Margot Ling

Rome is not Built in a Day: So Is Leadership Influence in the AI Era
Rome is not Built in a Day: So Is Leadership Influence in the AI Era 1024 550 Ray Yuen

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the AI revolution, the ability to exert leadership influence has become a critical success factor. Just as the construction of the iconic city of Rome was a gradual process, building and sustaining leadership influence in the current era requires patience, strategic thinking, and a willingness to adapt. This article…

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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…

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Human Coach vs. AI Coach: Who Wins?
Human Coach vs. AI Coach: Who Wins? 1024 550 Ray Yuen

In the ever-evolving landscape of executive and leadership coaching, two distinct approaches have emerged: the traditional human coach and the innovative AI coach. As technology continues to reshape various industries, the coaching realm is not immune to the potential disruption brought about by artificial intelligence (AI). This article delves into the definitions, strengths, and limitations…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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28 Credentials of Entrepreneurs
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🙏 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

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Oscar’s Inspiration from Michelle Yeoh
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💟 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.…

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Connection Confessions: Unlearning Fixed Mindset
Connection Confessions: Unlearning Fixed Mindset 752 403 Margot

Enrolling in a leadership coach training program in 2018  made me realize the challenges I had unknowingly created for myself. Despite my decades-long professional experience in cross-cultural partnerships within the media and technology industries, a crucial realization has dawned on me. I realized the importance of a growth mindset to foster smoother and happier human connections,…

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From Staycation to Vacation
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From staycation to vacation ✈️ #PostPandemic #HongKong In today’s digitally-connected world, it’s easy to forget about the importance of #HumanConnection. As humans, we are wired for #social interaction, and it’s essential for our mental and emotional #wellbeing. That’s why my husband and I make it a priority to reconnect through annual “honeymoon” trips and regular date nights. We have been practicing…

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