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When Should Parents Step Back? Supporting Your Child’s Job Search Without Taking Over
Many parents sit in my office or on Zoom and say something like: “I want to help, but I also don’t want to take over.” They see their child sending applications with no replies, or avoiding the topic entirely. They feel anxious – but they also don’t want to become “that parent” who writes emails or fills in forms on behalf of their adult child. This tension is completely normal. In this article, I’ll share a framework for understanding healthy parental support during a child’
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May 218 min read


From “Good CV” to “Interview Magnet”: What Employers Actually Notice in Student & Graduate Applications
Parents often tell me, “His CV looks fine,” or “We used a good template online.” On the surface, the document is clean, the spelling is correct, and the education section is impressive. Yet… interviews are still not coming. The reality is that many student and graduate CVs are “good enough” as a school document, but not strong enough as a business tool. Employers are not judging a CV on how neat it looks; they are asking a simple question: “Does this convince me to interview
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May 198 min read


Helping the Next Generation Step Confidently into the Working World
Many parents in Hong Kong and across Asia invest heavily in their children’s education — tutors, enrichment classes, exam preparation and overseas study. Yet when it comes to the final step into the working world , many families tell us the same thing: “My son / daughter is bright and hard‑working, but we don’t really know how to help them get their first proper job.” The transition from education to employment has never been more competitive. Entry‑level roles now expect “wo
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Apr 225 min read


The Comfort Zone Trap
English with Subtitles Cantonese with Subtitles English with Subtitle If you haven't felt scared or challenged at work in the last 12 months, you are in trouble. 📉 如果你過去 12 個月在公司沒有感到害怕或挑戰,你有大麻煩了。📉 You think you are "stable." I think you are rotting. We call this the "Loyalty Tax." While you sit comfortably, your market value is dropping, and your salary is falling behind inflation. 你以為這叫「穩定」?我覺得這叫「發霉」。這就是「忠誠稅」(Loyalty Tax)。當你舒舒服服坐著時,你的市場價值正在下跌,你的人工正在被通脹拋離。 In this episo
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Mar 112 min read


The Comfort Zone Trap
If you haven't felt scared or challenged at work in the last 12 months, you are in trouble. 📉 如果你過去 12 個月在公司沒有感到害怕或挑戰,你有大麻煩了。📉 You think you are "stable." I think you are rotting. We call this the "Loyalty Tax." While you sit comfortably, your market value is dropping, and your salary is falling behind inflation. 你以為這叫「穩定」?我覺得這叫「發霉」。這就是「忠誠稅」(Loyalty Tax)。當你舒舒服服坐著時,你的市場價值正在下跌,你的人工正在被通脹拋離。 In this episode, your career coach and headhunter Hong Ming Lau, ACC and co-host C
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Mar 62 min read


Stop Being Busy. Start Being Strategic.
English with subtitle Cantonese with subtitle English with subtitle Cantonese with subtitle "I'm SO BUSY." Is that a badge of honor or a sign of incompetence? ⏱️ 「我好忙。」呢句係 Medal 定係無能嘅表現?⏱️ In the world of elite performance, constant busyness doesn't impress anyone. If you are constantly putting out fires, you are an arsonist, not a fire chief. 喺 Elite 嘅世界,長期咁忙一啲都唔 Impressive。如果你成日都要救火,你係縱火狂,唔係消防隊長。 Your Career Coach & Headhunter - Hong Ming Lau, ACC and Co-host - Candy T
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Jan 282 min read


Stop Being Busy. Start Being Strategic.
"I'm SO BUSY." Is that a badge of honor or a sign of incompetence? ⏱️ 「我好忙。」呢句係 Medal 定係無能嘅表現?⏱️ In the world of elite performance, constant busyness doesn't impress anyone. If you are constantly putting out fires, you are an arsonist, not a fire chief. 喺 Elite 嘅世界,長期咁忙一啲都唔 Impressive。如果你成日都要救火,你係縱火狂,唔係消防隊長。 Your Career Coach & Headhunter - Hong Ming Lau, ACC and Co-host - Candy Tsang discuss Strategic Efficiency: How to delete, delegate, and delay to reclaim your time
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Jan 231 min read


