by Maya Hu-Chan | Dec 1, 2025 | Career Advice and Tips, Leadership, Videos
I want to talk to you about something that might sound crazy – I tell my clients to eat marshmallows. Before you think I’ve lost it, let me explain. Hey there! I’m Coach Maya. Tell me if this sounds familiar: “I’ll take that vacation after this...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Oct 31, 2023 | Articles, Executive Presence
When my clients are feeling stuck, confused, or lost, I ask them to close their eyes and tell me what they see. High-performing entrepreneurs and executives are usually experts at understanding the needs of their teams, clients, and customers. They’re often not,...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jun 20, 2020 | Articles, Leadership
Sometimes the most influential leadership moves cause a “butterfly effect”–a small event that can have a big impact. When I was in first grade, my teacher made a decision that would affect the rest of my life. In Taiwan, large classrooms aren’t...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Sep 17, 2018 | Articles, Executive Presence
We act on the things we tell ourselves. Here’s how to make that internal dialogue work for you. As I work with clients to help them become the leaders they want to be, I often find that the singular thing holding them back — or pushing them forward —...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jun 15, 2018 | Articles, Leading Teams
Coaching and mentoring are not the same thing, and not knowing the difference could be hurting your business. Good leaders like to think of themselves as mentors and coaches for the people on their teams. But, they may not realize one very important point: Mentoring...
