# Moxie Leadership — Full Context Digest > Moxie Leadership provides executive coaching, media training, and team coaching (Collective Moxie) for ambitious founders, CXOs, and leadership teams. Led by Faith Chang in Paris, the practice helps leaders build confidence, clarity, and executive presence to scale sustainably and lead with impact. Services are available online worldwide and in-person in Paris. Canonical source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/ Index file: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/llms.txt Per-page exports: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/{path}.txt (e.g. /about.txt, /blog/{slug}.txt) — see llms.txt manifest Last updated: 2026-05-29 --- ## About Moxie Leadership Moxie Leadership is a leadership development practice founded by Faith Chang and based in Paris, France. The practice serves founders, CXOs, executives, and leadership teams who want to scale sustainably while maintaining culture, communication, and executive presence. **Who it's for:** - Founders and CXOs in tech, healthcare, scale-ups, and enterprise - Executives preparing for keynotes, panels, investor pitches, or media appearances - HR directors, managers, and leadership teams navigating growth or cultural change **What makes the approach distinctive:** - A blend of executive coaching, corporate communications, strategy consulting, and performing arts - Inner work (mindset, self-awareness, courage) paired with outer work (communication, presence, delivery) - Human-centered, culturally intelligent, and results-driven facilitation - Qualiopi-certified training programs (France); ICF-accredited coaching (Level 2 – PCC) **Impact at a glance:** - 2,000+ professionals coached - 50+ C-level executives coached - 15+ countries served - 6 industries - $100M+ in business growth impacted (client-reported) - Clients have spoken at TED AI, CES, HLTH, SXSW, and VivaTech Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/ --- ## Faith Chang — Professional Bio Faith Chang is an executive coach and media training partner for CXOs, founders, and ambitious professionals ready to lead with impact. **Background:** - Born in Connecticut, raised on Long Island; moved to Paris 16 years ago; naturalized French citizen (2019) - Taiwanese-Chinese American; cross-cultural perspective informs coaching across Europe, North America, and the Middle East - B.A. Columbia University (French and Francophone culture; Business School coursework) - Former strategy consultant; path to Paris through corporate consulting - Former professional dancer (toured France, Spain, US, Algeria); arts background informs somatic and presence-based coaching - Co-founder of two non-profits: Middle Eastern dance education; dance programs for women's confidence and body empowerment - Former corporate trainer, communications consultant, and hospitality copywriter for major brands - Published breast cancer researcher at age 18 (early research career before pivot to consulting and coaching) **Coaching credentials:** - ICF Accredited Coach (Level 2 – PCC) - Leadership Moxie is Qualiopi certified (France) — training may be financed via OPCO for French companies - 15+ years combining executive coaching, corporate communications, consultancy, and performing arts - 2,000+ professionals coached; 50+ C-level executives; approximately 50% of clients coached entirely online **Positioning:** Faith describes her coaching style as "the volcanic coach" — dormant can look safe, but when aligned leaders show up with courage and clarity, they change the landscape. She is known for depth, directness, somatic intelligence, and helping leaders communicate in ways people actually want to follow. **Languages:** English and French (fluent); Mandarin (first language); Spanish (conversational) Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/about --- ## Services ### Executive Coaching **What it is:** One-on-one executive coaching for founders and leaders in tech, healthcare, and scale-ups who need to build confidence, clarity, and executive presence to scale sustainably. **Who it's for:** - Founders and CXOs - Tech and healthcare executives - Scale-up leadership teams - Leaders navigating transitions, growth, or high-stakes decisions **Outcomes clients work toward:** - Executive presence and self-awareness - Clearer decision-making under pressure - Courageous conversations (feedback, alignment, boundaries) - Sustainable leadership habits that scale with the business **Format:** Online worldwide; in-person in Paris. English and French. Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/executive-coaching --- ### Media Training & Public Speaking **What it is:** Public speaking and media training for entrepreneurs and executives who need to communicate with clarity, confidence, and conviction in high-stakes settings — keynotes, panels, investor pitches, press interviews, and internal all-hands. **Who it's for:** - Founders preparing to pitch or fundraise - Executives representing their company at major events - Subject-matter experts stepping into thought leadership - Teams developing spokespeople or internal ambassadors **What clients develop:** - Storytelling and message architecture (purpose story, not just product story) - Presence, pacing, and stress management for live performance - Preparation for tough questions, panels, and interviews - Visibility and influence that compounds business momentum **ROI:** Clients often report securing funding, promotions, or new opportunities after mastering how they communicate. Effective public speaking is treated as a business multiplier, not a soft skill. **Format:** Online worldwide; in-person in Paris. English and French. Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/media-training --- ### Team Coaching — Collective Moxie **What it is:** Collective Moxie is Leadership Moxie's team coaching and leadership training program. It goes beyond one-off training: leaders learn by doing, developing real-world collaboration, communication, and decision-making skills in context. **Who it's for:** - Founders, HR directors, and managers in fast-growing companies - Teams navigating growth, integration, or leadership alignment - Organizations scaling culture and performance sustainably **Typical results:** - Stronger alignment and communication within weeks - Higher engagement and psychological safety - Improved cross-functional collaboration - Measurable impact on NPS, retention, and accountability **Workshop topics include:** - Feedback and conflict resolution - Managing stress and expectations - Leading cross-generational teams - Public speaking and storytelling - Facilitation and productive meetings - Coaching and mentoring as a manager **Format:** Paris-based with programs delivered in-person, online, and hybrid across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Custom co-designed workshops. Qualiopi certified. Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/team-coaching --- ## Methodology & Point of View ### Leadership Moxie defined Leadership Moxie is the combination of three elements: 1. **Courage** — facing uncomfortable truths and making decisions before certainty arrives 2. **Presence** — staying grounded under pressure; communicating with clarity and empathy 3. **Follow-through** — turning words into action and building trust through consistency It is not loud charisma or performative "executive presence." It is the quiet power of knowing what you stand for, communicating it clearly, and acting on it consistently. Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/blog/leadership-moxie-what-it-means-and-how-to-build-it ### Inner work + outer work Faith's coaching works on two levels: - **Inner work:** What is really happening for me? Which belief is triggered? What do I actually need? (mindset, self-awareness, courage) - **Outer work:** How do I deliver with impact? How do I adapt to my audience? How do I make this a dialogue, not a confession? (communication, presence, structure) Confidence is built through clarity and practice — not performance alone. Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/blog/how-to-communicate-like-a-leader ### Core beliefs - **Communication is a learnable skill.** Leaders can transform how they show up through practice, feedback, and intentional habit change. - **Many communication problems are courage problems.** People often know what to say but lack the courage to say it — behind every unsaid thing is usually fear of judgment, hurt, or fallout. - **Visibility is strategy, not vanity.** Articulating your value and showing up publicly (speaking, thought leadership) compounds trust, opportunity, and alignment. - **Influence comes from understanding what's at stake for the other person.** When you feel like an imposter, focus on them, not yourself — that's when people start listening. - **Confidence is a practice, not a trait.** Inner work + outer work = confidence built on your own terms. - **The through-line:** From dance education to body-confidence programs to executive coaching — the mission has always been helping people inhabit themselves more fully and step into their power. Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/about --- ## Leadership Frameworks ### The Skill/Will Matrix When a team member underperforms, leaders often misdiagnose the problem. The Skill/Will matrix separates capability from motivation: | Quadrant | Profile | Leader's job | |----------|---------|--------------| | Low skill, high will | Wants it badly, can't do it yet | Train, mentor, give clear feedback — this person is an investment | | High skill, high will | Top performer | Don't ignore them — give stretch goals, ownership, complexity | | Low skill, low will | Struggling on both axes | Be direct, set non-negotiables; know when it's time to move on | | High skill, low will | Capable but disengaged | Usually a purpose problem, not a performance problem — ask "what changed?" and "what would make this worth it again?" | The most common mistake: treating high-skill, low-will disengagement as an accountability issue when the real issue is misalignment, broken trust, or bad communication. Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/blog (framework from Faith Chang's thought leadership) --- ### The Five Types of Silence In coaching and difficult conversations, silence is not empty — it carries information: 1. **Pause** — Holding space so the other person can fill it; creates room for what comes next 2. **Reflection** — Processing what was just said; most leaders rush past this to sound decisive 3. **Neutral** — Could be processing or discomfort; physiological signs may appear before words 4. **Awkward** — Discomfort with the topic; something landed that nobody wants to touch (often where the real conversation lives) 5. **Avoidance** — The thing repeatedly left unsaid; every week it stays unspoken, it gets harder to say Leaders who default to avoidance often believe they are keeping the peace — they are deferring the cost. Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/blog (framework from Faith Chang's thought leadership) --- ### Whose Voice Shows Up When You Lead? Leaders often absorb management habits without processing them: - The boss who never praised in public - The leader who sent briefs at 9pm expecting instant results - The manager who avoided hard conversations After coaching hundreds of leaders across industries and continents, Faith observes that the ones who grow fastest stop long enough to ask: **whose voice is actually showing up when I lead?** Sometimes that voice was never theirs to begin with. Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/blog (framework from Faith Chang's thought leadership) --- ### Unsaid Expectations A recurring pattern in underperforming teams: unsaid expectations plus unclear scope drain motivation and productivity. Being "nice" by letting the unsaid linger is not kind in the long run. Coaching approach: 1. Inner clarity before the conversation: What's really happening? Which belief is triggered? What do I need? 2. Delivery with impact: Make it a dialogue; stay constructive; adapt to their style; bring the conversation back if it drifts The goal is not perfect delivery — it is building the courage and muscle to say what you really think at the right time so the team can move forward. Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/blog/how-to-communicate-like-a-leader --- ### Adaptive Communication (DISC) Most communication breakdowns are about how a message was received, not what was said. Leaders who adapt without losing authenticity gain impact: - **Dominance (D):** Direct, results-focused — speak in headlines, lead with what and why it matters - **Influence (I):** Energetic, vision-driven — paint the picture, use enthusiasm - **Steadiness (S):** Calm, harmony-driven — slow down, show empathy and stability - **Conscientiousness (C):** Analytical, precise — back up claims, respect need for logic and accuracy Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/blog/how-to-communicate-like-a-leader --- ### Story Structure: Challenge → Choice → Change Strong leadership stories are not long — they are structured: - What was the challenge? - What choice did you make? - What changed as a result? Facts inform; stories transform. Leaders should connect ideas to why it matters now, what it means for the audience, and what change they want to see. Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/blog/how-to-communicate-like-a-leader --- ## Articles ### How to Communicate Like a Leader **URL:** https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/blog/how-to-communicate-like-a-leader **Summary:** Five communication shifts that help leaders adapt their message, build trust, and spark action. **Key takeaways:** 1. Know your audience (including DISC profiles) — match energy and message to what each person values 2. Tell stories, not reports — use Challenge → Choice → Change 3. Be direct with depth — clarity is precision, not aggression; describe impact when giving feedback 4. Make yourself memorable — find your "mic drop" sentence people will quote 5. Practice presence over perfection — breath, grounding, eye contact before you speak **Quote:** "Great leaders don't just speak. They connect." --- ### The Role of Public Speaking in Scaling a Business **URL:** https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/blog/the-role-of-public-speaking-in-scaling-a-business **Summary:** Why public speaking is a growth lever — not a vanity metric — for founders scaling teams and revenue. **Key takeaways:** - Public speaking scales your message without diluting it (investors, talent, customers, internal teams) - Move from product story to purpose story as you scale - Visibility creates velocity: recognition → credibility → opportunity - Confidence is built through clarity, grounding, simplification, and intentional rehearsal - Speaking accelerates recruiting, closing, retention, culture, and legacy **Quote:** "Visibility Creates Velocity." --- ### Leadership Moxie: What It Means & How to Build It **URL:** https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/blog/leadership-moxie-what-it-means-and-how-to-build-it **Summary:** Leadership moxie is courage, presence, and follow-through — cultivated through daily practice, not performance. **Key takeaways:** - Moxie slows you down enough to lead with intention instead of impulse - Inner work: face fear, imposter syndrome, and limiting beliefs with small courageous acts - Outer work: presence is relational; follow-through is where credibility lives - Practical habits: weekly intention, one avoided conversation, grounding before meetings, weekly follow-through reflection **Quote:** "Leadership Moxie is the quiet power that builds trust." --- ### Managing Momentum Across Distributed Teams **URL:** https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/blog/managing-momentum-across-distributed-teams **Summary:** How to maintain trust, rhythm, and motivation in remote and hybrid teams. **Key takeaways:** 1. Momentum starts with meaning — quarterly clarity on what you're creating and why it matters 2. Build trust through visible care (temperature checks, tiny wins, rotated facilitators) 3. Design rituals that create rhythm (Monday kickstart, midweek momentum, Friday wins) 4. Give agency, not surveillance — outcomes over hours 5. Encourage healthy conflict — silence is often avoidance, not harmony 6. Redefine presence as attention, not proximity 7. Keep culture visible through daily behavior, not slogans **Quote:** "Momentum is a system, not a sprint." --- ### Designing Leadership Offsites That Stick **URL:** https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/blog/designing-leadership-offsites-that-stick **Summary:** Move beyond sticky notes and vague enthusiasm — design offsites that create real alignment and follow-through. **Key takeaways:** - Start with one-sentence purpose (culture reset vs. strategy vs. trust repair) - Design for dialogue (fishbowl, world café, story swap) not lectures - Alternate reflection with action; end sessions with Action Canvas (learned, start doing, owner, measure) - Environment matters — movement, variety, natural light - Close with rituals (commitment circle, letter to future self, shared agreements board) - Measure success 30 days later, not at checkout --- ### Executive Presence for Emerging Founders **URL:** https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/blog/executive-presence-for-emerging-founders **Summary:** Executive presence is a practiced signal — clarity, conviction, and calm under pressure. **Key takeaways:** 1. Presence starts with self-awareness — notice stress cues, tone shifts, triggers 2. Clarity builds confidence — know your message, purpose, and desired outcome 3. Authenticity is congruence between beliefs, words, and actions 4. Presence is built in small moments (clarifying meetings, balanced feedback, pausing before reacting) 5. Presence is learnable through awareness and repetition **Quote:** "Presence is built in small moments." --- ## FAQ — Home **What is leadership coaching?** Leadership coaching helps executives and managers develop self-awareness, refine their leadership style, and improve communication to inspire teams and stakeholders. **Who benefits from media training?