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Playbook: Controlling Your Inner Narrative on Monday Mornings
Playbook: Controlling Your Inner Narrative on Monday Mornings
Situation You wake up on Monday with a familiar weight: a racing mind, inbox dread, and that nagging sense of not…
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Break Your Cycle of Self-Sabotage: A 3-Step Practice for Purpose-Driven Leaders
Break Your Cycle of Self-Sabotage: A 3-Step Practice for Purpose-Driven Leaders
We’ve all heard that voice—the one that whispers, “You’re not ready,” or “What if you fail?” That voice has many names:…
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Why Emotional Connection Is the Fastest Route to Breakthroughs in Coaching
Why Emotional Connection Is the Fastest Route to Breakthroughs in Coaching
In over two decades of coaching leaders—from high-stakes boardrooms to complex cross-functional teams—one principle has…
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Key Indicators to Connect with Colleagues
Key Indicators to Connect with Colleagues
In the fast-paced world of work, where deadlines and deliverables often take center stage, it’s easy to overlook the…
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Mastering the Scope of Control, Influence, and Acceptance
Mastering the Scope of Control, Influence, and Acceptance
In a complex world filled with constant demands and expectations, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether at work, in…
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The Power of Reframing: Turning Uncertainty into Strength
The Power of Reframing: Turning Uncertainty into Strength
Reframing is a powerful cognitive tool used in coaching, psychology, and leadership to shift one's mindset from an…
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"Navigating Success: The Power of a Key Message"
"Navigating Success: The Power of a Key Message"
A key message is as important to your presentation as a steering wheel is to a car. Imagine stepping into a car, ready…
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When they get defensive, these tactics will save you!
When they get defensive, these tactics will save you!
In the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI), collaboration is the optimal strategy for resolving conflict…
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Unlocking the Power of Influence: The Executive Coach’s Perspective on the Influencing Triangle
Unlocking the Power of Influence: The Executive Coach’s Perspective on the Influencing Triangle
In the world of leadership, influence isn’t just a skill—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re leading a team, driving…
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Power of Choice
Power of Choice
As a leadership and executive coach, I emphasize the importance of recognizing that between a stimulus and our response…
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The Midnight in Paris Gala was a breathtaking celebration of purpose, perseverance, and the power of community. One of the most unforgettable moments…
The Midnight in Paris Gala was a breathtaking celebration of purpose, perseverance, and the power of community. One of the most unforgettable moments…
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In May 2025, I had the pleasure of helping the staff of a tertiary educational organization in Ningbo, China improve their report writing skills. We…
In May 2025, I had the pleasure of helping the staff of a tertiary educational organization in Ningbo, China improve their report writing skills. We…
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China Recap #1 - I'm just back from a couple weeks in China. Lots of conversations - both with business and personal contacts. What's going on? 1…
China Recap #1 - I'm just back from a couple weeks in China. Lots of conversations - both with business and personal contacts. What's going on? 1…
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Education
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Coaching & Training Institute (CTI)
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Co-Active Professional Coach Training is widely recognized as the most rigorous professional coach training and certification program in the industry. As the largest and most established professional coach training organization in the world, CTI has trained over 145,000 coaches, including employees in more than a third of the Fortune 100 companies.
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I was emphatically involved with learning Chinese; including studying abroad for 2 years immersion; one year to complete my BA, and another year to get professionally certified in fluency by Chinese standards. While in university, I fostered relationships with educational, corporate, and government organizations. I
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Activities and Societies: Student Government Executive V.P. 2 years, Student Allocations Committee 3 years; Chair 1 year, Student-University Design & Building Task Force 1 year, Overseas study abroad in China for 1 year, Member of International Students Club 3 years, nominated for President's award for 3 consecutive years, played intermural soccer and volleyball!
Dual major over 5 years - International business administration coupled with Chinese language and culture. Minors pursued and internship experience includes: entrepreneurship, marketing, organizational development, project management, micro and political economics, leadership training/consulting.
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Training-for-Trainer (TfT)
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International Association of Coaching Master Practitioner
International Association of Coaching® (IAC)
Issued ExpiresCredential ID 68783
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Leadership Mentor & Coach
Global Innovation Exchange (GIX)
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Science and Technology
Mentor leadership in engineering students during their intensive post graduate degree programs.
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Training for the Trainer
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese
Professional working proficiency
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American Chamber of Commerce China Pearl Delta
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