Training Alliances

With a First-Class Honours in Psychology and graduate research on cultural impact on learning in Simon Fraser University (Canada), Wendy has over 20 years of experience as an educator for personal transformation, applying research from Psychology to help leaders and teams build resilience and achieve extraordinary goals.

Her past roles include being the Psychologist of Raffles Institution and Staff Psychologist at McKinsey & Company. She was also appointed as Board Member to the National Library Board.

Wendy’s work in raising emotional and interpersonal resilience has reached Canada, USA, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, China and Taiwan. Furthermore, her expert views have been shared via her column “Life Lessons” in the Straits Times’ MIND YOUR BODY supplement, as well as the radio show “Aunt Agony in the Living Room” on 938LIVE.

A cognitive coach certified with the Center for Teaching Thinking in Boston, Wendy now serves as consultant and coach to several organizations including Abacus Capital, BSI Bank, Credit-Suisse, Pertamina, the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education.

Wendy’s approach to coaching high achievers to maximum performance has been presented at the 7th International Conference on Thinking (1997) and the International Congress of Applied Psychology (2002). Her WAND approach emphasizes the use of relevant questions; effective actions; acknowledgement; being neutral and non-judging; recognising individual differences; and making a difference. Her programmes are based on this approach.

Wand Inspiration was founded in 2003, and have celebrated 10 years of “breathing life” (meaning of “Inspiration”) into thousands of people - students, parents, officers and executives in 2013.

Since 2012, Wendy has been leading the Wand Inspiration team in designing and providing leadership programmes to organizations such as the Singapore Armed Forces, SingHealth, regional oil and gas companies and financial institutions.

In her Executive Masters in Consulting and Coaching for Change (EMCCC) research at INSEAD, Wendy focused on how family obligations, values and history influence women successors in family businesses. Furthermore, she is certified by The Institute for Integrative Systems Dynamics and the Bert Hellinger Institute of The Netherlands to facilitate family constellations and systemic dynamics in organisations.

Wendy has written 20 books based on the Theory of Multiple Intelligences, and 2 books on developing resilience.

Milestones:

• May to Oct 2014 : UBS-CampVision Leadership Academy Lead Self & Lead Growth Programme for youths at risk


• Jan to June 2012 : US Embassy Alumni Mentoring programme


• Jan to June 2013 : US Embassy Alumni Mentoring programme


• 23 Aug 2014 : NextGen Leadership Awards 2014 - Teambuilding Engagement


• 23 Aug 2014 : SFP Family Engagement at MacPherson Primary School


• 27 Jun 2014 : MoneyWise Matched Savings Programme - Financial Literacy Workshop


• 19 May 2014 : Community Laboratory Lesson at Bedok Green Secondary School


• Apr - Oct 2013 : Strong Family Programmes


• 12 March 2014 : Community Laboratory Lesson at Nanyang Junior College

Youth Trainings

• 24 May 2014 : Team building segment for the NextGen Youth Seminar 2014 at Tanjong Katong Girl's School


• 3 - 4 Jan 2014 : 3 phase motivational programme for Sec 4 Normal Acad (Peirce Secondary)


• 27 May & 3 Jul 2013: ʺI Can Achieveʺ Workshop (Peirce Secondary)


• 21 - 23 Jan 2013 : Sec 3 Non-OBS Camp - 3half days (TKGS)

Primary School Trainings

• 2012 : Haig Girls' School (Peer Support Leadership)


• 2007-2011 : Pasir Ris Primary School (Growing Through Changes. Peer Support Leadership, Student Leadership Programme and PSLE Camp).

Trainers' Training for Kindergartens

• 2013 : Team building and connection for one of the Little Skoolhouse


• 2012 : 6 groups of principals for leadership development in NTUC First Campus

Family Matters @School Programmes

• 5 July 2014 : FamilyMatters@School for Fathers programme - The More We Bond Together (TKGS)


• 2010-2013 : Bedok Green Primary, North Spring Primary, Anglican High, East
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With over 30 years of finance and business experience having lived and worked in New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom and South East Asia. He has delivered over 1,000 programs in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, Poland and Nepal.

Singapore Facilitators Conference 2013 on Culture, Conflict & Collaboration. Albert was a presenter and his personal interests include trekking, swimming, mountain biking, recipient of the Rotary Club of Singapore “2009 The Good Samaritan” Award, 2010 Formula 1 ‘Singapore GP Pte Ltd’ Marina Zone Manager, 2013 AmCham volunteer Mentor for JA® Company Program.

Albert is the author of the upcoming book RAISE the Bar: Global Leadership Tool Box, a compelling handbook for creating extraordinary results by ordinary people wanting more from life in being the best they can be and contributing to people.

