Coaching Highlights

In Chapter 3 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon finds her comfort zone is learning something new, as evidenced in her immersion across varied careers in economic analysis, journalism, and, now, philanthropy. Excited by learning, Yoon makes it a priority to then apply that learning in her career. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City.

In Chapter 4 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon shares how she learned to appreciate what teamwork in marriage is all about once she had children. As children entered the equation, she learned to admire her husband for his presence and contribution to the family. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City.

In Chapter 6 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon notes how she met her husband, an established lawyer, while she was going through a career change. Changing careers into broadcast journalism, Yoon finds support in her partner through the process, from internships to on-air reporting, and learns a valuable lesson to respect and support a partner's career choices. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF).

In Chapter 13 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon shares how she is building the bridge between the first immigration wave from Korea which focused on survival and the second, which is now thriving. She details how she is working across the Korean American community to utilize the assets to make deeper contributions to America. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City.

In Chapter 12 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon learns to lead by working with stakeholders and bringing different people together by being a good listener, taking charge, and driving decisions in the context of an organization. She adds the importance of being accountable and responsive on a consistent basis. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City.

In Chapter 11 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon notes how growing up as an Asian American, she was very mindful that she may be perceived differently than how she saw herself. She made it a priority not to be seen as submissive, quiet, and timid, traits typical of Asian women stereotypes. She pushes herself to be more outgoing and outspoken in her work as a Fox News television reporter, honing leadership skills useful in diverse communities.

How do you manage, or why do you fail, to reserve time for yourself? The girls and I sit down to talk about the importance of having "me time."

If you could do it all over again, what would you do differently? Microphone in hand I set out to ask perfect strangers that very question. Part of the series I Have To Ask.

Have you felt like what everybody else was doing was not right for you? I have. So have you ever bucked the trend, and blazed your own path? Tell me about it.

I walked through Central Park in New York City and found people to answer a question I had to ask: what are the secrets to happiness? Part of the series "I Have To Ask".

A few years ago, I decided to make a New Year's Resolution.

Finding time for yourself is so important. Since I love to laugh, my favorite way to treat myself is to go someplace where I'm sure to find amusement, be it a comedy club, a funny film, or dinner with entertaining friends.

I remember being nervous in an elevator one time when I was a little girl. My father, by telling one of his reliably funny jokes, totally erased my anxiety. Here's what happened...

With the routine of work and family, it's not easy to find time for joyful activities. Yet, it's important to find time for such activities.

My girlfriends and I are always talking to each other about balance. Our work, our families, our social lives, and our causes are all so important to us, it's hard to fit everything in without letting anything get away from us.