Alex is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in HR, marketing, customer service, and operations across tech, e-commerce, aviation, and more. Passionate about brand building, people development, tech adoption, and change management, he has also led significant Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, fostering inclusive workplaces that empower diverse talent. Alex holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Professional Life Coaching from Singapore University of Social Sciences, an MBA from Quantic University, and a Bachelors of Business (1st Class Honours) from Nanyang Technological University. A recognized IHRP professional and practicing life coach, Alex currently serves as Chief People Officer at an e-commerce martech company, overseeing Southeast Asia. He is committed to personal growth, character resilience, and driving societal change through DEI leadership, coaching, and counseling.
Dolon is a senior professional with an accomplished track record of scaling business,driving rapid transformation and building high performing leadership teams. She has a strong exposure of working in a matrix set up, managing stakeholders across globally and cross culturally diverse teams. She is also an International Corporate Coach' certified by Singapore Management University and Registered Corporate Coach (RCC) aggraded by Worldwide Association of Business Coaches. LUMINA certified assessor with over 300+hours of leadership assessment and coaching experience. As a coach, mostly works with leadership teams on improving overall effectiveness in decision making, personal and organizational conflict resolution, team alignment and resilience creation. Through her experience of working in organizations such as Axtria, Sapient, KPMG, JPMC she has managed complex globally matrix responsibilities. She worked with some of the largest companies in the Technology, Financial Services and Consumer Sectors, for projects in Europe and Asia.
Kevin is a senior Human Resources Leader with deep expertise in Business and Functional Transformation, Talent Management, Change Management and Talent Acquisition. As an integral and trusted member of executive leadership teams, he has spearheaded different People strategies to drive business directions and achieve business objectives in complex matrix, multi-business, multi-market organisations. Kevin has extensive APAC and global HR experience in Fortune 500 companies in several industries (including Bio-Medical Sciences, Corporate Finance, Oil and Gas and Higher Education); as well as with premier agencies in the Singapore public sector.
Shivani Hans is an English communication expert, trainer, and consultant, based in Singapore. For over 20 years, she has worked with corporates like Walmart, Wipro, IBM and Reliance, across geos, helping her learners transform their English for greater professional, academic, and personal success. She completed CELTA from the University of Cambridge in 2012 and is currently pursuing a Master's in Education from the University of Nottingham. Her clients have included entrepreneurs, management employees, and business professionals, as well as multinationals, government ministries, colleges, schools, and start-ups.
The founder and director of learning and development transformation (L&D) at Solutions for Learning, Sonia Sant is a recognized leader in modern talent development. With more than 30 years ofexperience and proven success building digital transformation capacity and creating expansive globale-learning platforms, she delivers custom L&D solutions that enhance upskilling in key areas. As anadvisor and mentor, Sant helps ed-tech and e-learning vendors, as well as digital content creators better understand current trends and customer requirements, and improve content design.
Kevin Kan is a multi-award-winning Professional Coach, mentor, mediator and business leader. With an international career spanning over 30 years in corporate and multinational organizations, Kevin has held management consulting and senior executive management positions in organizations such as AIMIA, American Express, Hewlett-Packard (HP), IBM, PwC Consulting and KPMG Consulting. He now coaches and mentors C-level and executive clients to help them gain clarity, confidence and focus to maximize their potential and performance. Kevin is a diversity and inclusion ally and you will find him regularly featured in media including Forbes, Marketing Magazine and Human Resources Magazine. Kevin is an expert in multi-generational workplaces, advocates for inclusive cultures, leadership mindset shifts, job redesigns, flexibility, and combating ageism for optimal organizational success.
Vipul is an influential IT Business Leader in Asia with over three decades of experience in strategy, execution, and team leadership across domains like Sales, Business Operations, and Channel Management. He held pivotal roles at Microsoft, Tech Data (TD-Synnex), and VMware, with 15 years each in India and Asia. Currently based in Singapore, he's a key member of Senior Leadership Teams at Tech Data (TD-Synnex) Asia Region, Microsoft India Region, and VMware Global Licensing. Vipul's expertise extends to Emerging Markets, mentoring peers in BRIC countries and revitalizing businesses in India, China, and Indonesia. He emphasizes People-centricity in his coaching, driven by audacious goals to build lasting businesses. His skills encompass strategic direction, multi-geo team leadership, P&L management, influencing senior leaders, and fostering growth. He excels in ERP/CRM/Cloud Software, SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
Rainer has over 39 years of experience in leading complex supply chain and manufacturing operations. His expertise spans medical devices (Class 2 and 3), good manufacturing practice (GMP), electronic components and assembly operations, project management, quality assurance and management, regulatory requirements (FDA ff.), and business development. With over 25 years in senior leadership positions at senior VP, VP, and general manager levels, Rainer is now the founder & managing director of ‘Wolf Results Coaching & Consultancy’, offering tailored services to drive outcomes for organizations, teams, and individuals. Known for his leadership and strategic acumen, Rainer has consistently delivered results in global business environments.
Jedi is a distinguished thought leader in transformative change, prominently featured on Forbes Coaches Council. As an internationally acclaimed Master Certified Coach (MCC) with an Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Jedi serves as the Director of Education, Coach Educator, and Coach Assessor for ICF Credentialing Programs. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of professional coaches through mentor coaching and coaching supervision. With a diverse skill set, including strategic facilitative tools and agile certifications, Jedi collaborates with organizations to design tailored learning curriculum, curate courseware, and deliver comprehensive training for teams. Through his brand, Brave Your Story, Jedi globally empowers leaders to authentically navigate their personal and professional journeys, making a lasting impact on a global scale.
Kindaichi Lee is a coach, counsellor, and trainer specializing in mindset and mental wellness. With his extensive knowledge and experience in the field, he is able to connect with and engage his participants, facilitating deep learning and action-oriented outcomes. Kindaichi has conducted trainings in various parts of Malaysia and Singapore, using experiential learning workshops to help individuals reinvent themselves. He has created and delivered programs on parenting, relationships, communication, and game-based learning.
Kindaichi has also played significant role in mentoring and developing young leaders, empowering them to make positive impacts in their communities. Some of his mentees have led trips to help the underprivileged in Cambodia, India, and Indonesia, while others have taken on leadership roles in churches and gained confidence in public speaking.
With his qualifications as a ICF Coach and a Master's Degree in Counselling & Career Guidance, Kindaichi is dedicated to promoting mental wellness and personal growth.
Interacting with people from all walks of life is more than just a pastime for Adrian—it's a calling. He thrives on the dynamic interplay of diverse perspectives, cultures, and life stories. The kaleidoscope of humanity's experiences is a testament to the richness of our existence. Whether through face-to-face conversations, virtual dialogues, or written exchanges, He is driven by an innate curiosity to understand, learn from, and collaborate with individuals from around the globe. The power of collective wisdom is a force that resonates deeply within him. He firmly believe that when minds unite, when ideas merge, and when experiences are shared, an extraordinary synergy is born. Together, we create a reservoir of knowledge and insight that is far greater than the sum of its parts. Through his endeavors, he seeks to harness this collective wisdom, inviting people to contribute their unique voices to the ongoing conversation of human progress.
I am an international coach and consultant, passionate about helping individuals and businesses connect with their core, uncover their authentic selves, and make choices in harmony with their purpose. With clients from all over the globe, I provide coaching services in both English and Dutch, catering to diverse needs and cultural backgrounds. I am a certified professional coach, DISC trainer, and ELI Master Practitioner. I have a background in leadership, healthcare, and education.
C.J. is a distinguished expert in sales, leadership, and cross-cultural communication, renowned for his ability to empower international companies to achieve remarkable success. With a strong track record in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, he has played a pivotal role in enhancing sales profits for global IT giants like Google, Cisco, and HP, focusing on improving their strategic selling and negotiation capabilities on a global scale. His expertise extends beyond sales to encompass leadership, coaching, and the effective utilization of assessment tools. His co-authorship of the Sales Map sales proficiency assessment tool in 2021 is a testament to his commitment to enhancing sales performance. Furthermore, C.J.'s book, 'Winning the B2B Sale in China,' available on Amazon, highlights his thought leadership in the field of sales, making him a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to excel in the global marketplace.
Francisco is a results-oriented Supply Chain professional with a proven ability in delivering end to end solutions management, supply chain development and project management with cross sector experience including ICT, IT, e-commerce, retail and finance and managing supply chain functions across BHP, Huawei, Cisco, Nike and more and across geographies . With involvement in all parts of the product management process from project lifecycle through to marketing, sales and day-to-day operations, he is focused on providing real-world improvements to the business and its client base. Working across many channels including both online and offline, Francisco streamlines operations for multi-million dollar companies both nationally and internationally. He consistently strives to ensure that he can deliver solutions that make the business more operationally robust by ensuring that all teams are cohesive to deliver on time and on budget.
