The Art of Impression Management with Senior Executives

For many, interaction with senior executives can feel terrifying. When you are asked to “increase visibility by senior leaders…

My Final Cure to Impostor Syndrome

A team member resigned. The manager’s response offered empathy, curiosity, and rationality all at the same time, just like a coach. This manager…

Why We Are Often Drawn To Our Worst Career Choice

I have asked many clients to rank their career choices. It’s amusing that they don’t hesitate when doing this…

The License to Be Confident When You Feel “I’m Not Good Enough For My Job”

Many of us secretly believe we are not good enough for our job. While we want to be confident, we…

Say No to a Job Opportunity and Not Burn Bridges? The Real Reason People Fail This

Sometimes, job opportunities land on your laps when you are not…

Lost Motivation? Welcome to the world of burnout

It’s unbelievable that someone like you – driven, almost a workaholic, always upbeat with limitless energy – one…

Making a Presentation For An Interview? You Need a Smart Strategy

Presentation interviews are becoming common, especially for business and management roles. The good news is, if the …

I’m Sorry, I Don’t Take Your Feedback Positively.

Executive Coach | Career Coach | Leadership Coach | Yolanda Yu

Feedback is meant to help us to see what we do not and improve from there. Often with a beautiful intent, it is supposed…

Strategic Partnership Jobs: Things To Know Before An Interview

I found 8,240 partnership jobs in Singapore alone. This number has been rising in the past few years, especially…

How to Negotiate Counteroffer After Landing a Job Offer

Last year, I made a video “Why you should not negotiate for salary.” In the video, you’ll find some ground rules and best strategies for negotiation, and, of course, the reasons why you should not negotiate for salary. Today’s article is about negotiating counteroffers. Counteroffers create chaos in people’s decision-making process. The way people describe… Continue reading How to Negotiate Counteroffer After Landing a Job Offer