[Audio] A Chance in Life; Nominee Acceptance, The Symphony of Life

Main Platform Session

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

A Chance in the World
In his inspiring presentation, Pemberton shares how he defied seemingly impossible odds as an orphaned boy navigating the foster care system — all while trying to solve the mystery of his own identity and destiny. He also provides valuable lessons on self-empowerment, breaking negative cycles, creating a vision and achieving your goals — even when everyone says you don’t have a chance in the world.

Steve Pemberton is considered one of America’s most inspiring business and HR leaders. Adversity only fueled his desire to become a man of resilience, determination and vision. A child orphaned into foster care, Pemberton went on to find success as a corporate executive, innovative diversity and inclusion thought leader, visionary youth advocate and acclaimed speaker devoted to inspiring and helping others. His keynotes, like his life story, amplify his highly motivational messages: Believe in your dreams, rise above obstacles, create opportunities for others, and most of all, persevere.

Nominee Acceptance
Peggy Tsai, RFP, CCFP, of Taipei, Taiwan, is the 2019 Nominee to the MDRT Executive Committee. Tsai is an 18-year MDRT member with eight Court of the Table and three Top of the Table qualifications. She is also a Silver Knight of the MDRT Foundation. Tsai, an advisor with Shin Kong Life Insurance Co., began her career in financial services in 1993. She has won the award for No. 1 sales achievement in her company for seven consecutive years. Tsai has held numerous volunteer leadership positions for MDRT, currently serving as Chair of the Global Conference ConneXion Zone Committee. In 2018, she served as Divisional Vice President of Membership Communications Committee (MCC) Division 2. Other highlighted MDRT roles include service as MCC Region Chair for Greater China and MCC Zone Chair for Taiwan. Tsai has also volunteered in several capacities for MDRT’s meetings, and she has presented at the MDRT Annual Meeting. In addition to her MDRT involvement, Tsai has spoken to numerous audiences of financial professionals in China and has contributed to industry publications in her region.