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Be updated on Kaleidoskope’s latest and upcoming leadership and management courses delivered by industry-leading trainers in Singapore. Our short-but-succinct corporate workshops are conducted online or face-to-face, and include engaging real-world simulations.
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ChangeQuest
Trainer : Tan Weixi
Duration : 1.5-day workshop
Mode : Face-to-face
Learn successful stakeholder management skills through a highly interactive and engaging business simulation. Contact us to express your interest in this training, for your teams or entire organisation.
First-Time Managers’ Workshop
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : 3-month training
Mode : Virtual workshops (2.5 hours per session)
This learning journey is customised for a global fintech company, for first-time managers to be day-one ready for their new leadership roles. The journey kicks off with a Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI®) assessment, which will allow participants to evaluate their work ethos and attitudes under stress and pressure. In the course of the training, which include short and snappy virtual sessions, participants will acquire critical managerial skills set and effective leadership competencies.
Orientation Programme For A Singapore Government Agency
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : 1-month training
Mode : Face-to-face workshops (3 hours per session)
In coordination with key stakeholders, this orientation programme is created specifically for a government agency in Singapore. The 3-hour sessions will include discussions on the agency’s mission, vision, and values. Simulations and games are incorporated into the workshops, making it more engaging and participative — a different experience from the usual self-download orientation programmes in most agencies.
Compliance And Regulatory Training For An Asian Bank
Trainer : Tay Sok Leng
Duration : 1-day training (July 2022)
Mode : Hybrid (face-to-face and virtual workshops)
Designed for a leading bank in Asia, this training will revolve around a series of regulatory and compliance topics covering Article 24, Anti-Money Laundering, and the 3 Lines of Defence. This typically boring subject matter has been made more engaging by our experienced trainer, from which participants can expect new knowledge and insights gleaned from case studies and best practices.
Hi-Po Executive Development Programme
Trainer : Tay Sok Leng
Duration : 4-month training (July-October 2022)
Mode : Virtual workshops
This is a talent development programme customised for select participants from a Japanese firm with a presence in different Asian countries. The workshop topics were curated and designed based on specific leadership competencies that are relevant to the organisation. In addition to attending workshops, participants were also required to work jointly on projects with an ESG focus — aligned with the ESG objectives of the Japanese HQ. Our trainer will drive this holistic learning journey, drawing upon her expertise and experience in the ESG sectors to coach and guide the participants in their projects.
Leading Hybrid Teams Successfully
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : 1-month training (July 2022)
Mode : Virtual workshop
This workshop, which is specifically created for a brewery and its employees, explores pragmatic, practical, and feasible ways to ensure that team members will continue to thrive in a hybrid working environment. The training provides an overview for improved team engagement in the new hybrid environment, noting that for some, working from home is business as usual. For others, however, it may seem exciting at first but loses its appeal over time, resulting in disengagement. And when employees aren’t engaged, productivity and motivation drop.
Solution-Focused Coaching
Trainer : Lily Koh
Duration : 1-month training (August 2022)
Mode : Face-to-face workshop
In this programme, our specialist coach works with a team of medical personnel at a local clinical research company to introduce the fundamentals of solution-focused coaching. This train-the-coach workshop focuses on helping participants become more effective coaches by answering pertinent questions such as (1) what is coaching, (2) what is mentoring, (3) when do I coach, (4) when do I NOT coach, and (5) how do I coach.
New Associates Learning Journey
Trainer : Paul Stuart/Nicole Smart
Duration : 1-month training (September 2022)
Mode : Face-to-face workshops in Geneva, Switzerland
Kaleidoskope takes its high-potential talent development programme to Geneva, Switzerland! In this learning journey designed for a global mining company, the participants have been identified as future leaders of the organisation. The training will cover the core competencies of a new manager, with discussions on Emotional Intelligence, Effective Business Communication, Impactful Presentation Skills, and Leading High Performing Teams.
2025
Empowering our Mid-Level Managers’ Learning Journey
Trainer : Soon Meng Tan
Duration : January 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Bangkok, Thailand
And just like that, we find ourselves in 2025! We started the year with a 3-day learning journey in Bangkok, Thailand.
This session brings together mid-level managers from a leading multinational corporation, equipping them with the tools to foster a culture of continuous learning within their teams. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities on Day 1, participants will explore strategies to develop coaching mindsets, encourage knowledge sharing, and drive team growth.
Day 2 will see managers applying their insights in a dynamic simulation exercise, reinforcing their role as catalysts for learning and development in the workplace!
Day 3 is focused on Business Storytelling, and our participants learn how to give impactful presentations, following critical tips and techniques on storytelling.
Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI)
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : January 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
A half-day exploration on SDI assessments for an intact team at a multinational corporation based in Singapore.
This session offers team members a deeper understanding of their motivations, communication styles, and conflict responses through the Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI). By uncovering individual and team dynamics, participants gained valuable insights into how they can collaborate more effectively and build stronger working relationships.
The session concluded with a reflective discussion and interactive exercises, allowing the team to translate their newfound awareness into actionable strategies for workplace success!
Psychological Safety at our Workplace
Development of an e-learning module to support onsite workshops
Duration : January 2025
Mode : Virtual, e-learning
Development of an e-learning module on Psychological Safety for a Singapore government agency.
Designed to complement their onsite workshops, this interactive module will provide employees with a foundational understanding of psychological safety—what it is, why it matters, and how to cultivate it within teams. Through engaging scenarios, case studies, and reflective exercises, learners will explore key principles such as open communication, trust, and constructive feedback.
The module will serve as a pre-work and reinforcement tool, ensuring that participants are equipped with the mindset and strategies to create a safe and high-performing work environment!
SDI Assessments (For Greater Team Cohesion)
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : January 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
The SDI assessment is a flexible one and is often debriefed in the context of team communication. This time, our client wanted to explore this assessment in the context of enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
This session provided participants with a deeper understanding of their motivational values, communication styles, and conflict triggers, using the Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) as a framework. Through interactive discussions and real-world case studies, the teams explored how to adapt their communication approaches, strengthen cross-functional relationships, and navigate workplace challenges more effectively.
The day concluded with a practical group exercise, where participants will apply their insights to real organisational scenarios—ensuring they leave with actionable strategies to foster stronger, more cohesive teams!
High Performing Teams!
Trainer : Elsie Mak
Duration : February 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
In February, we are scheduled to deliver a 1-day workshop for a local specialist hospital. This session will equip participants with the tools to collaborate more effectively and deliver outstanding patient care. In this interactive workshop, team members will explore strategies to foster trust, promote open communication, and build a shared vision that aligns with the hospital’s commitment to excellence.
Through engaging case studies, role-playing exercises, and dynamic group discussions, participants will learn how to harness individual strengths, overcome challenges collectively, and transform their teams into high-performing units. The day will culminate with a collaborative exercise designed to translate these insights into actionable strategies, ensuring that the hospital’s teams are ready to elevate their performance and enhance the overall patient experience.
Communicating Effectively and Mindfulness at the Workplace
Trainer : Elsie Mak and Sriven Naidu
Duration : February 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
As we slid into the Year of the Snake, we started with a 2-day workshop on More Effective Communication & Mindfulness at the Workplace for a Japanese multinational corporation.
This session equipped participants with the skills to communicate with clarity, empathy, and impact, while integrating mindfulness practices to enhance focus, resilience, and workplace well-being. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, participants explored techniques to manage stress, improve listening skills, and foster more meaningful workplace interactions.
On Day 2, the focus deepened on the effectiveness of mindfulness in the workplace. Participants engaged in a series of immersive mindfulness activities—including guided meditation, breathing exercises, and reflective practices—that allowed them to experience firsthand how mindfulness can enhance emotional regulation and cognitive clarity. These exercises not only provided a tangible sense of calm amidst a busy work environment but also underscored mindfulness as a powerful tool to improve decision-making and creativity.
Feedback from the day revealed that the mindfulness techniques empowered many to better manage workplace stress, leading to more productive and harmonious team interactions.
Impactful Technical Presentations: Elevate Your Communication
Consultant: Aaron Teo
Duration : February 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
In February, we are set to embark on a 2-day workshop on Impactful Technical Presentations for a global German multinational corporation.