Dr Jade Kua began her career in holistic health advocacy, in healthcare. She currently works as a senior consultant in both pediatric and general emergency medicine. Concurrently, she is a practicing coach and mentor, with a Master Certified Coach qualification from the International Coaching Federation, and a Health Coach qualification from the American Council on Exercise. In her practice, she coaches, mentors, and trains international and local clients. Her clients come to her for high-performance coaching, executive coaching, business coaching, life coaching and relationship coaching. She believes in practical mindfulness and embodies this mindset in her career and lifestyle.
Katie is an accomplished leadership and executive coach with a wealth of experience in individual and group coaching across APAC and America. With an extensive professional background spanning over 15 years, Katie has worked for multinational companies in diverse industries such as medical devices, technology solutions, and fintech. Her expertise has taken her to countries like China, the United States, and Singapore, providing her with a broad range of experiences and perspectives. As a coach, Katie aims to integrate her extensive corporate background with her coaching skills, incorporating valuable lessons learned throughout her career. She utilizes research-backed methods, such as the GROW model, psychodynamic approaches, and motivational interviewing tools, to empower her clients to build greater awareness and insights. Katie's coaching approach encourages clients to prioritize their goals and develop tangible, sustainable plans for progressive transformation and growth.
I started my career as an HR Professional in India & Singapore. However, my curiosity about human minds & how they impact our thoughts & decisions drew me towards coaching. That encouraged me to pursue a formal training & certification in “Executive Coaching” from ISEC (Affiliated with IAC). I continued my journey with ICF. I’m now a certified ICF ACC Coach.
I’ve coached individuals from different age groups, gender & ethnic backgrounds. My areas of Speciality include - Mental Wellbeing, Self-confidence, Self-acceptance, Stress & Anxiety, Burnout, Work related matters, Relationship, Self-love, Sexuality, Addiction, Executive Coaching, Leadership Coaching.
I apply evidence based approaches such as - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy | Motivational Interviewing | Positive Psychology | GROW model | Goal-oriented coaching | Positive Intelligence | Mindfulness
Stanley Ng (ICF PCC) is a seasoned transformative coach with over 7 years of experience empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. He is deeply passionate about fostering curiosity, empowering others to unlock their potential, and facilitating positive change and the opportunity to help clients gain clarity, overcome challenges, and live life by design rather than by default. His areas of expertise include authentic leadership, developing self-awareness, maintaining relational transparency, practicing balanced processing, and upholding a strong moral perspective, besides active listening, powerful questioning, and maintaining confidentiality while guiding clients through significant transitions. Stanley has worked with companies and individuals navigating change, enhance leadership capabilities, and achieve their goals through transformative coaching programs and initiatives.
Andrew Sng, the Senior Partner and Managing Director of DPI Asia, brings over three decades of expertise in strategic leadership. With a diverse business background in technical, sales, marketing, and training roles, Andrew founded DPI's Asian operations in 1982. Throughout his career, he has facilitated the development of strategic profiles for over 300 organizations in the Asia Pacific region and has trained more than 20,000 executives in DPI's critical thinking processes since 1983. Andrew have assisted over 300 organizations from across a wide range of industries (from family business, promising SMEs, apex bodies of industries, government & government-linked companies to foundations and social services oragnisations) in the Asia Pacific region to formulate their strategic blueprints.
Professor Sattar Bawany is the CEO and C-Suite Master Executive Coach (CMEC) of the Centre for Executive Education (CEE) and Disruptive Leadership Institute (DLI).
He has 35 years of international business management experience, including 25 years in executive coaching, group facilitation, and leadership development and training with global management consulting firms.
CEO Weekly magazine in its October 2, 2023, Edition, named Prof Sattar Bawany alongside Dr Marshall Goldsmith and Tony Robbins as the top 15 exceptional executive coaches who have had a major influence on leadership development and coaching. https://www.disruptiveleadership.institute/disruptive-leadership-institutes-professor-sattar-bawany-recognized-in-ceo-weekly-magazine/.
He was recognized as one of the “Top 10 Best CEOs in Singapore” by CEO Insights Asia magazine in 2023. He was honored with the “2019 Executive of the Year for Human Resources Consulting” award during the 2019 Singapore Business Review (SBR) Management Excellence Awards.
