Summary

Ming is known for having the intellectual and emotional capacity to “make sense” of complex situations multi-factorially and holistically, be it with leaders (or future leaders) or groups with fluid identities and relationships.

Coaching Style

Ming has a logical probing style focusing on uncovering “the question behind the question”. He balances coaching and mentorship to drive clarity, “centeredness”, positive energy and ownership. Adapting to play varied roles within a team “system”, Ming is undogmatic, focusing on the “energy in the room” and moving with dynamics at play.

Professional Experience

Ming started his career working on foreign policy in the diplomatic service in Singapore. He spent 7 years in management consulting in Asia, starting from a boutique strategy firm – Marakon, then as an independent consulting on sales operations for Diageo, in the aftermath of the 2008 Financial Crisis, then to leading projects @BCG. Ming also spent 8 years in global product leadership roles at Dell Technologies across multiple product business lines.

Since 2021, Ming has been coaching leaders and their teams through transformative journeys in the face of change, ambiguity, crisis, paralysis and growth.

Qualifications

Ming received his coaching training at the Collective Change Institute in Singapore and is an ICF member. He holds a B.A from Brown University, USA, with majors in Economics, International Relations, as well as History. He speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Personal Interests

Ming is a culinary traveller and a history buff. His hobbies include being an avid badminton player and an amateur wine collector and enthusiast. He volunteers in an advisory capacity at a Singapore-based charity focusing on social mobility.