This session will equip participants with the skills to craft and deliver technical presentations that are both compelling and clear. Attendees will explore techniques to simplify complex information, design visually engaging slides, and apply storytelling methods that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
On Day 2, the focus will shift to practical application. Participants will engage in interactive exercises including live presentation practice, peer review sessions, and real-time feedback loops. These activities are designed to refine their delivery style, boost confidence, and ensure every presentation leaves a lasting impact.
This workshop promises to transform technical communication into a strategic asset, empowering participants to elevate their presentations and drive success across the organisation.
Psychological Safety – The Fearless Organisation Scan: Evaluating Team Safety
Consultant: Aaron Teo
Duration : February 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
This is a 4-hour session on the first part of The Fearless Organisation Scan with the team leads of a local government agency.
In this session, the leaders of the teams will have the opportunity to evaluate the current level of safety within their teams with our certified practitioner. They will be introduced to a series of tools and frameworks designed to assess psychological safety, empowering them to identify both strengths and areas for improvement in fostering open, trusting work environments.
Our practitioner will discuss, diagnose and guide team leads through the evaluation process, ensuring they can accurately gauge the health of their team dynamics. By the end of the session, participants will collaboratively develop initial strategies to bolster safety and pave the way for a fearless organisational culture.
Empowering Middle-Level Managers: Leading More Effectively
Consultant: Soon Meng Tan
Duration : March 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
A 2-day workshop on empowering middle-level managers to lead more effectively for a Japanese MNC in the dentistry industry.
This workshop will focus on elevating leadership capabilities within the unique context of the dental industry. Participants will explore innovative strategies for decision-making, conflict resolution, and team motivation, tailored specifically to the challenges and opportunities of this dynamic, specialised sector. Importantly, all content will be carefully contextualised to align with the organisation’s core values, ensuring that every learning experience reflects and reinforces their corporate culture and mission.
On Day 1, managers will engage in interactive discussions, case studies, and role-playing exercises that delve into effective leadership communication and problem-solving techniques. These sessions are designed to foster a collaborative mindset, encouraging managers to share best practices and learn from real-world scenarios while staying true to the organisation’s guiding principles.
Day 2 will transition into practical applications, featuring hands-on activities that simulate everyday challenges and strategic planning sessions. Real-time feedback and group exercises will empower managers to refine their leadership approach, inspire their teams, and drive operational excellence across the organisation.
Psychological Safety Training – The Fearless Organisation Scan: Evaluating Team Safety
Consultant: Aaron Teo
Duration : February 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
This is a 4-hour session on the first part of The Fearless Organisation Scan with the team leads of a global FMCG based in Singapore.
In this session, the leaders of the teams will have the opportunity to evaluate the current level of safety within their teams with our certified practitioner. They will be introduced to a series of tools and frameworks designed to assess psychological safety, empowering them to identify both strengths and areas for improvement in fostering open, trusting work environments.
Our practitioner will discuss, diagnose and guide team leads through the evaluation process, ensuring they can accurately gauge the health of their team dynamics. By the end of the session, participants will collaboratively develop initial strategies to bolster safety and pave the way for a fearless organisational culture.
Enhancing Self-Awareness: Empowering Middle-Level Managers
Consultant: Paul Stuart
Duration : March 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
This is a 3-day workshop on self-awareness tailored specifically for middle-level managers at a German multinational corporation.
This immersive workshop will focus on cultivating deep self-awareness—an essential attribute for effective leadership in today’s dynamic business landscape. With content carefully tailored to the organisation’s unique culture and strategic goals, participants will engage in reflective exercises, interactive discussions, and experiential activities designed to uncover personal strengths, identify growth areas, and refine individual leadership styles.
On Day 1, managers will dive into self-reflection through personality assessments, guided introspection, and group dialogues, setting a strong foundation for meaningful personal insights.
Day 2 will see these insights put into practice with role-playing scenarios and collaborative problem-solving exercises that enhance emotional intelligence and promote authentic communication.
On Day 3, the focus will shift to strategic application; participants will develop actionable plans and receive targeted coaching on integrating self-awareness into their everyday leadership practices, ensuring a lasting impact on team performance.
By the end of this transformative workshop, middle-level managers will be empowered with a richer understanding of themselves, positioning them to lead with greater empathy, clarity, and impact within the organisation.
Psychological Safety – The Fearless Organisation Scan: Evaluating Team Safety
Consultant: Aaron Teo
Duration : February 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
This is a 4-hour session on the first part of The Fearless Organisation Scan with the team leads of a local government agency.
In this session, the leaders of the teams will have the opportunity to evaluate the current level of safety within their teams with our certified practitioner. They will be introduced to a series of tools and frameworks designed to assess psychological safety, empowering them to identify both strengths and areas for improvement in fostering open, trusting work environments.
Our practitioner will discuss, diagnose and guide team leads through the evaluation process, ensuring they can accurately gauge the health of their team dynamics. By the end of the session, participants will collaboratively develop initial strategies to bolster safety and pave the way for a fearless organisational culture.
From Manager to Multiplier: The Leadership Advantage
Consultant: Eric Lau
Duration : May 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
Leaders of insurance agencies wear many hats – coach, strategist, motivator, and sometimes crisis manager. But the real question is Are they developing as a leader of leaders? This powerful two-day workshop is built exclusively for insurance agency leaders to thrive in their leadership during fast-moving and unpredictable environments.
Attract and recruit top talent by becoming the kind of leader people want to follow.
Increase team productivity by leading with influence, not just instruction.
Retain high performers by creating a values-driven culture that inspires loyalty and ownership.
Participants will be equipped with practical tools for leading across generations, adapting to changing environments, and engaging with emotional intelligence. They’ll gain clarity on their personal leadership style and how to use it to drive real business results.
Mindfulness at work
Trainer : Sriven Naidu
Duration : April 2025
Mode : 90-minute virtual webinar
Must High Performance come at the expense of Well-being?
What is secular mindfulness anyway? And what has it got to do with elite athletes, as well as world-class finance leaders like American hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio and Singapore’s former Minister of Finance, and Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam?
In this interactive session for employees of a cryptocurrency wallet, we explore the practical fundamentals of Mindfulness at Work, using cutting-edge techniques to quantifiably leapfrog over others with decades’ more experience.
SMART Goals Training
Consultant: Sheela Chandran
Duration : May 2025
Mode : Virtual workshop
This engaging 90-minute workshop is tailored for all employees of our engineering client to the powerful framework of SMART goal-setting as part of their new performance management system roll-out. Participants will learn to craft clear and actionable goals that align with both their personal aspirations and professional responsibilities. By mastering SMART goals, they’ll gain greater focus and motivation, to help them track progress and achieve meaningful results
Developing High Performing Teams
Consultant: Paul Stuart
Duration : May 2025
Mode : Virtual workshop
This interactive workshop is tailored for people managers at our cryptocurrency wallet who want to unlock the full potential of their teams. An introduction to foundational motivational theories will help examine whether current reward systems truly encourage the right behaviours, skills, and attitudes. We’ve built in practical strategies for motivating and engaging their teams, some of whom work remotely across multiple time zones, with a focus on creating a culture of coaching, recognition and appreciation.
Essentials of Effective Performance Management
Consultant: Soon Meng Tan
Duration : May 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
From virtual to offshore, we return to “land” on best practices for conducting impactful performance appraisal discussions and deliver actionable strategies to build trust, motivate your team, and manage performance with confidence. Designed for cross-functional supervisors in an engineering environment, this workshop provides practical tools to deliver clear, constructive feedback using the SBI (Situation-Behaviour-Impact) Model, and master the science of crafting S.M.A.R.T. goals.
Leading with Impact
Consultant: Paul Stuart
Duration : May 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
We return to our shipping & logistics client with a follow-up session specifically tailored for the IT team. One of our most popular programmes for people managers, the first day focuses on using the Strengths Deployment Inventory tool to recognize a range of different motivations and adapt your preferred style to better fit the needs of others. We then use Patrick Lencioni’s 5 Dysfunctions Model to work on strengthening their teamwork and cross-functional collaborative effectiveness.
