Upcoming events

Pause & Play Virtual

3 December 12:15-12:50pm (AEST)
Join us on Zoom.
Blending live music with reflection and simple performance-psychology tools to help you navigate the pre-Christmas rush with clarity and ease. Hosted and delivered by Zen.
Gift a 35-minute pause to yourself.
$5 to honour your presence.

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Pause & Play in Person

Thursday, 18 December, 7pm-8pm.
@East Melbourne
This is not a concert.
This is not a workshop.
It is a carefully curated environment where artistry, music psychology and humanity meet — one that invites you to soften the pace, reconnect with yourself, and walk into the holidays lighter.
Blending live piano with intentional stillness and reflective practice, this experience offers a sanctuary for thoughtful professionals who want to end the year with presence rather than pressure.
Hosted and delivered by Zen

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Book Launch

Melbourne: February 2026.
Sydney: February 2026.
Perth: March 2026.
HongKong: March 2026.
More cities to be announced.
Book + Stories + Live Music + Exquisite Food
Reflections + Actionable-Strategies + Meaningful Connections.

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Zen Zeng

Speaker | Mentor| Author |

Concert Pianist | Conference Interpreter

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(PhD)

Master of Imperfection, Zen guides high-achievers from perfection to freedom: empowering clarity, presence and impact.

Through live music, reflection, and proven frameworks, I create space for clarity, connection, and change.

What Others Say

Paul Kelly
Chief Medical Officer of Australian Government (2020-24)

“Zen has a unique ability to connect people and ideas across disciplines and cultures. She brings insight, humanity, and precision to everything she does: a rare combination that makes her stand out.

Jonathan Shock
Director of the AI Initiative at the University of Cape Town.

“Zen is both intuitive and analytical, driven yet deeply caring. She has that rare gift of turning art into a bridge between people, ideas, and worlds.”

Joanna Zhang
Senior Audit Manager

“Zen is so candid and authentic on the stage. Her music and speech fully nourished something deep in me...You will be amazed.”

Helen Law
Business Executive Assistant

“I felt emotional as Zen performed, because she was brilliant. Her storytelling connected us effortlessly to the music, and the space made it feel truly intimate. Everyone should experience live music like this: it’s uplifting, cathartic, multi-sensory, and brings people together.”

Ela Kwansny
Team & Reporting Administrator

“Zen has an amazing presence when she speaks and performs on stage. She is a natural speaker and storyteller.”

About

Zen guides high-achievers from perfection to freedom, empowering clarity, presence and impact. Building upon three decades of global engagement as a concert pianist, conference interpreter and teacher, she brings a unique combination of expertise to the individuals and organisations.

After experiencing the cost of unsustainable excellence firsthand, Zen developed two frameworks that are transforming how leaders and teams approach communication and performance:

T.U.N.E. teaches Deep Listening as a critical leadership skill that strengthens connection, sharpens decision-making, and elevates team performance.

S.T.A.G.E. guides organizations and individuals on the journey from perfection-driven burnout to sustainable, aligned excellence.

Zen's keynotes and workshops blend live music, storytelling and performance psychology. She doesn't just teach theory, she shares proven frameworks built from decades of experience and personal transformation.

Her debut book, Crescendo: A High-Achiever's Journey from Perfection to Freedom, has been described as "both mirror and map" for mindful-achievers seeking a sustainable way to rise.

Speaking Topics:

Deep Listening: The #1 Skill for Future-Ready Leaders
From Perfection to Freedom: Leading Without Burning Out
The Art of Presence: Communication in the Age of Distraction
Building Cultures Where Excellence and Wellbeing Coexist

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Zen continues to perform selectively, and travels internationally for speaking and coaching work. She lives with her 3 pianos, 2 kids and one and only husband.

Speaking & Workshops

For organizations, teams, and events

Keynotes blending live piano + storytelling + performance psychology
Interactive Workshops: deep listening, connection, resilience, adaptability, and creative problem-solving