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Understanding Leadership for Career and Executive Coaching

International Coach Academy

I came to the US for graduate school and started my research and consulting career in Washington DC helping the public sector understand media environment and usage in Asia. Then I moved back to the San Francisco Bay Area and have been in the corporate and finance industry for almost 9 years. I was born and grew up in Taiwan.

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Glass Elevators: Why Elevator Speeches Matter

Let's Grow Leaders

Until… a good friend of mine in Finance (p.s. always have a good friend in Finance) batted the conversation my way. Yesterday I attended an important meeting with important people. I was not scheduled to speak. What’s our channel’s mission? How are our results? What’s our team best at? How have we improved?

Finance 330
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Searching vs. Solidity

International Coach Academy

The “hunting” mentality is typical of my industry and my clients’ profession: they are natural networkers and professional lead generators to sustain their livelihoods! I find it fascinating that this “hunting” mentality can spill over into their other business decisions. Unfortunately, this leads to lackluster results more often than not.

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Influencing Factors of the Subjective Perception of the Expatriation Experience

International Coach Academy

According to the 2007 study of Vesa Suutari and Kristiina Mäkelä, top motivators to accept international job opportunities include pursuing international careers, having wider responsibilities, enjoying an international environment, higher levels of autonomy, and the inspiration to rethink old ways due to cultural differences.

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When Was the Last Time You Made a Career Deposit?

On The Job

She carefully monitored the family finances every month, and was meticulous in balancing the checkbook and making sure that something went into savings every month. How many of us have kicked ourselves for not being better networkers so that when the layoffs came, we didn't have many places to turn for help? She hated antiques.

Career 100
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Career Advancement is Not Always an Upward Path

Eat Your Career

When most people think of career advancement, they imagine some kind of physical ladder, illustrating a straight upward path to the sky! However, the reality of career progression is often more complex and nuanced. I started my own career out of college in a management training program. I know this from first-hand experience.

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How Developmental Life Stages Impact Success with Julie Castro Abrams

Crestcom

On this episode of The Leadership Habit Podcast , host Jenn DeWall sits down with Julie Castro Abrams to explore how developmental life stages impact career success. She is a prominent figure in the national movement to support and finance start-ups. By building a strong network, leaders can find both encouragement and guidance.