by Emily Chang | Nov 6, 2023 | Uncategorised
Having moved to Los Angeles, I now find myself walking along gorgeous beaches, staring reflectively into blue-green ocean as the dogs scamper in the sand. The sound… the smells… the warm gritty sand and the cool, frothy waves… I’ve been...
by Emily Chang | Oct 9, 2023 | Uncategorised
I just read “Make Your Bed” by Admiral William H. McRaven, which he wrote after delivering an incredible commencement speech at the University of Texas (Austin) in 2014. McRaven talked and wrote about the 10 lessons we can learn from the Navy SEALs, one of...
by Emily Chang | Sep 25, 2023 | Uncategorised
Wait, what? Yep, “passionate” comes from the Latin, passio, which means to suffer. I had to sit with this for a moment, since I’m often described as “passionate.” But as I considered the things I’m passionate about, I realized that the definition held....
by Emily Chang | Sep 11, 2023 | Leadership, Uncategorised
Ah, the value of crafting routine. Sounds boring, right? For somebody who loves to pick up and embrace spontaneous experiences, this doesn’t even sound like me. But it’s exactly what I try to do! In fact, it’s because I love those unexpected moments of joy that I have...
by Emily Chang | Sep 4, 2023 | Leadership, Learner, Uncategorised
I rarely repost other articles, but really loved this one of a leader in my company. Rob Reilly and I both worked at McCann and now I feel incredibly lucky that we’re both at WPP. He’s insanely inspiring, larger-than-life passionate, thoughtfully...
by Emily Chang | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorised
Thanks to Xnode for having me on the podcast to discuss two of my favorite topics! In just 30 minutes, we covered the secret to business success in China, how to leverage local tech ecosystems to our advantage, and ways to harmonize personal and work life.The podcast...