Helping to Facilitate Communication
I’ve always been a communicator, a mediator; the one who brokers peace when siblings are fighting, or establishes harmony in the boardroom when executives disagree. Facilitating constructive communication is what I do. I… Read More
The South China Morning Post Appreciates That After 20 Years, There are no Divas in The Hong Kong Women’s Club
I’ve been doing pro-bono PR work for The Hong Kong Women’s Club, as both a singing member and board member, and I’m thrilled to have achieved some great full-page profile coverage in… Read More
My Boozy Valentine – Hong Kong Style
My sweet 11-year old daughter always gives us gifts for any holiday and Valentine’s Day is no exception. I got a chocolate rose. And her Dad got…. well… …a can of beer.… Read More
Salamat, Cebu
Gorgeous Cebu in the Philippines, with its crystal clear waters, perfect weather and warm, friendly, welcoming people. We loved our time there… but were also struck by the stark and unsettling contrasts.… Read More
French Etiquette Faux Pas
A French executive invites his American counterpart to a business dinner at his home in the center of Paris. The American executive reciprocates several months later in the suburbs of New York.… Read More
Coaching Upwards in Asia
Essentially, this concept of “Coaching Up” traditionally does not exist in this region of the world and comes across as supremely counter-cultural. I was recently leading a workshop on Doing Business in… Read More
Curiosities of Amber Alerts
“How could people be so callous?”, thought Susan, a lovely American girl just starting out at an international school in Hong Kong after moving over from the Midwest. “What’s up with the… Read More
Vietnam à la française
Having spent 8 wonderful years as an expat in Paris, I’m often on the lookout for French cultural influences wherever my travels may take me. Vietnam is no exception and it certainly… Read More
