Emily Chang - Present | The Spare Room

The Present

I launched this site in the midst of my “professional halftime,” in Fall 2019. After 20+ years in the corporate world, I took the summer off to invest in my family (last year, we moved back to the States after eight years in China) and to write a book.

As I move out of my professional halftime, I’m excited to embark on my next journey. As of 9/9/2020, the book is available for pre-order and my new job starts at McCann China.

Click below to join my on my journey or for more information on the book or what I will be doing at McCann.

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Find your perfect video conference spot.

Today’s my last day conferencing from our library. The packers have come, and the house will soon be empty as we prepare to move. I’ll miss this spot. I wrote my book, The Spare Room, standing right here. My favorite reading behind me, a stunning view of lake and...

How much has your screen time increased since working from home?

I’m guessing your media consumption has gone up. Under the circumstances, totally understandable. Yet, passive consumption of streaming content can become the enemy of intentional living. Have you found yourself “running out of time” to do the things you meant...

Becoming a Purposeful Leader

I joined an engaging young entrepreneur, Lingling Chen, for her podcast, Aspirational Women. And check out my COVID hair! Watch the Aspirational Women Podcast Here

What Noble Purpose do you serve?

It may not feel like you have one... you may not even feel like you can articulate why you feel you’re here on earth. Yet, regardless of where we are or what we do for a living, each of us serves a noble purpose. Are you “just a music teacher”... OR are you...

Did you do Your Very Best?

I just submitted the first draft of my manuscript to my publisher. And even knowing there would be significant edits coming, still, I asked myself this question. My daughter proudly announced that she finished her Chinese homework two days early. I praised her, then...