<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[tcpgrowth 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[tcpgrowth 2026]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/insights</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:11:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.tcpgrowth.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Titles: Pervasive Influence in Today’s Executive Presence]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Ivy League nor Oxbridge degree. No family office backing. No government background. Yet, I’ve led high-level groundbreaking deals during my corporate career. How? By recognizing early on that while titles or credentials open doors, it’s human connections that truly move mountains.  In an era of cross-cultural teams and multigenerational workforces, executive presence must evolve. The old playbook - commanding posture, a resonant tone of voice, polished attire - still matters but it is not...]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/post/beyond-titles-pervasive-influence-in-today-s-executive-presence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8aae8657220a88276e33a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:31:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bdb1c_7a86eb851b1342b7ac6f0d71edd58bbf~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Margot Ling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dual Dance of AI: Where Algorithms Meet Appreciation in Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m a fan of technology but also a believer in leadership development across cultures. In today’s fast-evolving world, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a technological marvel; it is a cultural force reshaping how we think, behave, and lead. However, AI isn’t only about algorithms and data. It’s also about appreciation - appreciative inquiry that fuels growth, innovation, and human connection. Similarly, machine learning (ML) is not just about machines crunching numbers; it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/post/the-dual-dance-of-ai-where-algorithms-meet-appreciation-in-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8aae8657220a88276e33c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:23:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bdb1c_1da8564401114f759f6edb03017683b7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Margot Ling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Storydoing: Turning Words into Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a facilitator of storytelling and communication workshops, I often see leaders struggle to turn their messages into meaningful actions. Recently, two inspiring stories from Hong Kong caught my attention - a local couple's kindness on a Korean reality show and McDonald's staff earning praise for a heartwarming act. Both stories highlight the power of Storydoing, a concept that integrates action into the narrative, turning audiences into active participants who co-create outcomes....]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/post/the-power-of-storydoing-turning-words-into-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8aae8657220a88276e336</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:52:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bdb1c_e2755cfa16f345a79137989425cc95e4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ray Yuen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“The Devil Wears Prada” vs. “Mother Teresa”: Balancing Emotional Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[I once served two consecutive leaders who exhibited contrasting emotional influence, which felt like a roller-coaster ride when Miranda in “The Devil Wears Prada” meets “Mother Teresa.”  It makes me wonder about the benefits and risks of emotional leadership. This article explores how leaders can effectively exert emotional influence while addressing the potential pitfalls of excessive emotionality. In recent years, emotional leadership has become the buzzword again. In the rapidly evolving...]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/post/the-devil-wears-prada-vs-mother-teresa-balancing-emotional-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8aae8657220a88276e338</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:36:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bdb1c_f22c3d64f3414942ac796eaac9244ce8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ray Yuen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authentic or Fake? Understanding the New Rules of Executive Presence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, we held a workshop in Shanghai about the new rules of executive presence. During this workshop, we shared research from Harvard Business Review that shows how leadership has changed over the last ten years. One important trait that stood out is authenticity. Participants asked me how to tell the difference between being authentic and putting on a fake act. This sparked a lot of discussions, and I want to explore this topic further here. What Does Authenticity Mean in Leadership?...]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/post/authentic-or-fake-understanding-the-new-rules-of-executive-presence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8aae8657220a88276e337</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:02:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bdb1c_423f7a0ef05647b982901f666ef53953~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Margot Ling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Unsung Heroes: From Olympics Podiums to Boardrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the world shines the spotlight on Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games, we witness the culmination of years of dedication, sacrifice, and relentless pursuit of excellence by athletes worldwide. China's national team has already scooped nearly 40 medals at the time of writing this article. The triumphant stories of HK athletes like Vivian Kong, Cheung Ka Long, and Siobhan Haughey are also uplifting. All the other participating athletes worldwide who devoted as much effort as the winning...]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/post/the-unsung-heroes-from-olympics-podiums-to-boardrooms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8aae8657220a88276e339</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:04:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bdb1c_72e0120742c0459cb7adc7a184196a1f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ray Yuen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome is not Built in a Day: So Is Leadership Influence in the AI Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the rapidly evolving landscape of the AI revolution, the ability to exert leadership influence has become a critical success factor. Just as the construction of the iconic city of Rome was a gradual process, building and sustaining leadership influence in the current era requires patience, strategic thinking, and a willingness to adapt. This article explores the various facets of leadership influence. It also provides insights into how leaders, particularly in small and medium enterprises...]