Many people come to me wanting one thing – to be able to speak up more and share themselves with confidence.  Yet, one of the biggest barriers for immigrant women, or even white women, is how we are not confident about the way we speak. It hinders our ability to share our ideas, to influence […]

Few days ago, one of my past clients reached out asking if he could share my contact with his coworkers.  I was surprised by his request. You see. Our coaching partnership lasted for a few months. He didn’t continue afterwards. He didn’t write me a testimonial.   In my mind, I interpreted these stories as evidence […]

Are you an immigrant woman leader who feels like you are holding yourself back from reaching your true potential? Do you feel you have to show up in a certain way to be taken seriously? Do you struggle to speak up in high-stake meetings wishing you have the confidence to influence like the white guy […]

The past 10 days had been CRAZY. I was in a 10-day retreat to do the inner work with myself. I wasn’t sure if I had what it takes since I slept through half of my very first one-day retreat before. I was nervous and excited. I wanted to come out as a changed person. […]

Growing up in Taiwan, especially as a girl, I was taught to be a “good” student and fit in by being quiet, avoiding conflicts, and keeping harmony. So I did.  I brought the learning into my adult life and my work. I learned to tolerate the less satisfying solutions or outcomes in the name of […]