Unlock Your Legacy: The Transformational Power of Executive Coaching
At the pinnacle of leadership, the decisions carry immense weight and the path forward is often one you must forge yourself. But what if you could navigate this path with greater clarity, confidence, and impact? Leadership is not a static title; it is a dynamic skill that demands continuous refinement. Whether you are a seasoned executive shaping industries or an emerging leader poised to make your mark, the journey toward greater effectiveness is infinite. While the drive to
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Nov 17, 20257 min read


What Benefits Can Coaching Really Bring?
Want Real Growth? Start with Coaching. Advice can inform you — but coaching transforms you. ⚡ In this episode, our Career Coach & Headhunter – Hong Ming Lau, ACC , at Trouvé Executive , shares how professional coaching helps you strengthen: Clarity, Confidence, Communication and Resilience. 💫 These are the four essentials that define authentic leadership and sustainable career growth in a world that never stops changing. 🌍 Because growth isn’t about collecting more advice
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Oct 29, 20251 min read


What Benefits Can Coaching Really Bring?
Want Real Growth? Start with Coaching. Advice can inform you — but coaching transforms you. 真正的成長,從Coaching開始。 建議可以給你方向,但 Coaching能 帶來 改變。 ⚡ In this episode, our Career Coach & Headhunter – Hong Ming Lau, ACC , at Trouvé Executive, shares how professional coaching helps you strengthen: Clarity, Confidence, Communication and Resilience. 💫 ⚡ 在這一集我們的職業教練兼獵頭顧問 Hong Ming Lau, ACC 分享Coaching如何幫助你建立清晰 、自信、溝通和抗壓力。 💫 These are the four essentials that define authentic leadership
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Oct 24, 20251 min read


What is Coaching?
What Exactly is Coaching? Career and personal coaching is something very different — and in many ways, far more powerful. Coaching is not about telling you what to do. It’s about creating space to step back, think, and uncover answers that lie within you. 🎙️ In this episode, our career coach and headhunter, Hong Ming Lau, ACC explains what coaching really is — in simple, everyday words. 👉 Listen here: [ https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZLf1EsLbex3MH2sHQ4RJV?si=91d84cf
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


What is Coaching?
What Exactly is Coaching? Career and personal coaching is something very different — and in many ways, far more powerful. Coaching is not about telling you what to do. It’s about creating space to step back, think, and uncover answers that lie within you. 🎙️ In this episode, our career coach and headhunter, Hong Ming Lau, ACC explains what coaching really is — in simple, everyday words. 👉 Listen here: [ https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZLf1EsLbex3MH2sHQ4RJV?si=91d84
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Oct 3, 20251 min read


The Power of Executive Coaching: Unlock Your Potential with Trouvé Executive
Are you an executive or manager looking to take your leadership skills and career to the next level? Do you want to build a stronger,...
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Nov 26, 20244 min read


Unlock Your Potential with Trouvé Executive's Executive Coaching
In today's dynamic professional landscape, reaching your full potential requires more than just skills and experience. It demands a deep...
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Nov 4, 20243 min read


Unraveling the Nexus: Mental Health, Executive Coaching, and Executive Search in the Asia Pacific
In the ever-evolving, fast-paced world of business, the Asia Pacific region stands out as a vibrant, dynamic hub of commerce and...
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May 10, 20233 min read


The Future of Recruitment: 7 Transformative Trends You Can't Afford to Ignore
The world of recruitment is undergoing a massive shift, driven by technological advancements and changing attitudes towards work. As...
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Apr 28, 20233 min read


6 people management skills every superstar manager has
People management skills are a key facet of a positive employee experience. Employees want leaders who care about their success and are...
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Oct 18, 20213 min read
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