Junna Liao
California ,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 2,000 coaching hours dedicated to empowering more than 600 clients, including Silicon Valley executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and high-achieving professionals. Expertise includes leadership development, communication effectiveness, executive presence, career enhancement, and transformational growth. Renowned for enhancing leaders' influence, navigating change, elevating performance, and fostering sustainable success aligned with core values and vision. A robust background in executive coaching is complemented by experience in leadership development and financial services, along with a profound understanding of human behavior, communication strategies, and organizational dynamics.
Overview
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Certificate
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Leadership & Communication Coach
MMDC Alchemy
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered 2,000+ coaching hours supporting more than 600 clients globally.
- Coached executives, entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and professionals through leadership development, communication challenges, career transitions, and personal reinvention.
- Designed and facilitated coaching programs focused on leadership effectiveness, communication mastery, emotional intelligence, confidence, decision-making, and executive presence.
- Helped clients strengthen leadership capability, improve team relationships, navigate complex transitions, and achieve significant personal and professional growth.
- Built and scaled an international coaching practice serving clients across North America, Asia, and Europe.
- Founded a coaching and leadership development practice dedicated to helping individuals and organizations create Conscious Prosperity through leadership, communication, and transformational growth.
Financial Planner
Fortune 100 Financial Services Organization
03.2021 - 02.2025
- Recognized as Financial Planner of the Year for three consecutive years within a national organization of approximately 65,000 licensed advisors.
- Managed relationships with high-net-worth individuals, executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners.
- Developed expertise in client communication, trust building, strategic planning, behavioral coaching, and longterm relationship management.
- Consistently ranked among top-performing advisors through exceptional client outcomes and service excellence.
- Provided strategic wealth planning and financial guidance to affluent individuals, business owners, executives, and families.
Marketing Director
Transamerica Life Insurance Company
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and market penetration.
- Led cross-functional teams to launch innovative insurance products, aligning with customer needs and market trends.
- Analyzed market data and consumer insights to inform strategic decision-making and optimize campaign effectiveness.
- Managed annual marketing budget, ensuring resource allocation aligned with organizational goals and maximizing ROI.
- Established partnerships with key industry stakeholders to expand outreach and drive collaborative marketing efforts.
- Mentored junior marketing staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities in campaign execution.
Family Service / Community Service Advisor
NorthStar Memorial Group
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Engaged with families to facilitate understanding of essential end-of-life planning steps
- Led discussions focused on values, relationships, and legacy while planning logistics. Cultivated a safe atmosphere for families to articulate intentions and mitigate future challenges.
- Helped document wishes to ease emotional and financial pressures during transitions. Prioritized trust-building as families faced deeply personal and complex decision-making processes.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
Assistant Creative Director
The Ritz-Carlton Company
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to elevate guest experiences, strengthen brand engagement, and deliver exceptional service aligned with luxury hospitality standards. Supported marketing initiatives, special events, and client relationship efforts designed to deepen customer loyalty and enhance the overall guest experience.
- Developed a reputation for anticipating client needs before they were expressed, building genuine relationships, and delivering personalized solutions that consistently exceeded expectations. Combined strategic thinking, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail while maintaining an unwavering focus on service excellence.
- This experience cultivated a strong foundation in communication, relationship management, emotional intelligence, and people-centered leadership. The commitment to service, attention to detail, and client-focused mindset developed at The Ritz-Carlton became the cornerstone of my later success in financial planning, leadership development, executive coaching, and transformational leadership.
Education
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) - English Language
Rice University
Houston, TX12-2016
English Second Language - English Language
Rice University
Houston, TX12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Guangxi University
06-2012
Skills
- Leadership development coaching
- Leadership enhancement
- Communication & Influence
- Emotional awareness
- Leadership presence
- Organizational Transformation
- High-Performance Coaching
- Talent Development
- Learning & Development
- Career Transition & Reinvention
- Team Effectiveness
- Change Management
- Facilitation & Workshop Delivery
- Stakeholder Management
- Coaching & Mentoring
Accomplishments
• Delivered 2,000+ coaching hours supporting more than 600 clients, including Silicon Valley executives, entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and high-achieving professionals.
• Helped clients strengthen leadership effectiveness, executive presence, communication skills, influence, and decision-making capabilities.
• Supported leaders through career transitions, difficult conversations, organizational change, identity shifts, and personal transformation.
• Guided clients in launching businesses, scaling beyond seven figures, and creating sustainable personal and professional success.
• Partnered with executives, founders, and professionals to build greater confidence, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and leadership capacity.
• Enabled clients to create stronger teams, healthier relationships, and greater alignment between achievement, fulfillment, and purpose.
• Recognized as Financial Planner of the Year for three consecutive years within a national organization of more than 65,000 advisors.
Certification
ICF Certified Professional Coach
IPEC Energy Leadership Master Practitioner
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Quote
Every day of our lives we are on the verge of making those changes that would make all the difference.
Mignon McLaughlin
Timeline
Leadership & Communication Coach
MMDC Alchemy
02.2025 - Current
Financial Planner
Fortune 100 Financial Services Organization
03.2021 - 02.2025
Marketing Director
Transamerica Life Insurance Company
12.2018 - 03.2021
Family Service / Community Service Advisor
NorthStar Memorial Group
11.2017 - 01.2021
Assistant Creative Director
The Ritz-Carlton Company
06.2016 - 07.2018
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) - English Language
Rice University
English Second Language - English Language
Rice University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Guangxi University
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Professional Philosophy
When one person transforms the way they lead and communicate, their entire ecosystem changes. Relationships deepen. Teams perform better. Organizations become stronger. Possibilities expand.
Coaching Impact
- Increased leadership effectiveness and executive presence
- Improved communication, influence, and stakeholder management
- Successfully navigated major career transitions and leadership promotions
- Built and scaled businesses beyond seven figures
- Strengthened team performance and organizational effectiveness
- Improved confidence, decision-making, and emotional intelligence
- Enhanced personal and professional relationships
Open To
I am open to global opportunities, remote or hybrid, particularly in the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Dubai, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and international organizations operating across global markets.
- Leadership Coaching
- Leadership Development
- Talent Development
- Organizational Development
- Executive Communication
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Team Effectiveness
- Employee Engagement
- Culture Transformation
Speaking And Facilitation
- Leadership Development
- Communication & Influence
- Executive Presence
- Emotional Intelligence
- Career Reinvention
- Conscious Prosperity
- High Performance Without Burnout
- Personal Transformation
Professional Philosophy
When one person transforms the way they lead and communicate, their entire ecosystem changes. Relationships deepen. Teams perform better. Organizations become stronger. Possibilities expand.
Coaching Impact
- Increased leadership effectiveness and executive presence
- Improved communication, influence, and stakeholder management
- Successfully navigated major career transitions and leadership promotions
- Built and scaled businesses beyond seven figures
- Strengthened team performance and organizational effectiveness
- Improved confidence, decision-making, and emotional intelligence
- Enhanced personal and professional relationships
Open To
Global Opportunities