by Maya Hu-Chan | Apr 1, 2025 | Articles, Strategic Communication
From pitch meeting to board meeting, a strong story is an entrepreneur’s secret weapon. When my client walked into his first major investor meeting, he thought he was ready. He had a meticulously prepared pitch deck. He was sure his software solution was revolutionary...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Mar 27, 2023 | Articles, Strategic Communication
5 Ways to sidestep the perils of presenting to a global audience A well-known American speaker once spoke at a conference in Japan and he opened with a joke. There was an interpreter in the room translating his words into Japanese simultaneously and she quickly...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 23, 2023 | Articles, Strategic Communication
How to harness technology to build global team spirit. How often have you leaned across your desk or paused in an office doorway to ask a colleague a question? Or raised your eyebrows at a team member, during a meeting with a tricky client, in silent, supportive...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 1, 2023 | Articles, Leading Teams
With more and more companies working seamlessly across cultures and time zones I am often asked by clients what the secret is to building an effective virtual team. The answer is simple: fresh bagels. OK, it’s really building trust, but we’ll get to the bagels in a...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Oct 18, 2022 | Strategic Communication, Videos
Do you know how to address someone in an email who values hierarchy as part of their culture and who has a higher position than yourself? Watch this video to learn more about how you can write clear and effective emails when working globally.