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I am speaking one week from today.

Too many women in tech are told to “speak up more.”

That’s not the real issue.

The real question is, are you speaking up in ways that people understand the value you bring.

Next week, I’m hosting a session on how to lead with your edge, so your voice doesn’t just get heard, it gets remembered.

🎟 Get your ticket today: https://www.womentech.net/speaker/all/all/151450
and save on your calendar.

Share this with your network and tag those who should also join us.

What’s one situation where you want your voice to land more powerfully?

Share in comment below, I would love to hear from you.

In the last few weeks, a number of my coaching clients have been sharing a similar story:
They’re being asked to drive AI adoption, but no one is talking about how to lead people through it when teams feel uncertain, resistant, or overwhelmed.

AI transformation isn’t just about tools.
It’s about:
• How you communicate when you don’t have all the answers
• How you build trust when the path isn’t clear
• How you bring people along instead of losing them
This is where many strong leaders get stuck. Not because they lack capability
but because they haven’t been given the space to develop:

🔹 Executive presence in high-stakes moments
🔹 Authentic leadership when pressure is high
🔹 Empathy that actually moves people forward

And without these?
Change stalls. Teams disengage. Leaders carry the weight alone.

That’s exactly why Hilda Gan and I created
Distinctly You Leadership Labs™
They are Not another session on “what leadership is”, but a space to practice how you lead in real moments.

✨ If you’re navigating change, growth, or rising expectations, this is for you.
⚠️ Limited spots by design for quality interaction and optimized learning in
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/distinctly-you-leadership-lab-registration-1984242175762?aff=oddtdtcreator

Distinctly You Leadership Lab Get ready to unlock your unique leadership influence, accelerate growth with visibility and impact through this practical, interactive lab!

“Tradition is something we carry in our hearts, and pass forward with intention.” - Amy Au

Today is Chinese New Year. 🎉 I’m celebrating my heritage with the rhythms that always bring me back to what matters most:

🥢 A New Year’s Eve family dinner:
We gathered before New Year to enjoy a festive meal with family.
It brings back joyful memories of celebration with my grandparents and
my Dad.

🍬 Preparing the sweet tray for the New Year:
Symbolize a promise and wish of joy and prosperity for the year ahead.

🧧 Giving and Receiving red pockets:
As blessings for health, happiness, and prosperity
Receiving the red pockets of well wishes from your elders with gratitude

This is the Year of the Fire Horse 🐎
The Fire Horse energy is all about movement, courage, and decisive actions. It is not just about dreaming big, but galloping forward with purpose.
It is a year that invites us to choose direction (not just speed), and to lead with heart while staying grounded.

This connects well to my mantra of 2026, Connection. Strength. Breakthrough.
Fire Horse energy reminds me that transformation doesn’t arrive by waiting, it arrives when we move with intention:

Connection: Connecting to who and what matters: family, community, and the relationships that steady us as we grow.

Strength: Choosing courage with heart. It is the kind that shows up in consistent actions, not just big moments.

Breakthrough: Stepping forward even when it’s unfamiliar, trusting that bold moves create new possibilities.

Wishing for all of you here in my community this Fire Horse year bring you,

🌟 Courage to be seen and heard. Your voice is part of the solution.
🌟 Freedom to lead your way without shrinking to fit in.
🌟 Momentum with meaning. Progress that fuels your wellbeing without burnout.

Leaders, what is one bold, values-led step you’re ready to take in this Fire Horse year for your career, your leadership, or your life?

If you’re committed to stepping into a bigger, bolder season of leadership, type in comments below. I would love to cheer you on!

If you would like to explore our partner for your year of success, book a complimentary discovery call with me, link in first comment.

Can you believe that we are already on the second month of 2026!
Leaders, if your work is strong but your presence isn’t landing the way you want, this is for you.

Drumroll please.... 🥁 🥁 🥁
📢 I am thrilled to announce the launch of the 2026 Labs series with Hilda Gan, People Bright Consulting

🌟 Distinctly You Leadership Labs 🌟is a one-day immersive Lab focused on confident communication, stronger presence, and practical actions leaders can apply immediately.
The Labs are designed for You to navigate complexity, responsibility, and expectation. You will gain clarity on how you show up, how you are perceived, and how to lead with intention.

❓ What makes it a Lab?
It’s practical, interactive, and applied. You will learn, explore, practice to apply, and leave with strategic actions you can use immediately.

Lab #1 - Early Career/ Emerging Leaders Lab:
Date: February 19, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: 401 Richmond Street, Toronto, Ont. Canada, Studio 303

This Leadership Lab provides a focused balance of insight, guided practice, and peer learning. It is designed to support real-world leadership and immediate application.
This lab is designed for aspiring leaders, team leads, new managers, and experienced individual contributors.

Expect hands-on work to build:
💠A confident 30 second elevator pitch for networking & visibility
💠Applied use of Fascinate Advantage® in everyday leadership situations
💠Personal Action Plan with clear priorities
💠Peer insight and perspective form other emerging leaders

This is for anyone ready to lead with more clarity and credibility.

Limited spots designed for optimal experience, Register today through https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1981554954210?aff=oddtdtcreator

Visit https://distinctlyyouleadershiplabs.my.canva.site/2026 for more detail.

Breakthroughs don’t come from doing more. They come from being more aligned.”

This year 2026, my 3-word mantra is Connection. Strength. Breakthrough.
Breakthrough is the last word I have chosen.
It is not about a one-time event. It is a way of growing, of choosing to evolve intentionally:

🔶 Unlocking clarity where there was confusion
🔶 Walking through new doors we once believed were out of reach
🔶 Letting go of old patterns so we can lead from our most authentic self

I’m committed to my own breakthroughs this year so that I can bring even deeper transformation to those I serve.

What breakthrough are you seeking this year in your leadership?
If you're ready for clarity, courage, and change, I'm here to walk alongside you.

Let's have your breakthrough conversation here: https://www.innovateyou.ca/call

“True strength is when we help others rise into theirs.” - Amy Au

This year, 2026, my 3-word mantra is Connection. Strength. Breakthrough.
Strength is the second word, and it’s not about proving mine.
It’s about how I empower others to discover theirs. That is what real leadership looks like.

🔶 When we see someone’s potential before they do.
🔶 When we hold space for growth, even when it’s uncomfortable.
🔶 When we coach, support, challenge, and cheer others forward.

Strength is not being loud but intentional. It is in the gentle nudge, the bold action, and the unwavering belief.

What does strength mean to you this year? And how will you help someone else step into theirs?

Let’s connect and talk about how coaching can activate your next level of leadership strength: https://www.innovateyou.ca/call

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“Every transformation begins with a connection.” - Amy Au

This Year, 2026, my 3-word mantra is Connection. Strength. Breakthrough.
Let me share more about the first one, Connection.
Connection is more than a word for me, it's a leadership principle.

In a world driven by speed and change, meaningful connection is the grounding force that brings,

🔶 Clarity: When we pause and truly listen, we uncover what matters most.
🔶 Courage: When we feel seen and supported, we dare to step forward.
🔶 Community: When we connect deeply, we don’t rise alone, we rise together.

As an Executive Coach, I’ve seen how one intentional conversation can unlock possibility. That’s why Connection is the first word of my 2026 mantra.

Whether you're leading a team, leading change, or your own transformation, what connections will you deepen this year?
Who do you want to connect with more meaningfully in 2026?

Let’s start with a conversation. Book a complimentary discovery call, https://www.innovateyou.ca/call
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