Winner Lee Mindvigation

Celebrating My New Milestones

I just want to share some exciting news: I have completed 100 hours of coaching practice with 12 coachees. It has been an honour to support and inspire them on their journeys of self-discovery and personal growth, while also developing deep and meaningful connections with each of them.

These experiences have allowed me to understand people on a deeper level – their concerns, struggles, blind spots, and the underlying reasons that may leave them feeling stuck. Having gone through many challenges of my own, I have often relied on reading, learning, and self-reflection to overcome my own hurdles and gradually develop a framework to help others.

As a result, I have developed a deep empathy for what people are going through and how painful it can be to face these challenges alone. I hope to support them in overcoming their immediate challenges, while helping them gain a deeper understanding of themselves – their personalities, values, strengths, and weaknesses.
Ultimately, my wish is to help them cultivate a positive, optimistic, constructive, and growth-oriented mindset, so that they can create a happier, more fulfilling life that they genuinely enjoy.

I’m also excited to launch my new landing page, Winner Lee Mindvigation, developed by Brook Hinton of Demand Unlocked. His initiative was a great idea, and he was able to turn the concept into reality within just a few days, saving me a great deal of time and energy. More importantly, he helped present my professional background, experience, and credentials in a clear, polished, and compelling way.

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慶祝我的新里程碑

我想與大家分享一些令人興奮的消息：我已經完成了 100 小時的教練實踐，並與 12 位學員（Coachees）進行了教練對話。能夠在他們自我探索及個人成長的旅程中，給予支持和啟發，並與每一位建立深厚而有意義的連結，我深感榮幸。

這些經歷讓我能夠更深入地了解每一個人 – 他們的擔憂、掙扎、盲點，以及那些可能令他們感到困住、無法前進的深層原因。回顧自己的人生，我也曾經歷過不少挑戰，過去我經常透過閱讀、學習和自我反思來克服自己的困難，並逐漸建立一套可以幫助他人的框架。

因此，我對人們正在經歷的事情，以及獨自面對這些挑戰時所承受的痛苦，有著深刻的同理心。我希望能夠支持他們先處理眼前的困難，然後進一步幫助他們了解自己，包括自己的性格、價值觀、優勢與弱點。

最終，我希望幫助他們培養一種正面、樂觀、具建設性及成長導向的思維模式，從而創造一個更快樂、更充實，以及真正享受的人生。

我也很高興推出我的全新登陸頁面 Winner Lee Mindvigation，由 Demand Unlocked 的 Brook Hinton 協助製作。他提出這個想法非常有創意，而且能夠在短短幾天內將概念化為現實，為我節省了大量的時間和精力。更重要的是，他以清晰、專業、精緻而具吸引力的方式，呈現了我的專業背景、經驗及資歷。

Winner Lee | Life Coach, Mentor & Author | Mindvigation Winner Lee is a Cambridge-trained life coach, mentor and author. Twenty years in finance, now helping you navigate life's challenges through mindset shifts, self-discovery and meaningful action.

The Life Toolkit

Chapter 12: My Path to Coaching

In this chapter, I share my journey toward becoming a Life Coach and author, alongside my search for purpose and meaning in life.

“My journey to becoming a life coach began with an idea and a deep process of self-discovery – uncovering my passion, innate strengths, and a continuous commitment to learning, all driven by a heartfelt desire to help and support others.”

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The Life Toolkit

Chapter 11: My Entrepreneurial Journey

I shared my experience setting up GlassXpert & Design alongside the lessons I learned. This journey provided me with invaluable insights into the challenges, limitations, and concerns that business owners encounter. Combining my coaching experience with my entrepreneurial background enables me to serve as a holistic life coach who can effectively support fellow entrepreneurs.