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/post/rome-is-not-built-in-a-day-so-is-leadership-influence-in-the-ai-era</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8aae8657220a88276e33b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:30:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bdb1c_5953f56dccb743aaba9f56241c5af697~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ray Yuen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thriving in an Unfamiliar Culture: Fun Tips for New Expats]]></title><description><![CDATA[The past few years with the pandemic have brought about significant changes in work preferences worldwide. From serious lockdown measures to people seeking new environments to be closer to family or simply explore something different, the global landscape has seen a reshuffling of talents across borders. In this context, places like Hong Kong have introduced new policies to attract talents from around the world, including many from Mainland China. However, integrating into a new work culture...]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/post/thriving-in-an-unfamiliar-culture-fun-tips-for-new-expats</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8aae5f448a9cd17bcd72a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 10:40:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bdb1c_feb4e61babe84efe8d26cc196e567ae8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Margot Ling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human Coach vs. AI Coach: Who Wins?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the ever-evolving landscape of executive and leadership coaching, two distinct approaches have emerged: the traditional human coach and the innovative AI coach. As technology continues to reshape various industries, the coaching realm is not immune to the potential disruption brought about by artificial intelligence (AI). This article delves into the definitions, strengths, and limitations of both human and AI coaches, ultimately exploring which approach may hold the upper hand in guiding...]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/post/human-coach-vs-ai-coach-who-wins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8aae5f448a9cd17bcd72b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:51:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bdb1c_40f4377becc2424e9cf75a97d35e47a6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_644,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ray Yuen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closing the Gap: Empowering Employees with Clarity on Social Media Expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lately, I've been receiving many requests for executive training on personal branding and social media best practices for employees. It's interesting to see how this trend is growing, especially since Ogilvy's latest 2024 research confirms that employee advocacy is becoming a prominent influencer marketing trend for brands. This discovery has made me even more curious and motivated to explore the significance of empowering employees with a clear understanding of social media, personal...]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/post/closing-the-gap-empowering-employees-with-clarity-on-social-media-expectations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8aae5f448a9cd17bcd72c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:54:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bdb1c_5268d085d1504f05aa1909d8965de747~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_644,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Margot Ling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Journey of Reinvention: How My Passion for Media and Communications Continues to Drive Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[As an entrepreneur, coach, and media leader, people often ask me what drives me. For as long as I can remember, I've been fascinated by media production and storytelling. Growing up in Hong Kong, I would record songs and stories on cassette tapes, and later went on to work at radio stations, where I trained as a DJ and presenter. My passion for media and communication has been a constant thread throughout my life, and it continues to inspire me to this day. Over the years, I've had the...]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/post/my-journey-of-reinvention-how-my-passion-for-media-and-communications-continues-to-drive-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8aae5f448a9cd17bcd723</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:34:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bdb1c_6e17372e77cb47b5b280286187dcbe57~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_780,h_443,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Margot Ling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Deaf Ears to Attentive Mind: My Challenging Journey to the Art of Listening]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'll admit it—I'm an activator. Always on the go, moving at lightning speed, eager to make things happen. Tick tock, tick tock, my heart starts racing when I have to wait for the speaker to get to the meat of their point. Do you share a similar feeling? But in my relentless pursuit of results, I overlooked a crucial skill: deep listening. Active listening, empathetic listening, generative listening - these concepts were completely foreign to me until I stumbled upon the world of coaching five...]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/post/from-deaf-ears-to-attentive-mind-my-challenging-journey-to-the-art-of-listening</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8aae5f448a9cd17bcd727</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:38:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bdb1c_5d4395a314ea4c0783e9fb68b2605f16~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_644,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Margot Ling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lack of Empathy: Don't Make These Connection-Damaging Mistakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have always been a results-oriented person, fixated on achieving my goals and driving forward. Empathy, on the other hand, has never come naturally to me. When I took the Strengthsfinder assessment, I wasn't surprised to find that empathy didn't make it to my top 10 strengths. It's not that I don't care about others, but I often struggle to understand their perspectives and emotions. However, during a period of deep self-reflection, I realized how much my lack of empathy had been holding me...]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/post/lack-of-empathy-don-t-make-these-connection-damaging-mistakes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8aae5f448a9cd17bcd726</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 09:34:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bdb1c_5f1025eb24364807b3eb9390be882af0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_752,h_423,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Margot Ling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connection Confessions: Unlearning Fixed Mindset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enrolling in a leadership coach training program in 2018  made me realize the challenges I had unknowingly created for myself. Despite my decades-long professional experience in cross-cultural partnerships within the media and technology industries, a crucial realization has dawned on me. I realized the importance of a growth mindset to foster smoother and happier human connections, which come before skill sets. Growth mindset is a concept developed by psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck. She first...]]></description><link>https://www.tcpgrowth.com/post/connection-confessions-unlearning-fixed-mindset</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8aae5f448a9cd17bcd729</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 09:04:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1bdb1c_e562d9eae30d4c679f05452aaa40e30b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_752,h_403,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Margot Ling</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>