Cynthia Lai
Executive and leadership coach in Hong Kong
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Executives, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Based in | Hong Kong |
| Credentials | ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC); Licensed Master NLP Practitioner; Certified Hypnotherapist; Accredited iEQ9 Enneagram Practitioner; Certified Workplace Mediator; MBA and multiple master's degrees |
| Languages | English, Mandarin and Cantonese |
Cynthia Lai is an executive and leadership coach in Hong Kong. She works with seasoned executives and emerging leaders who want more self-awareness and a more authentic leadership style. She brings more than 17 years of organizational experience and holds an MBA. She is an ICF Associate Certified Coach and an accredited iEQ9 Enneagram practitioner. She coaches in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
What Cynthia helps with
Cynthia helps leaders who want more impact and a clearer sense of their own voice. She blends reflection with practical steps.
- Building self-awareness as a leader
- Developing an authentic leadership style
- Finding clarity on what matters most
- Spotting blind spots in how you lead
- Turning personal insight into leadership impact
- Reconnecting with your own voice as a senior executive
Who Cynthia works with
Cynthia works with both seasoned executives and emerging leaders. Her clients have included entrepreneurs and senior executives. They are often leaders who feel there is more impact to make and more authenticity to bring to their work.
How Cynthia works
Cynthia uses deep listening, powerful questions, and visualisation to help clients see blind spots. She also uses the iEQ9 Enneagram as an evidence-based tool. Each session balances reflection with practical progress. She links personal insight to leadership impact. She coaches in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Background and qualifications
Cynthia has more than 17 years of organizational experience. She holds a BS, an MS, and an MBA, plus multiple master's degrees. She is an ICF Associate Certified Coach and a Licensed Master NLP Practitioner. She is also a Certified Hypnotherapist, an accredited Enneagram practitioner, and a Certified Workplace Mediator and Trainer in Conflict Resolution. She trained at Coach Masters Academy and Paradigm 21 Group Executive Leadership Coaching Academy.
Cynthia Lai pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- Free discovery call
Cynthia Lai reviews
The CoachVouch take
Combines ICF coaching with hypnotherapy, NLP, Enneagram, and workplace mediation training, and coaches in three languages.
Best for executives and rising leaders in Hong Kong who want deeper self-awareness and a more authentic leadership style.
Common questions
How much does Cynthia Lai charge?
Coaching with Cynthia runs $145 to $275 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Cynthia Lai help with?
Cynthia Lai helps with building self-awareness as a leader, developing an authentic leadership style, finding clarity on what matters most and spotting blind spots in how you lead.
Is Cynthia Lai certified?
Cynthia Lai lists: ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC); Licensed Master NLP Practitioner; Certified Hypnotherapist; Accredited iEQ9 Enneagram Practitioner; Certified Workplace Mediator; MBA and multiple master's degrees.
Which languages does Cynthia Lai coach in?
She coaches in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
What tools does Cynthia Lai use in sessions?
She uses deep listening, powerful questions, visualisation, and the iEQ9 Enneagram.
How do I contact Cynthia Lai?
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