Leadership Fundamentals
Consultant: Eric Lau
Duration : May 2025
Mode : Virtual workshop
We kick-off the month of May with a series of exciting virtual programmes for our cryptocurrency wallet client. In this workshop, we’ll explore the essential differences between leadership and management through the C.L.E.O model (Coach, Leader, Expert, Organiser) and what makes a great leader in today’s environment. Our participants learn to identify and adapt different leadership styles, and develop their ability to communicate with clarity and confidence. What’s more, they’ll build strong, trust-based relationships and enhance their performance management skills through practical tools.
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Courage and Confidence
Trainer : Sriven Naidu
Duration : June – July 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
This 3-part learning journey was designed as a conflict management workshop (40) for the academic team of a reputable tuition agency in Singapore, equipping educators and team leaders with the tools to handle challenging conversations with greater clarity, composure, and conviction.
The sessions focused on empowering participants to engage in high-stakes dialogues—be it with colleagues, parents, or students—where emotions run high and outcomes matter. From performance feedback and behavioural correction to boundary setting and addressing misalignment, the programme addressed real-world scenarios commonly faced by the academic team.
In Part 1, participants explored the psychological dynamics of difficult conversations, learning how to manage internal reactions, clarify intent, and prepare effectively. Part 2 delved into communication techniques and frameworks such as reframing, active listening, and assertive expression, giving participants a robust toolkit to draw from. The final session focused on practical application through role-playing, peer feedback, and personal reflection—helping participants gain confidence and fluency in their approach.
This transformative journey encouraged educators to shift from avoidance to proactive engagement, enabling them to uphold professional standards while preserving trust and empathy in every conversation.
Conversations the Count: Enhancing Performance Appraisals Through Feedback Across Borders
Consultant: Sheela Chandran and Martin Zheng
Duration : June – August 2025
Mode : Virtual (3-hour session)
As part of this oil and gas company’s strategic move to enhance feedback culture organisation-wide, this bilingual programme—conducted in both English and Mandarin—empowers leaders and employees with the mindset, skillset, and confidence to engage in meaningful feedback conversations.
Developed to align with their internal performance appraisal and development cycle, this initiative supports both appraisers and appraisees in navigating feedback moments with authenticity and impact. The sessions explore the neuroscience behind feedback, techniques to reduce defensiveness, and practical frameworks for both giving and receiving feedback across cultural and hierarchical boundaries.
Sessions were customised for audiences in Southeast Asia and China, with language and scenarios adapted to fit local workplace contexts. Participants also engaged in role-plays and scenario-based learning to ensure transferability to real-life appraisal conversations.
Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI)
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : July 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
A half-day exploration on SDI assessments for an intact team at a multinational corporation based in Singapore.
This session offers team members a deeper understanding of their motivations, communication styles, and conflict responses through the Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI). By uncovering individual and team dynamics, participants gained valuable insights into how they can collaborate more effectively and build stronger working relationships.
The session concluded with a reflective discussion and interactive exercises, allowing the team to translate their newfound awareness into actionable strategies for workplace success!
Inside Out: Exploring Self-Awareness, Mindset and Connections
Trainer : Sharon Lee
Duration : July 2025
Mode : Virtual (4-hour Session)
This immersive learning experience was designed for a rapidly growing crypto wallet company, with the goal of equipping its leaders and high-potential talents to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving tech environment.
The sessions titled Inside Out focused on three interconnected pillars: cultivating deep self-awareness, developing a growth-oriented mindset, and building meaningful workplace connections. This emotional intelligence training for employees (encouraged participants to engage in guided self-reflection activities to uncover their values, triggers, and strengths, laying the foundation for intentional personal and professional development.
Through dynamic discussions and experiential exercises, the session also explored the impact of mindset on behaviour, decision-making, and team dynamics. Participants examined how beliefs and mental models influence their responses to challenges, and learned techniques to reframe limiting thoughts to drive resilience and agility.
Finally, the programme brought attention to the importance of interpersonal connection—how empathy, authenticity, and curiosity can foster stronger relationships and psychological safety in teams. With many working in decentralised, hybrid environments, these human-centred insights were especially timely and relevant.
Global Learning Series: Professional Growth for the Future of Work
Consultant: Sheela Chandran, Gurpreet Bajaj Singh, Michael Teoh
Duration : July – September 2025
Mode : Virtual (3-hour Session)
This series of bite-sized webinars was curated for the global workforce of a leading FMCG company, with the aim of fostering continuous learning and professional development in a fast-evolving work environment. Positioned as a future skills course, the programme equipped employees with timely capabilities to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world of work.
Spanning topics such as Unlocking Creativity, Influencing without Authority, An Introduction to the World of Generative AI, and Opportunities in Conflict, these virtual sessions were designed to spark insight, provide practical takeaways, and inspire action across diverse roles and regions. Each 3-hour session combined thought leadership with interactive elements, enabling participants to reflect on their current practices and explore new tools and perspectives to elevate their work.
With employees joining from around the world, the series supported the company’s commitment to inclusive and accessible development—empowering individuals at every level to thrive in a dynamic, global organisation.
Leading Beyond the Lab: Stakeholder Management and Coaching for Medical Researchers
Consultant: Sok Leng Tay, Sharon Lee
Duration : August 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
This dual-workshop series was developed for a local consortium of medical research organisations, tailored specifically for researchers who are stepping into or already holding leadership roles within their institutions.
The first workshop, Successful Stakeholder Management, equipped participants with strategies to navigate the complexities of cross-functional collaboration—balancing scientific rigour with the needs of funders, partners, and regulatory bodies. Participants explored stakeholder mapping tools, influence strategies, and real-world case scenarios to enhance their engagement and alignment efforts.
The second workshop, Coaching with Confidence, focused on developing a people-centred leadership approach. Researchers learned key coaching techniques to empower their teams, foster professional growth, and build a culture of trust and accountability. Practical role-plays and coaching simulations helped participants translate theory into action, making coaching a natural part of their leadership style.
High-Potential Learning Journey: Leading with Self-Awareness and Impact
Consultant: Sharon Lee
Duration : August 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
This 3-day programme was designed for a global shipping company, bringing together high-potential talents from across the organisation to prepare them for greater leadership responsibilities through a group coaching approach.
The journey focused on three core areas: stepping into the role of an effective manager, communicating and collaborating across diverse teams, and developing deeper self-awareness through psychometric assessments. This leadership coaching programme helped participants gain insights into their individual strengths and leadership tendencies, learning how these influence their management style and interactions with others.
Interactive discussions, guided reflections, and peer coaching created a highly personalised learning environment. Participants left with greater clarity about their leadership identity, practical strategies to lead teams with confidence, and a shared commitment to fostering collaboration across global functions.
Together, the sessions supported the transition of scientific leaders from subject-matter experts to confident people and project leaders—ensuring their impact extends beyond research outcomes to team development and organisational influence.
Asia Pacific Leadership Accelerator: Communicate, Influence, and Lead with Presence
Consultant: Sheela Chandran, Sharon Lee, Sriven Naidu
Duration : August – September 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
This 5-day immersive learning journey was delivered for a global mining and heavy equipment company, bringing together nominated high-potential talents from across the Asia Pacific region.
Designed to build the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in complex, cross-cultural environments, the programme focused on four key areas: Impactful Presentation Skills, Influencing without Authority, Mindfulness at Work, and Executive Presence. Participants refined their ability to communicate with clarity and conviction, explored strategies to influence stakeholders beyond their reporting lines, and cultivated greater self-awareness and composure through mindfulness practices.
The final segment of the journey centred on executive presence—developing the poise, credibility, and gravitas required to lead with confidence in high-stakes situations. Delivered through a mix of masterclasses, peer feedback, and experiential activities, this learning experience helped participants grow not only as professionals, but as grounded and authentic leaders.
Business Storytelling for Impact: Communicating with Clarity and Confidence
Consultant: Soon Meng Tan
Duration : September 2025
Mode : Face-to-face in Singapore
This series of workshops was developed for a local SME to enhance their employees’ presentation capabilities, by mastering appropriate communication skills for professionals, with a strong emphasis on business storytelling.
Participants explored how to structure and deliver messages that resonate with stakeholders—whether in internal meetings, client presentations, or informal updates. The sessions focused on distilling complex information into clear narratives, using storytelling techniques to engage, influence, and inspire action. Through interactive exercises, feedback rounds, and real-life business scenarios, attendees built the skills to communicate with greater purpose, confidence, and presence.