Albert’s milestones include establishment of the Lions Club of Singapore CyberCare and he spearheaded the CyberCare Leadership Service Learning Expedition sponsoring underprivileged youth from Singapore, Malaysia and Nepal to trek the foothills of Everest. April 2009 he raised funds for Make-A-Wish Foundation Singapore by trekking to Everest Base Camp meeting up to support the NATAS Singapore Women’s Everest Team.

Albert is passionate in developing youths and coaching them to overcome their challenges, he had been facilitating in the UBS-CampVision Lead Growth Programme in the last 2 years for youths at risk.

As a father of 3 children, he brings valuable parenting experiences and tips to the parenting workshops he facilitates. He is an MSF approved trainer for Wand Inspiration’s parenting workshops.

Albert has obtained MOE’s approval as “Instructor/ Trainer offering co-curricular and enrichment activities to school” till 2018.


• Global Mindfulness
• Business, Family, Youth Leadership
• Sustainability
• Leadership skills & mind-sets
• Coaching to achieve greater results
• Team development
• Action learning facilitation
• Work-life integration
• Inter-personal relations


• Coached bank’s Senior Vice-President to become effective and competent with her peers and Directors, to build stronger relations achieving her goal of promotion to Director.
• Facilitated annual groups of 50 international young professionals, for 6 years with yearly increase in demand for limited intake for a Fortune 500 firm.
• Lead the process and achievement of the goal to buy back 100% shares from external shareholders for foundering directors of Consultus NZ Ltd.
• Initiated and created with the New Zealand Chinese Association Inc “Leadership & Development Conference 2011” Committee the sustainability program of the NZCA Youth Leadership Camp.

Victoria Carlton is the Director of the INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE: an organisation based in Western Australia that offers high quality courses for children, parents and Trainers.

She believes that ALL children are smart, and designs high-quality programs which engage children and make them WANT to learn!

Victoria has conducted many professional training courses for Trainers and parents in Western Australia, NSW, SA, Tasmania, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and India. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from Edith Cowan University and has specialised in the area of “Children Who Learn Differently”. She is a member of the Australian College of Education and regularly conducts research in her field of education.

She has conducted many courses in Singapore with learning institutions such as Singapore Institute of Management, NTUC and Early Childhood Associations, Ministry of Education and Primary Schools.

Victoria also offers consultancy services & assessments to Singapore schools and parents to help children achieve at high academic levels. Her teaching model, CREAM, was written for effective, quality teaching:

Creative
Reflective and Relevant
Engaging and Explicit
Active
Multisensory

Victoria Carlton’s EQ4KIDZ course has raised a lot of media attention, due to the very positive effects for children and families. She was featured in the Sunday Times and interviewed for Perth Channel 7 TV Show: TODAY TONIGHT.

Victoria has conducted many professional training courses for Trainers and parents in Western Australia, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Macau.

She has worked closely with many organisations in Singapore such as Singapore Institute of Management, NTUC, AECES, MOE and many Primary Schools. Victoria offers a consultancy service to Singapore schools and parents to help children with learning difficulties.

Victoria has often been a guest speaker at national and international education conferences. She is a highly sought after and dynamic speaker in the fields of multisensory learning and emotional intelligence. She presents many papers on improving standards in education, and her own research and methodology for ensuring full educational development for students. She has twice been a guest speaker for the Primary Principals Association and has spoken at many literacy conferences.
Courses developed and delivered by Victoria include:

• Victoria Carlton’s approach to Jolly Phonics


• Victoria Carlton’s approach to Jolly Grammar


• All Kids Can Write


• All Kids Can Read


• Brain Compatible Teaching


• Emotional Intelligence for Kidz


• Emotional Intelligence for Schools


• Emotional Intelligence for Business


• REFOCUS: a motivation course for Teachers


• STAR: a specific course to help teachers identify and remediate children with learning difficulties within the classroom. (STAR)

Victoria has become well known in education circles through her work with ICE and training in schools.

Trainers and school leaders are attracted to her pragmatic and clear approach as it provides a clear pathway through the educational “maze”.

Her insights and information reinvigorate teachers and helps them deal with the demands for higher standards and better skill levels. She has designed programs which marry the theory and practice of teaching and address the needs for the whole school community.

Victoria was the co-convenor of an International Conference in Phuket for teachers from Australia and South East Asia to come together to discuss learning difficulties and the best practices to overcome them.

Victoria has co-authored a book entitled WHAT DO I TEACH? This is a text to help teachers and parents understand exactly what should be taught at each level and ensure that basic teaching concepts are not missed. She has also co-authored a book about using visualisations and art to foster writing skills: ALL KIDS CAN WRITE, as well as developing a set of affirmation cards entitled STAR KIDS.

