Blog for Inspiration & Connection

Subscribe to my blog.

Embracing the Universe’s Flirt: A Tale of Unexpected Beauty

It all began on a typical evening as I drove home from work, lost in the rhythm of a webcast playing in the background. In a cheerful birthday mood, the presenter shared a heartwarming story about receiving a flower bouquet. It struck a chord with me; I realized it had been ages since I last received…

Sugarcane & Coping Skills

Have you wondered how much your frame of mind shapes your reality? In November 2021, we visited my mother-in-law in Tanzania, Africa. We haven’t seen her in over five years. When we visited in 2016, Tanzania was bustling. New highrises everywhere and many new restaurants to explore. We saw more expatriates and Chinese-owned businesses. The…

Connecting to What Matters

I seldom felt connected to any community for as long as I can remember. Through coaching, I learned that humans share similar challenges and insecurities. We are all humans–alike and individualistic in our unique ways. I want to share two habits that helped me connect to what matters and be a more effective leader. Habit…

Testimonials

“ ‘Life-Changing’ and ‘Cathartic’ are what I would use to describe my coaching experience with Nadine. I worked with her during the most challenging stage of my life – losing a parent due to a heart attack and misdiagnosis. She helped me get through my grief, re-evaluate my purpose in life, build resilience and find … Continue reading Michael D, California, USA

― Michael D, California, USA

“We all have to change constantly. And a lot of people say change is hard. It is, but it is much more achievable when you have Nadine Duong as your coach and mentor to be with you throughout the process. After one year of coaching with Nadine, I found more balance in my work and … Continue reading Nadine H, California, USA

― Nadine H, California, USA

“Nadine has a wealth of experience working with various groups of people and she is able to provide appropriate guidance based on the current situation of her client. She is warm, caring, sincere, practical, patient, and understanding. She is trustworthy and is able to work under pressure to provide outstanding results. Moreover, she has a … Continue reading Ling Y, Singapore

― Ling Y, Singapore

“I recommend Nadine as a leadership and career coach. In my case, I met Nadine in terms of a local Mentoring project we have initiated for our trainees. Nadine was willing to share her knowledge and experience and she helped me to further develop my communication skills, in order to be more helpful as a … Continue reading Sophia K, Greece

― Sophia K, Greece

“Prior to coaching, I struggled with high-functioning anxiety. I had to be perfect and often seek to please others. There was never room for failure and as a result, I suffered from panic attacks, decision paralysis, and low self-esteem. I always felt guilty for taking the time to care for myself and didn’t set boundaries … Continue reading Emily C, California, USA

― Emily C, California, USA

“I am in a big period of transition in my life right now, with starting a new job and thinking about making a big move in the future. Being coached by Nadine has really helped me get a better idea of what I want from my future, and has helped me see the big picture. … Continue reading Alisha P, Minnesota, USA

― Alisha P, Minnesota, USA

I consider myself very lucky to have Nadine as my coach. I honestly don’t think I could have gotten through some of the toughest times of my life without her guidance. The visualization exercises helped me get to the bottom of the challenges I was facing. The personal values assessment helped me understand my values … Continue reading Nora C, California, USA

― Nora C, California, USA

I lost my job, and it was hard navigating a new chapter in my life. Coaching with Nadine helped me gain the confidence back that I lost in my previous job. I believed in myself again and that helped me excel in my interviews. I landed my dream job with an amazing company! When Nadine … Continue reading Karly L, California, USA

― Karly L, California, USA