The workshop series aimed to cultivate a more articulate and persuasive workforce, ready to represent the organisation with professionalism and authenticity across all communication touchpoints.
2024
Emotional Intelligence
Trainer : Nicole Smart
Duration : June 2024
Mode : Face-to-face
And very quickly, we’ve come to the halfway mark of 2024. We kick off the second half of 2024 with a 2-day workshop on Emotional Intelligence at the Workplace.
The session aims to raise awareness of EI with this group of high-performing young talents at a global mining organisation, with a focus on empathy, self-awareness and an understanding of team dynamics. Day 2 will see the participants engaged in a fun and engaging team-building event, and an opportunity to put all they’ve learnt into practice!
Change Management Leadership
Trainer : Rupa Sivanoli
Duration : July 2024
Mode : Face-to-face
Our client is a super-charged tuition centre based in Singapore. This session aims to equip the management team with change management leadership skills. In addition to a few frameworks and concepts, ie Kotter’s framework of change, and ADKAR change process, this workshop focuses on real-life work challenges.
Participants will bring to the workshop, real work initiatives they are currently involved in, and learn change management fundamentals to transition smoothly through organisational changes.
Impactful Communications Workshop
Trainer : Soon Meng Tan
Duration : July 2024
Mode : Face-to-face
We continue our engagement with the same client with a 1-day workshop for the supporting and operational functions. One of our most popular programmes, this 1-day workshop focuses on a variety of communication tools, techniques that help participants communicate more effectively, and to build long-term successful and sustainable working relationships.
Managing Time and Priorities
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : July 2024
Mode : Face-to-face
The learning journey continues onto a 3rd day where participants will learn about managing, balancing and effectively achieve work-life balance through managing time and priorities. Among various frameworks and tools, participants will learn about the Eisenhower matrix and how it can be effectively used to organise, prioritise, and increase their productivity at the workplace.
Cultivating Accountability and Empowering Managers
Trainer : Elsie Mak
Duration : July 2024
Mode : Virtual & Face-to-face
This is a topic fresh from the oven, and very specifically created for our client, who is a French manufacturing company. How can employees achieve performance goals when they don’t know what to aim for?
Research shows that in some companies, up to 95% of its employees do not understand its strategy, and only half strongly agree that they know what is expected of them at work.
This workshop aims to equip managers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to foster accountability at all levels – from personal accountability to accountability within teams and to the organization as a whole. By exploring theoretical concepts, engaging in practical exercises, and sharing best practices, participants will gain insights into the importance of accountability and learn how to create environments where accountability thrives.
Emerging Leadership Programme
Trainer : Soon Meng Tan
Duration : July 2024
Mode : Face-to-face
This learning journey is customised and designed for a local electrical engineering company and mapped against the key leadership competencies of the company. It covers a range of topics designed to equip new and aspiring leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to be ready and effective in their leadership and managerial roles.
What is perhaps most exciting about this client is that it is the very first time they are engaging in a curated leadership learning journey that is mapped specifically to their evolving and growing business objectives. We are certainly proud to be a part of this inaugural initiative!
Highly Productive Teams!
Trainer : Marc Jablon
Duration : July 2024
Mode : Face-to-face
We will deliver this workshop in the US of A! This workshop focuses on how team members can work with each other, collaborate, communicate and cooperate to achieve great results. It focuses loosely on the causes of dysfunctions in the teams where you work. Participants go through discussions and activities to explore the keys to overcoming these dysfunctions and move towards a healthier, higher performing environment.
The causes of dysfunction are always both identifiable and curable. However, they don’t die easily. Making a team functional and cohesive requires levels of courage and discipline, but the result is a high performing and cohesive team that can accomplish more in less time and fewer resources.
Critical Thinking for Better Decision-Making
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : August 2024
Mode : Face-to-face
Our client is from the Financial Services Industry and based in Singapore. This open-enrolment workshop focuses on developing critical thinking skills. Our participants service a variety of clients from the same industry, and are often required to think quickly and critically, and to make the right regulatory-compliant decisions.
This workshop will focus on frameworks and concepts that are easily applicable back at the workplace. It examines the neuroscience behind our thinking systems, and introduces a concepts and frameworks in decision-making, also highlighting the common logical fallacies and how to avoid them.
Impactful Communications Workshop
Trainer : Soon Meng Tan
Duration : August 2024
Mode : Face-to-face
We continue our engagement with local client a 1-day open-enrolment workshop. This 1-day workshop includes the psychometric assessment, DISC, and examines the different communication preferences. Participants will learn how to identify, guess different communication preferences, and then flex and adjust their own to suit the other party for a more effective communication process.
Upping Your Game in Online Presentations
Trainer : Nicole Smart and Paul Stuart
Duration : August 2024
Mode : Virtual
A 4*0.5-day customized workshop for our client, a global mining company, this workshop is specially designed and curated for their client-facing and high-performing talents. This workshop is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and techniques needed to deliver engaging and effective presentations in a virtual environment. It covers the process from set up and tools, to planning and structuring presentations, and engaging the audience in a virtual environment.
This comprehensive approach ensures that participants can confidently deliver professional and impactful presentations in a virtual setting, enhancing their communication effectiveness and audience engagement. The trainer-to-participants ratio is also deliberately kept to a maximum of 1-3 to ensure that participants have plenty of coaching and airtime with our trainers.
Successful Stakeholder Management (with Changequest, business simulation)
Trainer : Tan Wei Xi
Duration : August 2024
Mode : Face-to-face
A 1-day workshop that examines all the critical success factors to managing our stakeholders. This workshop also includes a 90-min business simulation game which is weaves in the critical learnings and then have the participants play against each other in a safe environment. Participants receive their personal report at the end of the game, summarising the decisions that they make during the game, and then highlights the areas of improvement. Our client is a high-end luxury brand cosmetic company based out of Asia Pacific.
Successful Stakeholder Management
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : August 2024
Mode : Face-to-face
The skill of managing our stakeholders cannot be over-emphasised. This is a 2-day facilitator-led workshop that examines all the critical success factors to managing our stakeholders. Our client is based in Singapore, and hails from the Financial Services Industry, participants need to manage their internal stakeholders daily.
Leadership and Coaching
Trainer : Lily Koh
Duration : August 2024
Mode : Face-to-face
This is a 1-day workshop for the alumni association of a clinical research company based in Singapore. Leadership and coaching are two interconnected facets essential for effective management and the development of individuals within an organization. Effective leadership incorporates coaching as a fundamental component. Leaders who coach their teams are not just instructing or directing; they are investing in their team members; development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and empowerment.
Persuasive Business Writing Skills
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : August 2024
Mode : Face-to-face
Our client in the global mining company continues their learning journey for the high-performing talents. Influential business writing is a critical skill for professionals who need to communicate effectively and persuasively in a corporate environment. This type of writing goes beyond simply conveying information; it aims to influence the reader’s thoughts, decisions, and actions.
The use of active voice and persuasive language techniques, such as rhetorical questions, analogies, and powerful conclusions, can also enhance the impact of the writing. By focusing on these elements, writers can craft messages that not only inform but also inspire and drive action.
High-Performing Talents Learning Journey – Impactful Presentation Skills. Emotional Intelligence at the Workplace. Effective Influencing Skills. High Performing Teams.
Trainer : Paul Stuart and Nicole Smart
Duration : September 2024
Mode : Face-to-face
Our trainers are off to Geneva! Embarking on a comprehensive learning journey that encompasses Presentation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, and Influencing Workshops provides a holistic approach to personal and professional development. This journey is designed to equip individuals with a diverse set of skills crucial for effective communication, emotional management, and persuasive influence in a corporate environment.
Presentation Skills
The journey begins with mastering presentation skills, where individuals learn to deliver clear, engaging, and effective presentations. This involves understanding the audience and tailoring the content to meet their needs and interests. Participants are taught how to structure their presentations logically, ensuring a smooth flow of ideas that keeps the audience engaged. The effective use of visual aids, such as slides and multimedia, is emphasized, along with techniques to design visually appealing and informative content.
