Upcoming events

Pause & Play

The Salon
An Afternoon for the Curious Minds
Sunday, March 8th | La Trobe Golf Club, Alphington | 18 Guests
The historic salon tradition reimagined: accomplished minds gathering over afternoon tea, live music, and conversations that matter. For leaders, executives, founders, artists, and builders who believe success is sweeter when savoured with kindred spirits.
This isn't networking. It's nourishment. An afternoon designed to feed the parts of you that career wins don't touch - creativity, connection, depth, and delight.
Expect elegant tea service in a pristine setting, musical interludes that shift something in you, and the rare luxury of unhurried time with people who get it. The Salon is where ambitious meets introspective, where achievement celebrates aliveness.
Limited invitations. Infinite possibility.

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Crescendo Conversations
Season One (Part I) of this interview series explores the human story behind leaders, titles and accomplishments, through music.
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Book Launch

Crescendo: A High-Achiever’s Journey from Perfection to Freedom.
Melbourne: February 2026.
Sydney: February 2026.
Perth: March 2026.
Hong Kong: March 2026.
More cities to be announced.
Book + Stories + Live Music

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Zen Zeng

(PhD)

Space Curator | Deep Listening Mentor| Author |

Concert Pianist | Conference Interpreter | Teacher

I create spaces where high-achievers reconnect with depth, creativity, and joy - through music, reflection, and community.

About Dr. Zen Zeng:

Concert pianist with 30 years performing globally
Author of Crescendo with Zen
Creator of Pause & Play experiences
Host of Crescendo Conversations interview series
Founder of Crescendo Cir c le community
Speaker & Mentor

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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

Dr. Zen Zeng is a concert pianist, author, and thought leader exploring how high-achievers can succeed more sustainably and joyfully.

Trained in both classical piano performance and simultaneous interpretation, Zen has spent her career in spaces that demand precision, presence, and adaptability under pressure. This dual expertise gives her a unique lens on sustainable excellence.

Zen’s work asks:

How can we succeed more sustainably and joyfully?

Author of Crescendo with Zen: A High-Achiever's Journey from Perfection to Freedom, Zen's insights resonate with high-functioning professionals, who are seeking a more integrated approach to ambition - one that honours depth, creativity and joy.

Crescendo Conversations

Featuring extraordinary lives and their untold stories
Music that shaped us.
Who is the person behind the achievements?

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