Meet our Coach Members
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Robin Wong
Credentials:
MSC in Industrial Management
Certificated Coach Facilitator (Coach U) |
What led you to coaching?
I have always possessed a strong passion to see people grow and develop.
When I worked in the corporate world, I played a key role in mentoring and coaching people. Being an executive coach now has given me the extra impetus to fine tune my current skills to support more executives and business leaders. I feel this is the best way I can contribute and pay back to what I have gained and learnt in the past
Who do you typically coach?
I coach mainly business executives. In terms of nationalities, they comprise of an equal mix of Chinese and other nationalities. My specialties are mainly in leadership, strategy and people skills development. There seems to be an increasing need to develop leaders with strong cultural sensitivities particularly in China and the Asian region.
Tell us something unique about your coaching style
I like to stay flexible and understand the coachee's needs as my priority. I have attended different development programmes in leading coaching institutes and I find each has its unique strengths and effectiveness. It is important to be able to gauge the situation and apply what is appropriate at the time. l like to develop inspiring goals for the coachee that they feel challenged and passionate about. This is a self discovery journey to assist them to excel. The essence is to ensure there is a good structure, clarity and balance so that the coachee can gain the maximum value they deserve
Describe your favourite tool/technique/psychometric assessment
It really depends on the coachee's needs as well as the corporate and cultural background. If I have to choose one, my preference is to conduct surveys with the coachee's supervisors, peers and colleagues to get a better sense of the business and people challenges.
I also find 360 degree feedback to be a useful tool to gain a better understanding of how the coachee is perceived as a leader by colleagues, staff and supervisors. This feedback can then be used to establish a dialog with the coachee to create better understanding and self awareness of current realities and to develop action improvement steps for transformation.
What is one quality that you think is essential as a coach?
To see the true potential of every coachee and be able to motivate him/her to excel.
What motivated you to join HKICC?
To connect with people who feel passionate about coaching, and to continue to learn and grow in this exciting profession.
How does coaching in Hong Kong compare with other places where you have coached?
There are definitely cultural differences from one country to another. However, I always think it could be dangerous to have preconceived ideas on how one country or nationality should differ. I have coached many different nationalities and each one is very unique.
What is my greatest accomplishment ?
Being a better person today than I was ten years ago.
What do you do for fun and relaxation?
I have many interests. I love sports and am involved in martial arts, squash, golf, yoga, swimming and all types of health, mental and fitness activities. I also love music, and am currently learning to playing the electric organ as well as practising singing.
What gets you up in the morning?
The idea of having the best day of my life - everyday!
Contact Robin:
Tel: 2882 3019
Email: robin.wong@bizwizpartnerhsip.com
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