Posts by Colin Yeow
Start Training Coaches: Why It’s Essential to Invest in Coaching Skills for Leaders
Think about the last time someone told you exactly what to do and how to do it. Did it make you feel energised? Or did it make you feel more like an AI agent? If you answered the latter, you are not alone. Millions of Millennials and Gen Z employees now comprise the majority of…
Read More3 Signs Your Leadership Development Programmes Need to Prioritise Emotional Intelligence
We may think that our workplaces are spheres where only our most professional selves show up. In reality, organisations are full of emotional complexity. As we navigate uncertain, volatile market conditions, leaders and teams must make decisions with incomplete information and forge ahead, knowing that external shifts may undo their forward momentum. That can easily…
Read MoreA Workforce Unlike Any Other: Turning Intergenerational Dynamics into Inspired Collaboration
By 2034, 80% of the workforce in advanced economies will be made up of Millennials, Gen Z and the first Gen Alpha adults. While many people are working later in life, younger generations are quickly joining our workplaces, bringing with them their distinct perspectives. This shift creates an unprecedented opportunity, as organisations have the potential to access a wide variety of insights, experiences and…
Read MoreThe Middle Management Squeeze 2026: Why Supervisors Are Often Overlooked and How to Empower Them
Middle managers are the heartbeat of an organisation. Tasked with executing strategic plans and guiding people, these team members often experience high tension, both mentally and emotionally. The strain may become even more pronounced as budgets tighten and the speed of change accelerates. If nothing is done to support this group, they could burn out…
Read MoreEngaging Leaders to Engage Your Workforce
Employee engagement is a team sport. While Human Resources (HR) departments are often tasked with designing programmes that elevate motivation and in effect, set up the plays for others to execute, their efforts will stall before they reach the goal if they cannot align with their colleagues. One position that proves to be especially important…
Read MoreWhat Makes an Exceptional Leadership Retreat?
The leadership retreat…a time to connect, to step away from daily responsibilities and truly focus “on the business” rather than “in the business”. Whether for strategic planning, team building, professional development or a combination thereof, these sessions offer an opportunity to elevate thinking and consider new possibilities for the trajectory of the company and the…
Read MoreUnlock Greater Organisational Performance with a Growth Mindset
I’ve always had an unshakeable belief in the power of a growth mindset, which I suppose should be expected in the talent development field! Even though the concept has been around for a few decades, companies continue to find it useful, and I’ve begun to notice a surge in the desire to build growth mindsets…
Read More4 Tips to Embrace a Flexible Work Mindset
With TG-FWAR less than a month away from implementation, flexible work arrangements are top of mind for many employers in Singapore. This topic is not distinct to one region, however, as a global study revealed that nine in ten employees want more choice in where and when they work. Cultivating an environment where personnel have…
Read MoreThe Role of Coaching in Building a Fearless Organisation
At the centre of a psychologically safe workplace is the ability for employees at all levels to speak up, raise concerns or ideas and offer constructive input without fear of repercussion. When staff can be open with each other, organisations benefit from greater productivity, innovation, morale and much more. One way that leaders can cultivate…
Read MoreWhy Does Psychological Safety Matter?
Did you know that only 35% of employees strongly agree that they can voice their opinions at work without fear of repercussion and only 53% feel they can take a risk? Being able to raise concerns, share differing perspectives and step outside of one’s comfort zone are core tenets of psychological safety, which is a…
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