• Doctor of Psychology (Gifted Education), University of Cambridge
• Master of Science in Psychology, Universiti Putra Malaysia
• Bachelor in Education, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Dr. Sandhu is an established academician and a published author. She has been working with individuals of high abilities since 1996. She has worked with University Putra Malaysia (UPM), University of Cambridge, National University of Singapore (NUS); and currently with the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). She was also the Vice-President for the National Association for Gifted Children, Malaysia (NAGCM). At present, she is the advisor for the NAGCM and in the Advisory Board of Abacus and Vedic Arithmetic Study (AVAS, India).

Dr. Sandhu has researched, presented and published various papers on giftedness both locally and internationally. Her areas of expertise and interests are gifted education, IQ testing, creative thinking and assessment, critical thinking, positive psychology, motivation and bullying issues in schools and the workplace. She has also conducted research and statistics training to junior college students in Singapore. She has been interviewed and quoted in various magazines, newspapers, radio talk shows and live web chats in Singapore, Malaysia and India. She currently manages her consultancy Mind Path Consulting Services, which provides training, consulting and counselling services for intelligence (IQ), giftedness, creativity, critical thinking, and positive psychology for educators, parents, students, and the corporate world.

• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Positive Organisational Psychology and Leadership, The School of Positive Psychology

Nicole is a positive psychology practitioner and a transformational coach. She works with professional women to help them bust through self doubt build emotional fitness and create powerful self-belief. Nicole is also the founder and director of School of AWE: a transformational coaching experience helping women to connect with Abundance, Wellbeing and Empowerment.

Nicole believes in a wholistic approach to coaching, exploring the Mind, Body, Heart and Connection as the pillars of the signature program at School of AWE, and is most inspired by individuals who take responsibility for their choices; live with courage and vulnerability; and lead with curiosity. Leading group wellbeing and mindset sessions and CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY and LOVE OF LEARNING are her biggest delights.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Positive Organisational Psychology and Leadership, The School of Positive Psychology

Ruth is a psychology practitioner, trainer, facilitator and coach, who specialises in the areas of insecurity, anxiety and stress.

Ruth is passionate about working with companies and individuals to achieve their greatest potential and fuses Neuroscience and Psychology into proven practical applicable actions.

With a senior leadership background in large multicultural organisations, in London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore, Ruth has supported organisations in designing programmes that drive individual and organisational success.

Ruth’s training programmes, coaching sessions and talks have already helped hundreds of people make a positive difference in their life and work. Her experience in organisations, as a senior executive and at home as a parent, brings a real-world blend of knowledge and relevancy to her client work. Ruth’s passion and expertise in the field of psychology and leadership, makes her programmes engaging, relevant, valuable and fun.

• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Positive Organisational Psychology and Leadership, The School of Positive Psychology

Su-San is a design strategist and positive psychologist in the workplace consulting industry. She works with global corporate organisations that are at the forefront of challenging norms and reshaping the future of work, to craft workplace environments that empower people to innovate and build flourishing communities.

Through Appreciative Inquiry, she facilitates leadership workshops that are steeped in Positive Psychology interventions, to creatively engage the wisdom of the crowd as competent architects of their Change. She is passionate about guiding individuals, teams and organisations to develop the skills to adapt and cultivate individual and organisational resilience.

• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, University of East London
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology, The School of Positive Psychology

Matthew is a passionate curriculum specialist, educator, positive psychology practitioner and coach who is skilled in using the science of positive psychology, coaching psychology and best practices in teaching and learning to support students to thrive in academic and social realms.

Matthew has overseen the development of innovative curriculum and learning technologies for content and pedagogical quality, and enjoys supporting and supervising students through their learning journey to ensure academic success.

• Master of Science in Industrial-Organisational Psychology, Baruch College New York
• Master in Counselling, Monash University
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology, The School of Positive Psychology
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The University of Queensland

Liz is a psychology lecturer at the Singapore Institute of Management (Global) and various tertiary institutions in Singapore. She also conducts corporate training to optimise employee performance and mental wellness. Since 2013, Liz has been collaborating with Spring Singapore and Restaurant Association of Singapore to deliver workshops across the service industry in Singapore.

As an I-O psychologist, Liz is uniquely equipped to utilise various psychometric assessments, conduct research, and to design course curriculum and instructional materials. She has written an internal textbook for SHRI, as well as course materials for various institutions.

