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I am wishing out loud that you will create a free account on the Grace Hopper website and vote for my topic Wishing Out Loud: The One Ask that Changes Everything by clicking this link. You can also search by the session name or 7677 (session number). Public voting closes March 19, 2026
Read MoreThe Magic Happens When You Speak Up: Your Voice is the Key
Your Voice is the Key Have you ever sat in a big meeting and felt a great idea pop into your head? Maybe you wanted to share it, but you stayed quiet. Then, a few minutes later, someone else said the exact same thing. Or maybe you feel lost in your career and are afraid […]
Read MoreWelcoming the Year of the Fire Horse: What Inclusive Leaders Can Look Forward To
For inclusive leaders, coaches, and culture builders The Year of the Fire Horse arrives only once every 60 years, and it brings one of the most energizing combinations in the Lunar New Year cycle. This rare pairing of Horse momentum and Fire intensity symbolizes bold action, reinvention, and courageous leadership which is perfect for leaders […]
Read MoreThree Tips from Lisa M. Ong, PCC, CPA
I wish you good health and prosperity in the hope of the blooming amaryllis, as spring blooms for the upcoming Lunar New Year on February 17th and invite you to participate with us in pledging your acts of kindness to help us reach one million acts by United Acts of Kindness Day on February 13, […]
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As a talent gardener and inclusion connector, my anchor word for 2026 is CIRCLES. If you are looking for real connection, this invitation is for you. You are welcome to stay in my circles or share this with someone who would love a place to belong. To bring CIRCLES to life at lunch meet-ups, I […]
Read MoreFrom Connections to Circles: My Word of the Year Journey
As 2025 winds down, I’ve been reflecting on the word that shaped so much of my work and heart this last quarter of the year: Connections. This year, I witnessed the power of intentional connection; not just networking, but truly seeing and hearing one another. Whether it was in coaching conversations, mentoring sessions, or spontaneous Zoom […]
Read MoreWorld Kindness Day – November 13
As we celebrate World Kindness Week, I invite you to pause and reflect with me. This is the season when I begin my annual ritual of choosing a “Word of the Year” – an anchor word that grounds me in how I want to show up for myself, my family, my clients, and my community […]
Read MoreThe Power of Storytelling in Leadership
The past 30 days have flown by quickly, but I’ve loved every moment. I’m feeling motivated, recharged, celebrated, and valued. A storytelling framework that I share with my coaching clients and mentees is straightforward and helps them stand out strategically. When asked, “How are you?” instead of saying “busy” or “fine,” share where you are […]
Read MoreThe Power of Wishing Out Loud
Q4 is here, and it’s the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and refocus on where you are and where you’re headed in 2026. At Wishing Out Loud, we believe in finishing the year with purpose and strength. When people build relationships and express their wishes openly, they grow by sharing dreams, building trust and empathy, […]
Read MoreHow Am I Doing?
Very well, thanks to relationships. Relationship mapping. Talent gardening. Nurturing your network. Don’t let them wilt. Quality time and touching base – have you checked in with your network lately? If you have not refreshed your network and personal board of advisors, now is the time because the art of community gives us not only […]
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Vote for Lisa by March 19th!
I am wishing out loud that you will create a free account on the Grace Hopper website and vote for my topic Wishing Out Loud: The One Ask that Changes Everything by clicking this link. You can also search by the session name or 7677 (session number). Public voting closes March 19, 2026
Read MoreThe Magic Happens When You Speak Up: Your Voice is the Key
Your Voice is the Key Have you ever sat in a big meeting and felt a great idea pop into your head? Maybe you wanted to share it, but you stayed quiet. Then, a few minutes later, someone else said the exact same thing. Or maybe you feel lost in your career and are afraid […]
Read MoreWelcoming the Year of the Fire Horse: What Inclusive Leaders Can Look Forward To
For inclusive leaders, coaches, and culture builders The Year of the Fire Horse arrives only once every 60 years, and it brings one of the most energizing combinations in the Lunar New Year cycle. This rare pairing of Horse momentum and Fire intensity symbolizes bold action, reinvention, and courageous leadership which is perfect for leaders […]
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