Full Profile available at https://www.disruptiveleadership.institute/ceo-profile/
Arasu is an Executive Coach with over 9 years of coaching experience helping people and organizations attain maximum effectiveness. He's guided mid to senior-level leaders globally, spanning diverse sectors and accumulating 1500+ coaching hours. With a corporate tenure of 24 years at Motorola, Bristol Myers Squibb, ABB, Baker Hughes, and 3M, including roles like HR Leader at Baker Hughes and HR Director at Bristol Myers Squibb, Arasu offers practical insights. His expertise serves Fortune 500 companies and startups worldwide, navigating intricate business landscapes. As a certified Leadership and Executive coach, Maniarasu empowers individuals, focusing on coaching leaders from varied cultural backgrounds. He equips them with essential skills like systemic thinking, resilience, communication, influence, learning agility, self-awareness and equality. Arasu's approach fosters positive change and tailored support, particularly in training middle managers for leadership success.
John Buchanan, an Australian cricket strategist, left an indelible mark on the sport. As the coach of the Australian cricket team from 1999 to 2007, his tenure witnessed unparalleled success, securing multiple Ashes victories and consecutive Cricket World Cup wins. Known for innovative tactics, he introduced sports psychology and unconventional team structures, reshaping cricket coaching methodologies. Despite initial skepticism, Buchanan's leadership revolutionized team dynamics, emphasizing collaboration and mental resilience. Post his coaching career, he contributed to various cricket leagues globally and authored insightful books on leadership and coaching. His pioneering strategies continue to influence modern cricket coaching and team management.
Awarded as one of Asia's Top-10 Women in IT, Dr. Meadows leads a Design Thinking and Innovation Center at a Forbes Top-20 International Business School, creating growth initiatives at the intersection of IT, business strategy, and design. Her research, consulting, and coaching focus on Leadership and Creativity. She co-founded an Advanced Technology Think Tank and Tinker Lab, envisioning the Future of Work (FoW) and Education, applying AI, biometrics, and other advanced technologies to leadership development, team productivity, and group innovation. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and IT from Harvard Business School and has over 20 years' experience in Asia, Europe, and North America as a consultant, coach, entrepreneur, eBusiness builder, innovation lab co-founder, and Accenture IT and Business Strategy consultant.
With over 20 years of leadership experience, Ronald possesses extensive expertise in various areas including Organizational Development, Learning Development, Talent Development, and Leadership Development. His rich background has allowed him to work closely with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Ronald's reputation as a dynamic speaker and trainer has led him to conduct leadership, coaching, and mentoring training sessions in numerous conferences and companies across Singapore, as well as South Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. Ronald's esteemed client list includes renowned organizations such as Microsoft, General Electric, LINX Singapore, Singapore Armed Forces, Employment and Employability Institute (Government Agency), SATS Ltd, Halliburton, SAP, HSBC, OCBC, PVCFC (Vietnam), MB Bank (Vietnam), Ocean Network Express, Property Guru (Vietnam), and OCTAVE Institute Singapore.
Julie is a dedicated coach and mentor with a passion for empowering aspiring female leaders to unlock their natural confidence and achieve both personal and professional success. With years of experience guiding over 100 women, she specializes in helping them navigate the complexities of leadership, overcome challenges, and create lasting, meaningful change.
Having led diverse teams across 15+ countries and developed digital strategies for global brands, Julie understands the unique challenges faced by women in today’s dynamic market. Her approach emphasizes authenticity, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership, focusing on transformative growth.
Julie’s expertise lies in leadership development for women, strategic career advancement, cross-cultural leadership, and personal empowerment. She is committed to supporting women as they advance in their careers, develop leadership skills, and create fulfilling, balanced lives.
Carol is a former tech startup COO turned business and executive coach, leveraging her C-suite insights to support impact-driven executives and founders. Utilizing neuroscience-based approaches that integrate cognitive, effective, and behavioral competencies, she helps clients gain clarity, confidence, and capability in leading through change, complexity, and uncertainty. Carol's expertise includes leading with positive intelligence, emphasizing strategic foresight, people-centered cultures, and disruptive thinking for innovation. She speaks on business resilience through critical discourse, leadership and decision-making in the VUCAH age, life design in "The Startup of Me," managing a 5-generation workplace, finding opportunities in every situation through mental fitness, and rethinking learning and thinking. Carol's approach empowers leaders to navigate volatility, engage employees, and drive moonshot innovation.
With a background in Chemical Engineering and years as an Assistant Professor in top-tier business schools, I guide individuals toward personal and professional growth. My mantra, "Excavate your opportunities, escalate your efforts," urges you to overcome obstacles. I use NLP, CBT, Mindfulness, and Emotional Intelligence for a holistic approach, empowering you with practical strategies. As a Master trainer in soft skills, I turn knowledge into action and hold you accountable. As an ICF ACC coach, I strongly believe, mindfulness fosters self-awareness and stress management for decision-making. My vision is to help you conquer challenges and find fulfillment in all aspects of life.