Liz is an Industrial-Organisational Psychologist by training, and an Educator by passion. She is also a qualified counsellor and certified ICF coach. To date, she has coached and trained over 10,000 employees, students, and individuals. Her view of learning and development is exemplified by the quote:

“Be the change that we seek.”

• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Positive Organisational Psychology and Leadership, The School of Positive Psychology

Allan has been an Associate Senior Trainer/Lecturer (Curriculum Developer) with Training Vision Institute since 2009. Apart from training in WSQ programs for adults learning, he is also a Lecturer for the Diploma in Leadership under SSG’s RACE initiative, WSQ’s Leadership & People Management Diploma program, WSQ’s Diploma in Service Leadership as well as Advanced Diploma in Service Management.

Allan has a natural flair and passion to motivate and inspire his participants to transcend their perceived limits and barriers. His immense corporate experience coupled with his easy, down-to-earth and interactive style of coaching positions him well to engage individuals of diverse cultural/ethnic origins and challenge leaders to raise the bars of performance in an increasingly demanding corporate climate.

• Master of Science in Social Work, National University of Singapore

Awarded as the Promising Social Worker in 2019, Lim Shen Yong utilises play therapy to support youths to work on their issues and facilitate growth. In the past 9 years, he has worked extensively with both the youths and their families on various issues such as school refusal, substance use, mobile gaming, underage smoking and youth sexuality.

Shen Yong firmly believes that adopting different play techniques is key in engaging youths who are less verbal to express their thoughts and feelings, and it helps facilitate conversation to achieve healing and realisation.

Besides helping clients through play therapy, Shen Yong loves to cycle and is an avid gardener, having gained plenty of realisations and awareness through gardening.

• Master of Arts in Applied Psychology, Nanyang Technological University – National Institute of Singapore
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, National University of Singapore

Bernice graduated with a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology and specialises in therapy with both adolescents and adults on stress management, emotional regulation, mood disorders and relationship issues. Having been working with clients in a corporate setting as a Psychologist, she is also an experienced vocational coach with passion in helping clients with career transition, communication and motivational issues at work. Work in the therapy room aside, she also conducts talks and webinars on various topics related to mental health and wellness for the public, and for various corporate organisations and government-related bodies.

Bernice employs cognitive-behaviour therapy as her primary mode of intervention, and is also adept in solution-focused and person-centred therapies – she tailors her approach to better suit each client’s individual needs. Her experience includes therapy with a wide demographic of clients in both clinical and non-clinical settings, from students with special needs to geriatric and palliative patients, as well as inmates and their families in the Singapore Prisons.

• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Adler University
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Sociology, SIM University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education, National Institute of Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Law, National University of Singapore
• Volunteer for National CARE Hotline

Padma has a diverse professional background, with qualifications in the legal, educational, and psychological fields. Her journey for peace and fulfilment led her to three life-changing years in Vancouver, Canada, where she worked with war refugees, survival sex workers, forensic patients at the Coquitlam Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, and clients from the rich cultural tapestry of Vancouver.

In Singapore, Padma previously worked as a prison psychologist and subsequently at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), where she continued to help the prison population as well as forensic inpatients and people from all walks of life.

Padma developed a Pre-Release Programme for inmates with mental illness, facilitated several support groups at IMH for the inpatients as well as inmates at prison, and conducted various risk assessments in addition to providing tailor-made individual therapy sessions for all her clients.

She is well-versed in trauma work, having been trained in using Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD), using DBT as well as Schema Therapy. She has worked and continues to look forward to working with a diverse clientele. Padma is also an award-winning educator at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and speaks several languages fluently.

• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Positive Organisational Psychology and Leadership, The School of Positive Psychology

Novosensus co-founder Henrik Kofod-Hansen spent more than 20 years creating, developing, and transforming companies and teams as a corporate executive and senior leader in Asia and Europe. During this time, he experienced the insufficiency of traditional company cultures, leadership, and development strategies—and decided to dedicate himself to utilising the science and interventions within positive organisational psychology to enable better leadership and organisational thriving.

Henrik holds a MSc of Applied Positive Psychology and advanced degrees in Organisational Psychology & Leadership, as-well as in Psychotherapy and Counselling. He is an experienced and trained Co-active® coach, and an Organisational Relationship Systems Coach®.

• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology, Oxford University (Congratulatory First Class Honours, Top in Cohort)

Jingkai works in business strategy consulting and specialises in digital strategy and transformation. He seeks to actively embed the application of positive psychology in his work and daily life.

