EGN Cross-Functional In-Person Event
Date/Time: 06/27/2023
from 04.00pm - 06.00pm
Qanvast@OUE. 6A Shenton Way #02-09/10 OUE Downtown Gallery 1 S068815.
Learning Agility by Dr. Wendy Tan, followed by Leading with Laughter by Dr, Karine Lespinasse
EGN invites you to join this highly interactive EGN Cross-Functional In-Person Event: We start off with an interactive talk on Learning Agility by Dr. Wendy Tan, followed by a hands-on session of Leading with Laughter with Dr. Karine Lespinasse.
In the future of work, we know we need to upskill and contribute in ways that robots or logarithms cannot. However, despite the rhetoric on the vital importance of upskilling to stay relevant, the motivation to learn, the capacity to be curious and the skill in learning remains woeful. Learning is not attending training. Learning is also not consuming content on the phone. Learning is not sustained by monetary incentives. Learning takes effort. Learning requires time. Learning calls for strategy.
Learning is also life; we grow new capabilities, expand our sense of identity and allow our full potential to unfold. Lifelong learning can only be sustained by the clarity in one’s career direction, drive to succeed despite challenges and the intrinsic motivation to learn. In this process, following our curiosity is like a breath of fresh air. Our metacognitive ability also guides us in scaffolding a string of activities to learn fast and effectively. So that learning is successful, insightful and joyful.
In this highly interactive session with Wendy, you will:
Re-evaluate the role of learning for personal and career growth
Learn the best practices of self-learners who thrived in their careers
Understand the levers of learning agility and assess where you are in this learning equation Reflect on your barriers to accelerated learning
Use quick tips to be a more productive learner
Leading with Laughter: Elevating Well-being and Performance with Laughter Yoga
Laughter Yoga, a revolutionary practice that combines laughter exercises and yogic breathing techniques, has been gaining recognition worldwide for its numerous mental and physical health benefits. Developed by Dr. Madan Kataria, a physician from India, Laughter Yoga is based on the concept that the body cannot differentiate between genuine and simulated laughter; hence by engaging in intentional laughter, we can still experience its positive benefits. This session aims to provide you with an opportunity to explore the transformative power of laughter, and experience its profound impact on your overall well-being.
Key benefits of the session are:
Stress management
Emotional intelligence
Resilience building
Social connection
Team cohesion and collaboration
No prior experience is necessary. Our certified Laughter Yoga leader Dr. Karine Lespinasse will guide you through a series of laughter exercises that are easy to follow and are immensely enjoyable. Come prepared to laugh, let loose and embrace the wonderful benefits of laughter for your mental well-being. Bring an open mind and a willingness to experience the transformative power of laughter.
About the Speaker: Dr. WENDY TAN SIEW INN
Wendy's work is about learning and bringing forth ideas to help us act with wisdom for the greater good. Being a Chinese with a Western education, Wendy draws from both wells to find insight and inspiration for us to be better human beings and leaders to create institutions that work for all. The author of ‘Wholeness in a Disruptive World: Pearls of Wisdom from East and West’, Wendy is also a Certified Professional Speaker (CSP), a designation conferred by the National Speakers Association as the international measure of professional platform competence.
She connects with her audience through her authentic, heartful and thought-provoking disposition. Her work has won the InnovPlus Spark and HRO Today Thought Leadership Awards. Wendy co-founded Flame Centre in 2004, a talent development practice based in Asia, and has worked with numerous multinational corporations and government agencies in her career. Wendy holds a Master of Science in Organization Development (MSOD) from Pepperdine University and graduated with honors from the National University of Singapore in Psychology.
Presenter: Dr. KARINE LESPINASSE
Dr. Karine Lespinasse is a language researcher and practitioner with a PhD in Human Language Technology and a Masters in Natural Language Processing. Karine has specialized in children’s language development and trained as a storyteller and Music Together® teacher for early age kids and brings her passion for Neurolinguistics and Tech, as well as the deep understanding of the diverse reality of today’s global world to parents and schools. Her publications include articles about motivation, the role of growth mindset in language education, as well as editing a book on Third Culture Kids. Karine’s key interest and passion for counseling and well-being was crystallised originally in China when she attended her first Laughter Yoga class. She trained to become a Laughter Yoga Teacher with the founder Dr. Madan Kataria, and has since been facilitating sessions in Thailand, Florida, France and Singapore for audiences of all ages, both in-person and online. Karine is an active member of the Laughter Yoga University, India. Wendy and Karine are members of KeyNote Women’s Speakers, the leading community of female public speakers globally.
Agenda:
04.00 PM: Meeting starts. EGN introduction by Simon/similar, and a quick introduction to the presenters
04.10 PM: Talk on Learning Agility by Wendy Tan
04.45 PM: Audience Q&A with Wendy
05.00 PM: Quick break
05.10 PM: Laughter Yoga session with Dr. Karine Lespinasse
05.50 PM: Thank You & Close
About EGN Singapore
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