Charlene Lee
Charlene runs the Technology Program at Duke University
and teaches students & leaders how to succeed on Day 1.
About Me
Duke
University
Charlene is the Executive Director of the Duke Technology (DTech) Program at Duke University.
The program empowers students to succeed in the tech industry through career development, 1:1 coaching, community, and internships.
Find out more about the DTech Program and its offerings and opportunities for students at Duke's Pratt School of Engineering and Trinity College of Arts & Sciences.
Training
& Coaching
Charlene is a career coach and runs early career and new manager trainings at fast-growing companies.
She teaches core professional skills to equip new managers and recent graduates to succeed in their roles.
Book a free 30-min consult to learn more about Charlene's programs and coaching.
Learn More02 Testimonials
Charlene has run programs loved and trusted by
startups, universities, and Fortune 500 Companies.
99% are likely to recommend to a friend or colleague.
"Charlene's coaching is hands-down the best leadership training I've received in my 20-year career. It opened doors for me that I didn't even know existed, and it got me there faster than I would have ever expected."
- Wes McCullough | Engineering Manager, Google
"It’s the most comprehensive, relevant and actionable career workshop for early career folks I’ve seen."
- Joyce Er | Software Engineer, Microsoft
"Coaching with Charlene is the most productive 30 minutes of my day."
- Tim Crino | Senior Editor, Inc.
"This is the program I wish I had when I first became a leader. I was impressed with how Charlene incorporated feedback from the leaders here and customized the program to our company-specific challenges."
- Martin Hunt | Chief Technology Officer, Verkada
"Charlene delivered a powerful and captivating talk at our TikTok’s Global Product & Music Marketing offsite. It was one of the highest-rated sessions and, without a doubt, one of the most memorable I’ve attended in my 15+ years in the industry. Unlike many sessions that can feel overly technical or superficial, Charlene provided practical and actionable insights, blending them with authentic storytelling that deeply resonated with everyone."
- Andina Badri | Global Head of Product and Music Marketing, TikTok
"Charlene's workshop was so helpful. Her examples and stories were relatable and made me feel less alone in my new internship experiences. I will take the tips she gave us with me for many years down the road."
- Karen Dong | Strategy & Planning Analyst Intern, MetLife
"Charlene brought so much insight, and the tools she provided were incredibly detailed and practical. Students told me they loved it."
- Amy Arnold | Executive Director, Duke University
Why I Teach
This is the curriculum I wish I had when I started first started my career.
Instead, I had to learn the hard way, through years of trial & error.
Now, I want to jumpstart learnings for others.
In 2022, I started a leadership training company and have personally trained over 1,000 individuals across Fortune 500 companies and universities, teaching young professionals, managers, and students how to succeed in their careers.
In my past life, I was deep in tech - I studied computer science at Wellesley College and the University of Oxford and led teams at Google and startups for over 10 years as Senior Director of Product.
I’ve lived and worked in 4 countries and 8 cities across Asia and the US. I’m a certified yoga instructor, though my only student is me. I love tinkering on new creative projects, hosting retreats and dinners, and hope to one day find enough time to write my guides on how to live a good life.
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