Christopher Kong

Helping Technical Experts & Introverts to Master Tricky Work Situations | 40 under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian

About

Avoiding tough conversations at work? 🤔 Unlock the skills to handle pressure and lead with confidence! 💪

Are you a technical expert or introvert with big ambitions, but find yourself:

😟 Avoiding challenging conversations?

😰 Feeling overwhelmed with pressure at work?

🌏 Struggling to adapt to western work culture?


If so, don’t worry. You’re not alone!


Here’s a bit about me:

✈️ After growing up in Australia, my career took off with a one-way ticket overseas, leading to 17 transformative years in Singapore & China at Fortune 500 companies.

📖 In my free time, I enjoy writing (interactive fiction), running (slowly) and making cocktails (try my gin & tonic!).

🤝 I am not a corporate political animal, but I’ve successfully navigated my career.


Three lessons from my journey:

🤝 Networking is essential: Every role I landed was through strategic networking, not job applications.

🗣️ Engage authentically: Effective communication helped me to handle complex situations, reach $30m sales targets and become a Director at Fortune 500 companies.

🌉 Bridge the gap: My career has connected technical expertise with business goals and fostered cross-cultural understanding across Australia, Singapore & China.


Why I founded CTN:

🙋‍♂️ I understand the feeling of being the underdog – and I know how to turn it into a career advantage.

🚀 CTN empowers technical experts & introverts to lead confidently in high-stakes situations, leveraging their unique strengths.

🏆 Just like I support the underdog in sports, I’m here to champion your career success!


What CTN offers:

🎓 Training bootcamps: Dive into real-life role-play scenarios to navigate challenging situations in a safe environment.

🤝 A sounding board: Engage in group sessions with alumni to apply bootcamp learnings to real-life work scenarios.

🤝 1-on-1 coaching: Receive personalised guidance for mastering work pressures, building influence and preparing for leadership.


Results that speak volumes:

💪 42% boost in confidence for tackling awkward work situations, as reported by participants.

🌟 “A life-changing program, which will accelerate your career development at least 1-3 years”

🗣️ “I gained confidence with tools to negotiate a better performance rating”


Let’s connect!


Ready to navigate challenging work scenarios? Book a time via the ‘Featured’ section, or reach out to discuss:

🌏 Navigating Western corporate culture confidently

🔍 Accessing the hidden job market through networking

🗣️ Building communication skills that add value and drive results

Top skills

Business Networking, Cross-Cultural Communication Skills, Personal Branding, Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation