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The Golden Handcuffs
銀行有錢,但返工無 Challenge?🗓️💰 Is your bank account full, but your calendar empty of challenges? 🗓️💰 咁唔係叫成功,咁係戴住咗「Golden Handcuffs」(金手銬)。 That’s not success. That’s "Golden Handcuffs." 如果你只係「維穩」,你其實好危險。今集 Career Coach & Headhunter - Hong Ming Lau 同 Candy Tsang 今集講下「Maintenance Executive」同「Builder」嘅分別,同埋用 Sunday Night Test 測試下你係 Grow 緊定係發緊霉。 If you are just "maintaining," you are in danger. Our Career Coach and Headhunter - Hong Ming Lau and Co-Host Candy Tsang discuss
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3 days ago1 min read


The "Perfect" Candidate is a Bad Investment
English with subtitle Cantonese with subtitle Are you hiring for history or trajectory? 📉 Most hiring managers hunt for the "Unicorn"—the candidate who is a 100% match on day one. It feels safe. It feels like "de-risking." But in this episode, our career coach and headhunter Hong Ming Lau, ACC argues that hiring for 100% certainty is the fastest way to kill your retention rates. Watch/ Listen the full episode to learn why the "perfect" candidate might be your worst investm
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Dec 31, 20251 min read


The "Perfect" Candidate is a Bad Investment
Are you hiring for history or trajectory? 📉 Most hiring managers hunt for the "Unicorn"—the candidate who is a 100% match on day one. It feels safe. It feels like "de-risking." But in this episode, our career coach and headhunter Hong Ming Lau, ACC argues that hiring for 100% certainty is the fastest way to kill your retention rates. Watch/ Listen the full episode to learn why the "perfect" candidate might be your worst investment. 🎙️ Listen to English or Cantonese versio
hongminglau8
Dec 30, 20251 min read


One Brave Step
English with subtitle Cantonese with subtitle English with subtitle Cantonese with subtitle 🦶 Growth starts with ONE BRAVE STEP — even when you’re not ready. 🦶 職場上,每一次成長,都由第一步開始。 Career Coach & Headhunter Hong Ming Lau, ACC and Recruitment Manager & Co‑Host Candy Tsang talk about courage at work — why acting bravely when you feel most uncertain can change everything. Career Coach兼獵頭顧問 Hong Ming Lau, ACC 同 招聘經理 Candy Tsang 分享點樣喺驚之中勇敢行出 One Brave Step,改變事業軌跡。 ...
hongminglau8
Dec 24, 20251 min read


One Brave Step
🦶 Growth starts with ONE BRAVE STEP — even when you’re not ready. 🦶 職場上,每一次成長,都由第一步開始。 Career Coach & Headhunter Hong Ming Lau, ACC and Recruitment Manager & Co‑Host Candy Tsang talk about courage at work — why acting bravely when you feel most uncertain can change everything. Career Coach兼獵頭顧問 Hong Ming Lau, ACC 同 招聘經理 Candy Tsang 分享點樣喺驚之中勇敢行出 One Brave Step,改變事業軌跡。 🎙️ Now available in English and Cantonese versions for every listener. 🎙️ 節目設有英文版及廣東話版,靈活配合你嘅
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Dec 11, 20251 min read


The Pressure of Leadership
English with subtitle Cantonese with subtitle The Pressure of Leadership: Stop Managing Stress, Start Building Resilience. 💡Leadership isn’t easy — pressure is part of the package. 💡 領導唔容易,壓力係職責嘅一部 In this episode, Career Coach & Headhunter Hong Ming Lau, ACC and Recruitment Manager & Co‑Host Candy Tsang discuss what leadership pressure really feels like, how to stay grounded while others look to you for answers, and confront the reality of: 🔥 The "Stress" Excuse: Wh
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Dec 10, 20252 min read


The Pressure of Leadership
💡 Leadership isn’t easy — pressure is part of the package. 💡 領導唔容易,壓力係職責嘅一部分。 In this episode, Career Coach & Headhunter Hong Ming Lau, ACC and Recruitment Manager & Co‑Host Candy Tsang discuss what leadership pressure really feels like, and how to stay grounded while others look to you for answers. Career Coach兼獵頭顧問 Hong Ming Lau, ACC 同 招聘經理 Candy Tsang 今集講: 領導壓力點樣影響你嘅判斷?又點樣喺壓力之中保持 平衡與清晰? 🎙️ Episode includes both English and Cantonese versions for bilingual
hongminglau8
Dec 4, 20251 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


