by Maya Hu-Chan | Oct 3, 2025 | Career Advice and Tips, Videos
Feeling like your ideas are falling on deaf ears? Do you ever wonder why your hard work isn’t translating into recognition or opportunities? I’m Maya Hu-Chan, executive coach and bestselling author, and I want to share a truth with you: kissing up doesn’t work. Real...
by Maya Hu-Chan | May 2, 2025 | Articles, Innovation
Everyone goes through hardship. The most resilient people can weather the storm. Here’s how. When I was a child in Taiwan, I would always notice the bamboo during walks with my grandmother through our neighborhood. If it was a calm, still day, the bamboo stood...
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 | Jul 18, 2023 | Saving Face, Videos
There are three key concepts of face. Honoring Face, losing face, and saving face. In this video, I talk about honoring face. Honoring face is a cultural concept originated in China. It can and should be an integral part of building relationships and motivating your...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jul 5, 2023 | Saving Face, Videos
There’s an old Chinese proverb, “Spilled water is hard to regain.” Think about it. You accidentally knock a glass of water off the table and it spills all over the floor. If you wanted to get all that water back into the glass, how would you do it?...
