Meet Our Life Coaches

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Michelle Chen is the founder of MindMetta, a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, and an experienced business and wellbeing professional. She holds two master’s degrees—a Master of Counselling and a Master of Business.

With more than 20 years of experience in marketing, branding, entrepreneurship and business development, Michelle brings together psychological insight, cross-cultural understanding, practical business experience and mind–body wellbeing approaches. She has also completed an Advanced Certificate in Nutrition and Wellness Coaching through Harvard Medical School Executive Education and is a Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT-200.

Michelle believes that meaningful change begins within. Before deciding where to go, it is important to understand who we are, how we feel and how we relate to others.

Our emotions influence the way we make decisions, communicate, set boundaries, manage pressure and form relationships. In the same way, our relationships often reflect our deeper needs, beliefs, fears and patterns of self-protection.

Michelle works with migrants, international students, young adults, professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders who may appear capable and successful while privately feeling uncertain, disconnected or overwhelmed by competing cultural, relational, family and professional expectations.

Her approach begins with self-understanding and emotional awareness. She supports clients to recognise the emotional, relational, cultural and behavioural patterns influencing their lives, develop a clearer sense of identity and values, and translate that insight into healthier relationships, meaningful direction and practical action.

Michelle supports clients with:

• Identity, values and deeper self-understanding

• Emotional awareness and self-regulation

• Relationship patterns, communication and boundaries

• Life direction, purpose and personal clarity

• Confidence, self-worth and decision-making

• Career transition and professional identity

• Leadership, workplace pressure and responsibility

• Entrepreneurship, branding and purpose-led business

• Cross-cultural identity and family expectations

• Women’s and men’s personal and professional development

• Mind–body wellbeing and sustainable lifestyle habits

• Workshop, retreat and wellbeing-program development

Michelle offers a collaborative and reflective process, helping clients move from emotional confusion and external expectations towards a stronger sense of self, healthier relationships and a more meaningful direction in life.

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Dr Lin Deng brings more than 30 years of experience across cross-cultural leadership, higher education, international business and global mobility.

As a lecturer and doctoral supervisor at a leading Australian university, Dr Deng has extensive experience supporting professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and globally mobile families.

Her work combines academic expertise, practical international business experience and a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in building a life, career or business across different cultural environments.

Dr Deng provides structured and realistic coaching to help clients consider their circumstances, clarify their priorities and develop practical strategies aligned with their longer-term personal and professional goals.

Dr Deng supports clients in areas including:

• Cross-cultural leadership and communication

• Career and professional transition

• International business and entrepreneurship

• Business development and strategic planning

• Global mobility and relocation adjustment

• Support for entrepreneurs, investors and internationally mobile families

• Education and professional development planning

• Family decision-making during major transitions

• Building confidence in unfamiliar cultural and business environments

Dr Deng’s coaching is especially suited to individuals and families who are navigating complex decisions involving business, education, professional development, relocation or cross-cultural life transitions.

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Two Complementary Coaching Perspectives

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Michelle Chen and Dr Lin Deng provide different but complementary coaching perspectives.

Michelle’s approach integrates psychological insight, relationships, personal development, entrepreneurship and mind–body wellbeing. Her work may be particularly helpful for clients seeking greater self-understanding, emotional clarity and alignment between their personal and professional lives.

 

Dr Deng brings extensive experience in academia, international business, cross-cultural leadership and global mobility. Her work may be particularly helpful for professionals, entrepreneurs and families considering significant career, business, education or international life decisions.

Depending on the client’s needs, coaching may be provided individually by Michelle or Dr Deng. A collaborative consultation approach may also be considered where the client would benefit from both perspectives.​

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