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Aug. 18, 2026

Governance Isn't Control, It's Trust: Cynthia Lai on Cross-Cultural Leadership and Resilience in Hong Kong

What does it cost to keep climbing when you're not sure the ladder is leaning against the right wall? Cynthia Lai spent two decades in multinational banking before a health warning sign forced her to ask that question, and to walk away from a role that looked successful from the outside.


In this conversation, Cynthia, a governance advisor, leadership educator, and ICF certified executive coach, joins Lori to talk about:



Why high achievers so often ignore the warning signs their bodies are...