Our Mission
At Zen Coaching & Consulting , we aim to help individuals and corporates reach their full potential by balancing the mind, body, and spirit. We believe true growth starts within, and our coaching promotes mindfulness, clarity, and purpose in life and leadership.
We provide a supportive space for clients to discover their strengths, tackle challenges, and reveal their true potential. By blending Zen principles with modern coaching methods, we guide clients through self-discovery, personal development, and genuine leadership.
Our goal is not just to help you meet your objectives but to inspire a deeper connection with yourself and your surroundings, creating a balanced and fulfilling life. We seek to spark positive change, empowering you to lead with integrity, purpose, and confidence in all aspects of your life.
Our Philosophy
At Zen Coaching and Consulting, we provide a distinctive approach that merges ancient Zen wisdom with contemporary, evidence-based practices to facilitate transformation for individuals and organizations alike.
Our commitment lies in guiding both individuals and organizations toward sustainable success, ensuring that growth is not only achieved but profoundly experienced. By aligning core values with strategic goals, we facilitate lasting fulfillment and the cultivation of a thriving workplace culture.
Guiding Principles:
Integrative Alignment: We foster the integration of mind, body, and spirit for both individuals and corporate teams, cultivating a balanced and purpose-driven existence.
Mindful Leadership: We empower leaders and teams to operate with presence, authenticity, and clear intention, promoting effective decision-making and engagement.
Compassionate Growth: Our focus is on nurturing environments where self-compassion and empathy are integral to personal and organizational development.
Resilient Transformation: We equip individuals and organizations with the tools to build resilience, enabling them to confront challenges with strength and adaptability.
Our Founder
Tongtong Li is a distinguished professional and lifelong learner with an exceptional combination of academic achievement, extensive experience, and a profound dedication to personal and spiritual growth. She is committed to empowering individuals and corporates to unlock their fullest potential through compassion, trust, and mindful living.
Professional Experience
Advisory Board Member on Workplace Mental Health, Qingdao Municipal Engineering Design Institute (2018-present)
Advisory Director of Workplace Mental Health, Emphasis Brilliance Inc. (2023-2024)
Board Member and Director of Education, Gongsang Buddha Center Foundation (2017-2020)
Researcher, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work (2019-2022)
Focused on body-mind-spirit and resilience interventions with published research articles
Academic Background
B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Southern California
Master of Health Administration & M.S. in Gerontology, University of Southern California
M.S. in Applied Psychology, University of Southern California
Currently pursuing an M.A. in Counseling with an emphasis on Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage, Family, and Children
Completed the Stanford LEAD Program and the Asian Leadership Program at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Qualifications
Fellow, Institute of Coaching, McLean/Harvard Medical School
Certified Life Coach, Certified Life Coach Institute
Co-Active Coaching Training Program Completion, Co-active Training Institute
Certified Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Master and Holy Fire III/Karuna Reiki Master, International Center For Reiki Training
Certified Level I Ho'oponopono Hawaiian Healing Practitioner, IZI LLC
10+ years of mindfulness and spirituality practices, including Buddhism, Taoism, Hawaiian healing system, Reiki healing, crystal healing, and oracle card reading
Personal Interests
Collector of natural fancy colored diamonds, and currently pursuing a Gemologist Graduate Diploma at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
Financial investor, passed CFA Level III
Dog enthusiast and proud mother to three adopted dogs (one in the U.S. and two in Mainland China)
Traveler, especially with a deep love for Hawaii
Motivation
Driven by a profound belief in the limitless potential of every individual, Tongtong Li founded Zen Coaching and Consulting to be a transformative force in personal and professional development. With a rich background in mental health, leadership, and holistic practices, she skillfully integrates mindfulness and evidence-based strategies to help clients align with their deepest values. Tongtong’s mission is to inspire meaningful growth, cultivate balance, and unlock fulfillment, guiding individuals to live with purpose, authenticity, and inner strength. Her approach is both visionary and deeply rooted in proven methodologies, making her coaching uniquely powerful and effective.
