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Global Leadership Associates Maya Hu-Chan, an expert in global leadership, executive coaching, and cross-cultural management and the founder of Global Leadership Associates

Maya Hu-Chan is a globally recognized leadership expert and award-winning executive coach. Named among Thinkers50's Top 8 Global Solutions Thinkers and the World's Top 30 Leadership Gurus, she helps leaders and organizations thrive in today's multicultural business environment. Her Amazon #1 bestseller "Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust" and Harvard Business School-featured "Glo

bal Leadership: The Next Generation" showcase her expertise in cross-cultural leadership. Maya regularly shares her insights through her INC.com column and has contributed to 14 business books. Born and raised in Taiwan and now based in Southern California, Maya brings a rich cultural perspective to her work. A proud mother of triplets, she balances her passion for developing global leaders with family time, pickleball, yoga, and exploring new adventures.

03/16/2026

The world feels heavy right now.

The news cycle is relentless. Leadership feels harder. And staying hopeful can feel almost impossible.

But hope isn’t blind optimism.
It’s the decision to keep showing up — even when things feel uncertain.

In this new video, I share an honest conversation about:

• How leaders stay hopeful in chaotic times
• Setting boundaries around news and doomscrolling
• Emotional resilience when the pressure is high
• Why small actions still matter
• How leadership and hope are deeply connected

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or wondering what difference you can make — you’re not alone.

Watch the video and join the conversation.

And if this message resonates, leave a comment.
Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is remind each other we’re still here.

Why Hopeful Leaders Are Needed Now More Than EverWith everything changing so quickly in the world, it’s easy for teams—a...
03/11/2026

Why Hopeful Leaders Are Needed Now More Than Ever
With everything changing so quickly in the world, it’s easy for teams—and leaders—to feel overwhelmed.

But one of the most powerful things a leader can bring to the workplace isn’t certainty. It’s hope.

Hope isn’t wishful thinking. It’s the belief that progress is possible—and the willingness to keep moving forward.

Leaders create hope when they:
✨ Show a path forward
✨ Celebrate progress
✨ Stay connected to their people
✨ Focus on what can be done next

Sometimes hope begins with one conversation and one small step.

https://mayahuchan.com/hopeful-leadership-in-uncertain-times/

Hope isn’t toxic positivity — it’s a research-backed driver of resilience, agency, and performance. Here’s how leaders can build hope in uncertain times.

03/11/2026

每天只需3分鐘,就能改變你的人生。

睡前,問問自己:

“我今天是否竭盡全力了?”

這一個問題就能培養責任感、提升覺察力,並帶來真正的進步。

每天的小問題 → 人生大改變。

💬 你每天都會問自己什麼問題?

#积极提问 #马歇尔·戈德史密斯 #日常习惯 #自我提升 #效率 #压力管理
#工作生活平衡 #个人发展 #正念 #人生教练 #高管教练

💥 One Yes Can Change EverythingIf you’re job-hunting right now, you’re not alone. The average job seeker sends out 42 ap...
03/06/2026

💥 One Yes Can Change Everything
If you’re job-hunting right now, you’re not alone. The average job seeker sends out 42 applications just to get ONE interview. That’s tough.

But rejection doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re still in the arena. Adjust your strategy, not your worth. Celebrate every small win. Take breaks when you need them.

Remember, it only takes one yes to change everything. 💪

Drop a ❤️ if you needed this reminder today.
https://mayahuchan.com/keep-going-youre-not-alone-in-this/

Feeling discouraged by rejection? You only need one yes to change everything. Learn how resilience, strategy, and mindset keep your career moving forward.

03/04/2026

远程办公两年以上?这里教你如何脱颖而出,获得晋升。本视频将介绍远程办公人员无需踏入办公室,即可提升个人影响力、展现领导力并为晋升做好准备的7个实用方法。

你将学到:

✅ 为什么开启摄像头对你的职业生涯至关重要

✅ 如何远程跨部门建立人脉

✅ 成为公认的专家的秘诀

✅ 策略性地选择办公室拜访时间

✅ 如何让你的经理成为你最坚定的支持者

适合人群:远程办公人员、混合办公人员、数字游民以及任何在虚拟优先型公司工作的人。

🎯 本周行动:安排3次跨部门沟通

📧 想了解更多?订阅即可每周获取领导力技巧!