Emotional Intelligence
The next phase of the journey focuses on developing emotional intelligence (EQ), which is essential for personal and professional growth. This workshop introduces participants to the components of EQ: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Through self-assessment exercises, individuals identify their emotional strengths and areas for improvement.
Participants then learn techniques for improving self-awareness, such as mindfulness and reflective practices. Strategies for self-regulation are also covered, helping individuals manage stress, stay focused, and maintain emotional balance in challenging situations. The importance of empathy and social skills in building strong interpersonal relationships is emphasized, with participants learning active listening techniques, how to read non-verbal cues, and ways to communicate more effectively.
Influencing
The final phase of the learning journey centres on developing the skills needed to persuade and motivate others. The influencing workshop covers the psychology of influence, exploring how people make decisions and what factors drive their behaviours. Participants learn about different influencing styles and how to adapt their approach to various situations and audiences.
By integrating these three key areas—presentation skills, emotional intelligence, and influencing—this comprehensive learning journey provides individuals with a well-rounded set of capabilities. These skills not only enhance personal and professional communication but also build the foundation for effective leadership, fostering a more engaged, motivated, and high-performing workforce.
2023
The Values of our Organisation in a Game
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : 0.5 day (February, July, August, September 2023)
Mode : Face-to-face
This 0.5-day workshop for one of Singapore’s government agency is a monthly face-to-face workshop. The focus is to help new joiners understand how the values of the agency are exhibited in demonstrable behaviours and interactions with follow colleagues or external stakeholders. The values come “alive” in this very interactive and engaging workshop which focuses on flying paper aeroplanes.
The Leadership Challenge
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : 2 days (March 2023)
Mode : Face-to-face
A customized programme for our client in Vietnam, with a focus on leadership and talent development. This mini-journey comprises of 2 workshop days followed by group coaching to reinforce learning application from the workshops. The workshops were designed to target practical application for Strategic Thinking, Change Agility and Creative Problem Solving.
Effective Manager Program: Giving and Receiving feedback
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : 0.5 day (March 2023)
Mode : Virtual
One of our most popular programmes for new and people managers, this was the first of repeat batches for the Singapore branch of a Japanese construction machinery manufacturer. Participants learnt to give effective feedback using best-practice principles. One critical tool is the SBI Framework – Situation, Behaviour and Impact – along with practical activities to reinforce active listening, observation, questioning and summarizing.
Compliance and regulatory training for an Asian bank
Trainer : Tay Sook Leng
Duration : 2 days (March 2023)
Mode : Face-to-face
Taking a break from our usual leadership workshops, this is a series of regulatory and compliance topics, covering Article 24, Anti-Money Laundering and the 3 Lines of Defence. Typically, an excruciatingly boring subject matter, this has been given a new lease by our very experienced trainer and participants can expect to learn new knowledge through exploring case studies and best practices.
NICER & Me
Trainer : Lily Koh
Duration : 0.5 day (March, July, August, September 2023)
Mode : Face-to-face
Participants in this workshop learn why it is critical for one’s values to be aligned to the values of the organisation. This is “values in action” and participants unpack the values of their organisation and explore how these values are demonstrated in specific and observable behaviours at their workplace.
Environmental Sustainability, Climate Change & Financial Institutions
Trainer : Tay Sook Leng
Duration : 2 hour workshop (April 2023)
Mode : Virtual
Continuing our collaboration with Semula Pte Ltd, a local consulting company in sustainability and environmental impact. A 2-hour brown bag session, participants from this regional financial institution explores the principles of ESG, the case for environmental sustainability, the implications/ impact and the opportunities/ risks for financial institutions.
Building High Performing Teams
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : 2 days (April 2023)
Mode : Face-to-face
This 2-day workshop was customised and designed for a distributor of electronics components and supply chain solutions. It is based on the best-selling novel by Patrick Lencioni. This workshop discusses and examines the root causes of politics and dysfunction on the teams where you work, and very quickly recommends the keys to overcoming them. The causes of dysfunction are always both identifiable and curable. However, they don’t die easily. Making a team functional and cohesive requires levels of courage and discipline, but the result is a high performing and cohesive team that can accomplish more in less time and fewer resources.
Presentation Skills
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : 1 day (April 2023)
Mode : Face-to-face
This 1-day workshop was customized for a targeted group of cross-cultural managers to enhance their in-person and virtual presentation skills. Designed with multiple-rounds of presentation activity, the workshop provides participants objective feedback to immediate application.
The key workshop objectives are:
- Communicate confidently to an audience using voice and body language
- Deal with nerves and fear
- Prepare for a presentation in the most efficient way
- Explore storytelling to connect with your audience
- Handle questions effectively
Shapers Development Programme
Trainer : David Tuberfield, Paul Stuart, various
Duration : May – November 2023
Mode : Blended
Our learning journey for this Bruneian shipping and oil & gas focuses on the leadership and management team. Participants have been selected from both seafarers and office-based staff, and will attend a 6-month journey, covering the core competencies and values of their leadership framework. The topics include Strengths Deployment Inventory, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching Managers, High Performing Teams, Psychological Safety, Managing Performance, Sensemaking & Critical Thinking, Business Acumen & Strategic Thinking, and Driving Innovation & Change Agility.
Emotional Intelligence
Trainer : Soon Meng Tan
Duration : 1 day (May 2023)
Mode : Face-to-face
This workshop focuses on equipping interns of a Singapore bank to be with fundamental knowledge of emotional intelligence concepts. Participants will explore the science of emotional intelligence and its relationship to success at the workplace, including recognising and understanding one’s moods, emotions and drives as well as their impact on others. We will introduce a practical Emotional Intelligence toolkit that participants can immediately apply at their workplace.
Successful Stakeholder Management
Trainer : David Beveridge
Duration : 0.5-day workshop (May 2023)
Mode : Virtual (via Webex)
A highly interactive business-simulation driven workshop for a Singaporean bank, this workshop examines the intricate stakeholder relationships. Participants learn how to interact more effectively with their key stakeholders to build sustainable and successful relationships. Participants will explore 3 key topic areas – recognizing their own communication and influencing preferences, understanding the needs of the key stakeholders, tailoring their approach to better fit these needs. They will practise these skills and techniques in realistic business situations which are contextualised and tailored to the organisation.
Leaders Development Programme (Leading to Inspire!)
Trainer : Paul Stuart,Tay Sok Leng, Tan Soon Meng, David Tuberfield, Gurpeet Bajaj
Duration : June – December 2023
Mode : Face-to-face and post-workshop virtual group coaching
Location : Brunei
Our learning journey for this Bruneian shipping and oil & gas focuses on the supervisors and team leads.
Participants have been selected from both seafarers and office-based staff, and will attend a 6-month journey, covering the core competencies and values of their leadership framework.
The topics include Strengths Deployment Inventory, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking for Problem Solving, High Performing Teams, Managing Conflict, Managing Performance, Coaching for Success, Business Acumen & Innovation, and Effective Change Management.
Leaders Development Programme
Trainer : Paul Stuart, Tay Sok Leng, various
Duration : June – December 2023
Mode : Blended
Our learning journey for this Bruneian shipping and oil & gas focuses on the supervisors and team leads. Participants have been selected from both seafarers and office-based staff, and will attend a 6-month journey, covering the core competencies and values of their leadership framework. The topics include Strengths Deployment Inventory, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking for Problem Solving, High Performing Teams, Managing Conflict, Managing Performance, Coaching for Success, Business Acumen & Innovation, and Effective Change Management.
Admissions Champions and Influencers
Trainer : Tan Soon Meng, Water Tay
Duration : July 2023
Mode : Face-to-face
Our client is a higher learning institute based in Singapore. The target participants are the faculty comprise of a diverse mix team of expert educators, researchers, and innovators across different clusters. The course objectives cover review critical interviewing skills (competency-based training skills), critical influencing skills in interviews (communication skills, active listening and questioning skill for the first part.
During the second part of the workshop, we focus on preparing personal elevator pitch, influencing skills, public speaking and presentation skills.
Design Thinking for Sales Leads
Trainer : Gurpeet Bajaj
Duration : 1-Day Workshop (July 2023)
Mode : Face-to-face
This 1-day workshop was specifically designed for the sales leads at a global water filtration systems manufacturer and consultant, based in Germany.