Prior to this, Jingkai served in the army as a professional military officer, where he sought to apply contextualised Positive Psychology interventions backed by empirical methods.

He has a passion for sharing Positive Psychology with people and enabling them in their journey towards a flourishing life.

• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Positive Organisational Psychology and Leadership, The School of Positive Psychology
• Master of Arts in Teaching, Curry School of Education & Human Development

Leslie is an American teacher, trainer, and positive psychologist that has been proud to call Singapore her home for the last six years. She regularly runs training for schools and corporations to support the development of skills in Emotional Intelligence as a starting point for rehumanising workplaces and learning spaces.

She has witnessed many transformations when people allow themselves to be authentic and honest. Through her work, She has come to believe that through vulnerability we can make the world braver, more inclusive, and more compassionate.

• Doctor of Philosophy, University College London
• Master of Business Administration, INSEAD
• Graduate Diploma in Education Studies, University of Sheffield
• Bachelor of Arts in Law, National University of Singapore

Sriven Naidu brings 20 years of global experience to his development and delivery of corporate training programmes. His teaching and consulting include Leadership Agility, Strategy & Innovation, and the 8-week Mindfulness-based Strategic Awareness Training (MBSAT). He also specialises in mindful, empathetic communication for leaders, teams and personal relationships based on a version of Marshal Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication adapted for the cultures in Asia.

Sriven feels the human mind & body are wonderfully connected. A lifelong sportsman, Sriven loves applying mindfulness to training & peak performance. He still competes in Masters’ 100m & 200m sprints.

Sriven has customised Mindfulness-based courses for the Monetary Authority of Singapore, INSEAD, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, and Swiss business school, IMD. He holds an LLB from NUS and an MBA from INSEAD. With 4 teaching awards, he currently teaches and provides coaching as Executive-in-Residence at IMD (ranked #1 by the Financial Times consecutively in their last three annual rankings for Executive Education).

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of California at Berkeley

Dr. Lim is a recipient of the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Psychology in Singapore from the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS). He is also a past President of the SPS and the Singapore Society of Clinical Hypnosis (SSCH). As a Fellow of the International College of Psychosomatic Medicine (ICPM) and the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration (SEPI) with clinical training in mind body medicine at the Harvard Medical School, he has been on the editorial board of the peer reviewed journal, Advances in Integrative Medicine. To promote child and adolescent mental health, he had co-authored two books, one of which had been commissioned by the then Ministry of Community Development and the other published in its third edition. He also served as the Keynote Speaker for the launch of the Paracounselling Programme within the Singapore Police Force and provided training in motivational interviewing (MI) to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

• Master of Arts in Applied Psychology, Nanyang Technological University-National Institute of Education
• Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Studies, Nanyang Technological University-National Institute of Education
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Nanyang Technological University-National Institute of Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology, National University of Singapore

Gerald Boh is a Registered Psychologist and Approved Supervisor with Singapore Psychological Society. He is currently in the private practice supporting clients and their caregivers facing complex distress in school, relationships and work. He has been supporting children and youth with Special Needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD) together with their families, teachers, allied educators using different interventions and strategies. He also specialises in workplace mental health issues and provides consultations to diverse corporate companies in the area of employees’ well-being.

He lectures regularly in the area of Psychology, Counselling, and Disability, and has presented in various conferences. Additionally, he supports junior psychologists and counsellors with clinical supervision to help them provide quality psychosocial care for their clients.

• Master of Arts in Psychology, Ateneo De Manila University
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Santo Tomas

Kirby Chua, author of The Bible’s Secrets to Counselling, is the counselling Supervisor and the coordinator of Grace Counselling Centre. He is a Registered Psychologist and a Registered Clinical Supervisor in Singapore.

Kirby has been in practice since 1999 and, since then, has trained thousands of Counsellors and Psychologists in both Philippines and Singapore.

• Master of Arts in Applied Psychology, Nanyang Technological University
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology, Open University Centre

Lawrence Tan, a registered psychologist, holds dual certifications as a clinical supervisor with both the Singapore Psychological Society as well as the Association for Professionals specialising in Addictions Counselling. He has previously served as a Senior Psychologist, Head Trainer and Head of gambling services with the National Addictions Management Service (NAMS) and has 12 years of experience working with patients struggling with both addictive disorders as well as other psychological distress including mood disorders, trauma and interpersonal psychopathology. He is well-trained in conducting group psychotherapy, flexibly utilising cognitive behavioural, psychoanalytic, relational and inter-subjective approaches in his treatment.

