Hi, I’m Di Wu, an entrepreneur and multi-disciplinary professional blending law, content creation, and coaching to help people and organizations thrive. I founded Power Within Us Limited to drive digital projects, deliver practical legal and business support, and empower others through certified mindset coaching. As a bilingual Mandarin-English speaker with a background in translation and BBC rights, I create language-learning, personal development, and cooking content for YouTube and podcast series. I thrive on complex projects, stakeholder management, and clear, collaborative communication.

Di Wu

Hi, I’m Di Wu, an entrepreneur and multi-disciplinary professional blending law, content creation, and coaching to help people and organizations thrive. I founded Power Within Us Limited to drive digital projects, deliver practical legal and business support, and empower others through certified mindset coaching. As a bilingual Mandarin-English speaker with a background in translation and BBC rights, I create language-learning, personal development, and cooking content for YouTube and podcast series. I thrive on complex projects, stakeholder management, and clear, collaborative communication.

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Hi, I’m Di Wu, an entrepreneur and multi-disciplinary professional blending law, content creation, and coaching to help people and organizations thrive. I founded Power Within Us Limited to drive digital projects, deliver practical legal and business support, and empower others through certified mindset coaching.

As a bilingual Mandarin-English speaker with a background in translation and BBC rights, I create language-learning, personal development, and cooking content for YouTube and podcast series. I thrive on complex projects, stakeholder management, and clear, collaborative communication.

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director/Founder/Legal Counsel/Certified Mindset Coach at Power Within Us Limited (PWUL)
February 1, 2023 - Present
Founded PWUL to coach and empower people in personal growth, career development, and time management; provide legal counsel as needed and deliver mindset coaching to clients.
Content Creator, Video Editor & Podcast Host at Self-employed / YouTube Channels: Language Learning With Di, Lifelong Learning With Di, Home Cooking With Di
April 1, 2023 - Present
Create, film and edit language learning, personal development, travel, singing and cooking content; manage multiple projects from scripting to budgeting, scheduling and marketing for several channels.
Commercial Rights & Business Affairs Executive/CILEX Lawyer at BBC North/Radio & Music & BBC World Service/News & BBC Nations Wales, the British Broadcasting Corporation
March 31, 2023 - September 9, 2025
Provided executive-level drafting, negotiation and contract management for high-value deals including acquisition, production/commissioning, co-production, collaboration, and location/talent agreements; advised on rights and copyright clearance; led diverse rights projects across BBC outputs.
Learning Project Coordinator, Rights at BBC Studios
September 30, 2016 - September 9, 2025
Managed rights projects to meet deadlines and budgets; conducted risk assessment, rights clearance and editorial clearance for licensing.
Rights Assistant, Commercial Rights Department at BBC
April 1, 2015 - September 9, 2025
Managed rights clearance and costing for BBC Studios' factual and fiction programming; analyzed and summarized programme rights information; negotiated contributor rights within budgets and timeframes.
Freelance Translator/Editor at HarperCollins Publishers
August 31, 2012 - September 9, 2025
Participated in translation projects (Collins Comprehensive English-English-Chinese Dictionary); performed quality control, data checks and proofreading.
Director/Founder/Legal Counsel/Certified Mindset Coach at Power Within Us Limited (PWUL)
February 1, 2023 - Present
Founder and lead, providing coaching for personal growth, career development and time management. Oversees legal and business affairs as part of ongoing leadership and strategy.
Content Creator, Video Editor & Podcast Host at Self-employed (YouTube channels: Language Learning With Di; Lifelong Learning With Di; Home Cooking With Di)
April 1, 2023 - Present
Create, film and edit language learning, personal development, travel, singing and food content for multiple YouTube channels and podcasts; manage scripting, filming, budgeting, scheduling and marketing.
Commercial Rights & Business Affairs Executive / CILEX Lawyer at BBC North/Radio & Music; BBC World Service/News; BBC Nations Wales
March 31, 2023 - September 9, 2025
Provided executive-level drafting, negotiation and contract management for high-value deals across commissioning, production, co-production, partnerships and licences; advised on copyright and rights clearance; trained and mentored staff; participated in diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Learning Project Coordinator, Rights at BBC Studios
September 30, 2016 - September 9, 2025
Managed rights projects, risk assessment, rights clearance and editorial clearance for content ready for licensing; ensured deadlines and budgets.
Rights Assistant at Commercial Rights Department, the BBC
April 30, 2015 - September 9, 2025
Managed rights clearance and costing for factual and fiction programming; analysed programme rights data; negotiated contributor rights to fit budget and schedules.
Freelance Translator/Editor at HarperCollins Publishers
August 31, 2012 - September 9, 2025
Translation project participation for Collins Comprehensive English-English-Chinese Dictionary; quality control, data checks and proofreading.
Business Development Assistant (Maternity Cover) at Rights Department, Oxford University Press
August 31, 2013 - September 9, 2025
Supported the UK Business Development team in digital licensing deals and related rights activities.
Director/Founder/Legal Counsel/Certified Mindset Coach at Power Within Us Limited (PWUL)
February 1, 2023 - Present
Coach and Help people with Personal Growth, Career Development, Career Change, Time Management etc. Manage and update my own company website: www.powerwithinus.uk
Content Creator, Video Editor & Podcast Host at Self-employed – YouTube Channels and Podcast Series
April 1, 2023 - Present
Create, Film and Edit Language Learning, Personal Development, Travel, Food & Cooking Content; Manage multiple creative projects from scripting, filming, budgeting, scheduling to marketing
Commercial Rights & Business Affairs Executive/CILEX Lawyer at BBC North/Radio & Music & BBC World Service/News & BBC Nations Wales
March 31, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Provided executive-level drafting, negotiation and contract management for a wide range of deals including acquisition, commissioning, co-production, location, talent, contributor and licensing agreements; provided copyright training; mentored interns; Diversity & Inclusion roles
Learning Project Coordinator, Rights at BBC Studios
September 30, 2016 - September 29, 2025
Managed rights projects; risk assessment, rights clearance and editorial clearance for content ready for licensing
Rights Assistant at Commercial Rights Department, the BBC
April 30, 2015 - September 29, 2025
Managed rights clearance & costing; provided timely costing and clearance service regarding factual and fiction programming for BBC Studios TV Sales; analysed and summarised programme rights information for secondary usage; negotiated contributor rights within budget and time-scale
Freelance Translator/Editor at HarperCollins Publishers
August 31, 2012 - September 29, 2025
Translation participation for Collins Comprehensive English-English-Chinese Dictionary; quality control, data check, and proofreading for various translation projects
Business Development Assistant (Maternity Cover) at Oxford University Press, Rights Department
August 31, 2013 - September 29, 2025
Provided support to the UK Business Development team in all aspects of digital licensing deals
Director/Founder/Legal Counsel/Certified Mindset Coach at Power Within Us Limited (PWUL)
February 1, 2023 - Present
Founder and director providing personal growth coaching, career development guidance and time management coaching; responsible for governance, strategy, and legal counsel; manages and updates company website.
Content Creator, Video Editor & Podcast Host at YouTube Channels: Language Learning With Di; Lifelong Learning With Di; Home Cooking With Di
April 1, 2023 - Present
Create, film and edit language learning, personal development, travel and cooking content for multiple YouTube channels and podcasts; scripting, budgeting, scheduling and marketing across projects.
Commercial Rights & Business Affairs Executive/CILEX Lawyer at BBC North/Radio & Music & BBC World Service/News & BBC Nations Wales
March 31, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Wored across a broad spectrum of legal and business affairs activities for commissioning and production; provided copyright guidance; negotiated high-value deals including acquisition, production, co-production, location, talent and contributor agreements; managed rights clearance and editorial clearance; mentored interns and supported diversity initiatives.
Learning Project Coordinator, Rights at BBC Studios
September 30, 2016 - September 29, 2025
Managed rights projects within deadlines and budget; conducted risk assessment, rights clearance and editorial clearance for content licensing.
Rights Assistant at Commercial Rights Department, BBC
April 30, 2015 - September 29, 2025
Managed rights clearance and costing for factual and fiction programming; analysed and summarised programme rights information; negotiated contributor rights within budget and timescales.
Freelance Translator/Editor at HarperCollins Publishers
August 31, 2012 - September 29, 2025
Participated in translation projects (Collins English-English-Chinese Dictionary); performed quality control, data checks and proofreading.
Business Development Assistant (Maternity Cover) at Oxford University Press
August 31, 2013 - September 29, 2025
Supported UK Business Development in digital licensing deals.