For more information, please refer to http://www.ice-au.com/eq4kidz.htm

Bernard Lim CFP®, CFEd®, FSWW, CPBA, Accredited Financial Counsellor™; is the founder of Wealth College, a division of Wealth Hub Pte Ltd established in 2007. He is the author, developer and principal trainer of the highly-rated estate planning courseware & planning starter-kit; and the critically-acclaimed financial education program – Living in Financial Excellence (L.i.F.E.™) courseware.

A much sought-after speaker and trainer, Bernard regularly conducts seminars, workshops and courses for the civil service sector (para-counsellors of the Singapore Police Force, staff of National Institute of Education and National Healthcare Group); private organisations (leading banks and insurers); non-profit organisations (Credit Counselling Singapore) and professional counsellors from the social services sector. He is an adjunct trainer with the Singapore Management University’s financial training institute.

Bernard has been the driving force behind the financial services industry’s community service initiative – FinCARE™. He is a financial services professional in practice and volunteers regularly as a financial counsellor.

Wealth College (division of Wealth Hub Pte Ltd) was birthed in 2007 to provide top quality finance-based training to both practitioners (in the financial services industry) and also to the general public.

Since the launch of its public financial literacy / education programs in 2008, many have benefitted from its highly practical curriculum. Its L.i.F.E. (Living in Financial Excellence) financial education has been lauded even by Emeritus Professor Thomas Garmen of the well-respected Personal Finance Employee Education Foundation (PFEEF) in the US.

Milestones:

• 2008 - Launch of L.i.F.E. (Living in Financial Excellence) Program at the International Business Summit in Malaysia


• 2009 - 2013 (major clients)
  
  
  
  • Singapore National Employers Federation
  
  
  • Singapore Press Holdings
  
  
  • Singapore Police Force
  
  
  • National Institute of Education
  
  
  • National Healthcare Group
  
  
  
  


• 2013
  
  
  
  • launch of SEED Money Program for students in partnership with Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund
  
  
  • 3 highly successful runs with request by more 15 Family Service Centres (FSCs) to run the program.
  
  
  
  

For more information, please refer to http://www.wealthhub.com.sg/#!wealth-college/c115p

Catherine Chan is a qualified personal branding coach and is the founder of Iconiq Image line of personal branding companies. She has been certified by the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) - the leading and largest professional association of image consultants worldwide. Catherine has also served on the board of AICI Singapore as Vice-President of Communications.

Catherine has diverse experience in consultancy and training. Since starting her own practice in 2007, she has coached high-level executives from the region on professional image, reputation management, communication, soft skills training and etiquette.
She has the expertise to serve corporate as well as individuals, who want to make a positive change to present their most effective image and influence to the world, helping them flourish.

Upon graduation from the National University of Singapore, Catherine honed her skills in corporate image, communications, branding and public relations. She has had sixteen years of corporate experience and held management positions for close to ten years.

During her corporate life, Catherine has advised corporations and high-level executives with proven results. She was personally involved in building both external and internal relations with stakeholders, government agencies, the media, large membership bodies and employees. Having successfully handled negotiations, gotten buy-ins and sought co-operation from all levels, she has intimate knowledge on how to position one’s personal brand to impact and influence positively.

Milestones
Organisations whom have benefitted from Iconiq Image’s trainings include the following:













For media coverage and testimonials, please refer to http://www.iconiqimage.com/about-iconiq.html

Clarice graduated from the department of Visual and Performing Arts, National Institute of Education with a diploma in music and had worked under the tutelage of multiple world renowned music educators from Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan and The United States of America. An established music instructor herself, she has more than 20 years of experience in music education. Over the years, she worked with students from all walks of life, ranging from young children to adult learners, providing each learner with a holistic music education with the hopes of enriching each learner’s passion for music.

In 2004, Clarice founded Blessing Music & Education Pte Ltd with likeminded partners, with the purpose of providing top-quality musical instruments, as well as a holistic music education to clients. Over the years, their passion and earnest attitude in sharing their love and knowledge for music have propelled them to establish ourselves as a brand that is trusted by the local music scene.

In 2008, the Ministry of Education in Singapore appointed Blessing Music & Education Pte Ltd as one of its official supplier, providing musical instruments and education services to the local schools & institutions. Her accomplishments include the design, development and introduction of various music programs to primary schools under the Programme for Active Learning (PAL) and the collaboration with professionals from all over the world to conduct lessons and enrichment for our students in Singapore. She had also co-developed the entire set of percussion instrumental syllabus with the National University of Singapore (NUS) Arts Centre.
She believes that music education should be an enjoyable experience for all, and can be used as a tool for both personal and character development, regardless of age.