He is regularly featured in the newspapers (e.g. The New Paper, Straits Times) and popular radio stations like 93.8FM, 95.8FM and 97.2FM for his take on issues related to psychological wellness (e.g. depression, childhood disorders, trauma, addictive behaviours, different of psychological treatments). His qualitative work with patients have been well published in journals like the Medical journal of addiction medicine & therapy, Journal of Addiction Research and the Journal of Neurological sciences. In the third quarter of 2017, Lawrence was invited by the Journal of Neurological Sciences to be one of their editors. He is widely featured in the media and well sought after by both private and government agencies for his expert opinion on professional issues in his related area of work.

Lawrence is skilled at looking into new clinical initiatives, tracking treatment outcomes, training and supervising new clinicians. As he is passionate about teaching, Lawrence regularly conducts both public education talks and professional workshops on managing addictive behaviours and other disorders. In 2009, He was awarded a Health Manpower Development Program scholarship for a two-month attachment at the Problem Gambling Services, State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health, US, where he further enhanced his clinical expertise in gambling disorders. He was also awarded the NHG Teaching Award for Non-Physicians in 2012.

• Master of Science in Occupational and Organisational Psychology, University of East London
• Master of Arts in Social Work, University of Nottingham
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Literature and Language, Open University
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics, University of Wales

Sarah is a chartered organisational psychologist and one of the principal positive psychology and appreciative inquiry practitioners in the UK. She works with organisations both commercial and not for profit to achieve effective, sustainable, positive change.

She is an Associated Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a Principal and Founder Member of the Association of Business Psychologists. The author of ‘Positive Psychology at Work’, and ‘Positive Psychology and Change’, she is also joint author of ‘Appreciative Inquiry for Change Management’. She is a regular national and international conference speaker on Positive Psychology, Appreciative Inquiry and Change.

• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Positive Organisational Psychology and Leadership, The School of Positive Psychology
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication, University at Buffalo

Facilitating wellbeing through better awareness, relationships, engagement and meaning is Jana’s passion. Jana’s extensive travel, including having lived in multiple countries, facilitated in the development of her cultural sensitivity, resilience and empathy ­– psychological capacities that support her passion and work. Her multidisciplinary background in organisational and intercultural communication, positive psychology, coaching and mindfulness have fashioned her expertise in developing and delivering evidence-based, culturally applicable programmes in numerous organisational contexts.

As a positive psychology practitioner, she is an advocate of a strengths-based approach in guiding individuals, teams and organisations to develop positive behaviours that cultivate resilient and flourishing organisations. Jana earned her Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology at the Anglia Ruskin University (UK) with a focus on Positive Organisational Behaviour, specifically Psychological Capital (Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism). She holds a postgraduate diploma in Positive Organisational Psychology and Leadership by The School of Positive Psychology in Singapore, where she is currently the director of academic and training development.

• Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology, The School of Positive Psychology
• Master of Arts in Medicine, Science and Society, Birkbeck College, University of London
• Master of Science in Health and Society, King’s College, University of London
• Bachelor of Science in Preventive Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen’s University of Medical Science

Xiaolin, resident TSPP coach and master trainer of her own coaching firm Tango, is an experienced speaker who specializes in positive psychology and relationships, which highlight aspects such as mindfulness, emotions, and esteem-boosting techniques.

• Doctorate in Educational Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
• Master of Business Administration, University of California, Los Angeles
• Master of Arts in Counselling/Education, San Diego State University
• Bachelor of Arts in Education, San Diego State University

Dr. Marilyn H. Murphy is a Psychologist with much varied expertise. Her backgrounds of teaching, consulting and training with many diverse groups, ages, and cultures has created in her teaching the kind of synergy that only solid theory and hands-on work ‘in the trenches’ can provide.She has worked as a licensed psychologist in California for many years, along with teaching psychology courses in many of California’s most-respected universities. Dr. Murphy’s many years of experience have focused primarily on consulting and training professionals in the social sciences in both private and public organisations.

• Doctorate in Psychology, Massey University
• Master of Arts in Psychology, Northern Arizona University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Massey University
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Brandon University

Dr Titus Foo has spent many years in the area of psychological studies and teaching. He lectures with The School of Positive Psychology and James Cook University Singapore. Since the start of Positive Psychology Center, he has actively promoted the movement and education of positive psychology in many aspects of life. Dr. Foo was often nominated as a keynote speaker in several positive psychology-related conferences such as Happiness and Its Causes 2009 and Positive Psychology Forum 2010. In addition to his academic work, Titus is an experienced CBT psychotherapist and a facilitator of personal development programmes.

• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Positive Organisational Psychology and Leadership, The School of Positive Psychology

Stephen Lew is the Founder and Executive Director of The School of Positive Psychology, a Singapore-based higher education institute that offers psychological centric training programmes for professional and corporate development. Since 2007, TSPP has trained more than 15,000 students and more than 500 organisations, and expanded its corporate training services to Philippines, Hong Kong and Japan.

An expert in the field of positive psychology with 18 years of experience in the higher education and training industry, Stephen holds a Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology with a focus in Organisational Psychology and Leadership. He is also a certified psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, supervisor, and a fellow with the National Council of Psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. As a psychotherapist and a positive psychology coach, Stephen has worked with more than 800 clients in the areas of wellbeing development.

• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Positive Organisational Psychology and Leadership, The School of Positive Psychology

Deborah is a graduate of our Postgraduate Diploma in Positive Organisational Psychology and Leadership (PGDPOPL) programme, and holds a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology. She is a qualified meditation and mindfulness trainer and lecturer with many years of teaching and mentoring experience, offering established mindfulness workshops and tailored mindfulness programs to organisations, institutions and schools. Deborah also teaches mindful yoga to adults and youth. She is an engaging, experienced instructor and her teaching style is clear and concise. She lives, works and celebrates in Singapore.

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology, Michigan State University

Alexandra is a qualified Psychology Trainer and is well rounded in the area of Positive Psychology. As a psychologist, Alexandra developed mental well-being talks and workshops for corporate company workplace health programs. She has incorporated Positive Psychology in all of her mental well-being services in order to allow individuals to flourish and is supported and funded by the Health Promotion Board of Singapore.

Alexandra is also a working counsellor that conducts clinical counselling and coaching session with individual clients. Her work as a psychologist has given her many informative experiences, ranging from the Singapore Prison Service to the Fitness & Health International Corporation. Staff training is one of the many services Alexandra has provided to the Singapore Prison Service’s units, to enhance their worker’s resilience and emotional capacity. In addition to being an established trainer and psychologist, Alexandra’s eclectic career in Psychology has also led to her occupation as a behavioural therapist in Michigan, the United States. During her time as a therapist, she has worked with a wide range of patients stemming from traumatic brain injury patients to autistic children.

• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Positive Organisational Psychology and Leadership, The School of Positive Psychology
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology, The School of Positive Psychology
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Sydney

Tara Schofield is a graduate from The School of Positive Psychology Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology. She comes from a Human Resources Management and Training background, with strong international experience in NGOs, Education, Retail, Government and Corporate workplaces. Tara’s passion is helping people to realise their full potential, both personally and professionally.

Tara is mother of two active children and uses positive parenting principles to enrich her family’s wellbeing. Being a gregarious learner, she has graduated with a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) as she constantly believes in growing and excelling. Beyond her own academic success, Tara is highly engaged in the education of Positive Psychology and study of resilience.

Tara endeavours to connect individuals to become better versions of themselves and has embarked on a special mission to bring positive psychology to greater heights. Tara is undoubtedly skilled in the areas of training, having conducted workshops on resilience building and emotional intelligence for corporate companies and schools. Students have described her as a highly relevant speaker with an energetic personality that can brighten up any room she walks in.

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology, National University of Singapore

Chee Kum is a senior lecturer and supervisor for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), he has contributed to international publications Clinical Dementia Rating: Experience of a multi-racial Asian population and Depression in Dementia: A comparative and validation study of four brief scales in the elderly Chinese. Previously working as a Neuro Psychologist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), Chee Kum is a knowledgeable practitioner with ample experience who shares his wisdom with his students and tries his best to clear their doubts to the best of his ability.

• Master of Arts in Applied Psychology, Nanyang Technological University
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Monash University
• Diploma in Computer Networking Technology, Singapore Polytechnic

Priscilla is an experienced counselling psychologist who has worked with children, youths and families across a range of emotional and behavioural issues. She is also passionate at coaching executives and conducting talks for schools and multinational companies, as well as a Certified MBTI® Practitioner. In her counselling practice, Priscilla is trained in many modes of therapies such as Solution Focus Brief Therapy, Restorative Practices and Reality Therapy, and uses an integrative approach with her clients. Priscilla is an adjunct lecturer for diploma and undergraduate students, and in her free time, trains volunteers for non-profit groups and consults for not for profit organisations.

• Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling Psychology, James Cook University
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Southern Queensland
• Diploma in Sociology and Social Welfare, Adams State College
• Master Practitioner in NLP- American Board of NLP, USA

Kim has worked extensively with students of divergent capacities and age groups, including adult learners. Her passion in nurturing young minds has enabled her continued dedication in the early childhood sector as she pursued the Masters in Guidance & Counselling. She is a Certified trainer in Public Speaking for children and has also trained children in the areas of Cognitive and Literacy development.

Having found the vision and mission of The School of Positive Psychology in Singapore as truly contributing to the life supporting values of psycho-education, she is delighted and excited to be returning to The School of Positive Psychology in a teaching capacity. Her areas of interest include Philosophy, Spirituality, Existentialism, Quantum Physics, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Consciousness studies.

• Master of Social Science in Counselling, Edith Cowan University
• Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Statistics, National University of Singapore
• Graduate Diploma in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Academy of Human Development

Edwin has over 14 years of experience working with families, couples, and adolescents. He is a passionate and dynamic trainer whose expertise ranges from conducting academic courses to personal development programmes for adult learners. He has taught a wide range of courses at government and private organisations, primary, secondary and tertiary institutions. Edwin uses metaphors and stories extensively to make his workshops interesting and practical for his clients. He is often described as an enthusiastic facilitator and many participants have found his workshops to be interesting and fun. He is appointed as a Registered Supervisor of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Associate Examiner for the Canadian Council of Professional Certification.

• Master of Education in Developmental Psychology, National Institute of Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Murdoch University
• Diploma in Applied Psychology, Southern Cross International College

As a psychologist and a hypnotherapist, Jeslyn specialises in clinical assessment and program, Individual Behavioural Plan (IBP) development, clinical supervision and clinical meetings with parents. On top of that, Jeslyn also works closely with clients to achieve individualised learning goals progressively. She has spent years in the private sectors in management level to ensure employees’ well-being by performing conflict resolution, and providing counselling services. She developed therapeutic interventions to promote motivation and heighten work morale as well as work ethics. With her extensive background in the service and education sectors, she had attained opportunities to work with disadvantaged and disenfranchised children, youth, as well as adults (with specialty in the psychological dysfunction, intellectually disabled individuals and their families). As such, she is equipped to share her experiences and know-how with her students and the public alike.

• Master of Business Administration in International Management, Thunderbird School of Global Management
• Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Kanagawa University
• Meta-Coach, Sydney Australia
• NLP Trainer & Consultant, NLP University at University of California

Kazuo Koya is an experienced Consultant, Coach and Facilitator. He is a founding member of Gallup Japan (1995) and the Director of Japan Positive Psychology Association (JPPA). During his tenure at Gallup, he worked as a strategic consultant developing the leadership program for managers and strength-based organizations by applying Strength Finder and Employee Engagement Diagnostics. Kazuo is bicultural and bilingual, with working experience in the United States from 1999-2003 as a Marketing Manager. Kazuo also has consulting experience with numerous multinational organisations in Japan.

• Master of Arts in Applied Psychology, Nanyang Technological University-National Institute of Education
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Southern Queensland
• Bachelor of Science with Diploma in Education, Nanyang Technological University-National Institute of Education
• Diploma in Counselling and Communication, Australian College of Applied Psychology
• Certified DISC Behavioural Consultant, Institute for Motivational Living Inc.

Joy Hou is a counselling psychologist who takes a special interest in the mental and emotional well-being of individuals. Her work experience includes providing counselling for individuals who seek emotional and psychological support.  She has worked in both clinical as well as non-clinical settings, including schools, voluntary welfare organisations and the Institute of Mental Health. In addition, Joy currently conducts mental health-related talks and workshops in schools, corporations and community organisations.

• Master of Arts in Applied Psychology, National Institute of Education
• Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management, Nanyang Technological University
• Graduate Diploma in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Academy of Human Development

Laurence is a Certified Solution Focused Therapist under the Canadian Council of Professional Certification as well as Certified Practicing Counsellor under the Australian Counselling Association. He is an approved Clinical Supervisor under the Singapore Association for Counselling and accredited administrator of several instrument such as the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis. Laurence’s expertise is in families, couples, children, youths, marital, parenting, domestic violence, sexual abuse, interpersonal and mental health issues. He is also involved in providing school-based counselling, facilitating youth-related workshops and specialised therapeutic group work for individuals struggling with infidelity and anger management issues.

• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Upper Iowa University
• Bachelor of Economics in Accounting, Finance and Organisational Behaviour, Monash University

Sulynn is a Positive Change Strategist / Executive Coach, partnering with CEOs of corporations to energise and build positive productive workplaces, and help executives to find a sense of balance through leveraging inner strengths and developing effective strategies for excellence an high performance.

Her lifelong passion is to help people find meaning and fulfillment at work, and in their daily lives. She believes that strength-based change management founded on positivity and resilience makes the difference to individuals and organisations. Sulynn founded the Asian Center for Applied Positive Psychology and acts as its Chief Engagement Officer.

She is a Charter Member of the International Positive Psychology Association, a Visiting Scholar at University of Pennsylvania, as well as a member of International Coach Federation and International Psychological Type Association. Sulynn’s research focuses on the nature and nurture of individual positive traits, character strengths and virtues, personality and psychological type, and their behavioural manifestations. Her current interest is in leveraging applications of neuroscience in building people, enabling organisations and enriching lives.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Nanyang Institute of Education
• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Nanyang Technological University

Chin Leng is an educator and a personal growth architect. His passion lies in transforming lives through holistic person-centric approaches that unleash the best in individuals according to their unique life gifts and circumstances. Drawn by the desire to discover what a flourishing life entails, he pursued a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology in the University of Pennsylvania right after his science undergraduate education. He now combines his life experiences as a practitioner with the science of positive psychology in his teaching and training.

• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource, Singapore Management University
• Certified Coach in Ontological Coaching, Newfield Network

As the co-founder of children and youth organization, Groundworks, Claire is in charge of designing emotional learning and character educational programs for youth and children. At Groundworks, Claire also delivers coaching programs for teachers and mentors alike at Hwa Chong International School, as well as conducting one to one coaching session with youth and their parents. Being an experienced coach, Claire is inclined towards helping others flourish in both their professional and personal relationships.

Her time as a consultant executive in organisational development has allowed her to conduct and facilitate training sessions on coaching and leadership. Having worked in the National Youth Council (NYC), Claire was in charge of corporate development and the implementation of their holistic Employee Engagement Framework. This includes the promotion of learning and innovation, a vital part of a working organisational culture. As such, Claire is an exceptional leader in the field of coaching and mentorship as well as excelling in organisational behaviour learning modules.

• Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Nanyang Technological University
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology, University of London

Sha-En Yeo is the first Singaporean graduate of the prestigious Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) programme from the University of Pennsylvania. She is also the founder of education consulting firm Positive Education, where she designs and delivers programmes, as well as provides consultation for academic institutions such as Raffles Institution and Hwa Chong Institution in the area of positive psychology and wellbeing. Beyond the education sector, Sha-En is also a personal coach and speaker, working with government organisations such as Health Promotion Board and Singapore Prison Service. She has also appeared on radio and tv, sharing her passion for positive psychology.

• Doctorate in Psychology, Saybrook University
• Master of Arts in Psychology, Saybrook University
• Bachelor of Arts in Human Development, California State University

Dr. Glenn is an innovative thinker with broad based expertise in counselling individuals, couples, families and communities in crisis. He has over 13 years experiences, in counselling in Southeast Asia. On top of his academic qualifications, Dr. Glenn is also trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Sex Addiction Therapy, Focus Pre-Marital, Gottman Method and National Organisation for Victim Assistance (NOVA) Crisis Response. In addition, Dr. Glenn is also frequently involved in radio, print or other media related activities as well as leading workshops within the local community. He has also contributed to books on the topic of PTSD in combat victims and victims of sex trafficking, and has worked with these victims, introducing theories from art therapy, narrative therapy, Qigong meditation, dream working and group work.

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, The University of Auckland
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Clinical Psychology, The University of Auckland
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology, The University of Auckland

Dr. John Davison is a New Zealand registered Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. In the past, he has worked in clinical and research positions within New Zealand and Australia. His clinical work has primarily been with adults and older adults, both in mental health and neuropsychological settings. His research has focused on development and implementation of neuropsychological assessments. Whilst he currently does not have any research projects active, his research interests include: clinical and cognitive biomarkers for dementias, psychosocial changes associated with ageing and dementia, cross-cultural adaptation of therapeutic models, and clinical supervision.