Education

Certified Life Coach at Mindvalley
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Creative Writing (online short courses) at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
CILEX Level 6 & Level 3 Graduate Diploma in Law and Practice at University of Westminster
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
MA Translation Theory and Practice at University College London
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
BA International Communications with German (2:1) at University of Nottingham, Ningbo China
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Certified Life Coach at Mindvalley Life Coaching Course
January 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025
Creative Writing at University of Cambridge (online short courses)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
CILEX Level 6 & Level 3 Graduate Degree/Diploma in Law and Practice at University of Westminster
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
MA Translation Theory and Practice at University College London
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
BA International Communications with German (2:1) at University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Certified Life Coach at Mindvalley Life Coaching Course
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Creative Writing Online Short Courses at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
CILEX Level 6 & Level 3 Graduate Degree/Diploma in Law and Practice at University of Westminster
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
MA Translation Theory and Practice at University College London
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
BA International Communications with German (2:1) at University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Certified Life Coach at Mindvalley Life Coaching Course
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Creative Writing Online Courses at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Graduate Degree/Diploma in Law and Practice (CILEX Level 6 & Level 3) at University of Westminster
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
MA Translation Theory and Practice at University College London
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
BA International Communications with German (2:1) at University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010

Qualifications

Mindvalley Certified Mindset Coach
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
CILEX Level 6 & Level 3 Graduate Diploma in Law and Practice
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Angelic Reiki Therapist
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Mindvalley Life Coaching Certification
January 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025
Angelic Reiki Therapist
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Mindvalley Certified Life Coach
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Angelic Reiki Therapist
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
CILEX Level 6 & Level 3 Graduate Degree/Diploma in Law and Practice
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Certified Mindset Coach
February 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Angelic Reiki Therapist
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Government, Software & Internet