Value Reacher Inc.

Value Reacher is a consulting and training firm specializing in driving value and empowering performance for businesses and individuals. With a focus on delivering tangible results and sustainable growth, we partner with organizations to achieve business objectives and thrive in a dynamic market.  

For amazing professionals and entrepreneurs like you,

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CEO, Founder and Principal Consultant & Coach

M-Bridge Culture Integration Society for Professionals

Leveraging over 20 years of international experience and strategic leadership, I am passionate about empowering professionals for success. Strengthening relationships with government agencies and academia leads to innovative collaborations. Through coaching, training programs, and community building, I offer a high-performance approach to elevate society’s profile and increase its impact.

Director of the Board - Public Affairs and Administration

FH International High School

With two decades as a diplomat spanning three continents and expertise in strategy, advocacy, and public affairs that has led to successful collaborations across sectors in Canada and globally, I bring a wealth of international connections and multilingual proficiency to enhance FH’s global profile.

Director of Public Relations

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Responsible for a dynamic operation that translated complex information into compelling messages and stories and ensured my team had all the required equipment and knowledge to be successful.
· Designed strategies for print publications (English and Spanish),  web, and social media presence (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) with an organic reach of up to 260 million and followers increasing by double digits to 350K+.
· Managed a cross-functional team of 30 professionals who optimized 9 language news websites and 20 related social media accounts through editorial calendar and best practices based on data analytics.
· Oversaw all stages of the publishing process to ensure content with integrity and credibility.

Editor In Chief, Foreign Language Publications

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto

Managed a multi-tasking team that liaised with three levels of government, academia, and media outlets to align global priorities and promote business opportunities in Toronto. 
• Partnered with stakeholders and solicited nearly half-million pieces of PPE through 20+ batches of donations to Ontario.
• Led multiple delegations to travel abroad and advance public relations and business interests. Involved in ministerial-level meetings for 10+ Ontario ministries.  
• Launched integrated campaigns through exclusive interviews with Globe and Mail/ CBC/ CTV, and 40+ op-eds published in national newspapers in Canada as well as car parades/walks in downtown Toronto.
• Organized conferences (e.g. climate change, healthcare, infrastructure/public transit, waste management) & secured major grants （$400K+) for post-secondary, benefiting 1,000+ attendees each year.
• Partnered with governments in Canada, private sectors, and the community to foster cooperation and partnerships in areas of healthcare, financial regulation, long-term care, infrastructure, education, trade, and indigenous affairs. 
• Initiated the establishment of an alumni association in Toronto and continued engagement with volunteers and stakeholders across sectors.

Director of Public Affairs

Responsible for policy development and execution with a budget of $2.6 million to bolster international trade and investment.  
• Developed program operational plan and set KPIs to track the performance of 100+ offices worldwide. 
Initiates and manages critical relationships and partnerships with senior leaders and managers across departments to provide expertise and enable collaboration on initiatives.
• Tailored 6 business visits for the diplomatic corps, where 40+ companies were met to discuss how to remain competitive in the global supply chains.
• Connected with business leaders from various sectors (clean energy, precision machinery, aerospace, shipbuilding, advanced agriculture, logistics, healthcare, and medical supplies) and bolstered business matchmaking.

Manager, Trade and Investment Promotion

Developed the negotiation strategy to result in a bilateral agreement. Launched marketing programs for large events such as “Canada Blooms, Taipei Garden” attracting thousands of attendees. Secured major grants for post-secondary education in Ontario.
·Negotiated a reciprocal driver’s license agreement between Taiwan and Ontario which led to the conclusion of the agreement and benefited thousands of students and residents in Ontario.
·Influenced the policy decision resulting in the Canadian Visa Waiver program boosting two-way tourism and ease of doing business. 
·Sponsored 20+ cultural events and worked with Toronto-based media outlets for marketing and press events.

Senior Assistant Director of Public Affairs

Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en España

Managed HR (interviewing, hiring, and training), property management, and general
administrative services (contracts, equipment, and supplies). Ensured corporate governance and operation compliance with laws and regulations. Drafted political and economic reports, speeches, and media materials. Handled inquiries from the public and communities.

Press Secretary

Project management from inception to completion for 3 official visits with up to 160 delegates to 10+ countries with attention to detail for all correspondence, protocols, and logistics.

Officer, Department of Central and South American Affairs

Took one-year intensive courses in the language and culture of the Hispanic world at the Complutense University of Madrid to advance foreign language skills.

Officer

Hi, I'm Alicia, a 20-year Diplomat turned entrepreneur with private-sector experience in international trade and foreign policy. Based in Toronto, I've counselled education institutions and non-profits on multicultural integration in Canada. I partner with founders and companies to leverage themselves to amplify their values and increase their impact globally.

A little bit about me:

A versatile professional at the intersection of communications, coaching, and international trade—the result of a decades-long career advancing a rich blend of skillset including strategy, advocacy, public affairs, business development, and issue management. Competent in engaging with stakeholders at all levels across government, the private sector, academia, nonprofits, and the indigenous community. In partnership with the government, post-secondary, and communities to address major public health issues in Canada. Proven track record in integrated campaigns through traditional and digital channels, catalyzing innovation and new business, and prospecting and securing major grants. Journeying across Europe, North America, and Asia. Communicating with people from different countries at all levels and speaking multiple languages.