Participants gathered from the Asia Pacific region in Singapore to:
- Understand the fundamentals of design thinking and its relevance in problem-solving and innovation.
- Discover real-world applications of design thinking in various industries and contexts.
- Explore the value of adopting a human-centred approach vs a product centred approach while entering newer markets or customer segments.
- Practice empathy and customer-centred design thinking tools to gain deeper insights into customer segment’s needs and motivations.
- Consider fostering a culture of customer centricity as a way of working and thinking in the organisation.
Building High Performing Teams
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : 2 days Workshop (July and August 2023)
Mode : Face-to-face
This client is a global cosmetics giant and their regional office is based in Singapore. Due to internal re-organisation, the teams previously in separate functions have been merged as one department. The objective of this workshop was both to help participants learn the characteristics of and what must be done to build and develop high performing teams, as well as to bond with each over a highly interactive and engaging game on the second day.
Sense-making and Effective Problem-Solving
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : 1-day Workshop (July, August, and September 2023)
Mode : Face-to-face
This local bank’s Frontline Operations and Support Services support the lifeline of the bank, the Relationship Managers. This workshop aims to equip and empower the participants to enhance their personal effective in their functions. They will learn very practical tools, to think beyond what are the obvious solutions, challenge assumptions and overall, increase their value to their internal stakeholders.
Plenty of experiential activities and application exercises for this 1-day workshop.
Building High Performing Teams
Trainer : Tan Soon Meng
Duration : 2 days Workshop (July 2023)
Mode : Face-to-face
Location : Manila, Philippines
This 2-day workshop was customised and designed for a distributor of electronics components and supply chain solutions. It is based on the best-selling novel by Patrick Lencioni. This workshop delivered in Manila, discusses and examines the root causes of politics and dysfunction on the teams where you work, and very quickly recommends the keys to overcoming them. The causes of dysfunction are always both identifiable and curable.
However, they don’t die easily. Making a team functional and cohesive requires levels of courage and discipline, but the result is a high performing and cohesive team that can accomplish more in less time and fewer resources.
Internship programme: Your Preferred Communication Style and How to Communicate Effectively
Trainer : Tay Sook Leng
Duration : August 2023
Mode : Face-to-face
The overall aim of the programme is to help this Bank’s interns appreciate the different communication styles, discover their preferred communication style, learn how to identify other’s style and adapt their style to communicate more effectively. They will also learn and practise the key tools and skills to improve their communication effectiveness – Mehrabian’s communication model, rapport building, questioning and listening skills.
Coaching High Performing Teams
Trainer : Lily Koh
Duration : 1-Day Workshop (August 2023)
Mode : Face-to-face
This programme focuses on developing managers to drive maximum performance in their teams, though self-awareness and engagement via coaching.
Coaching frameworks, and global best practices are discussed in the programme, with the key focus on teaching core coaching skills, and tips and tools that are easily applicable back to the workplace.
Participants are clinical researchers, and the workshop was specifically designed and contextualised around case studies that are specific to their working environment.
Effective Written Business Communication
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : 1-day Workshop (August 2023)
Mode : Face-to-face
The critical objective of this workshop is to help participants learn the key aspects of written business communication skills, so that they can establish effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
After the course participants will be able to understand:
- The Fundamental “rules” of effective communication
- The application of the fundamental “rules” to business email
- How to tailor their message to the styles of the intended recipients
Apply these rules to different business communication: reports, formal documents, emails.
Emotional Intelligence
Trainer : Nicole Smart
Duration : 4 days Workshop (August 2023)
Mode : Face-to-face
Location : Malaga, Spain
This workshop focuses on equipping the high potentials and talents of a global mining equipment manufacturer with fundamental knowledge of emotional intelligence concepts.
This was a 2-day workshop in beautiful and exotic Malaga, Spain!
Participants explore the science of emotional intelligence and its relationship to success at the workplace, including recognising and understanding one’s moods, emotions and drives as well as their impact on others.
We will introduce a practical Emotional Intelligence toolkit that participants can immediately apply at their workplace.
2022
Compliance And Regulatory Training For An Asian Bank
Trainer : Tay Sok Leng
Duration : 1-day training (July 2022)
Mode : Hybrid (face-to-face and virtual workshops)
Designed for a leading bank in Asia, this training will revolve around a series of regulatory and compliance topics covering Article 24, Anti-Money Laundering, and the 3 Lines of Defence. This typically boring subject matter has been made more engaging by our experienced trainer, from which participants can expect new knowledge and insights gleaned from case studies and best practices.
Hi-Po Executive Development Programme
Trainer : Tay Sok Leng
Duration : 4-month training (July – October 2022)
Mode : Virtual workshops
This is a talent development programme customised for select participants from a Japanese firm with a presence in different Asian countries. The workshop topics were curated and designed based on specific leadership competencies that are relevant to the organisation. In addition to attending workshops, participants were also required to work jointly on projects with an ESG focus — aligned with the ESG objectives of the Japanese HQ. Our trainer will drive this holistic learning journey, drawing upon her expertise and experience in the ESG sectors to coach and guide the participants in their projects.
Leading Hybrid Teams Successfully
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : 1-month training (July 2022)
Mode : Virtual workshop
This workshop, which is specifically created for a brewery and its employees, explores pragmatic, practical, and feasible ways to ensure that team members will continue to thrive in a hybrid working environment. The training provides an overview for improved team engagement in the new hybrid environment, noting that for some, working from home is business as usual. For others, however, it may seem exciting at first but loses its appeal over time, resulting in disengagement. And when employees aren’t engaged, productivity and motivation drop.
Solution-Focused Coaching
Trainer : Lily Koh
Duration : 1-month training (August 2022)
Mode : Face-to-face workshop
In this programme, our specialist coach works with a team of medical personnel at a local clinical research company to introduce the fundamentals of solution-focused coaching. This train-the-coach workshop focuses on helping participants become more effective coaches by answering pertinent questions such as (1) what is coaching, (2) what is mentoring, (3) when do I coach, (4) when do I NOT coach, and (5) how do I coach.
April 2026 to June 2026
Executive Coaching: Developing Senior Leaders in the Public Sector
Kaleidoskope was engaged as part of the executive coaching panel for a Singapore government agency, providing bespoke one-to-one coaching support to senior directors. This ongoing engagement reflects the organisation’s commitment to investing in leadership capability at the most senior levels of the public service.
The coaching sessions were tailored to each individual leader’s goals, challenges, and development priorities. Sessions created a confidential and structured space for reflection, enabling participants to sharpen their leadership presence, navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, and lead with greater clarity and impact in a demanding public sector environment.
Coach: Ms Jess TANSUTAT
Date: First week of April 2026
Mode: Face-to-face executive coaching
Giving and Receiving Feedback: Building a Culture of Honest, Constructive Dialogue
This 1-day workshop was delivered for a cohort of high-potential professionals at a leading Swiss private banking institution. Designed for individuals who are on a growth trajectory within the organisation, the session focused on equipping participants with the mindset, language, and skills to engage in feedback conversations with confidence and impact.
The programme explored both sides of the feedback dynamic—how to give feedback that is specific, timely, and developmentally oriented, and how to receive feedback with openness and a growth mindset. Participants practised feedback conversations through structured activities and real-world scenarios, developing the self-awareness and interpersonal skills needed to make feedback a natural part of their professional relationships.
Trainer: Ms Sharon LEE
Date: Second week of April 2026
Mode: 1-day, face-to-face workshop
Soft Skills Learning Journey – Workshop 1: Kick-Off (Communication Skills)
This workshop marked the launch of a comprehensive 6-month soft skills learning journey designed for a Japanese manufacturing company. The programme serves both managers and general population cohorts, spanning six workshops across a diverse range of interpersonal and professional effectiveness topics—including Communication Skills, Giving and Receiving Feedback, Managing Time and Priorities, and Managing High-Performing Teams.
The kick-off session focused on Communication Skills—setting the tone for the learning journey by helping participants develop greater clarity, intentionality, and adaptability in how they communicate across roles, functions, and contexts. Through interactive exercises and facilitated reflection, participants explored the foundations of effective workplace communication and identified personal areas for development to carry into subsequent modules.
