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Own Your MAGIC is a compelling and empowering guide to discovering your unique strengths and crafting a personal brand grounded in purpose, authenticity, and confidence.

Drawing on her global leadership journey and mentoring work with the Newton Leaders program, the author and executive coach Cindy Tan introduces the MAGIC framework: Manifestation, Activation, Gift, Interest, and Care. This thoughtful and practical approach helps readers build a personal brand that genuinely reflects who they are.

Sharing her perspective as an Asian woman in corporate leadership, the author offers a refreshing take on personal branding. Rather than viewing it as a performance or façade, she frames it as a powerful act of self-recognition and self-expression.

Blending personal stories, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises, Own Your MAGIC equips readers to uncover their authentic strengths, align their brand with their values and aspirations, and cultivate meaningful relationships that open new opportunities.

Whether you're a student stepping into your career, a professional in transition, or a seasoned leader looking to realign with your purpose, this book provides a culturally attuned perspective on how to stand out without compromising who you are. More than a branding guide, Own Your MAGIC is an invitation to claim your voice, own your narrative, and lead with lasting impact.
Cindy Tan is an entrepreneurial commercial leader and META's Managing Director of Global Clients, advising Fortune 500 brands on scaling with META's solutions. She also leads META's global *English as a Second Language* community, supporting 800+ non-native speakers.

Previously, she was Chief Commercial Officer at INTO University Partnerships, driving international recruitment and digital marketing, and Global VP at TripAdvisor, expanding APAC operations and forging key partnerships. At the BBC, she led China expansion and post-acquisition strategies for Lonely Planet and Viki.com.

A board member at MM2 Asia and The Marketing Society, Cindy also founded Newton Leaders, a leadership development firm. She holds dual EMBAs from UCLA and NUS, an INSEAD finance certificate, and a BA from Monash University.

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Own Your Magic: How to Stand Out without Selling Out