
Anglea Cheung

Angela Cheung is an award-winning video consultant, corporate trainer and mentor with over 25 years of industry experience.
She previously led creative teams at Disney, MTV, Fremantle and other renowned organisations. She is now a sought-after trainer in presenting and communication, video storytelling and people skills. In 2020, Angela was recognised as one of Hong Kong's Top 50 Influencers at the Hong Kong Living Influencer Awards.
Professional and Leadership Experience
Angela's distinguished career in digital media and entertainment demonstrates her ability to drive transformation and growth across multiple sectors. As Managing Director at APV, she showcased her business acumen by doubling revenue and successfully leading the company through its acquisition by Casual. During her tenure as Consulting Producer at Goodnotes, she worked with one of the world's most popular note-taking apps, serving over 24 million monthly users.
Her profound impact on Asia's media landscape was particularly evident as Regional Director of Production at Walt Disney Television Asia Pacific, where she spearheaded the company's ambitious expansion, launching 11 channels and crafting original content strategy. Her innovative leadership continued as Regional Director of Broadcast Marketing at Hong Kong Disneyland, where she established a new department focused on original content that achieved a remarkable 12% increase in park interest within its first year.
Her extensive media expertise includes key positions at Fremantle Asia, where she led the production of globally recognised television formats, and at MTV, where she developed her foundation in content creation and production.
Board Experience
Angela currently sits on the Communications and Development board of Bai Xian Asia Institute (BXAI) and is a faculty member of the Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies, Bhutan (RIGSS).
Client Portfolio and Speaking Engagements
Angela has worked with leading organisations across diverse sectors, including global financial institutions, multinational banks, insurance companies, media conglomerates, prestigious universities, and government think tanks. Her speaking engagements span top-tier academic institutions across Asia and the United States, including renowned universities and public policy schools.
Training focus and experience
Angela works with people in these ways:
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Video consultancy: Angela helps companies develop their in-house video capabilities at scale so they can save money on agencies. One client even calls her the ‘Fairy Godmother of Video’. She recently helped a multinational company develop their in-house video team. Filming with just their phones and using free AI-powered video software, four interns produced a remarkable 208 videos in just 4 months.
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Workshops: She runs workshops for corporate clients, professionals and students. There are three main training buckets: 1)Presenting and communication 2) Video storytelling for business 3) People skills. Her sessions are known to be super practical, interactive and enjoyable. She provides one-on-one/small group coaching in these areas too.
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Training and mentoring: Angela loves mentoring students and fresh graduates, and offers guidance to companies on overseeing their interns and junior creative teams.
Angela is also a certified DISC Flow trainer. DISC is a powerful model for describing human behaviour to help individuals, teams and organizations connect better.
Workshops offered
Individual and Group clients - workshops and mentoring for:
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Public speaking skills
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Panel discussion skills (for moderators and panellists)
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Storytelling for business
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Media Training
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Personal Branding: using video to amplify your presence
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Informal business communication: how to make small talk
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Own the room: Executive Presence
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Executive Influence: how to network and have influence without authority
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Active listening, difficult conversations and giving/taking feedback
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How to be a trusted advisor: build trust-based relationships
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How to get over yourself and get your dream project done
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How to be an awesome intern/junior employee
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How to apply for and win your dream job
Video and other
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Business video: making business videos with just your phone and a selfie stick
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The power of video for internal communications including training, onboarding and recruitment
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How to launch a podcast on a budget
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Speaking on podcasts: getting speaking opportunities and being a memorable guest
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A beginners guide to SEO (Search Engine Optimisation)
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The easy way to self-publish a book to build your personal brand
Personal Details
Angela is a British-born Chinese based in Hong Kong. She co-hosts the podcast “Dear Future Grandkids”. Thousands of participants have enrolled in her two online courses on Udemy.com and Skillshare.com, “Panel Discussion Masterclass” and “Putting the Boom into your Zoom”.