Trainer: Ms Elsie MAK
Date: Second week of April 2026
Mode: Face-to-face workshop
Soft Skills Learning Journey – Workshop 2: Communication That Lands
The second workshop in the 6-month soft skills learning journey for a Japanese manufacturing company continued to build on the communication foundations explored in April. This session centred on a deceptively simple but often underestimated challenge: ensuring that what you intend to say is actually what the other person hears and understands.
Participants explored the key factors that cause messages to miss their mark—from assumptions and filters to tone, context, and choice of channel. Through practical exercises and real workplace scenarios, they developed skills in structuring messages with clarity, tailoring communication to different audiences, and checking for genuine understanding rather than assumed agreement. The session strengthened participants’ ability to communicate with intention and precision, building the kind of shared understanding that underpins effective collaboration.
Trainer: Mr Paul STUART
Date: First week of May 2026
Mode: Face-to-face workshop
Executive Coaching: Developing Senior Leaders in the Public Sector
Executive coaching sessions with senior directors at the Singapore government agency continued into May, as part of Kaleidoskope’s ongoing engagement on the organisation’s coaching panel. Each session sustained the individual momentum built in previous months, allowing participants to deepen their reflective practice and continue translating insights into leadership action.
The conversations continued to focus on individual development priorities—including navigating senior stakeholder dynamics, strengthening personal effectiveness, and sustaining leadership confidence in complex, high-stakes environments.
Coach: Ms Jess TANSUTAT
Date: Second week of May 2026
Mode: Face-to-face executive coaching
Post-Workshop Group Coaching: Reinforcing Learning and Sustaining Momentum
This group coaching session was conducted as a follow-up to a workshop delivered for the Japanese manufacturing company in late December 2025. Bringing participants back together several months after the initial learning experience, the session was designed to bridge the gap between workshop insight and sustained workplace application.
Through facilitated peer dialogue and guided reflection, participants shared real experiences of applying the workshop concepts in their day-to-day work—surfacing what had shifted, what remained challenging, and what new questions had emerged. The group coaching format created a safe and structured space for collective problem-solving, mutual accountability, and renewed commitment to continued growth. Participants left with sharpened focus and practical strategies to carry their learning forward with greater confidence and consistency.
Coach: Mr Soon Meng, TAN
Date: Second week of May 2026
Mode: Group coaching session
Soundwave Communication: Navigating Communication as a Student Leader
This workshop was delivered for student leaders at a local tertiary institution, equipping them with the self-awareness and communication skills needed to lead, collaborate, and influence effectively in academic and co-curricular settings. Using the Soundwave Communication Assessment, participants gained a personalised understanding of their own communication style—including how they naturally engage, respond under pressure, and come across to those around them.
Grounded in the assessment insights, the session helped participants navigate the complexities of communication in leadership roles—from managing difficult conversations and giving constructive input, to adapting their style across different personalities and group dynamics. Participants left with a clearer sense of their communication strengths, areas for development, and practical strategies to communicate with greater impact and authenticity as student leaders.
Trainer: Ms Audrey TAY
Date: Third week of May 2026
Mode: Face-to-face workshop (with Soundwave Assessment)
Leading and Managing Change: Building Change Agility in a Shifting World
This 2-day workshop was delivered for managers at a leading international shipping company, operating in an industry that is acutely exposed to geopolitical shifts, trade disruptions, and evolving global supply chain dynamics. The programme was designed to help participants build the mindset and practical tools to lead their teams through change with clarity, confidence, and agility.
Participants explored how macro-level forces—including geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory shifts, and market volatility—translate into real operational and people challenges within their business. The programme focused on helping managers understand how individuals experience and respond to change, how to communicate change effectively, and how to create the conditions for their teams to adapt without losing momentum or morale.
Grounded in change management frameworks and applied through scenario-based practice, the workshop strengthened participants’ ability to lead with composure under pressure, engage stakeholders through uncertainty, and build change-agile teams capable of responding effectively to an ever-evolving business landscape.
Trainer: Mr Paul STUART
Date: Third week of May 2026
Mode: 2-day, face-to-face workshop (on-site)
Soft Skills Learning Journey – Workshop 3: Influencing Without Authority
The third workshop in the 6-month learning journey for the Japanese manufacturing company addressed one of the most common challenges facing first-time managers: how to get things done, build commitment, and move people to action when you do not yet hold formal authority over them.
Participants explored the principles and practices of peer influence—learning how to build credibility, cultivate trust, and engage others through relevance and relationship rather than rank. The session covered practical influencing approaches, including how to frame requests compellingly, align with stakeholder priorities, and navigate resistance constructively. Participants also examined how their own communication style impacts their ability to persuade and inspire, drawing on self-awareness developed in earlier modules of the journey.
Trainer: Ms Sheela CHANDRAN
Date: First week of June 2026
Mode: Face-to-face workshop
Executive Coaching: Developing Senior Leaders in the Public Sector
Kaleidoskope’s executive coaching engagement with the Singapore government agency continued into June, with coaching sessions progressing for senior directors across the organisation. The third month of continuous coaching allowed participants to revisit and deepen commitments made in earlier sessions, address emerging leadership challenges, and further embed the habits and perspectives developed through the coaching process.
This sustained coaching model reflects a deliberate investment in long-term leadership growth—recognising that meaningful behavioural change at the senior level requires time, reflection, and consistent support.
Coach: Ms Jess TANSUTAT
Date: Second week of June 2026
Mode: Face-to-face executive coaching
Building the Next Generation of Leaders: A 5-Day Manager Development Programme
One of the most significant programmes of the quarter, this immersive 5-day learning event was designed and delivered for an Indonesian manufacturing conglomerate with operations spanning multiple geographies. Bringing together more than 50 new and middle managers from across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, the programme represented a bold investment in building a unified, capable, and future-ready management pipeline across a truly diverse and geographically dispersed organisation.
The programme was structured as a rich blend of facilitated workshops, fireside chats, and experiential learning activities—designed to engage participants across different learning styles and create meaningful opportunities for cross-regional connection. Core themes included the fundamentals of people management, leading with purpose and presence, building team trust and accountability, navigating cross-cultural dynamics, and developing the personal leadership identity needed to step confidently into a managerial role.
The fireside chat format created an informal yet focused space for senior leaders to share lived experiences, answer candid questions, and model the values and behaviours expected of managers across the group. These sessions proved particularly powerful in bridging the gap between aspiration and practice, giving participants a direct window into how the organisation’s leadership philosophy plays out in the real world.
Beyond the technical skills of management, the programme created a rare and energising occasion for participants from vastly different cultural and operational contexts to learn alongside one another—building cross-regional relationships, shared language, and a sense of collective identity as part of the same leadership community. The scale, ambition, and design of this programme reflected the organisation’s commitment to growing its managers not just as functional operators, but as leaders who can carry the company’s culture and values across borders.
Trainers: Mr Paul STUART, Mr Eric LAU, Mr Francis HO
Date: Second week of June 2026
Mode: 5-day, face-to-face programme (workshops and fireside chats)
Soundwave Communication: Navigating Communication as a Student Leader
A second cohort of student leaders from the same tertiary institution attended this repeat run of the Soundwave Communication workshop. Building on the strong response to the May session, the programme was extended to reach a new group of student leaders who had not yet had the opportunity to participate.
Participants completed the Soundwave Communication Assessment and engaged in the full workshop experience—exploring their personal communication profiles, developing strategies to adapt their style across different contexts and personalities, and building the confidence to navigate challenging conversations as student leaders. The repeat engagement reflects the institution’s commitment to equipping all student leaders with essential communication capabilities ahead of their leadership terms.
Trainer: Ms Audrey TAY
Date: Second week of June 2026
Mode: Face-to-face workshop (with Soundwave Assessment)
March 2026
Technical Presentations that Engage: Communicating Complex Ideas with Clarity
Trainer : Aaron Teo
Duration : 1st Week of March 2026
Mode : 2-day, face-to-face workshop (on-site)
This repeat 2-day, in-person workshop was delivered for professionals in the mobility and automotive technology sector, building on earlier sessions conducted in January.
The workshop continued to focus on strengthening participants’ ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and persuasively. Emphasis was placed on structuring technical content using business storytelling principles, clarifying key messages, and tailoring presentations to different audiences—ranging from technical experts to senior decision-makers.