With a rich background as a lawyer, artist, transformational life coach, and global traveler, Antonia brings a wealth of experience in embracing and driving change. Antonia supports her individual and corporate clients, focusing on continuous personal and career growth.
She develops and delivers content that helps her clients gain clarity and a deep understanding of their priorities, experience, and expertise so that they can apply them for further growth and career development.
Antonia's target audience is mid-career professionals.
Jenny Toh is a lawyer qualified in the U.K., Singapore, and Malaysia with 26 years of experience in corporate litigation and derivatives law. Jenny is also an ICF certified coach and trainer with a focus on developing communication, networking and influencing skills amongst professionals. Her special area of interest and focus is around empowering introverts to be more visible at the workplace, awareness of biases at the workplace and overall mental and emotional well-being.
Amily sits on the Board of International Coaching Federation (ICF Singapore Chapter) as The President Elect. She is also currently Chief Executive Coach and Managing Director for The Growth Coach Singapore.The Growth Coach is an international business coaching organization with more than 25 years history in 150 markets with the HQ in United States. Amily is a certified executive coach. Her focus areas are on one-on-one performance coaching, behavioural change and career transition and development. Besides Singapore, Amily has also lived and worked in Europe and China for 15 years prior to moving back to Singapore nine years ago. Before she started her career in executive coaching, Amily was a corporate and private banker and has also worked with a Singapore Government Ministry.
Carina started as a practising lawyer at the Paris Bar, with experience in both Paris and Singapore. She quickly became Head of the French Desk at an international law firm, eventually becoming a partner in less than 5 years. During her career, Carina served as a Board Director of the now-known as the Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, from Sept. 2012 to Sept. 2018. She also shares her expertise as a Visiting University Lecturer/Trainer currently at the Singapore Management University.
Carina is an ICF - PCC certified coach and an accredited Mediator. With fluency in English, French, Luxembourgish, German, and Portuguese, Carina embraces diverse languages and cultures. She continues to contribute her expertise in leadership and management to individuals and organizations.
Irene Lin, a passionate & globally minded leadership coach and management consultant, brings her insights and extensive business and life experience to help clients build self-confidence and leadership skills, build higher-performing teams, lead change and transformation, and make smarter decisions, ultimately enabling leaders in directing their organizations towards sustainable development.
Charlene spent over 15 years as a Data-Tech Expert, mastering strategic and leadership skills across diverse industries, including Utilities, Energy, Telecommunications, Fuel Retail, Tourism, F&B, Casino Gaming, and Hospitality. Now an ICF and TRE® certified Professional Coach, she excels in adaptability, innovation, and detail orientation, focusing on enhancing dynamic human connections for leaders seeking improved performance and holistic success. Since 2018, Charlene empowers clients to overcome burnout and achieve career advancements. She also designs programs to boost team performance, collaboration, and overall well-being. With nearly two decades of experience across Asia, Europe, and the US, Charlene offers a broad perspective to uncover new insights for her clients.
Ruchi Sinha is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at NTU Business School. An organizational psychologist with extensive experience in management consulting and industry-funded research, Ruchi also shares her expertise through public speaking and her podcast. Her research focuses on team decision-making, conflict, trust-building, leadership, workplace flexibility, and negotiation effectiveness. Her work has been published in top academic journals, and she serves on the Editorial Board of prominent Psychology and Management publications. Ruchi has trained over 2000 managers and executives on leadership and negotiation skills across various industries. A skilled trainer, she delivers modules on leadership development, team management, and trust-building. She is known for translating scientific research into practical solutions. Ruchi has been quoted in major media outlets, including the New York Times, and has contributed to respected publications like the Harvard Business Review and SHRM.
Robert Kiely is a senior executive-level thought leader with over 30 years of experience in logistics and operations and HR for globally renowned organizations such as Dell, Intel, Pfizer, Boston Scientific, and Lazada. Robert’s regional experiences cumulated from his time spent in China, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and his expertise is deeply knit in Asian roots and culture. Most recently working as Senior Vice President for Logistics and HR at eCommerce giant, Alibaba – Lazada, Robert built and steered HR excellence for operations across multiple verticals such as talent acquisition, HR operations, and L&D in the region. Robert is also creative at heart, having published a book in 2014 and won an award as an executive producer for a short film. This, coupled with his love for sports like rugby and Formula 1, makes him a formidable thinker, with a mindset of teamwork, precision, and being operations-led.
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