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Reflect. Act. Thrive.

Our approach

At Oxford Development Coaching, we adopt a solution-focused approach to addressing our clients' personal development and leadership challenges. We excel in supporting individuals to explore the intersection between what they deeply desire and what is possible, and to navigate the optimal way to reach their goals - individually and with their teams.

We benefit from combining the best of western and eastern traditions in human development. There is extra focus on expanding the clients' resourceful state, reframing perspectives and taking concrete action steps which are aligned with their strengths, values and vision.

By respecting the unique circumstances of all our clients and holding a safe space for them to be truly heard, we partner closely with them to unleash their fullest potential. Acting as wind beneath their wings, we support our clients to soar high, overcoming adaptive challenges and harnessing opportunities to obtain the growth and fulfilment they seek.

What makes us unique

Where we specialise

- Leadership Development
- Career Development & Transitions
- Intercultural Skills and Relocation Transitions
- Personal Growth

Our clients

Our clients come from Europe, Asia, Middle East and North America. They have wide-ranging professional backgrounds working in corporate multinationals, government/public sector, charities, NGOs, startups or are entrepreneurs.

  • Ming Alsop-Lim

    ICF Professional Certified Coach PCC

    Erickson Certified Professional Coach ECPC

    Certified in Hogan Assessments

    Certified in Inclusive Leadership Compass ILC360

    Certified Coach on Imposter Syndrome

  • Ming delights in partnering with individuals to support them in achieving their fullest potential, irrespective of their background. Being an accredited ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), she derives joy in seeing her clients grow and thrive in their professional and personal lives. She has spent a lot of time exploring the best western and eastern traditions about human excellence, and adopts her learnings in her coaching practice. She is also certified in Hogan Assessments for leadership development, Inclusive Leadership Compass 360 and in coaching Imposter Syndrome.

    Before becoming a professional coach, Ming had nearly two decades of international corporate HR experience and is highly skilled in talent development, diversity & inclusion, learning & development and competence management. She worked in Singapore, UK, Netherlands, China and Malaysia for a multinational energy company in commercial, operational and leadership roles.

    She is a graduate of Oxford University, Cambridge University and IMD Business School, and holds an ACCA Diploma in Finance & Accounting.

“I strongly recommend Ming's experience and qualifications as a coach. Ming has a really good balance between the necessary human soft-skills to create a good rapport and confidence, as well as being able to support her clients towards a solution whatever the challenge.”

- Olivier Mormin, corporate executive, SAP Spain

“I was looking for a coach who would help me through a much desired career transition after feeling stuck for years. Ming was just the inspiration I needed. She was so insightful as she helped me see that my old mindsets and perceptions were holding me back. I would highly recommend her as a coach, I was impressed by Ming’s expertise and her understanding of what really mattered to me.”

- Kim Coleman, investment advisor, TD Wealth Montreal

“Ming is a great coach to work with, and has a lovely personality to boot. She is genuine and caring, and offered very practical and helpful coaching on my career transition. Throughout our sessions, she was always patient and never hesitated to ask questions that helped me reflect more deeply on the steps I needed to take.”

- Lynn Sim, marketing director, Singapore

“I highly recommend Ming as a life and career coach. Rich with world travel, life experiences and an international corporate career, she is able to relate, highlight blind spots and clarify thought processes.”

- Regina Thompson, entrepreneur, Vancouver

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