deep understanding of mindfulness principles, his ability to clearly communicate this knowledge, and his skill in guiding participants through various exercises with both patience and compassion. He created a safe and supportive environment that fostered a positive experience for everyone involved.

– Davon Snipes

Yan’s passion, dedication, thoughtfulness, intention, and willingness to educate others across our company on the science and art of Mindfulness is second to none. Last year, Yan led our YouTube Ops team through a mindfulness session that left a lasting impact. He truly is the embodiment of mindfulness @ Google, and it was a treat to partner with him on programming a mindfulness session that we were proud of. Yan’s energy, care and passion for mindfulness are inspiring, and multiple folks on our broader team testified as to how useful they found the session that he gifted us during our virtual wellness retreat! Thank you for everything you do!

– Jason Amarante

I have had the privilege of being mentored by Yan while he is an Engineering Manager at Google. Rather than provide cookie cutter answers to questions about personal growth, Yan has an uncanny ability to ask exactly the right questions to provoke thoughtful responses.

Through deep self-reflection and exploration of new perspectives, Yan guides his mentees to uncover their potential and achieve personal and professional growth. He fosters a supportive environment where all ideas are valued, promoting intellectual curiosity and effective problem-solving. Yan’s insightful guidance has been pivotal in my development, instilling in me the importance of critical thinking and continuous learning.

– Chu-Ming Chang

I was privileged to have been mentored by Yan for 2+ years at Google; During this period, Yan provided invaluable career advice and coaching that helped me in my career growth. His fresh insights and calm perspective/approach to situations are just two of the many qualities that set him apart as an exceptional engineering manager and coach. Any team with Yan as the Manager is an incredibly lucky team.

– Joy Babafemi

Yan, thanks so much for coming and leading the meditation for our team. We had our largest turnout by far, and everyone was very engaged throughout the session with lots of positive feedback and questions for you. Would love to have you back in the future to lead additional meditations!

– John Carnes

I’m grateful to have Yan as my career coach at Google. During our sessions, his compassion and understanding were truly impressive. I’ve also gained valuable insights on effectively pursuing career goals through the experiences Yan shared with me. I appreciate his dedication beyond engineering work, offering coaching and career training to engineers like me who are new to the company/team. His efforts have not only helped develop and grow engineers but have also broadened our perspectives on achieving our career and life goals.

– Yu Hou

I had the privilege of connecting with Yan thanks to a mentorship program. Yan is an exceptional leader with an outstanding ability to nurture and develop talent. He fosters a safe space for growth through constructive feedback and coaching, which helped me navigate through various challenges. His wisdom has had a profound impact on me both personally and professionally.

– Long Long

Thanks so much Yan for facilitating a wonderful mindfulness session for our team today. It was so lovely to see someone so passionate about mindfulness meditation and its benefits.

We really appreciate you taking the time to guide us. Everyone loved the session and it was inspiring to hear about your meditation journey.

Thanks so much for sharing and guiding us.

– Natasha Brooker

Yan possesses an exceptional sense of tranquility. He effortlessly maintains composure while guiding teams through mindful meditation and coaching sessions. Yan is genuinely eager to assist others and listens with empathy and good intentions.

– Monica Batra

Yan! Thanks so much for facilitating a guided meditation session for our Horizontals SWE Invest in Yourself Week! The session was wonderful and the attendees felt recharged and zen after 🙂 Appreciate you and all that you do to help Googlers add some mindfulness and meditation to their days!

– Susan Te

Thank you Yan for hosting an amazing meditation session for our leads offsite! Giving us space & time to recharge was VERY much needed. The group really enjoyed it and have learned new ways to take mental resets throughout their days.

– Brooke Leikam

Hi Yan, thank you very much for hosting a mindfulness session to my team. It was refreshing, grounding, and energizing. Many of the participants shared gratitude about this experience. Really appreciate how you integrate neuroscience into the session and help boost our team’s collective wellness!

– Shan Ren

“Wonderfully led class. Yan’s tone of voice and mastery of the subject brought me peace and learning that I greatly appreciated.”