My passion for supporting women, LGBTQ+, and people with neurodivergence naturally led me to the practice of coaching.
Over the years, I’ve had countless heartfelt conversations with independent journalists, activists, and researchers seeking advice, encouragement, and resources to continue their challenging yet rewarding work of building more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive futures.
These moments inspired me to transform what began as informal support into a dedicated coaching practice.
Today, I help people navigate life and career transitions with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
In 2025, I earned an Advanced Coaching Certification (ICF Professional Certificated Coach). I have since delivered nearly 200 hours of coaching sessions to more than 50 clients.
When I wear my coach hat, I serve as a thinking partner and sounding board, providing a safe, judgment-free space for deep reflection.
Through thought-provoking questions and creative techniques, I help my clients reconnect with their authentic selves, build resilience with integrity, and unlock their full potential, so that they can create meaningful and flourishing lives — even amid today’s turbulent political, social, and economic environment.
My specialties include:
- navigating multilingual, multicultural, neurodiverse work environment;
- embracing the precarities of freelancing, academic and immigration experiences;
- coping with political depression, eco-anxiety, resistance fatigue and/or activism burnout;
- overcoming impostor syndrome, perfectionism, and procrastination.
All coaching sessions are strictly confidential and adhere to the International Coaching Federation’s Code of Ethics.
Depending on our agreement, a session may last 30, 45, or 60 minutes. We can conduct it in English, Mandarin Chinese, and French — or a mix of the above.
It’s important to note that coaching is not therapy, consulting, or mentoring. Here’s a short video explainer and an accessible comparison.
Please email your inquiry to coach[at]liuhongqiao.com.
I look forward to working with you.
Hongqiao
My session with Hongqiao was both revelatory and invigorating. With her expert guidance, I rediscovered my self-confidence to take on a new adventure.
Michiko (47, Japan)
Hongqiao is an excellent professional. She brilliantly guided the conversation between my personal development and professional goals, bringing out new perspectives I hadn’t considered in my decision-making. I strongly recommend her work!
Felipe (30, Brazil)
Hongqiao’s coaching offered a safe, judgment-free space to explore goals and challenges in my personal and professional life. She helped untangle complex thoughts, surface my inner contradictions, and push me toward deeper reflection and practical solutions. I left each session with more clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.
Echo (35, Mexico)
Hongqiao is an empathetic, firm, and reasoned coach. Within just one session, I gained a clear picture of how I was getting in my own way and identified strategies for clearing the path ahead.
Kat (32, United States)
My coaching sessions with Hongqiao have been truly transformative. With her attentive listening and incisive questions, she helped me identify the mental traps that had been weighing me down and holding me back. I left our conversations feeling unburdened and unblocked, with a renewed sense of myself and the powerful realisation that I could simply be.
Tonghe (40, Sweden)
Hongqiao is an exceptional coach – professional, patient, and highly perceptive. Her inspiring and insightful guidance has deepened my self-awareness, helping me uncover my values, motivations, and inner resources to pursue personal growth with grace and confidence.
Rui (35, Finland)
Hongqiao is an efficient, insightful, and empathetic coach. Thanks to her superpower, I uncovered my blind spots and confronted my irrationalities. I gained so much more clarity on my life after just two sessions.
Han (24, United Kingdom)
Hongqiao is a brilliant and caring coach. Her insightful questions and guidance helped me structure my thoughts and uncovered new possibilities I hadn’t considered. Thanks to her support, I gained clarity and confidence to move forward.
Fan (26, China)
The coaching session with Hongqiao was incredibly valuable. She asked thoughtful, challenging questions and listened attentively to my responses. Our conversation encouraged me to view my goals from new perspectives, develop strategies to overcome roadblocks, and reclaim my confidence.
Steve (49, Netherlands)
Hongqiao’s thoughtful, efficient, and effective coaching transformed my outlook. She helped me reframe the negative aspects of my life, giving me a fresh framework to assess my choices and renewed confidence to navigate precarity.
Chu (38, Denmark)
I truly appreciate Hongqiao’s professionalism, and her blissful and holistic coaching approach. With her guidance, I connected the dots, broadened my career perspective, and refined my personal goals.
Summer (27, France)
Hongqiao created a supportive space for exploration and reflection. She asked thought-provoking questions to challenge me to go deeper. I was able to broaden my perspective and identify concrete action steps. I felt light and clear when leaving the session.
Jane (30, Korea)
Hongqiao’s coaching session helped me realise I’m fully capable of finding the answers to questions I’ve carried for years. Despite the heavy topics, her clarity and care made me feel safe, supported, and empowered. She offered a space of rare intellectual honesty, where my sense of dynamism and inner strength was rekindled.
Eric (28, China)
Hongqiao made me feel truly seen and taken seriously. She gently challenged me, met me in my world, and helped me gain powerful insights. Her calm and non-judgmental attitude made every conversation feel safe and supportive. Would definitely recommend!
Alessia (30, Italy)