When I first met Linda and Jason, their faces told a story of quiet desperation. Their 15-year-old son Ethan was slipping through the cracks—barely making it in school, retreating into video games, and showing zero interest in anything that looked like responsibility. Ethan had just repeated Secondary 3, and was [...]
Slowing Down Together – Reflections from Our Songkran Family Retreat
Having dinner at a treehouse restaurant, surrounded by nature and padi fields! Over the recent Songkran break, my family and I, along with our friend Claryn and her two boys, took time off for a much-needed 3D2N retreat—and it was a beautiful reminder of what really matters. In [...]
Youth Resilience
Had a good time on Saturday, conducting a talk for the community at Queenstown Community Centre. Some key points on my sharing with the audience that day. In today's dynamic world, nurturing resilience in the youth is paramount. Instead of focusing on deficits, it is crucial to approach their journey [...]
Diary of a Youth Life Coach #1
*The following story and some of the details have been edited to mask the identity of the youth. “I really want to get a tattoo on my arm. A dragon. I have been thinking of that for very long.” “I want to get my life straight because I want to [...]
Sleep Tight: Upgrade Your Rest Routine
Hey there, night owl! If you're here, chances are you've spent a few nights staring at the ceiling, unable to catch those Zzz's. Trust me, you're not alone. The struggle with sleep is real, especially for students juggling classes, assignments, and social life. After conducting a talk with some corporate [...]
One of the 38 Best Life Coaches in Singapore!
Becoming a life coach is a journey filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering belief in one’s ability to inspire and guide others towards personal growth and fulfillment. I am very excited and honoured to be listed among the 38 best life coaches in Singapore on www.bestinsingapore.co/best-life-coaches-singapore. And I'm even [...]
5 Tips for Acing Your Year-End Examinations
As the year comes to a close, many students and parents are gearing up for the final hurdle - the year-end examinations. This can be a stressful time for both students and their families, but with the right strategies and mindset, you can tackle these exams with confidence. In this [...]
Coaching Youth from the Rehabilitation System
Working with youth and their folks from institutional settings like adolescent homes and prison have shown me numerous important examples that I desire to impart to other professionals today. International Federation of Social Workers defines social work as a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and [...]
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