如果这个视频对你有帮助,请点赞并订阅。我会非常感激!下周见!

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#远程办公 #职业发展 #居家办公 #领导力发展 #远程工作者 #职业成功 #专业成长

02/22/2026

没有人能独自攀登职业阶梯——但大多数人并不清楚自己真正需要哪些人的支持。在这段视频中,职业教练玛雅揭示了顶尖人士在职业成功中不可或缺的四种关系。

四种关键角色:

1️⃣ 导师——经验丰富的引路人,他们曾走过你走过的路

2️⃣ 支持者——在你不在场时为你摇旗呐喊的人

3️⃣ 实话实说者——帮你认清盲点和需要提升的方面

4️⃣ 赞助人——愿意为你担保的资深领导

残酷的现实是:大多数人都能轻松说出导师的名字,或许还能说出一些支持者的名字,但赞助人和实话实说者却极其稀缺。而这往往是你与理想之间缺失的关键环节。

🔥 实用策略包括:
• 如何将导师关系升级为赞助关系

• 如何找到真知灼见的导师

• 建立支持者的互惠方法

• 为什么先行动才能建立支持系统

适合人群:职场中期人士、有抱负的领导者、以及任何在职业发展中遇到瓶颈的人士

📌 保存此视频,并在您准备好提升职业策略时再次观看!

如果这个视频对你有帮助,请点赞并订阅。我会非常感激!下周见!

#职业建议 #晋升 #导师制 #职业发展 #领导力 #赞助 #人脉拓展 #职业发展 #职业辅导

02/20/2026

Feedback isn’t a verdict.
It’s information.

Every comment, every critique, every uncomfortable moment is an invitation to grow—if you’re willing to listen instead of defend.

The leaders who stay relevant aren’t perfect.
They’re humble.
They’re curious.
They’re always learning.

🌱 Growth requires courage.

💬 What’s one piece of feedback that helped you grow—even if it stung at first?

How People Pleasers in Power Can Learn to Say No Like a ProHave you ever said yes… when every part of you wanted to say ...
02/19/2026

How People Pleasers in Power Can Learn to Say No Like a Pro
Have you ever said yes… when every part of you wanted to say no?

One of my clients — a global executive — was exhausted from late-night “urgent” calls. She believed that saying no made her a bad manager.

But here’s the truth:
Constantly saying yes was creating burnout — and preventing her team from growing.

We worked on:
✨ Reframing the guilt
✨ Practicing a new language
✨ Building a repeatable response
✨ Empowering others to step up

Sometimes saying no is the most caring thing you can do — for yourself and for your team.

If this resonates, I’d love to hear:
Do you struggle more with boundaries at work or at home?
https://ow.ly/SoOy50YhLoY

By setting clear boundaries, you conserve your energy, guard against burnout, and lead sustainably. Sometimes, you have to say no to other people to say yes to yourself.

Why Hopeful Leaders Are Needed Now More Than EverIn times of uncertainty, the most impactful leaders don’t just talk abo...
02/17/2026

Why Hopeful Leaders Are Needed Now More Than Ever
In times of uncertainty, the most impactful leaders don’t just talk about positivity — they practice hope.

Hope isn’t blind optimism. It’s a concrete choice to take meaningful steps forward, to show a road map toward the future, and to name and celebrate progress. 🌟

When leaders embody hope — their teams feel grounded, capable, and more resilient.

Let’s lead with intention. 💛
https://www.inc.com/maya-hu-chan/how-leaders-can-instill-hope-in-their-teams-and-themselves/91299972

Hope isn’t just fluff. It’s the science behind resilience. Here's how leaders can instill hope in themselves and their teams.

Can I Be Brutally Honest About Working Alone?Independence is powerful—but leadership doesn’t thrive in isolation. A cand...
02/16/2026

Can I Be Brutally Honest About Working Alone?
Independence is powerful—but leadership doesn’t thrive in isolation. A candid reflection on working alone, self-leadership, and why connection still matters.

Leadership isn’t about doing everything yourself.
It’s about knowing when connection makes you stronger.

If this resonated, I invite you to pause and ask yourself:
Where am I carrying more alone than I need to?

👇 Share in the comments—what has working alone taught you about yourself as a leader?
https://mayahuchan.com/leadership-lessons-working-alone/

Working alone builds independence—but it can also quietly create isolation. A leadership reflection on solitude, connection, and sustainable success.

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