“Building a company from scratch is never easy but the journey is satisfying and fulfilling as the venture comes to life. Making it self-sustaining and successful demands dedication, significant effort and willingness to reassess and change if our strategies don’t deliver results. ”

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The Life Toolkit

Chapter 10: The Coachable vs The Uncoachable

Who are coachable? “Firstly, one must be open-minded and willing to listen to others’ points of view. Secondly, they must have a positive attitude towards criticism. Thirdly, they need introspective skills and willingness to reflect without blaming others. And finally, they need to be determined and disciplined to take action and implement the steps that they decide to take. ”

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Belief in Yourself: Transforming Setbacks into Growth

If we encounter setbacks in life, we can transform them into opportunities for learning and growth. Surprisingly, these challenging moments often become powerful catalysts for self-discovery. Throughout my professional journey, I experienced two major setbacks that ultimately reshaped the direction of my life and led me to discover a deeper sense of purpose.

In 2011, I was demoted from Head of Equities and Derivatives Strategy to Senior Strategist. Then, in 2017, I was asked to transfer to the Compliance Department.

During the first setback, I chose to view the experience as a period of consolidation after having climbed the corporate ladder smoothly during an economic boom and equity market rally. I consciously practised positive reframing – seeking constructive perspectives within a negative event. By stepping into a role with fewer responsibilities, I gained:

1. A healthier work–life balance, allowing me to spend more time caring for my young children.
2. Greater freedom to focus on my passion for research and writing rather than management.
3. The resilience to navigate a challenging phase through reading, which strengthened my positive and constructive mindset and gradually transformed it into a more flexible and growth-oriented one.

The insights and wisdom I gained during this period have since become the foundation of my current coaching work.

When we feel stuck, it is easy to focus solely on what we have lost and overlook the possibility that such moments may be preparing us for the next stage of life. Without resilience, we cannot withstand future challenges. During that time, reading became my refuge. I was deeply inspired by one author – Annie Chiang – whose work planted the seed of becoming a writer myself, eventually leading me to publish my own book.

The second setback brought even greater clarity. I realised that I am too creative to thrive as a compliance officer. My natural inclination is to think outside the box, not within rigid frameworks. I sought advice from several colleagues: one encouraged me to accept the role for financial security, especially with young children; another cautioned that staying in a role I did not enjoy would ultimately make me miserable. Having already achieved financial stability, I chose to trust myself. I left my company, and not long after, exited the industry altogether.

With the knowledge and confidence accumulated over two decades, I felt excitement rather than fear about what lay ahead. More importantly, I began exploring my deeper purpose and the true meaning of my life.

Instead of allowing others to write the script of my life, I became determined to write it myself. I moved to Cambridge, founded a small venture, studied coaching, practised coaching and mentoring with Lancaster students, and published my first book, The Life Toolkit. I am deeply grateful to be actively creating a life that I truly enjoy.

After returning to Hong Kong in April, I registered my company, Winner Lee Mindvigation Limited, and am preparing to expand my coaching practice. I see this not as a destination, but as the early stage of a much larger journey – one that I am fully committed to continuing.

In The Life Toolkit, I share insights on the most valuable personal investment – the pursuit of knowledge – along with the key elements that shaped my professional growth and personal transformation.

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相信自己：將挫折轉化為成長

當我們在人生中遭遇挫折時，其實我們可以將它轉化為學習與成長的契機。令人意想不到的是，這些時刻往往成為自我探索的強大催化劑。在我的職業生涯中，我曾經歷兩次重大的挫折，最終徹底改變了我的人生方向與使命。

2011 年，我從股票及衍生工具策略主管被降職為資深策略師；而在 2017 年，我被要求調往合規部。

在第一次挫折中，我選擇將這段經歷視為一個整合與沉澱的階段 – 畢竟在經濟蓬勃發展與股市大幅上揚的時期，我的職涯一路順利、快速晉升。我刻意練習正面重塑，在看似負面的事件中尋找建設性的角度。透過承擔責任較少的工作崗位後，我獲得了：

1. 更健康的工作與生活平衡，能夠投入更多時間照顧年幼的孩子；
2. 更大的自由，專注於我熱愛的研究與寫作，而非管理工作；
3. 透過閱讀建立起面對困境的韌性，強化了我的正向且建設性的心態，並逐步轉化為更靈活、以及成長導向的思維模式。

我在這段期間所累積的洞見與智慧，後來也成為我目前從事教練工作的基石。

當我們感到卡住時，往往只看見失去的部分，而忽略了這些時刻或許正是在為人生的下一個階段作準備。若缺乏韌性，我們便難以承受未來的挑戰。那段時間，閱讀成為我的避風港。我深受一位作家 – 蔣慧瑜 – 的啟發，她的作品在我心中種下了成為作家的種子，最終引領我出版了自己的第一本書。

第二次挫折，則帶來了更深層的清晰與覺察。我開始真正認識自己的天賦與特質，發現自己是一個富有創意的人，而合規部的工作性質並不適合發揮我的優勢與潛能。我的思維天生傾向跳出框架，而非受限於僵化的規則之內。我向幾位同事徵詢意見：有一位同事建議我為了財務安全而接受這個崗位，特別是在孩子還小的時候；也有同事提醒我，長期從事自己不喜歡的工作，終究只會讓我感到困惑。由於我已經具備一定的財務穩定性，我選擇相信自己，離開了原本的公司，並在不久後徹底退出了金融這個行業。

憑藉二十多年累積的知識與自信，我對未來感到的是興奮，而非恐懼。更重要的是，我開始探索更深層的人生目的，以及生命真正的意義。

我不再讓他人替我寫我的人生劇本，而是下定決心親自執筆。我搬到劍橋，創立了一家小型事業，學習教練專業，實踐教練及為蘭卡斯特大學的學生作指導工作，並出版了我的第一本書《The Life Toolkit》。我深深感恩，能夠積極地創造一個我真正享受的人生。

今年四月回到香港後，我註冊成立了 Winner Lee Mindvigation Limited，並正準備擴展我的教練事業。我並不把這視為終點，而是視為一個更宏大旅程的起點 – 一段我全心投入、將持續走下去的旅程。

在《The Life Toolkit》一書中，我分享了我所認為最有價值的個人投資 – 對知識的追求 – 以及塑造我專業成長與個人轉化的關鍵要素。

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The Life Toolkit

Chapter 9: Growth Mindset - Your Lifeline in the AI Era

“Our mindset comprises our beliefs, determines our thought process and shapes our attitudes and behaviours. To change it requires considerable and persistent effort. ”

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The Life Toolkit

Chapter 8: Cultivating a Positive Attitude Towards Criticism

“Confidence makes us less sensitive to criticism. If we turn defensive to comments, people may refrain from giving us feedback.”

“Listening to and respecting different criticisms or opinions does not mean we have to follow them blindly.”

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I am delighted to invite John R. Spender, the writing coach of A Journey of Riches (https://ajourneyofriches.com/), to read my book, The Life Toolkit. John is a writer, educator, writing coach, and filmmaker known for his work in storytelling, personal transformation, and human development.

I would also like to sincerely thank John for his thoughtful feedback on The Life Toolkit:

“Overall, your book feels honest and easy to connect with. It comes across as real-life experience rather than theory, which makes it more relatable and meaningful for the reader.

The structure is clear and well organised. The way it is divided into sections e.g. personal growth, mindset, relationships, and resilience makes it easy to follow. Readers can also experience different chapters depending on what they are seeking.

Also, the focus on mindset is strong throughout the book. Ideas like self-awareness, changing perspective, and taking responsibility are clear and consistent. These are simple but important messages.

The personal stories are a strong point. They help bring the ideas to life and make the content feel more human. It gives the reader something they can relate to.

I also like that the book encourages reflection. It invites the reader to think about their own life, values, and direction, instead of just giving advice.

Well done!”

我非常高興邀請 John R. Spender – 《A Journey of Riches》的寫作教練 – 閱讀我的著作《The Life Toolkit》。John 是一位作家、教育者、寫作教練及電影製作人，致力於透過說故事，探討個人成長、轉化與人類發展。

同時，我也衷心感謝 John 對《The Life Toolkit》所提供的用心回饋：

"整體而言，這本書給人一種真誠且容易產生共鳴的感覺。內容源自真實生活經驗，而非理論闡述，使讀者更容易投入，也更具意義。

書籍結構清晰、組織良好，依照個人成長、心態、人際關係與韌性等主題分為不同章節，閱讀起來非常流暢。讀者也可以根據自身需要，選擇不同章節閱讀。

全書對「心態」的關注貫穿始終，自我覺察、轉換觀點與承擔責任等理念表達清楚且一致，這些都是簡單卻極為重要的訊息。
個人故事是本書的一大亮點，它們讓觀點更生動，也讓內容更貼近人心，讀者能從中找到共鳴。

我也很欣賞這本書鼓勵讀者進行反思，它引導讀者思考自己的人生、價值觀與方向，而不只是單純給予建議。

做得很好！"

The Life Toolkit

Chapter 7:
Fostering Healthy Work Relationships

“Communication is the only way to handle conflict with others.”

