27 Aug CAREER FITNESS
Building Professional Agility and Resilience
Mr. Patrick Tay opened the session by highlighting the importance of following one’s ‘North Star’—a core passion and purpose—while staying adaptable and embracing continuous learning. Mr. Gerald Koh continued the conversation without a moderator, discussing the value of new adventures and transferable skills, and emphasising passion as a motivator during challenges. Ms. Madeline Ho focused on building new initiatives and leaving a lasting legacy, underscoring the impact of mentorship and paying it forward. Mr. James Loo concluded with a comprehensive overview of Career FITNESS, outlining key components such as focus, investment in self, transformation, networking, expertise, self-reflection, and self-care.
A heartfelt thank you to four esteemed speakers for their gracious sharings:
- Mr. Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC and MP for Pioneer SMC.
- Mr. Gerard Koh, VP, Special Projects, Singtel Group People and Sustainability.
- Miss Madeline Ho, MD, Head of Intermediary, Singapore & Southeast Asia, Neuberger Berman Singapore.
- Mr. James Loo, Managing Director and Group Head of HR Shared Services and HR Information Systems at DBS Bank.