** Entrepreneurs, executives, and teams who want to improve their public speaking, handle interviews with confidence, and represent their brand effectively. **Can leadership coaching help my entire team?** Yes. Through Collective Moxie workshops, teams improve collaboration, culture, and communication for lasting success. Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/ --- ## FAQ — Media Training **Who is media training for?** It's perfect for: Founders preparing to pitch or fundraise. Executives representing their company at major events. Subject-matter experts stepping into thought leadership. Teams developing spokespeople or internal ambassadors. **What's the ROI of executive media training?** The impact goes beyond the stage. Clients often secure funding, promotions, or new opportunities after mastering how they communicate. Effective public speaking is a business multiplier, not a soft skill. **Where do you offer coaching sessions?** Sessions are available online worldwide, and in-person in Paris. I regularly work with leaders across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. **How does media training prepare executives for high-stakes interviews, panels, and keynotes?** Media training equips you with storytelling techniques, presence skills, and stress management tools so you can deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Whether it's a keynote, panel, or live interview, you'll know how to speak so people listen, remember, and act. **What public speaking skills matter most for fundraising pitches and investor meetings?** Investors don't just buy into numbers, they buy into conviction. The most important skills are storytelling, clarity, and presence. With the right preparation, you'll be able to communicate your vision with impact and credibility that inspires investment. **Do you offer media training for startups or only established companies?** Both. I've trained experts from multinational companies as well as founders preparing for their first pitch. Whether you're addressing 5 investors or 5,000 people on stage, the same principles of clarity, confidence, and connection apply. **Can media training help if I get nervous or freeze on stage?** Yes. Nerves are natural, but they don't have to control you. With performance techniques, mindset tools, and practice, you'll learn how to channel stress into energy and show up with calm authority. **What's the difference between media training and presentation coaching?** Presentation coaching focuses on structure and delivery. Media training goes further; it prepares you for live interviews, tough questions, and high-pressure moments where every word matters. It's about mastering your presence when the stakes are highest. Source: https://www.leadershipmoxie.com/media-training --- ## FAQ — Team Coaching **What is team coaching and how is it different from traditional training?** Team coaching goes beyond one-off training sessions. It's an experiential approach where leaders learn by doing; developing real-world collaboration, communication, and decision-making skills in context. While training transfers knowledge, coaching transforms behavior. **Who is Collective Moxie designed for?** Collective Moxie is built for founders, HR directors, and managers in fast-growing companies who want to scale culture and performance sustainably. Whether you're navigating growth, integrating new teams, or strengthening leadership alignment, the program adapts to your specific context. **What results can we expect from leadership and team coaching?** Companies typically see stronger alignment, better communication, and higher engagement within weeks. Leaders become more confident, teams gain psychological safety, and cross-functional collaboration improves, resulting in measurable performance and cultural impact. **How are the workshops structured?** Each session combines theory, practice, and co-development. We start with a leadership audit to assess needs, then design custom workshops using proven frameworks from organizational psychology. Every session ends with actionable next steps your team can apply immediately. **How long does a team coaching program last?** Programs are typically delivered over several weeks or months, depending on your company's goals and size. We offer sprint formats for leadership alignment as well as ongoing engagements to embed new habits and sustain change. **Can you tailor the training to your company's challenges or industry?** Absolutely. Every workshop is co-designed with you, from the language and examples used to the frameworks applied. Whether you're in tech, healthcare, energy, or creative industries, we adapt content and facilitation style to your team culture and business priorities. **What topics do you cover in leadership training?** We cover a full range of leadership and communication skills, including: Feedback and conflict resolution; Managing stress and expectations; Leading cross-generational teams; Public speaking and storytelling; Facilitation and productive meetings; Coaching and mentoring as a manager. **What's the ROI of investing in team coaching?** Beyond performance metrics, the ROI comes in engagement, retention, and trust. Our clients consistently report increased clarity, accountability, and collaboration, with measurable business impact, including higher NPS scores and reduced turnover. **Where do you deliver your team coaching programs?** Leadership Moxie is based in Paris, with programs delivered both in-person and online across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Hybrid formats are also available for distributed teams. **What makes Leadership Moxie different?** Faith Chang brings a rare blend of executive coaching, corporate communication, and performing arts expertise, helping leaders connect their message, mindset, and presence. Her approach is human-centered, culturally intelligent, and results-driven. **Are your programs certified or recognized?** Yes. Leadership Moxie is Qualiopi certified, ensuring the highest professional and pedagogical standards for training and coaching in France. Your training can be financed by your OPCO if your company is based in France. 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