Testimonials & Reviews
Over three decades of proven results helping entrepreneurs and career professionals build productive work that supports fulfilling lives through her coaching and books.
Client Success Stories
Business Scaling & Strategic Growth
Entrepreneurs and intra-entrepreneurs!! Just do it!! Linda’s SLD coaching has really helped me see a clearer picture of my professional goals. We all need support to shift our focus, re-think our ways, and guidance to make clearer and better day-to-day decisions which add value to our personal and professional lives. There is a good logic in the sessions, good follow-through from the previous session while there is flexibility to tackle issues at hand as well. As a result, I am much more focused and more diligent in all my activities, which are impacting the future of my business and my personal life. I also notice that I’m avoiding making the same unproductive mistakes that I used to make. In the end, I hired Linda to help me scale up my businesses, whilst trying to create a system to support the growth and productivity. I’m so glad I did!
Mauricio Segura
CEO and Founder, Platty and Spiible
When I was ready to scale up my business after building and stabilizing my first photography studio, I needed support to find the right direction. I had two ideas for scaling up and I wasn’t entirely clear which one was the right one. Linda helped me to revisit my financial freedom plan, analyze the pros and cons of two ideas, and have clarity of what is the right path. The reason I used her service is that it is critical to do it right for scaleup so I don’t invest in the wrong business and fail. After making a clear decision of opening the second studio, having Linda on my side to brainstorm and plan the entire process of opening another studio saved me time and money. Now I will have a second studio operating in a couple of months, which will grow my business in a very profitable way. If you are ready to scale up your business, I highly recommend you talk to Linda. She will clearly show you the right way to do it and support you along the way so your scale-up is smooth and promises success.
Rachel Yoon
Luxury Newborn, Maternity & Dance Photographer, Rachel Yoon Photography
Linda is a great business coach. We had synergies right away because she has the right balance of positive energy and accountability. She’s all about productivity and scaling businesses which is what I’m interested in optimizing my business for. She’s writing a book about how leverage her SCALE-UP framework to grow your business. Her philosophies mesh well with mine and we are well in progress of achieving my business goals. Highly recommended and excited to continue to grow together.
Kevin Hicks
CEO, Founder, ROI Web Marketing
When I was ready to scale up my business after building and stabilizing my first photography studio, I needed support to find the right direction. I had two ideas for scaling up and I wasn’t entirely clear which one was the right one. Linda helped me to revisit my financial freedom plan, analyze the pros and cons of two ideas, and have clarity of what is the right path. The reason I used her service is that it is critical to do it right for scaleup so I don’t invest in the wrong business and fail. After making a clear decision of opening the second studio, having Linda on my side to brainstorm and plan the entire process of opening another studio saved me time and money. Now I will have a second studio operating in a couple of months, which will grow my business in a very profitable way. If you are ready to scale up your business, I highly recommend you talk to Linda. She will clearly show you the right way to do it and support you along the way so your scale-up is smooth and promises success.
Rachel Yoon
Luxury Newborn, Maternity & Dance Photographer, Rachel Yoon Photography
Vision & Strategic Development
I hired Linda because I wanted to create a clear path to my ultimate goal, which is to open my own company and live my lifestyle dream. Linda helped me with not only establishing my business with a strong purpose, long-term vision and other fundamental business elements like niche, target audience and value propositions but also staying on track when there were distractions. Putting things in order and also on paper really helped me to move forward confidently in the direction I want for my business. The thing that made a big difference for me through Linda’s coaching was clarity on what my priorities should be each week, each month and in coming years.
Pablo Contreras
Owner and Founder, InMotion Immigration Consulting
Having Linda as my mentor during the Sustainable Life Design program was the best investment of my time this year. She made me feel comfortable since session one. She was open about herself and clear about the process she would walk me through. During the Sessions, she provided me with assignments that helped me seek deeper within myself. Helped realized that I had my own answers, I just needed to dig deeper. By the end of our sessions I had defined my goals in four areas: relationships, work, money, and health. I was also able to define my life mission and core values. I recommend Linda to anyone who is looking to find clarity of purpose, define their values and life mission, or take their business or professional career to the next level of success.
Cecilia Lascano, BA
Founder, Transitions Academic Advising and Consulting
Leadership Development & Team Excellence
I had the privilege of working with Linda Chung as my business coach for over a year, and I can confidently say that she has been instrumental in my professional growth and success. Linda possesses a remarkable ability to guide and inspire individuals, and her expertise in business coaching is truly unparalleled. Linda’s coaching style is both supportive and challenging. She creates a safe and empowering environment that encourages self-reflection and personal development. Her keen listening skills and perceptive observations have helped me gain valuable insights into my strengths and areas for improvement. She consistently pushes me to go beyond my comfort zone and achieve new levels of professional excellence. I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to work with Linda Chung as my business coach. Her unwavering commitment, expertise, and guidance have been instrumental in my professional journey. I wholeheartedly recommend Linda to anyone seeking a dedicated and exceptional business coach who can help them achieve their goals and unlock their full potential.