Key achievements include:
• Led a team of 30 professionals in print publications, social media, graphic design, photography, marketing, content creation, and data analytics monitoring, achieving an organic reach of up to 260 million impressions and increasing followers by double digits to 350K+.
• Experienced in issue management (e.g. food safety) in a government-industry-public setting.
• Built reliable and trusted relationships with senior officials, university executives, and opinion leaders, conducting public opinion consultation, and organizing delegations and media/ academic trips to advance public affairs.
• Launched integrated campaigns through primetime interviews with Globe and Mail/ CBC/ CTV, and op-eds published in national newspapers in Canada.
• Strategic communications resulted in bilateral agreements that benefit people and ease of doing business between Taiwan and Canada.

Professional experience complemented by a Master of Political Science and International Relations and a Senior Executives program at Harvard Kennedy School. Consistently demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, project management, and interpersonal communication to perform in the best interests and build shared values.

My mission is to help high achievers find the richest parts of their lives.

Let's connect!🚀

Alicia YH Wang

📚 Michael Bungay Stanier

I'm driven *nuts* by how we’re dealing with organizational change. When things are faster, more complex, more overwhelming, and more destined to fail than ever, the tired old models of “change management” and the very expensive big consultancies don’t feel fit for purpose.

I'm here to cut through the blather, the BS, and the noise to find the good stuff that works. 

If you’re a transformational leader seeking modern change mastery, you’re in exactly the right place.

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But wait, there's more 🙂!

 I am...

The founder of Box of Crayons, a training organization helping organizations with practical coaching skills rooted in curiosity. Our clients include Microsoft, Salesforce, and TELUS.

An author of eight books that have sold more than 2 million copies.

The winner of the Thinkers50 Coaching Award, "the Oscars of Management" (2023) and Hall of Fame (2025).

An Australian holding a long-term grudge about living through Canadian winters.

A Rhodes Scholar.

On the flip side, I was also...

Sued for defamation by one of the professors at Law School (it's a long story.)

Banned from my high school graduation for "the balloon incident" (also, a long story.)

Founder

=> We help people be a force for change.

I’m looking for people ready to leave the world better than they found it.

•	Do you ever feel you have more to contribute?
•	Is it time to shake off complacency and shake things up?
•	Are you ready to challenge who you are today so you can grow into who you want to be?
•	Are you looking for ways to use your power for good?

This is self growth that goes beyond the self. 

MBS.works is where you find the confidence, the capacity, the community, and the ambition to be a force for positive change.

Michael Stanier

I’ve been thinking a lot about accountability lately…what actually helps, and what just creates resistance. 
In this week’s newsletter, I share a metaphor I keep coming back to: The gossamer lasso and the flamethrower. 
If you’re trying to hold the line and stay kind (with others or yourself) you might find this useful.

📚Michael Bungay Stanier

Helping transformational leaders find modern change mastery (pod & newsletter) // Author of ‘The Coaching Habit’, best-selling book on coaching this century // Thinkers50 Hall of Fame // Rhodes Scholar

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If you’re wondering if it’s worth it, yes, yes it is. 
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📅 Tuesday, Jan 22 at 10am PT / 1pm ET 📩 

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The following is an excerpt from my free weekly newsletter The Works. Each edition shares an insight, tool or story that will help you be a force for 

Open article: On how to wield accountability & support  by 📚Michael Bungay Stanier • 4 min read

So much of self-development treats growth as a solitary pursuit. 
But in practice, our best moments are almost always relational. 
In last week’s newsletter, I write about moving from Me to We and why who we walk alongside matters more than how hard we push ourselves. 
A question I’m sitting with: Who helps you bring out your best...just by being who they are? 🤝 
If you’re curious about the thinking behind this (and what it might mean for the year ahead), you can read the full piece here:

https://lnkd.in/edfSr5wY

I find this to be a surprisingly useful question to sit with: What’s one habit you keep trying to fix… that actually needs a different approach? 
For many people, money is one of those habits. 
Not because they lack discipline or intelligence...but because the systems they’re using don’t match how real life actually works. 
That’s one of the reasons I said yes to joining Mike Michalowicz and a thoughtful group of teachers for his free, 12-hour Money, Mindset & Mastery Summit on January 27. 
It’s a generous learning space for people who want habits that actually stick as they head into 2026. 
If this question resonates, you might find the day genuinely useful. 🙏💡
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I’ve always admired Mike Michalowicz —not just for his ideas, but for the way he builds community and leads with generosity. 
On January 27, I’ll be joining Mike and 50+ thoughtful voices for his 12-hour Money, Mindset & Mastery Summit. It’s free, virtual, and designed to give you practical tools you can actually use as you step into 2026. 
You don’t need to attend all 12 hours. 
Drop in where you’re curious. 
Come be part of a day that’s genuinely about helping people thrive. 

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I keep coming back to this idea from my conversation with Charlie Gilkey on Change Signal: unfinished work isn’t a personal failing…it’s usually a design problem. 
When the things that matter most don’t move, it’s rarely about trying harder. 
It’s about what actually gets attention in the week Charlie’s take on fear, focus, and finishing has been quietly reshaping how I look at my own projects. 
If you’ve got a worthy goal that keeps slipping to “next week,” this one’s worth sitting with 💡
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Finish What Matters

Trying something new only when the stakes are high is like trying to learn to swim by falling out of a helicopter. Chris Taylor has a better idea.

Here’s how most training plays out. You learn a new skill. It sounds good. You nod along. You commit to using it. And then… the moment comes. A high-s

Open article: Chris Taylor’s Second-Best Insight: Practice Where It’s Easy by 📚Michael Bungay Stanier • 2 min read

Chris Taylor’s Second-Best Insight: Practice Where It’s Easy

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