Here’s my secret to keep track of my business goals! I am a person who wears multiple hats every day. Sometimes I am an entrepreneur, sometimes a coach, and most times I’m a mother, wife, daughter…..and this means having to make sure things go on track with my life purposes and aspirations . It can be overwhelming at times, especially when everything happens all at once. So how do I keep track of my goals? I am the type of person who sets and tracks goals. It keeps my limite

📗Lately, I have been looking for materials that I can read or watch during my regular “brain break” time. A lot of my friends coincidentally mentioned certain Buddhist Zen Master’s philosophy books. He is #ThichNhatHanh , a Vietnamese scholar and peace activist who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I found one of his books online related to #communication , which is my field of expertise. And I found his teachings are kind of the same fun

🔍Some #insights for my cross-cultural training peers! I recently came across a study published in 2021 by #Technavio , a market research company, where they forecasted the market growth and trends of #CrossCultural #training from 2021- 2025. The study shows that the market is growing! Technavio expects an increase of USD 1.45 billion in cross-cultural training market shares from 2020 to 2025. The compound annual growth rate is also expected to increase by 6.57%. We all kno

The concept of remote working is not entirely new to me. Even before the pandemic, I had already started working remotely. I have always dreamt of running a company fully remote because it is scalable and will expand my opportunities & connections....plus a bit of flexibility & different lifestyle 😉 So as an entrepreneur, I always have to look for different ways of leading my team to keep them engaged and motivated in this setup. I found this article from Harvard Business Re

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” - #StephenCovey ❓What's your favourite quote from this book? 📗I have used this quote many times in my media communication workshops this year. It’s from Stephen Covey, the author of the very famous The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People book. I read it 25 years ago, and I read it again this year. I see that many of you have read it too. It always amazes me, every time I revisit

“What is the most important right now . . .?” It’s a quote from coach Tan Nguyen in the latest episode of #TheDigitalDiplomat with Anthony Amunátegui Abad . This was the phrase echoing in my head while I was watching The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari (2022) on Netflix. 🎬 This documentary is about the phreatic explosion of the Whakaari or White Island volcano that happened in New Zealand in December 2019. The explosion left many people injured and died after visiting the vo

Finally, we gave each other real hugs! (I’m based in Hong Kong. #Hello 🫢) To kick off Q1 of 2023, I flew to #ChiangMai in January. I finally met #JohnHo of #Alt_ChiangMai in the flesh! Though we have regular Zoom calls over the last 2 years for our project #TheRemoteTrends , these can never replace the best brainstorming setting - chit chatting physically over drinks and delicious dishes. 🤝Establishing the real human connection. Earlier this month, I also had the oppor

Lately, I've been receiving many requests for executive training on personal branding and social media best practices for employees. It's interesting to see how this trend is growing, especially since Ogilvy's latest 2024 research confirms that employee advocacy is becoming a prominent influencer marketing trend for brands. This discovery has made me even more curious and motivated to explore the significance of empowering employees with a clear understanding of social media,

First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude to Turningpoint Leadership for inviting me to share about this meaningful topic on their podcast. They truly believe in the power of cultural intelligence and are dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive in diverse environments. Let me share a summary of my this podcast episode, "Cultural Intelligence: How to collborate successfully across cultures." In this 14-minute exploration, we dive deep into the secre

Thanks to  Ray Yuen  for the valuable insights on this topic. It's a question that has been on my mind for quite some time. Both AI and human coaches have their distinct roles in today's landscape. And Ray's perspective resonated with me deeply. As Ray pointed out, "the true victor may be the coachees themselves, who can benefit from the synergistic combination of human empathy and AI-driven insights" given the current state of technology.  🧐This statement raises another que

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🏮As we approach the Chinese New Year, I take this opportunity to reflect on the dynamic Year of the Dragon 2024. 🐉  This year has been filled with unexpected events in health and my personal life - that has taught me invaluable lessons about  resilience  and the vital role of holistic health in productivity  as a working mom. "Working smarter, not just harder."  🙏 Heartfelt thanks to my family, friends, partners, and clients who have placed their trust in me throughout thi

Earlier this month, we hosted an incredible online seminar titled "Charting the Digital Media Frontier: Opportunities for Better Public Engagement," which attracted over 400 senior civil servants in Hong Kong - breaking our attendance record! 🎉 4 Key Highlights from This Year's Session: Threats of Deep Fakes 🚫: Guest speaker Keith Li provided invaluable insights into the challenges posed by deep fakes. This topic is crucial not only for public services but also for corpor