Gabriele Ruggi Neto
CEO, Counsellor, Resplora
I definitely recommend Linda as a coach for anyone who wishes to develop themselves as a better leader, their emotional intelligence, and find clarity in their purpose, values and goals. The biggest benefit I received through her coaching, I now understand myself better and understand how to channel my energy and build the right habits as a productive person and professional. I am also more focused on creating a better and more positive work environment for our team which will prepare the business for new challenges. Having a guide and coach helps me to save time and energy in finding answers and clear directions both in my personal and professional life 🙂
Catherine Bustamante Arias
Managing Partner, Contacto Canada Educational Travel
Linda is the full package and then some. She has the knowledge and experience to ask the right questions, to be focused on the goal and get things moving, and also get it wrapped up. Along the way, you find that you have become a better person and a better leader. That you have been challenged, have been nudged out of your comfort zone, and become a better version of yourself.
Babette Furstner
Regional Director, ILSC Education Group
I definitely recommend Linda as a coach for anyone who wishes to develop themselves as a better leader, their emotional intelligence, and find clarity in their purpose, values and goals. The biggest benefit I received through her coaching, I now understand myself better and understand how to channel my energy and build the right habits as a productive person and professional. I am also more focused on creating a better and more positive work environment for our team which will prepare the business for new challenges. Having a guide and coach helps me to save time and energy in finding answers and clear directions both in my personal and professional life 🙂
Catherine Bustamante Arias
Managing Partner, Contacto Canada Educational Travel
Financial Freedom & Career Transformation
Through Linda’s coaching, I was able to gain insight of the status of my finances and how to take proactive steps into taking control of this neglected area. I paid off my debts and organized my budget towards the lifestyle dream that we have as a family for now and future. It gives me peace of mind and makes my life more enjoyable.
Leticia Funes
Educational Consulting, Edupathways
Thank you, Linda. You are an adept, awesome coach and mentor who is extremely personable, and patient and can connect with her clients quickly. I connected with you from day one that I always look forward to our meetings with excitement. You have so much impacted my career, life, and relationships by giving me the required confidence, clarity, guidance, and tools that I so needed for growth and change. You are worth your gold for the great value you provide at being able to identify with my personality, and quickly assess situations, processes, and action plans. I strongly recommend Linda as a career and life Coach/Mentor for anyone that desires a life-changing experience.
Ifeyinwa Nwabueze MBCS
Data Engineer, Assystem
Personal Growth & Life Design
Linda is amazing and fantastic. I left each session with food for thought, more in control of my life, more clarity and more present. I became more aware as well that I want to improve many other things and I need to learn more. I could see many gradual and special improvements in each session. I am so happy that I came across her coaching and was able to deep-dive into my life.
Thaís Damasceno
Software Engineer, Ping Identity
I am grateful to have worked with Linda Chung first as a colleague and then as my life/business coach. I had the pleasure of working with Linda at ILSC/Greystone College for over 15 years. She is a force to be reckoned with. Her unwavering passion and leadership skills were an integral part of the company’s growth. As a coach, Linda’s guidance and support was instrumental in moving to my next phase in my personal and professional life. She challenged me to come out of my comfort zone. I fully recommend Linda as a professional coach. You can’t go wrong with her exceptional business knowledge and humanistic approach to bring the balance back into your life. If you have a chance, read her book Scale Your Small Business: The Definitive Guide to a Sustainable Business and Fulfilling Life.
Grace Pyo
Founder, Consultant, Grace Pyo Consulting
Book Reviews & Reader Success Stories
Reader Transformations
Linda’s method of scaling up has already helped me focus more on personal fulfillment and financial prosperity as the center of my plans. I look at things in a whole new way now. Definitely check it out if you are looking to grow your business for more than just financial reasons.
Amazon Reviewer
The author introduces the SCALE-UP method, which after reading, cleared up some doubts and fears I had, and helped me to decide what steps I would take to really lead myself in the right direction. I loved how Chung helps the reader find their direction and purpose of their business ideas. I think a lot of these kinds of books overlook this and focus only on the success they say they guarantee. This comprehensive book does more than that. It actually delineates a plan and focuses more on the journey in how to get to your end goal. I definitely recommend this book to any entrepreneur who needs a bit of inspiration and direction!
Amazon Reviewer
Linda doesn’t just talk about business strategies; she digs deep into how your personal life and business goals should match up. She throws in this cool concept about putting your ladder against the right wall, ensuring your success feels right in every aspect. What’s really awesome is how she spills the beans on her own life journey, especially dealing with breast cancer. It adds this realness to her message that chasing our dreams can’t wait. Linda gives you this super-practical SCALE-UP thing. It’s not just business jargon; it’s a roadmap for finding yourself, building kickass leadership skills, creating a dream team, and nailing down efficient business moves.
