Dr. Clinton Lee
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Daniel Yu
Belkin International - A Foxconn Company - Head of Strategic Partnerships, Asia Pacific
"Dr. Lee has opened up the world of wine and spirits to me and nurtured my journey through social etiquette which has helped me enormously in my career and built confidence when interacting with others in a fine dining environment. Managing senior international business relationships is never only about the business at hand, it is always coupled with social behaviours to build mutual trust. There is no better way of building strong rapport than by sharing a mutual passion over a glass of wine and whisky."
"Working with Dr. Lee has helped me see where I was playing small and not pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I was in the wrong rooms. Through 1:1 mentorship and consulting, I learned the subtle nuances of interpersonal communication, how to build better relationships with investors and high-net-worth leaders, refined my style, mastered wine and whisky tasting, and learned to read the room. Most importantly, Dr. Lee helped me get into the right rooms."
Jamie Moran
Strategic Consultant
Ken Kang
Importer and Exporter
"Importing is not just about the product. It is mostly about relationships. In my world we import and sell products across the world. Dr. Lee increased my cultural awareness and allowed me to understand and focus on the important relationship points. His consulting style is practical and to the point. I interact with clients all the time and his training enabled me to take my meetings to a higher and positive level."
David Xu
Classical Pianist
"As a classical pianist, I sought Dr. Lee's expertise to enhance my cultural etiquette and social refinement. His consultations were transformative, bringing out the refinement I aspired to and significantly boosting my confidence in social interactions. Dr. Lee's personalized guidance helped me navigate various social settings with grace and confidence. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to refine their social skills and boost their confidence. "
George Chu
Professional Chef
"As a professional chef and member of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, mastering cultural etiquette and wine pairing is crucial. Dr. Lee’s expertise elevated my skills to new heights. His insights into cultural nuances transformed my interactions with sophisticated clients.
Dr. Lee’s practical guidance on the "how-to" and "what-not-to-do" in dining scenarios was invaluable. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to elevate their professional and cultural expertise."
"As a lecturer at the University of British Columbia, I found Dr. Lee's guidance indispensable in expanding my understanding of different cultures during social interactions. His teachings on wine, spirits, and proper etiquette have been invaluable to me.
His consulting has increased my confidence not only with colleagues from around the world, at staff meetings but also working with international artists. I am now more comfortable with my interactions and fostering meaningful connections."
Michael Dirk
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Lecturer
4.7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Manner’s matter. How you hold yourself, talk to others and engage with your surroundings can make or break an important relationship. When you meet and interact with new people, there are small, largely unspoken factors--like active listening and emotional attractiveness--that influence how much they trust and connect with you. By learning etiquette in both casual and formal settings, you will be able to find deeper, more fulfilling relationships.
APWASI is the platform for wine beginners and enthusiasts around the world to gain wine knowledge, broadening their global knowledge of cultures. Through APWASI, Dr Lee has been creating content to teach young leaders proper etiquette and has become a sensation on TikTok and Instagram.
Dr. Lee has also provided consulting support and speaking engagements at luxury clubs and professional organizations: