Motherhood, Identity, & Work
Coaching for women through matrescence, and workshops and talks that help organizations better support parents at work
Services
Support for individuals. Practical support for organizations.
I work with women and parents through major life and career transitions, and with organizations seeking to better support, retain, and develop their people.
Coaching and movement support for life, work, and parenthood
For women and parents seeking space to make sense of identity change, shifting priorities, relationships, work, and wellbeing.
Explore:
Matrescence and motherhood coaching
Transition to parenthood coaching
Pilates for body and mind
How I Work with Individuals
Workshops, talks, and facilitation for people and teams
For organizations seeking more informed ways to support parents, develop managers, and create space for meaningful conversations about work, identity, and change.
Explore:
Talks and workshops on motherhood, career, and identity
Manager and leadership development
Team facilitation and off-sites
How I Work with Organizations
Who We Work With
Why I Do This Work
I work with individuals navigating the identity shifts that often come with motherhood, career change, and major life transitions.
Many of the women I support are used to being the person who can handle everything. They’re ambitious, capable, high-performing, and much of their identity has been shaped by achievement, independence, and being good at what they do. Then motherhood or another major transition changes the equation entirely. There is a mental, physical, emotional, and philosophical shift that changes how they see themselves and how they move through the world.
I know that experience personally.
I grew up in Canada as the eldest daughter in a first-generation Chinese immigrant family, where achievement and responsibility were deeply valued. After graduating from McGill, I moved to Hong Kong in 2007 and built a career across start-ups and global technology companies including Google, Apple, and LinkedIn. From the outside, things looked successful, but like many women I now work with, I tied much of my identity and self-worth to performance, productivity, and external validation.
Motherhood forced me to re-evaluate all of it. It was one of the first times in my life where strategy, discipline, and achievement alone could not solve what I was experiencing physically, emotionally, and psychologically. I had to rebuild my relationship with ambition, success, my body, and my sense of self with far more intention.
That experience is what led me to this work. Today, I combine coaching, facilitation, and movement-based practices to help women navigate change with greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust in a way that feels more sustainable, aligned, and human.
Credentials
Bachelor of Commerce, McGill University
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)
Certified Level 1 STOTT® Pilates Instructor
Certified Bringing Baby Home Educator by The Gottman Institute
What Clients Say
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"I would highly recommend Tingi and her (Re)Define Motherhood program to any woman navigating the transition into motherhood. I started the program during my second trimester with my first baby. Needless to say, I was going through an unprecedented identity shift. Tingi's coaching style nails balance between structure and fluidity. There’s a clear framework, but the sessions are guided by what’s real and present for you. Tingi holds that space exceptionally well -- she’s warm, kind, and an incredibly attentive listener. She picks up on subtle cues and gently guides the conversation into deeper (and often unexpected) directions, drawing on a mix of somatic work, guided visualization, and grounded, honest conversation. The depth of the program also surprised me. You’re not skimming the surface -- you’re working through questions around values, purpose, and identity in a way that feels safe, honest, and thoughtful. I came out of it feeling excited, proud, and dare I say -- 'ready enough' -- about this next chapter, rather than pressured or overwhelmed. I will always be grateful to Tingi for this."
— M.K. K
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“Tingi’s Lunch & Learn was a refreshing session on the transition to motherhood. What stood out most was her genuine demeanor and the safe, open space she created for honest reflection; something often missing in the busyness of the corporate world. I particularly valued her introduction of matrescence, which encouraged us to question traditional notions of what motherhood “should” look like and to be kinder to ourselves when our experiences don’t align with idealised expectations. The values exercise was a simple yet powerful reminder not to lose sight of who we are beyond our roles. We only wished we had more time to go deeper, especially on topics like mental load, the division of responsibilities between spouses, and how these dynamics evolve over time. A meaningful and much-needed conversation that we hope to continue.”
— Vivien Siu, Swire Properties
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"I cannot recommend Tingi enough for the profound impact she has had on my life perspective. Her coaching has helped me release outdated narratives that were holding me back, allowing me to embrace a more optimistic and proactive approach to life’s challenges. This mental clarity has been invaluable in my role as a mother. With Tingi’s guidance, I’ve shifted from feeling overwhelmed by the demands of parenthood to feeling grounded and capable. She has helped me integrate my personal growth with my responsibilities at home, creating a more harmonious and fulfilling experience for both myself and my children. Before our sessions, I often felt trapped in a cycle of reaction, but Tingi helped me step back and realize that while I cannot control every situation, I have absolute power over my perspective and response. This shift has been a game-changer, especially in my journey through motherhood. She taught me to reframe the chaos and the guilt into moments of connection and grace, helping me see that being a "perfect" mother is less important than being a present one."
— Yik Kwan