Amazon Reviewer
This book is a ray of hope for entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of small business ownership. The author’s scale-up framework mentioned in the book encourages entrepreneurs to design a business that not only brings financial success but also enhances their overall quality of life.
Amazon Reviewer
Professional Endorsements
Linda Chung’s ‘Scale Your Small Business’ is like having a seasoned mentor who gets what it’s really like to juggle the chaos of running a small business. Forget the cookie-cutter advice; Chung digs deep into the nitty-gritty of aligning your business dreams with your life goals. It’s not just about making money; it’s about creating a life that doesn’t run you ragged. This book is your guide to achieving business success without sacrificing your sanity.
Gerald Williams
Author, Playwright, Theatre Producer & Director
Linda Chung’s new book offers practical, holistic advice on scaling up a profitable small business, whatever its industry. In contrast to many such guides, it starts with you as a person and what you truly desire guiding you to build a better business that serves a fulfilling life, while also adding tremendous value to all stakeholders; from the clients, to the team and even the community at large. Linda brings her three decades of experience as an international businesswoman and professional coach and understands what works — sustainably — and what doesn’t.
Melanie Hawken
Founder & CEO, Lionesses of Africa
Professional Recognition & Mentorship
Linda’s ability to lead, inspire and mentor her team and her colleagues, locally and remotely, is extraordinary. In addition to sales and marketing, Linda is deeply attached to the actualization of mission and vision and knows how to build effective systems around core values. ‘Quality’ is her middle name, consistently driving all departments to deliver greater quality, efficiency and care in all aspects of the company. A true dedicated visionary.
Nadine Baladi
Senior Vice President & Founder, Oxford International Education Group
Linda has been the greatest mentor in my entire professional life in international education sector. Her passion in helping all of us to succeed at ILSC Education Group has been truly valuable. I often dreamed of becoming a little bit more like her 🙂 being accountable, fearless, strategic, creative, warm and daring in all her words and actions. She has truly been inspirational leader who walks her talks. Every minute I spend with her, I have been grateful to say the least. Thanks to her generosity, I have learned so much along the way in how to create vision for my Australian sales team and support their growth as a human being as well as professionals. I look forward to continue on my learning journey with her so that I can develop and expand my capacity to be a better leader for my personal and professional life.
Illa Jo
Global Sales Director at ILSC Greystone College Australia
Linda is amazing. Passionate, caring, knowledgeable, wise, and she makes things happen. She’s a great leader, role model, fabulous coach, and wonderful to work with. I’m a big fan of Linda’s. She’s a force for good.
Paul Zysman
Founder, Community Evolution
Linda is a visionary leader who inspires others, sees, believes in people’s potential, and invests both in their professional and personal growth. I met Linda over 15 years ago and what I appreciated the most was her horizontal leadership style, setting a clear priority on people first and building authentic relationships. I still remember the very first day we met, Linda immediately created a welcoming and inviting environment and made me feel ‘we can do this together’.
Maho Okada
Proven Results Summary
Business Scaling Achievements
- Clear goal setting and strategic direction
- Measurable business improvements in 6 months
- Profitable business expansion decisions
- Systematic approach to sustainable growth
Leadership Development Outcomes
- Enhanced self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Improved team dynamics and workplace culture
- Strategic thinking and vision implementation
- Confident decision-making in complex situations
Financial & Career Transformation
- Debt elimination and financial peace of mind
- Career transitions aligned with values and vision
- Work-life balance and sustainable success
- Long-term financial freedom planning
Personal Fulfillment Achievement
- Life purpose and core values clarity
- Holistic success across all life areas
- Increased confidence and personal presence
- Authentic leadership and self-expression
Better Leader & Positive Work Environment
I definitely recommend Linda as a coach for anyone who wishes to develop themselves as a better leader, their emotional intelligence, and find clarity in their purpose, values and goals. The biggest benefit I received through her coaching, I now understand myself better and understand how to channel my energy and build the right habits as a productive person and professional. I am also more focused on creating a better and more positive work environment for our team which will prepare the business for new challenges. Having a guide and coach helps me to save time and energy in finding answers and clear directions both in my personal and professional life.
CATHERINE BUSTAMANTE ARIAS
Managing Partner, Contacto Canada Educational Travel
Personal and Professional Growth
Linda is a patient, reassuring, and above all, kind coach in your journey to self-improvement. With her guidance and support, your path to discovery is achievable with realistic strategies to implement in your daily life. My greatest insight is learning to celebrate even the smallest victories. I highly recommend Linda’s services to anyone that wants to innovate their future as she creates a safe space where you are truly heard and never judged; and you can freely share your challenges to grow and change.