• Doctorate in Psychological Sciences (Clinical Psychology), University College Dublin
• Master of Science in Applied Psychology, University of Ulster at Jordanstown
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology, University College Dublin, 1998

Dr. Gregor Lange is a German-born, Irish and American trained psychologist. He has been working with children, families, couples and individual adults with a variety of problems for more than 10 years. His work includes helping diverse people deal with difficult emotions, family and relationship problems, stress, and other psychological or behavioural difficulties. Besides lecturing in various universities and training institutes, Gregor also provides clinical supervision and other trainings or consultations on request.

• Doctorate in Psychology, Boston University
• Master of Arts in Psychology, Boston University
• Master of Science in Cognitive Science, Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales
• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Wellesley College

Dr Evelyn Rosset is an international expert in the science of social connection, with a focus on the interdependence between individual wellbeing and social wellbeing. A research psychologist by training, Evie has worked in world-renowned labs in a diverse range of disciplines, including cognitive science, behavioural economics and social psychology. This broad background is evident in her teaching and training in positive psychology, where she draws on multiple disciplines for a unique balance of breadth and depth, of theory and practical applications.

Originally from Boston and now living in France, Evie has taught in universities and post-graduate programmes in the US and Europe. Driven by the conviction that individual well-being and social well-being go hand in hand, Evie has recently created the MAAC Lab, a non-profit organization designed to develop social connection and prosocial behavior in individuals, groups, and institutions.

• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Tromso
• Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, Pacific University
• Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, The Evergreen State College
• Certified Mentor Coach (CMC), MentorCoach
• Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation (ICF)

Acclaimed as the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology”, Dr. Biswas-Diener is one of the world’s leading experts in the study of positive psychology and well-being. He has written and published over 50 academic articles and books on positive emotions and happiness. Some of his key publications such as Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching (2010) are in the top ten best selling psychology books in amazon.

In addition, Dr. Biswas-Diener is a dynamic trainer in positive psychology that is known for his storytelling acumen. Several multi-national corporations such as the Standard Charted Bank, Samsung and the Singapore Civil Service College have been engaged with Dr. Biswas-Diener.

Being a module leader at The School of Positive Psychology, he has also trained professionals from Kaiser Permanente and Ruby Receptionists. Dr. Biswas-Diener has presented keynote lectures, panels and other presentations to groups ranging from medical doctors, financial planners to social service workers. His work in positive psychology has created an omnipresent surrounding in the world of psychology. Till this day, Dr. Biswas-Diener is a frequent guest speaker at TEDtalks, a highly influential non-profit organization that posts talks online with topics often concerned with scientific, cultural and academic topic.

Beyond his duties as an author, trainer and speaker, Dr. Biswas-Diener is also a vivacious coach in positive psychology. This has led him to his mission as the managing director of Positive Acorn, a consultancy agency for trainers and business coaches.

• Doctor of Philosophy, The Open University
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology, The Open University
• Diploma in Coaching, Newcastle College
• Diploma in Health & Social Welfare, The Open University
• Diploma in Psychology, University of Latvia

Professor Ilona Boniwell is the programme leader for the first Masters Degree in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), the first postgraduate degree in positive psychology in Europe. Professor Boniwell founded and was the first Chair of the European Network of Positive Psychology (ENPP), and was subsequently the member of its Steering Committee for many years. She organised the first European Congress of Positive Psychology in June 2002 (Winchester), starting a successful tradition of bi-annual events. She was the first Vice-Chair of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) and has been the member of its Board of Directors since 2007.

Professor Boniwell is on the Board of Directors for the Francophone Association for the Development of Leadership, on the Expert Advisory Board for the Action for Happiness, is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, the Royal Society of Arts and the Wellington College, the first ever secondary school to teach well-being lessons. Her works have also appeared on The Figaro, Guardian, Times, Observer, Psychologies, Top Sante and Cosmopolitan articles and interviews, as well as radio and TV interviews for BBC 24, BBC London and other channels.

Professor Boniwell is passionate about practical applications of positive psychology to business, education and one-to-one helping-by-talking practices. In addition, Professor Boniwell has also consulted organisations and educational institutions around the globe as a director of Positran, a boutique consultancy specialising in the applications of evidence-based methodologies to achieve lasting positive transformation. Currently, she holds a post of Honorary Principal Lecture at Anglia Ruskin University, UK.