Maya Hu-Chan

The PC executive liked to say no – and never explain himself. He eventually saw the light with the help of an executive coach and some martial arts philosophy. As an executive coach who works with leaders all over the world, I believe it is important to be aware of […]

Being too young, the only woman, foreign-born or just different often seems like a liability in business – but it can be a competitive advantage. If you’re anything like me, you sometimes feel like a fish out of water. Maybe you moved to a new country, took a new job […]

Creativity and genuine appreciation go a long way when it comes to motivating workers whose main capital is knowledge. Executive coaches have a unique vantage point on what goes on inside companies – and the brains of the people leading them. Working with clients one-on-one as they navigate major conflicts […]

In an increasingly global business environment, the words you use are more important than ever. A client called me recently, very upset. “My boss just told me I was stupid,” he said, a tremor in his voice. “I feel so humiliated. I don’t know what to do.” As an executive […]

We all know constant work is bad for us, and yet it can be hard to break the habit. Reclaiming your time and your life is simpler than you might think. We now live in a world where it is possible to work every waking minute. Technology has blurred the […]

Smart, capable leaders love to solve problems – but beware taking on other peoples’ work at the expense of your own. If you lead people, this scenario is probably familiar: you head into work with a to-do list firmly in hand. But people come to you with problems, and you […]

When Ethan and Savannah were 2, we got the dreaded diagnosis: autism. Sixteen years later, I’ve learned some surprising lessons about business and life. When my triplets were born, I quickly learned that preparation is the key to success. Set up an assembly line of food to feed three ravenous […]

You’re ready to move up, but people keep telling you that you don’t look the part of a leader. You need executive presence – and here’s how to get it. You’re smart. You’re educated. You have a resume packed with accomplishments. But you’re not getting ahead. My coaching clients and […]