Molly Chen | Collective Change Institute
Molly Chen
– Empathetic and Structured: Creates a safe and supportive space that encourages clients to open up, while providing clear, actionable guidance to help them move forward with confidence.
– Project-Oriented Thinker: Views each client’s journey as a “life project,” breaking down goals through the lens of scope, time, and cost to help them achieve sustainable and measurable outcomes.
– Strategic Innovator: With deep expertise in product development and innovation, guides clients to turn ideas into structured plans that deliver real, impactful results.
– Culturally Adaptive Leader: Having lived and worked across Taiwan, China, Thailand, and Vietnam, brings a multicultural perspective to coaching, helping clients navigate diverse environments with ease.
Professional Background
With 20 years of professional experience in Fortune 500 multinational corporations in food & beverage industries. Molly has built a strong reputation for driving successful product innovation and crafting impactful business strategies. Her career highlights include leading cross-functional teams, delivering tangible business results, and excelling in product development and marketing.
Having worked across Taiwan, China, Thailand, and Vietnam, Molly brings a deep understanding of cross-Asia cultural collaboration and adaptability, enabling her to bridge global strategies with local execution effectively.
Coaching Specialty
Molly integrates her extensive experience in project management into her coaching, approaching each client’s journey through the lens of scope, time, and cost. Whether it’s a professional or personal goal, she helps clients break down their objectives into manageable steps and navigate their “life projects” with a structured, results-oriented approach.
Molly’s key specialties include:
• Leading transformation journeys with a human-centric perspective.
• Strategizing transformation: Helping clients develop structured, impactful approaches to their personal transformation goals.
• Navigating career transitions with clarity and purpose.
• Thriving in multicultural environments: Supporting clients in adapting and succeeding across diverse contexts.
• Bilingual coaching: Offering sessions in both English and Mandarin
Personal Background
Originally from Taiwan, a certified wine taster with a deep passion for exploring the nuances of wine and culture. An avid traveler who has visited nearly 40 countries, always seeking new experiences and perspectives. Naturally introverted yet deeply empathetic, with a reflective and spiritual approach to life. Enjoys creative pursuits such as playing the piano and photography, as well as outdoor activities like cycling and hiking. A lifelong learner with a curious mind, driven by a desire to connect meaningfully with people and the world.
Coaching Style
Molly’s coaching style is often described as warm, authentic, and approachable, creating a supportive space where clients feel genuinely heard and empowered. Known for her precision and clarity, she guides clients with:
• Empathy and structure: Encouraging openness while maintaining focus.
• Clarity and relevance: Delivering insights that are practical and actionable.
• Time and goal alignment: Ensuring sessions remain goal-oriented and impactful.
Personal Philosophy
The engine of change is the tiny little things you do every single day, sometimes not sexy and it’s sort of anonymous. If you truly want to make a change, master that change, and sustain it, it’s all about what you are doing in the present moment.