The SCHOOL OF DAIKO was first established in 2007 as a Taiko drumming school providing quality enrichment programmes and training services. To further enhance the mission of value-based learning, Mangrove Learning Pte. Ltd. was then established to house the School of Daiko and at the same time, to provide a diverse range of arts related programmes such as flora arts, traditional dances, visual arts etc. Holding on to a strong belief on the positive impacts brought about by artsbased learning, Mangrove Learning pledged a social mission to engage youths-at-risk in the art of Taiko drumming and provide employment opportunities for these youths. Since then, Mangrove Learning has registered itself as a full member of Social Enterprise Association of Singapore and Association of Small and Medium Size Enterprise.

Mangrove Learning seeks to cultivate life values and appreciation for the arts and also, provide innovative learning experiences to our clients through specific arts related enrichment programmes.

Milestones:

• Taiko Drumming Experience:
  
  
  
  • Member, Tampines East CC - Poverello Teen Centre Japanese Drum Group (May 2004 to Dec 2006)
  
  
  • Founding president, ITE College East Daiko Club (Apr 2007 – Dec 2008)
  
  
  • Participated Inadani Taiko Course 2014 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan by Wadaiko TOKARA (Jun 2014)
  
  
  • Guest performer, Saiwai Fringe Festival 2014 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan by Wadaiko TOKARA (Jun 2014)
  
  
  
  


• Teaching Experience:
  
  
  
  • Apprentice Trainer, Poverello Teen Centre Japanese Drum Group (Jan 2007 to Dec 2008)
  
  
  • Trainer, School of Daiko Adult Taiko training class (Jan 2011 – present)
  
  
  • Workshop Trainer, Taiko drumming workshop in national public libraries (Jun 2013 – present)
  
  
  • Trainer, ITE College East Daiko Club (Mar 2014 – present)
  
  
  
  


• Achievements & Awards
  
  
  
  • National Youth Achievement Award, Bronze, Sliver & Gold Award
  
  
  • ITE - Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medallist (2009)
  
  
  • ITE- Lee Kuan Yew Model Student Award (2009)
  
  
  • MOE - Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship to Encourage Upgrading (2009)
  
  
  • National Youth Council - Liaison Officer of 17th ASEAN Youth Day Meeting in Singapore(2011)
  
  
  • National Youth Council – Singapore Delegation Member at 7th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth & 3rd ASEAN Youth Caucus held in Hanoi, Vietnam (2011)
  
  
  • National Youth Council – Liaison Officer for All-China Youth Federation (ACYF)’s Senior Official Visit to Singapore (2012)
  
  
  • National Youth Council – Singapore Delegation Member at 1st ASEAN Young Leaders Summit 2015, KL, Malaysia
  
  
  
  

For media coverage, please refer to http://www.mangrovelearning.com/media/

Jennifer lives by the ethos; everyone has the potential to live a spectacular life and make their dreams come true. A Newfield Ontological Certified Coach, as well as a Certified Points of YouTM trainer, Jennifer leverages her Diploma in Early Childhood Education knowledge to bring out the essence of fun and play in learning.

She is committed to elevating the standards of coaching practices in Singapore, be it in training groups or coaching one on one.

Jennifer sees herself as a PlayCoach, partnering her clients to perform at their peak potential while having fun. Passionate, authentic and driven, Jennifer coaches from the heart and derives great satisfaction in helping her clients break through self-limiting belief and constraints to soar freely.

For more information, please refer to http://www.points-of-you.com/SHOP/The_Coaching_Game

The Delights Heaven takes pride in providing the platform for participants to create cakes that you can call your very own. We take time to understand your needs and dreams, blend them with our passion for baking to enable every participant to craft an art piece that will create memories to last a lifetime. We believe that a cake is an ambassador of taste for the host of a party, and it has to be attractive and palatable! Our Passionate Artisan, Chef Joey takes time to perfect her creations and detail them with love to express what she believes in: every cake is a delight to create laughter and fond memories.

Chef Joey graduated as top of her cohort, with a DIPLÔME DE PÂTISSERIE from Le Cordon Bleu, Australia and receiving a Dux Award for her outstanding hard work and talent.

She had worked part-time at the pre-eminent 360 Bar and Dining restaurant atop the iconic Sydney Tower, as a pastry chef for close to 2 years. Prior to her studies, Chef Joey spent 3 years as an apprentice with Singapore’s renowned local cake boutique – The Patissier, developing her skills as a baker and cake artist.

Chef Joey is driven towards perfection in her creations by the joy of witnessing that smile of pure enjoyment when people sink their teeth into a sweet treat.

She gets her inspiration from years of cartoon-watching. As a child, she was drawn to the vibrant colours and comical expressions that would give her endless hours of joy and laughter. This child-like delight is translated into her cake designs. Ideas spring may from anywhere, and her curious mind is always on the lookout for something she can mould into a cake, pushing the boundaries and bringing to life what one can envisage.

For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/thedelightsheaven/