Who I am
Carole Lewis – Communications Coach
I’m a certified professional coach in my work life and a keen hiker, traveler and explorer in my personal life. It was my passion for travel and meeting new people that first brought me to Asia and then to living and working in Hong Kong in 1997.
I went through a number of career shifts from leading teams in a multi-national corporation in Canada to delivering communications and leadership training for corporates once I arrived in Hong Kong, to eventually setting up my own coaching business serving clients around the Asia region in 2006.
The common theme amongst it all was helping people learn and grow. It’s what’s always motivated me regardless of the role I’ve been in. I have a passion for learning and a passion for helping others learn and grow and have spent most of my career honing my skills to do that.
I also know from experience (my own and others) that learning and growing is a journey. It takes time and attention and effort. And sometimes it’s hard! When I work with my clients I think of it as being on a journey with them. A journey of self-discovery and awareness so that they can communicate and lead to the best of their abilities.
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Here’s a few facts about me that might help you decide whether I am a good fit for you:
- I’m an internationally certified coach with more than 30 years of experience in people-development.
- I’ve worked with more than 50 different globally based nationalities throughout Asia.
- I’ve worked with clients from a range of industries, including finance, retail, FMCG, services, technical fields, and more.
- I’m accustomed to working with organisations of all sizes from multinational corporations to small, locally-owned companies.
- I have a keen understanding of what is required to successfully communicate and inspire people in multi-faceted and multicultural organizations.
- I mentors and assesses coaches who are preparing for certification with the International Coach Federation.
Qualifications and Experience
- PCC (Professional Certified Coach) with the International Coach Federation
- Certified Level 3 Ontological Coach
- Faculty member of Bailey Balfour Accredited ICF Training Academy
- Results Certified Coach with the Neuroleadership Institute
- Conversational Intelligence Enhanced Skills Coach
- Certificate in Neuroleadership from the Neuroleadership Institute
- BA Adult in Education
- Certified to deliver Harrison talent and leadership development assessments
- I mentors and assess coaches preparing for or renewing their Associate Certified Coach or Professional Certified Coach level of International Certification.
- Past President and board member of the Hong Kong International Coaching Community.
- Knowledge Partner and Mentor for the The Women’s Foundation Hong Kong
Something More Personal
I was born in the UK, grew up in Canada and have lived in Hong Kong since 1997. People often ask where I call home, and my answer is always Hong Kong. I love living here with my husband outside of the busy city in a rural village on one of Hong Kong’s outlying islands. It gives me the perfect combination of big city life and a village life twist.
I spend much of my spare time following my other passions—hiking and cycling. In Hong Kong this takes me over Hong Kong’s hills and nature trails that many people are unaware exist in such a vibrant city. Beyond Hong Kong I’ve explored hiking in the Himalayas, Southeast Asia and Europe and in recent years on long distance cycling trips through Europe. As I travel, I’m inspired by communicating with and learning from people from all walks of life.