Dance in Change

What does it mean to lead when the rules keep changing—and every country does things differently? In this episode, Miranda speaks with Laura Cho, an experienced senior leader who has held both country and regional HR roles across Southeast Asia. Together, they unpack what leadership looks like in the real world of cultural complexity and organizational uncertainty. You’ll hear: What surprises lead...

How do you lead people who think, work, and expect things differently from you? Many leaders struggle with cross-generational collaboration, especially when it comes to managing Gen Z. Do they really need constant feedback? Are they resistant to structure? Or is there a different way to align expectations without frustration? In this episode, I sit down with Shirley Han, a senior banking executive...

What assumptions have shaped your leadership experience? And have you ever felt like the “outsider” in the team you lead—like a new son-in-law or daughter-in-law in a close-knit family? Assumptions shape how we lead, but what happens when they don’t match reality? Whether it’s cultural norms, workplace expectations, or team dynamics, leaders often face hidden gaps in alignment that can make or bre...

Many leaders believe that making an impact means fighting their way to the top. But what if influence could be built through strategy rather than struggle? Nancy Chen Baldwin shares her journey as an immigrant, Asian American woman, breaking barriers in the corporate world—facing bias, cultural challenges, and leadership hurdles. Nancy is a retired senior executive from one of the largest aerospac...

Ever felt the weight of being the first? Today's guest, Yesi, chose to not be alone and not be overwhelmed. She goes through challenges with others' help and encouragements. She walks through the lows and remembers to take care of herself. In this podcast episode, we delve into the life of a trailblazing first-generation college Latina and nonprofit executive director. Her narrative is o...

一定要語言能力超好才能去國外工作嗎？如何找到工作機會，而去法國工作有什麼要注意的地方？ 當地朋友說「我們法國人都找不到工作，你不用試了啦！」你會怎麼做呢？ 原來我們都可以有方法繼續前進 原來我們都有能力爭取我們想要的職涯 法文不夠好，可以去 沒有歐洲相關護照，可以去 身邊重要他人要你在舒適區，可以去 沒有人說很簡單 但想做就可以支持自己、利用資源，走到自己的理想面前 #在法國工作 #法國職場 #交換學生 #出國工...

Pride month is here. Would you create a “pride life”? Honoring LGBTQ, honoring love, honoring mutual understanding and being true to oneself is not limited in one month. Would you choose to stay true to yourself even when it means you would be different from many people? Annabella is a CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) who started her coaching business to support people to be authentic. Looking back,...

我們都看過體壇有人突然受傷，被醫生宣告再也不能從事高強度運動； 我們也看過不只是在體育界的人，創造一個高峰後，因為種種原因漸漸下滑，再也起不來，但也不知該如何是好。 不管是不是體育界的人，在職涯裡，如何面對改變，或是當我們看到令人羨慕的工作時，我們會怎麼做？ 謝謝PLG職籃三連霸臺北富邦隊，體能教練軒哥，大方分享自己的觀察和心得。 自己從體育班到個人競技比賽選手，到現在服務於注重團隊合作和策略的職業籃球...

Are you doing a 9-5 job that turns your life into grayscale? Yes, you earn the money you want. Yes, you learn something. Yes, you have a stable life. However, you don’t feel the energy. Would you like to make some changes? Suzie said yes. Suzie is the first one in her family choosing a career in entertainment industry. She made the move during the pandemic. She moved to different places and finall...

跟運動員學習運動精神，儘管沒有保證的結果，如何堅持每一步（築夢步驟），又如何跟「失敗」建立一個能幫助我們的關係。而身為體育人，怎麼面對大環境甚至身邊的人的不完全支持？ 阿鄭、軒哥，臺灣職籃富邦對體能教練，從求學時期，就不斷嘗試和評估自己在體育界各種職涯的可能，從競技型運動選手、不同運動項目的老師、到中國工作又返台工作，到現在支持易整個球隊創造傳奇，熱情未被磨滅，一直在探索不同可能的他，是怎麼一直快...

After you reach a point where everyone thinks you have everything, would you stop and enjoy it? I can sense that Hoa enjoys every moment to create another milestone and create more values to different people. It does not pressure her or activate the never ending competition. It is just her curiosity about "what’s else?" and the love she has for her community. We are happy to hear about y...

Have you ever felt guilty or not being deserved for what you have and where you are? Sometimes it is a mixed feeling to move on or focus on creating what you want. When your loved ones could not experience the same quality of life, we may feel we are the exiles. A sense of belonging is reduced and a sense of betrayal is increased.  I am so amazed hearing Tanya said “It’s all worth it.” “I am willi...

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If I grew up in an environment where language barrier was high, finance pressure was rough, women tend not to be exposed to higher education, and yet my mother gave me unconditional love and trust, who would I be?  Hoa Nguyen is an Optometrist, a Real Estate Syndicator, a mom, and a support to help other women to walk into the possibilities they have not imagine yet. Since Hoa was very little, she...