Why should we not hire you?
One of my clients was an American Fortune 100 Company. They often promoted internally, but did go outside for certain senior hires, for which I worked with them in various Asian markets. It was paramount that candidates could fit into their [very American] culture, with its own distinct culture and language
Read MoreFYI to Boss? Boss says ANW
Many people I coach have challenges communicating effectively with their boss. They often think the boss automatically understands them, and that what worked previously will work again with a new company or boss. I had coffee with one such person last week. He explained that he greatly respects his boss
Read More[WSJ Article] Asian Locals Facing Ceiling in Multinationals in Asia
An interesting insight and analysis into why, in Asia, most locals are facing a glass ceiling as employees in a Western organisation. The article also talks about the trend of multinationals relying on Western expatriates to fill top positions, even decades after having expanded into the region. By Mariko Sanchanta and Riva Gold An excerpt: […]
Read MoreSounds of Silence
A friend called me the other day to ask if I do coaching for communication. One of his younger staff had difficulty impacting with clients, and he wanted to know if I could help. I asked whether it was her lack of English fluency or knowing what to say but instead getting tongue-tied and flustered. […]
Read MoreSocial media cross-culturally: US ? ROW…
I recently read an[other] article in the New York Times/IHT about social media, how too much online information is shared within a business context. Written by an executive coach(!), she touches upon the corporate challenges of too much openness, and has even created an acronym, which she calls OSD, Obsessive Sharing Disorder(!!). Click here for […]
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