Participants worked extensively with their own presentation materials, receiving guided input and feedback to enhance clarity, coherence, and audience impact.
Leadership Development Follow-Up Coaching: Peer Learning in Practice
Trainer : Soon Meng Tan
Duration : 2nd Week of March 2026
Mode : Virtual coaching session (4 hours)
This 4-hour virtual coaching session was conducted as a repeat follow-up for participants from a 2025 leadership development learning journey within a multinational organisation.
The session focused on reinforcing learning transfer through peer-to-peer dialogue, allowing participants to surface current leadership challenges, share successes, and reflect on how they have applied key concepts since the programme. Facilitated discussions encouraged collective problem-solving, perspective-taking, and accountability for continued growth.
Technical Presentations that Engage: Communicating Complex Ideas with Clarity
Trainer : Aaron Teo
Duration : 3rd Week of March 2026
Mode : 2-day, face-to-face workshop (on-site)
This additional repeat of the 2-day technical presentation workshop was delivered to support another cohort within the mobility and automotive technology sector.
The programme reinforced core principles of audience-centric communication, helping participants refine how they frame technical problems, explain solutions, and articulate value. Continued emphasis was placed on adapting technical depth, language, and structure based on stakeholder needs, ensuring messages land with clarity and relevance.
Building High-Performing Teams: Follow-Up Coaching on the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : 3rd Week of March 2026
Mode : Virtual workshop
This virtual follow-up coaching session was designed to support teams who had previously participated in a workshop on the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team earlier in the year.
The session focused on helping participants reflect on how the concepts had been applied in practice, surface real team challenges, and identify progress made since the initial workshop. Through facilitated discussion and guided reflection, the team revisited the five dimensions—trust, conflict, commitment, accountability, and results—examining where traction had been gained and where further focus was needed.
The coaching session reinforced shared ownership and accountability, supporting the team in sustaining healthy team behaviours over time.
February 2026
Strategic Thinking and Stakeholder Management for HR Business Partners
Trainer : Weixi Tan
Duration : 1st Week of February 2026
Mode : 2-day, face-to-face workshop (on-site)
This 2-day, on-site workshop was delivered for HR professionals in a global industrial and agribusiness organisation, specifically tailored for HR Business Partners operating in complex, matrixed environments.
The programme focused on strengthening participants’ strategic thinking capabilities—helping them move beyond operational execution to adopt a more enterprise-wide perspective. Participants explored how to diagnose business challenges, anticipate downstream impacts, and align HR interventions with organisational priorities.
In parallel, the workshop developed participants’ stakeholder management skills, equipping them to engage senior leaders with confidence, navigate competing interests, and influence outcomes without formal authority.
Leadership Development Follow-Up Coaching: Peer Learning in Practice
Trainer : Soon Meng Tan
Duration : 2nd Week of February 2026
Mode : Virtual coaching session (4 hours)
This 4-hour virtual coaching session was designed as a follow-up to a leadership development learning journey conducted in 2025, supporting participants in sustaining momentum and translating learning into practice.
The session focused on peer-to-peer learning, creating a facilitated space for participants to share real challenges, successes, and insights from applying the programme concepts in their day-to-day leadership roles. Through structured dialogue and guided reflection, participants surfaced patterns, exchanged practical strategies, and deepened their learning through collective experience.
Leadership Development Follow-Up Coaching: Reflecting, Applying, and Sustaining Change
Trainer : Soon Meng Tan
Duration : 2nd Week of February 2026
Mode : Virtual coaching session (4 hours)
This virtual coaching session was conducted for participants from a 2025 leadership development journey within a multinational organisation, designed to reinforce learning transfer and long-term behaviour change.
Over the course of the 4-hour session, participants engaged in peer-based discussions facilitated by the coach, focusing on challenges encountered, breakthroughs achieved, and lessons learned since the programme concluded. The session emphasised reflective practice, mutual support, and accountability—helping participants sharpen judgement and confidence in applying leadership concepts in real workplace situations.
Political Savvy at Work: Navigating Organisational Dynamics with Confidence
Trainer : Dr Rosalina Chai
Duration : Last Week of February 2026
Mode : Face-to-face workshop
This workshop was designed for undergraduate students from a leading law faculty who were undertaking internships and preparing to transition into professional legal and corporate environments.
The session focused on equipping participants with politically savvy skills to navigate workplace dynamics ethically and constructively. Participants explored how informal power operates in organisations, how decisions are influenced beyond formal structures, and how to read stakeholder motivations and interests.
Through case discussions and guided reflection, students learned how to manage up, build credibility, and navigate ambiguity—while maintaining professionalism and integrity in complex workplace settings.
January 2026
Building High-Performing Teams: Addressing the 5 Dysfunctions
Trainer : Paul Stuart
Duration : 2nd Week of January 2026
Mode : Virtual Workshop
This virtual workshop was delivered for a leading organisation in the luxury retail and consumer lifestyle sector, supporting teams that operate across functions and markets.
Grounded in Patrick Lencioni’s 5 Dysfunctions of a Team framework, the session focused on strengthening trust, encouraging healthy conflict, fostering commitment, driving accountability, and sustaining collective results. Participants reflected on real team dynamics and explored practical strategies to address common breakdowns in collaboration—particularly in virtual and hybrid environments.
The session combined facilitated discussions, self-reflection, and team-level insights to help participants translate the model into everyday team behaviours.
Senior Leadership Retreat: Leading with Clarity, Alignment, and Purpose
Trainer : Chen Chuen Lee
Duration : 2nd Week of January 2026
Mode : 3-day, face-to-face retreat (on-site, Hangzhou, China)
This immersive 3-day, in-person leadership retreat was delivered in Hangzhou, China. It designed for the senior leadership team of a renewable energy and sustainability-focused organisation based in China.
The retreat created space for leaders to step back from operational demands and focus on strategic alignment, leadership presence, and collective direction. Through facilitated dialogue, experiential activities, and guided reflection, participants explored their leadership assumptions, decision-making patterns, and how they show up as a senior team.
The programme emphasised trust-building, shared ownership, and navigating complexity as a united leadership group—anchored in the organisation’s evolving growth ambitions.
Team Building Retreat: Strengthening Collaboration and Trust
Trainer : Chen Chuen Lee
Duration : 3rd Week of January 2026
Mode : Face-to-face retreat
This team-building retreat was conducted for the HR team of a private banking and wealth management institution.
Designed as a reflective and experiential experience, the retreat focused on strengthening interpersonal trust, enhancing communication, and reinforcing shared purpose within the team. Participants engaged in structured activities and facilitated conversations that surfaced working styles, expectations, and unspoken dynamics—creating a stronger foundation for collaboration.
The retreat supported the team in reconnecting with one another, especially important given the pace, confidentiality, and complexity of their work.
Technical Presentations that Engage: Communicating Complex Ideas with Clarity
Trainer : Aaron Teo
Duration : 3rd Week of January 2026
Mode : 2-day, face-to-face workshop (on-site)
This 2-day, in-person workshop was designed for professionals in the mobility and automotive technology sector, where complex technical information must be communicated clearly to diverse stakeholders.
The programme focused on helping participants translate technical content into compelling, audience-centred narratives. Participants explored how to structure technical presentations using business storytelling principles, clarify key messages, and adapt depth, language, and emphasis depending on whether they were speaking to technical peers, management, or non-technical audiences.
Through practical application, participants worked on their own technical materials, refining how they frame problems, explain solutions, and articulate value—ensuring their expertise lands with clarity and impact.
Presentation Skills: Communicating with Impact and Presence
Trainer : Audrey Tay
Duration : 4th Week of January 2026
Mode : Face-to-face workshop
This workshop was delivered for an applied learning and higher education institution, supporting participants in strengthening their professional presentation and communication capabilities.
The session focused on helping participants communicate ideas with clarity, confidence, and credibility. Using the Soundwave Assessment, participants gained insight into their vocal presence, pacing, tone, and overall delivery style. Practical exercises allowed them to refine structure, storytelling, and audience engagement techniques.
Participants left with heightened self-awareness and practical tools to elevate their impact in academic, professional, and stakeholder-facing presentations.
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