From Stuck to Clear: The Real Coaching Journey
Coaching myth: Only CEOs need coaching. Truth: Coaching is for anyone who wants to grow. 🌱 Whether you’re just starting out and looking for direction, mid‑career and managing people for the first time, or simply feeling stuck and asking “What’s next?” — coaching can help you find clarity and confidence. 🎙️ In Episode 3, our career coach and headhunter Hong Ming Lau, ACC breaks down who benefits from coaching — and why it’s not just the C‑suite. 👉 Give it a listen he
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Oct 22, 20252 min read


Coaching Isn’t About Problems — It’s About Unlocking Potential 🚀
When most people hear the word coaching , they assume it is only needed if something is wrong — a problem to fix, a gap to fill, a weakness to overcome. But this interpretation severely underestimates what professional coaching truly provides. Coaching is not a remedial tool. It is a performance accelerator . It helps professionals, leaders, and organisations unlock levels of potential that are often invisible until the right support shines a light on them. According to the I
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Oct 20, 20255 min read


From Stuck to Clear: The Real Coaching Journey
From Stuck to Clear: The Real Coaching Journey Coaching myth: Only CEOs need coaching. Truth: Coaching is for anyone who wants to grow. 🌱 Whether you’re just starting out and looking for direction, mid‑career and managing people for the first time, or simply feeling stuck and asking “What’s next?” — coaching can help you find clarity and confidence. 🎙️ In Episode 3, our career coach and headhunter Hong Ming Lau, ACC breaks down who benefits from coaching — and why it’s
hongminglau8
Oct 17, 20252 min read


The Hidden Cost of Going It Alone: Why Independence Without Support Can Slow You Down
The Modern Myth of Independence In today’s business culture, independence is often celebrated. We admire the professional who says, “I’ll...
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Sep 29, 20255 min read


How Executive Coaching Boosts Career Growth in Asia Pacific’s Luxury Retail Industry
The luxury retail sector in Asia Pacific is evolving at a remarkable pace. From China’s booming consumer market to Australia’s...
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Sep 8, 20253 min read


Discover New Career-Boosting Services from Trouvé Executive!
We’re excited to share the latest offerings from Trouvé Executive, designed to empower you in your career journey. Whether you're...
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Aug 27, 20252 min read


IQ Got You the Job, EQ Got You the Promotion. In APAC's Luxury Chaos, Only AQ Will Save You
Last week, we diagnosed the Great APAC Talent Drain. We dissected the unique "Burnout Signatures" crippling teams from Shanghai to...
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Aug 15, 20258 min read


The Great APAC Talent Drain: Why Your A-Team in China is Fatigued, Your Stars in Japan are Overwhelmed, and Your Leaders in SEA are Burning Out
Let’s be blunt. The "quiet quitting" narrative is lazy. It’s a passive description for a violent reality: a Great Talent Drain is...
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Aug 8, 20258 min read


The Invisible Resignation: Is Your A-Team Mentally Clocking Out? A Wake-Up Call for APAC's Luxury Leaders.
You see them in your morning meetings. They’re online, camera on, nodding at the right moments. They hit their baseline targets. But when...
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Aug 1, 20256 min read


Empowering Her: How Executive Coaching Nurtures Women Leaders in Luxury Retail and Beyond
In the enchanting yet demanding world of luxury retail, where elegance meets relentless ambition, women often find themselves at the...
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Jul 28, 20257 min read


APAC Luxury Brands: Winning Strategies for the Second Half of 2025
The first half of 2025 was a severe pressure test for APAC's luxury brands. The initial optimism of the post-pandemic recovery has been...
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Jul 25, 20259 min read


Luxury Retail Insights: Navigating the Job Market in Japan and South Korea for Q3 2025
In our ongoing exploration of Asia's luxury retail landscape, we've journeyed through the strategic recalibration of Greater China and...
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Jul 18, 202510 min read
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