VANESSA SEMCHUK
Studio Manager, and Baby Photographer at Rachel Yoon Photography
Leadership Development
Linda is an excellent professional. She helped me to find my leadership weakness and strengths. After 6 months of working together with her on my leadership skills, I can see clearly my improvement as a company leader. To work with someone like Linda that has a huge experience in the comparative market was crucial for my leadership growth.
GABRIELE RUGGI NETO
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Spiible & Platty
Confidence and Clarity
Linda brings tremendous expertise and wisdom all encompassed by a truly kind soul and calming nature. Her strategic approach, thought-provoking questions, challenges, and beautiful insights have been instrumental in my growth. I’ve gained much needed direction and clarity with Linda’s caring guidance and enthusiasm. Whether it was goals, values, productivity, or leadership, I gained new perspectives and confidence at each session.
DELARAM FATHI
Owner and Creative Director, Serenity Design
Impact and Guidance
Thank you, Linda. You are an adept, awesome coach and mentor who is extremely personable, and patient and can connect with her clients quickly. You have so much impacted my career, life, and relationships by giving me the required confidence, clarity, guidance, and tools that I so needed for growth and change. You are worth your gold for the great value you provide at being able to identify with my personality, and quickly assess situations, processes, and action plans.
IFEYINWA NWABUEZE
usiness & Data Analyst/ Entrepreneur TechWomen Fellow* U.S. Department of State
Clarity of Business & Financial Vision, Holistic Life Success
By the end of our sessions, I had defined my goals in four areas: relationships, work, money, and health. I was also able to define my life mission and core values. I recommend Linda to anyone who is looking to find clarity of life purpose, define their values and life mission and build their life and business they will be proud of as their life legacy. The answers provided my life and business both why I do what I do and clarity about how I will proceed.
CECILIA LASCANO
Founder, Transitions Academic Advising & Consulting
Prioritization and Purposeful Prosperity
I thoroughly enjoyed my session with Linda. I found her coaching to be centered on what is real & important to the person. To achieve further in life, she empowered me to consciously prioritize to see the fruits of my productivity. Now that I am using these tenets, it has brought me meaningful + purposeful prosperity. Linda has reminded me how truthful intention brings life’s dreams to reality!
DAVID MELLES
Investor Relations Manager
Productivity and Life Achievements
Thank you, Linda, for the lovely and profound session, I’m still processing all the information shared and today I woke up thirsty to win and rearrange my life 🙂 thank you for that!
I would recommend her coaching as this prioritization and productivity session can be an excellent guide to new achievements.
KAREN ALVES
Entrepreneur Studio DMLA
Leadership Development, Value & Vision Work
Linda’s ability to lead, inspire and mentor her team and her colleagues, locally and remotely, is extraordinary. In addition to sales and marketing, Linda is deeply attached to the actualization of mission and vision and knows how to build effective systems around core values. “Quality” is her middle name, consistently driving all departments to deliver greater quality, efficiency and care in all aspects of the company. A true dedicated visionary.
NADINE BALADI
Vice President and Founder
Goals into Action, Leadership & Business Development
Linda is the full package and then some. She has the knowledge and experience to ask the right questions, to be focused on the goal and get things moving, and also get it wrapped up. Along the way, you find that you have become a better person and a better leader. That you have been challenged, have been nudged out of your comfort zone, and become a better version of yourself.
BABETTE FURSTNER
Regional Director
Valuable Insight, Extensive Tools & Experience
Linda is very friendly and creates a feeling of a safe space to share anything I need, that’s very important to me. She truly listens and provides valuable insights/tips to my goals, always suggesting ways to continue improving and sharing her knowledge/experience.
RAFAEL M.
Founder, Immigration Consultancy
Clarity of Vision, More Control in Life
Linda is amazing and fantastic. I left each session with food for thought, more in control of my life and more present. I know that I need to improve many other things and I need to learn more. However, I could see little and special improvements in each session. I am so happy that I came across her coaching and was able to deep-dive into my life.
THAIS DAMASCENO
Lawyer
Leadership & People Development
Linda is a visionary leader who inspires others, sees, believes in people’s potential, and invests both in their professional and personal growth. I met Linda over 15 years ago and what I appreciated the most was her horizontal leadership style, setting a clear priority on people first and building authentic relationships. I still remember the very first day we met, Linda immediately created a welcoming and inviting environment and made me feel “we can do this together”.
MAHO OKADA
Director, Corporate Marketing
Leadership Development, Mentoring
Linda has been the greatest mentor in my entire professional life in the international education sector. Her passion in helping all of us to succeed I often dreamed of becoming a little bit more like her 🙂 being accountable, fearless, strategic, creative, warm and daring in all her words and actions. She has truly been an inspirational leader who walks her talk.
ILLA JO
Regional Sales Director