We know how important good sleep is for our health. Yet, four out of every five people suffer from sleep problems at least once a week. This session discusses the science of sleep and strategies we can learn to become more successful sleepers.

Living through the pandemic has taught us to engage more thoughtfully in our own care to help us live well. Yet, many find it difficult to consistently prioritise self-care. Join us for a discussion on the importance of self-care, why we struggle to practice it, and learn tips to restore your day-to-day energy reserves and live your best life.

Over the past two years, leaders have taken on a big emotional burden: helping teams recover from the grief of the pandemic, supporting the declining mental health of their employees, and being sensitive to people’s anxieties. In this talk, we'll explore how practising compassion enables leaders to advocate for their teams, humanise the workplace, and lead organisations more effectively.

We’ve all heard the quote that “Diamonds are created under pressure”. In the workplace, pressure is a given but how much is too much? What happens when it gets too overwhelming? How do you strike a healthy balance and thrive rather than sink?

‘Asians are so hardworking’, ‘Asian parents are super strict’, ‘Asian kids are always top of the class’ - These stereotypes are known everywhere in the world, thanks to the reverberating success of Asians on the global stage. But this success has led to damaging consequences which aren’t going away — Asians across the globe report higher levels of stress, burnout and depression.

The onslaught of the Great Resignation has cast a long-overdue spotlight on safeguarding mental health in the workplace. Employees and leaders are now more comfortable speaking out about mental health issues without stigma, but leaders are often still criticised for their relative failure to address mental health issues. While having to worry about business continuity, leaders are also tasked with the responsibility of their teams’ well-being.

ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Does the term bring to mind an image of a hyperactive child who can’t sit still? Society misunderstands so much about ADHD. While the condition can cause struggles, it has its upsides. We speak to adults with ADHD who have harnessed ADHD by turning it into their strength in the workplace — while managing its downsides with hacks and coping strategies.

Have you ever been so afraid of failure that you decided to not try at all? Has the shame and embarrassment of failing manifested in ways that are too difficult to cope with? Join us as we explore how to stop living in fear, and change our narrative of failure.

Is medication really necessary in mental health treatment? How about side effects? Join us as we learn from Dr Ken Ung, a leading psychiatrist in Singapore, about the role of medication in mental health treatment.

Mindfulness can help disrupt the stress cycle to allow space to respond instead of reacting. Learn more about mindfulness, and join in a short mindfulness practice to let go of any potential stress you’ve been carrying.

A high performing team requires more than productive people and clear goals. You’ll also need psychological safety — a shared belief held by members of a team that others on the team will not embarrass, reject, or punish you for speaking up. How might managers and leaders foster psychological safety in their own teams?

There seems to be this mindset that men are mentally stronger than women. That they can cope more. That they should cope better. But this is wrong. Mental health does not discriminate, and when it does strike, it can be completely overwhelming.