Well-Being at Work: Strengths & Energy Management

𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲

Managing our energy is a critical component of personal productivity. While each person has 24 hours, we each come to work with differing levels of energy, depending on how well we looked after ourselves. 

Last week, I was invited by Yuen Kwan Cheung to speak on the topic of hashtag#wellbeing and hashtag#selfcare as part of the APEC Events Management Workshop for Marriott International. I spoke on hashtag#energymanagement and about using our hashtag#strengths at work. The energy in the room increased significantly when the leaders from Marriott were able to share how they used their strengths to lead their teams and do their work.

Managing our energy is more than hashtag#physical energy. Often hashtag#emotional energy determines how well we respond to personal triggers, conflict situations, unexpected changes etc. In the event management space, energy management is often crucial for success.

And a huge part of maintaining a high level of emotional energy is the feeling of using our strengths at work. During the session, I emphasized that using our strengths greatly impact our level of energy and sense of purpose at work.

Wrapping up the topic of leadership well-being was a fireside chat with Douglas Kim, GM of JW Marriott Hanoi. He shared his own leadership journey in Marriott, personal disciplines as a leader and how he dealt with leadership challenges. I had quite a few personal take-aways from his sharing.

To top off the fantastic week, I grabbed the opportunity to bring along my eldest son and we had some quality 1-1 time together in Hanoi. The workshop was held in Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in Hanoi and we got to experience amazing hashtag#hospitality. 

It was an extremely energizing week of purposeful work and quality family time! And I'm very grateful. 🌟 

CliftonStrengths Team Building Workshop - Pico Art Events (Festival Management)

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦’𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞. 🌟

Together with Mark David, I ran another team workshop with Pico Group in Singapore. This was for one of the events team focusing on IP related projects and Festival management.

The goal was helping the team
✅ identify the unique strengths of individuals
✅ increase appreciation of varied strengths and contributions.
✅develop greater respect and appreciation of each team member.
✅forge deeper relationships and collaboration through the process.

We spent a considerable amount of time identifying the super powers and uniqueness of each individual through different activities.

The team also gave us space to share and highlight the special combinations of talents we observed on the team grid and the cutting edge these combinations brought.

A lovely time with the team! 😁

CliftonStrengths Team Workshop - Singapore Management University Corporate Communication

[𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬]

Some CliftonStrengths themes can be quite contrasting yet can appear within the same individual as a unique combination. Some other combinations provide the special powers to do specific type of tasks.

I love calling out these unique combination of talents, articulate the power these combinations create and see the faces of individuals light up. This is when I know the workshop is now more than just a workshop for many individuals.

Relator-Woo
Individualization-Strategic
Command-Positivity
Achiever-Empathy
Achiever-Adaptability
Activator-Self Assurance

The list goes on..

Had so much fun doing a workshop with a super fun group from Singapore Management University. The group's energy and enthusiasm of this group made me feel like I could give them my 200%.

Thank you for making my day so well spent and feeling so energized!

CliftonStrengths Teambuilding Workshop - Singapore Institute of Technology (Registrar Office)

My first time in the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) campus. Did a CliftonStrengths Team Building workshop for the Registrar Office and had a lovely time. The group was very enthusiastic. The Registrar was very sporting when I invited him to share his strengths with his team. Overall, a very wonderful time spent with the team.

CliftonStrengths Leadership for Singapore Non-Profit Senior Leaders

𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞.

Spent a day with a group of very passionate senior leaders from the non-profit sector in a workshop setting.

It was very life-giving.

While I was there to give (conduct a leadership session), I felt I receive so much more.

There was the usual CliftonStrengths content but it was more about the context. Spending time with this group of senior leaders who, at the core, were humble, down to earth and generous in spirit sparked something within me.

Listening to their stories, insights, struggles and engaging with them both in the workshop and during lunch was so special. When one is in the presence of giants, somehow the spirit within can be so easily stirred up. These people made me feel seen and heard.

Had the extra joy of connecting back with Brian Chan, an old friend.

I am very glad that these people are change makers in our Singapore society. May God bless and multiply the works of their hands and protect their soul and spirit. They carry such a huge load and the work done never seemed enough.
Christian Chao Arthur Ling Sandra Leong 梁雪儿 Renee Tan Mary Ng Soong Kiang Tay Karthik J Ernest Lee, Jason Lee, Juliana Foo, Muhammad Ashik

CliftonStrengths in Jakarta Indoneisa - Team Coaching & Workshop for Socomec

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 “𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑?”

In many computer games including Pokémon or Brawl Stars, characters often have the ability to power up and finally unleash their “SUPER”. In some sense, this idea reflects our own talents as well.

I’m a catalyst. I enjoy helping participants discover their talents, find the spark they need in a workshop setting. I do that on a regular basis and some are large groups.

My “SUPER” is different. 🌟

In some sense, the unlocking requires me to work with a smaller group (not larger than 15pax). I combine facilitation with teamcoaching. I often feel like this is when my “SUPER” is unleashed. 💥
With smaller groups, I have time to go deeper. I can coach and I can call out others’ “SUPER”. I love seeing the delight and joy when I do that.

I was very energized when I travelled from Singapore to Jakarta. This CliftonStrengths session was for a selected group of six individuals from different countries. Participants were from Singapore, Sri Lanka, India and China.

The individuals were coming together for the first time to connect face to face and to work on a specific project. My goal was to help them understand their talents and to use them collectively and collaboratively.

I had great fun! 🤩