“Ignoring the issue results in a hostile relationship and may lead to further negative consequences. ”

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Career Mentoring

This year marks my fifth year of career mentoring at Lancaster University. As I have relocated back to Hong Kong, I have decided to step down from this role. However, I will continue to offer one-off informal chats for students who would like a casual conversation, during which I can share my experiences and insights from the finance industry. Going forward, I will be shifting my focus to providing more coaching in Hong Kong.

Mentoring Lancaster students over the past five years has been an incredible journey. It has been a truly two-way process – not only did I share my experiences and support students in their growth, but I also learned a great deal from the challenges they face today. For instance, to get noticed in job applications, students must carefully tailor keywords in their CVs to match job descriptions, as AI now plays a major role in the initial screening process. In reality, only a small proportion of CVs ever reach human reviewers. In addition, LinkedIn has effectively become an online version of one’s CV.

While supporting my students in their job searches in the UK, I also learned that AI is increasingly being used in preliminary interview stages before candidates meet human resources. To help them prepare, I shared around 30 of the most common interview questions, guided them to draft structured and meaningful responses, and asked them to record practice sessions on their phones so they could review and refine their delivery. In my philosophy, those who can present themselves well are often the first to secure job opportunities. Once students become more fluent and confident in articulating their strengths, their chances of being employed increase significantly.

I deeply empathise with the challenges and frustrations faced by the younger generation. As part of the mentoring process, I incorporated coaching elements to support self-discovery through MBTI, values, and strengths assessments. Rather than focusing solely on building industry knowledge, I consistently encouraged them to strengthen their interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, as well as essential qualities such as credibility, integrity, humility, empathy, discipline, accountability, adaptability, persistence, and patience – all of which are critical for long-term career success.

職涯指導

今年是我在蘭卡斯特 (Lancaster University) 擔任職涯導師的第五年。由於我已搬回香港生活，我決定卸任這個角色。然而，我仍會為有興趣的學生提供一次性的非正式交流，讓他們可以與我輕鬆對談，我也會分享自己在金融產業的經驗與見解。未來，我將把重心轉向在香港提供更多教練工作。

在過去的五年裡指導蘭卡斯特的學生是一段非常精彩的旅程，這是一個雙向學習的過程 – 我不僅分享自身經驗並支持學生的成長，也從他們當今面對的挑戰中獲益良多。例如，在求職申請中，學生必須仔細調整履歷中的關鍵字，以符合職位描述，因為人工智能如今在初步篩選過程中扮演著重要角色。事實上，只有極少數的履歷最終會進入人力資源同事的審閱階段。此外，LinkedIn 在某種程度上已成為個人履歷的線上版本。

在協助學生於英國求職的過程中，我也了解到人工智能正應用於面試的篩選過程中。為了幫助他們做好準備，我分享了大約三十個最常見的面試問題，並指引他們撰寫結構清晰且有意義的回答，同時鼓勵他們用手機拍攝練習過程，以便回顧並優化自己的表達方式。在我看來，能夠良好呈現自己的人，往往是最先獲得工作機會的人。一旦學生在表達自身優勢時變得更加流暢與自信，他們被錄用的機會也會顯著提升。

我深切理解年輕一代所面臨的挑戰與挫折。在導師過程中，我也融入了教練的元素，透過 MBTI、價值觀與優勢評估，協助學生進行自我探索。相較於單純強化產業知識，我持續強調人際與內省能力的培養，以及一些關鍵的性格特質，包括可信度、誠信、謙遜、同理心、紀律、責任感、適應力、毅力與耐性 – 這些都是長遠職涯成功的重要基礎。