Posts By :

Margot

Authentic or Fake? Understanding the New Rules of Executive Presence
Authentic or Fake? Understanding the New Rules of Executive Presence 1024 550 Margot

Recently, we held a workshop in Shanghai about the new rules of executive presence. During this workshop, we shared research from Harvard Business Review that shows how leadership has changed over the last ten years. One important trait that stood out is authenticity. Participants asked me how to tell the difference between being authentic and…

read more
Thriving in an Unfamiliar Culture: Fun Tips for New Expats
Thriving in an Unfamiliar Culture: Fun Tips for New Expats 1024 550 Margot

The past few years with the pandemic have brought about significant changes in work preferences worldwide. From serious lockdown measures to people seeking new environments to be closer to family or simply explore something different, the global landscape has seen a reshuffling of talents across borders. In this context, places like Hong Kong have introduced…

read more
Closing the Gap: Empowering Employees with Clarity on Social Media Expectations
Closing the Gap: Empowering Employees with Clarity on Social Media Expectations 1024 550 Margot

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…

read more
My Journey of Reinvention: How My Passion for Media and Communications Continues to Drive Me
My Journey of Reinvention: How My Passion for Media and Communications Continues to Drive Me 1024 576 Margot

As an entrepreneur, coach, and media leader, people often ask me what drives me. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by media production and storytelling. Growing up in Hong Kong, I would record songs and stories on cassette tapes, and later went on to work at radio stations, where I trained…

read more
How to Negotiate with Chinese Business Partners | Connection Catalysts
How to Negotiate with Chinese Business Partners | Connection Catalysts 150 150 Margot

In today’s rapidly evolving post-pandemic economy, where unforeseen changes and shifts are reshaping global business landscapes, it’s intriguing to observe that despite some businesses moving away from China, there remains a significant interest in exploring this market. While the game has changed, certain fundamental principles still hold true. One such crucial aspect is negotiating in…

read more
From Deaf Ears to Attentive Mind: My Challenging Journey to the Art of Listening
From Deaf Ears to Attentive Mind: My Challenging Journey to the Art of Listening 1024 550 Margot

I’ll admit it—I’m an activator. Always on the go, moving at lightning speed, eager to make things happen. Tick tock, tick tock, my heart starts racing when I have to wait for the speaker to get to the meat of their point. Do you share a similar feeling? But in my relentless pursuit of results, I overlooked…

read more
How to improve business partnerships & collaborations
How to improve business partnerships & collaborations 150 150 Margot

Businesses operating in the same ecosystem don’t always have to be competitive. Instead, entrepreneurs can collaborate to expand their network, gain new skills, and attract a wider audience. This short shows ways to improve business partnerships and collaborations. : Forbes Business Council. (2023, May). 15 Ways To Improve Business Partnerships And Collaborations. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/05/01/15-ways-to-improve-business-partnerships-and-collaborations/?sh=2f96654d3393 #Partnerships #Collaborations…

read more
Lack of Empathy: Don’t Make These Connection-Damaging Mistakes
Lack of Empathy: Don’t Make These Connection-Damaging Mistakes 752 423 Margot

I have always been a results-oriented person, fixated on achieving my goals and driving forward. Empathy, on the other hand, has never come naturally to me. When I took the Strengthsfinder assessment, I wasn’t surprised to find that empathy didn’t make it to my top 10 strengths. It’s not that I don’t care about others,…

read more
28 Credentials of Entrepreneurs
28 Credentials of Entrepreneurs 1024 768 Margot

🙏 Happy to be a part of this #entrepreneur community, dedicated to creating #PositiveInfluence. It’s an honor to contribute to the collective knowledge and share my experience with 28 Credentials of Entrepreneur. Let’s continue to #inspire each other in this creative entrepreneurial world! 🚀 #visionary #mission #entrepreneurship

read more
Oscar’s Inspiration from Michelle Yeoh
Oscar’s Inspiration from Michelle Yeoh 1024 1024 Margot

💟 Michelle’s quote touches my heart. In March, the film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” gained attention for winning multiple awards. The lead actress, #MichelleYeoh , made history by becoming the first Asian lead actress to win the Best Actress Award at the #Oscars . To many of us, this is a big deal. Why? Michelle never gave up.…

read more