Speaker Spotlight

Dive deep into the professional backgrounds and unique contributions of our distinguished speakers. Each profile offers insights into their expertise and the valuable perspectives they bring to our summit, highlighting their achievements and the topics they will address

James Suresh

James Suresh is a corporate trainer, PR consultant and bestselling author, with more than 30 years’ of experience specialising in Creativity, Interpersonal Communications and Motivation. With a background in corporate communications, James has coached senior executives in Communications, Public Speaking and Emotional Intelligence. He is a certified EQ trainer with ‘Six Seconds Inc’, NLP practitioner, NIE teacher and accredited PR practitioner. The co-creator of Singapore’s comic icon ‘Mr. Kiasu’ and Kopi Thiam, James also has written award-winning books on Singapore and its culture.

The Art of Conversation

  • The S.O.F.T.E.N. Approach
  • 7 Ways to Start a Conversation
  • 6 Ways to Maintain a Conversation
  • How to End a Conversation on a High Note

Angie Toh

Angie Toh supports business leaders and executives in their professional and personal growth through coaching, facilitation and deep process work. With her strong background in sales, marketing, business and personal development, Angie‘s passion is to support professionals to succeed at their own terms and achieve breakthrough in their personal and professional life. Her mission in life is to facilitate and help others to gain insight into their true potential, to expand their awareness of who they could become as a person to live a purposeful, happy and successful life.

Angie was interviewed on Channel News Asia, Channel 5, Money FM and 93.8 Live. She has facilitated many workshops covering areas of Leadership, Mindfulness, Ikigai, Enneagram, Stress and Emotional Management, Personal Effectiveness in Singapore, Myanmar, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, Hong Kong and China.

From Breath to Purpose: Discovering Your Ikigai for a Fulfilling Life

  • Master Stress-Reduction Techniques: Learn simple breathwork practices to manage stress effectively and stay calm under pressure
  • Demystify the concept of Ikigai: Understand what is ikigai and how we can live purposefully and intentionally
  • Practical Strategies for Daily Integration: Leave with actionable methods to seamlessly incorporate breath work and purpose-driven practices into your everyday routine

Daniel Theyagu

Daniel Theyagu is a globally recognized expert in business analysis and facilitation, having transformed the capabilities of over 1,000 organizations across 70 countries. His extensive experience and deep understanding of Agile methodologies, coupled with his ICF-accredited coaching certification, uniquely position him to guide working professionals in navigating the complex landscape of innovation.

GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH THE UNCOMFORTABLE

  • Living In A VUCA-BANI World
  • Adapt to Change: Learn how to thrive in a VUCA-BANI world by transforming discomfort into a catalyst for growth
  • Innovative Mindset: Develop resilience and a mindset ready to embrace uncertainty and innovation
  • Practical Strategies: Gain actionable tools for shifting perspectives on discomfort and seizing new opportunities
  • Ongoing Upskilling: Understand how continuous learning supports adaptability and resilience in unpredictable environments

Dr Joel Yang

Joel is a Clinical Psychologist and has been practicing since 2008. He has facilitated and conducted courses across corporate, government and educational institutions in Singapore and Australia. Covering topics ranging from mental health to workplace culture, Joel is adept and experienced in working with the stressors of professionals in the workforce face.

Anger is a secondary emotion, typically in response to an unmet need or unexpected outcome. Unmanaged anger has been linked to health problems as well as increased anxiety and depression. It can also lead to problems at work, at home, in relationships, and affect the overall quality of life. Understanding anger can help one recognise it as a signal to behave differently and be expressed in a healthy and even helpful manner.

Anger Management

  • Identifying the triggers and early warning signs of anger
  • Understand the anger cycle and link between thoughts and behaviours
  • Learning techniques to calm down and be mindful of one’s reactions

Dr Arwin Muruga

Dr. Arwin Muruga is a dynamic Coach, Trainer and Consultant with over 14 years’ of experience in transforming people, culture and performance. With a Ph.D. and an MBA from the University of East London, he has worked with top multinational corporations like Plexus Manufacturing, Mattel Malaysia, Robert Bosch and Malaysia Airlines. Specialising in Leadership Development, Employee Engagement and Performance Management, he is known for his engaging and results-driven training. Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia, Dr. Arwin delivers impactful programs that drive measurable success.

Beyond corporate training, Dr. Arwin is committed to social impact. He has empowered nearly 500 single mothers through Women of Will (WOW) and helped 1,000 youths launch businesses with the Ministry of Youth and Sports. He also leads “Truckin’Tough,” a 4WD expedition blending adventure with leadership training. Whether coaching executives or mentoring entrepreneurs, Dr. Arwin is dedicated to unlocking human potential and building high-performance cultures.


I Change – Victim vs Victor Mindset

  • Be inspired and capitalise on the very circumstances that are limiting your Success now
  • Are you feeling stuck, held back by external forces beyond your control in your career, relationships, or personal life?
  • Unlock the secrets to reclaiming control and designing the life you’ve always dreamed of no matter the obstacles
  • Discover the transformative power of I Change—a journey from being a victim of circumstances to becoming the victor of your own story
  • Walk away with practical tools and actionable techniques to create lasting change and empower your future

Dr Germaine Yong

Dr Germaine Yong is the lead scientist at the Asian Microbiome Library (AMILI), Southeast Asia’s first and only precision microbiome company. She is also a senior scientist at the Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI). Trained in Biomedical Sciences (PhD, Univeristy of California, San Francisco) and Biology (BS, Duke University), Germaine leads both lab and clinical microbiome studies with a focal point on Asian foods and diets. She is passionate about scientific communication and has authored a children’s comic book to help families learn more about the gut microbiome and healthy eating habits.

A Gutsy Approach to Wellness – The Microbiome’s Role in Health and Nutrition

  • Introduction to gut health and the gut microbiome
  • The microbiome’s role in health, wellness and active ageing
  • Eating to feed your gut microbiome for health across life stages