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🚀 Unlocking Leadership Potential: Why Investing in Yourself is the Best Career Strategy
At Acres Plus, we leverage Professional Coaching and the learnings we have gleaned from diverse experiences to support people to […]
Client feedback and recommendation
What fuels our success? – The trust, feedback and referrals of our clients. Mrs. Korede Demola-Adeniyi, Thanks for you for […]
Part 3: Sustain Change with Connection & Community
Thriving Through Transitions Together Change is hard, but even harder when you are alone – that’s because transitions aren’t just […]
Part 2: Transform Challenges into Catalysts for Growth
Transform Challenges into Catalysts for Growth Turning Career Crossroads into Growth Opportunities Last year, I worked with a regional HR […]
Navigating Transitions
Part 1: Navigating Transitions – The Power of Self-Awareness How Self-Awareness Can Anchor You through Change Last month when I […]
A Customised Approach to Enabling Effective Leadership
In an era marked by rapid change and global interconnectedness, traditional leadership development approaches often fall short. Senior executives today […]
Pleased to share this feedback from our client
✨ IMPACT ✨ It’s always rewarding to know that the work we do at Acres Plus Professional Services leaves a lasting impact. Thank […]
Introducing the RRAG Model
Introducing the ACRES PLUS RRAG Model: Reflect, Realise, Act, Grow At Acres Plus Professional Services, we believe leadership development is […]
Not All Great Contributors Speak First — And That’s OK
Let’s expand what leadership looks like — even in the interview room.
We asked ChatGPT about Acres Plus Professional Services – Here is what it said:
🌱 Acres Plus Professional Services – Overview Founded: 2023, Singapore Core Focus: Professional coaching—specializing in leadership development, whole-person coaching, and […]
LEAVE ME ALONE!
On my walk today, I spotted a lady squatting by some shrubs, crying. My first instinct was to approach her, […]
From Campus to Career — and Confidence.
From Campus to Career — and Confidence. Just 6 days ago, one of our clients, a recent graduate in Media […]
MANAGE YOUR ENERGY
If you are struggling to say no (when necessary) or experiencing challenges with setting boundaries, please get in touch.We can […]
BRIDGING GENERATIONS AT WORK – WHAT EMERGING TALENT NEEDS NOW
They’re brilliant, energetic but sometimes overlooked. I’m talking about our emerging talent – entry level graduates and early-career employees who […]
CLIENT FEEDBACK AND REFERRALS
Client feedback and referrals are the engine that drives our growth at Acres Plus Professional Services. The feedback below is […]
𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗻𝗲𝘀
𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹-𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 […]
𝟓 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩
Starting out in the professional world can feel like standing at cross roads and wishing one had a crystal ball […]
MENTORSHIP VS COACHING : What Young Professionals Really Need — And When
As the career landscape continues to evolve, one question on the mind of young professionals and their sponsors is: “Do […]
🔹 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒: 𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🔹
Many young professionals are told to focus on building their CV and Linkedin professional profile — but what about 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, […]
Exciting news!!!
Due to increasing demand and the many success stories we’ve celebrated, I’m pleased to announce the expansion of our ***Professional […]
Annual International Coaching Week Singapore (ICW)
One of the things I value most about the annual International Coaching Week Singapore (ICW) is the opportunity to gain more practical tools […]
You don’t need a crowd to make an impact
You don’t need a crowd to make an impact. Sometimes, one quiet moment of kindness can last a lifetime for […]
When Bias Gets Airtime, Careers Pay the Price
“They are just not MD / Director material.”‘’They are not ready for the next level’’‘’He / she is not mobile’’ […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 ❄️🌍 – Day 10 – Final Reflections
‘’It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.”-Ursula […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 ❄️🌍 | Day 9 – Crossing the Drake Passage 2 (Return Journey)
As we sail into our final day, I find myself wishing for more time, but also being filled with deep […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 ❄️🌍 – Day 8 – Crossing the Drake passage on our return
Our journey back to Ushuaia, Argentina 🇦🇷 has begun, and once again, we are crossing the legendary Drake Passage However […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 ❄️🌍 – Day 7 – Pendulum Cove, Deception Island
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” – Wayne Dyer We woke […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 ❄️🌍 – Day 6: Damoy Point and Gouldier Island
“One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.” – André Gide […]
Antarctica 2025 ❄️🌍 – Day 5 continued: Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay & Lemaire Channel
Today? Paradise! Fuelled by a sumptuous breakfast, we boarded the zodiacs to Neko Harbour -home to yet another thriving penguin […]
Embracing Diversity: The Role of Organizational Behavior
Thank you Cubie Lau Susan Calderon Urbina Priya PillayUCD Global Campus SG University College Dublin It was an absolute pleasure […]
Happy International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day greetings to you all, because the journey towards equity, inclusion and a true sense of belonging […]
How are you and your leaders faring against each of these future-forward leadership trends?
How are you and your leaders faring against each of these future-forward leadership trends? Namely:1. Prepare leaders for rapid technological […]
GIVE YOUR LEADERSHIP AN EARLY CHECK UP AND WORK ON YOUR GAPS
When we hear the phrase ‘an early check up’, we often think of health related check ups especially as we […]
Not Everyone Thrives in Every Environment
Sometimes, the culture of a workplace or the influence of a leader can work for many but leave others feeling […]
Certificate of Appreciation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Singapore, for my contributions in 2024
I feel so energised to receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Singapore, for my contributions […]
Leader, rise above the urge to worry in Q1
For many leaders, it may be easier to close the year with a sense of gratitude but as the new […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 ❄️🌍 – DAY 5 – NEKO HARBOUR, PARADISE BAY & THE POLAR PLUNGE! 🥶
“Jobs fill your pocket, but adventures fill your soul.” – Jamie Lyn Beatty So lets skip the order of the […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 🌍❄️ DAY 4 –SPRIGHTLY ISLAND & MEUSNIER POINT
”Travelling – It leaves you speechless and then turns you into a story teller – Ibn Battuta” What a phenomenal […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 🌍❄️ DAY 3 – A LESSON FROM BARRIENTOS ISLAND – 🐧
Leadership Lessons from Penguins: Protecting the Next Generation In the icy expanse of Antarctica, penguins in a rookery showed us […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 🌍❄️ DAY 3 – BARRIENTOS ISLAND – SPECIAL VIDEO FEATURE
Have you been following this Antarctic expedition? What words come to you as you watch this video of Barrientos Island? […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 🌍❄️ DAY 3 – BARRIENTOS ISLAND 🐧
The Drake Passage? Conquered! Phew! Exhausted yet exhilarated, we stepped into a brand new chapter of this incredible journey We […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 🌍❄️ DAY 2 – CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE 🌊
The Drake Passage is an essential route for ships traveling to Antarctica, particularly research vessels and expedition cruises It connects […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 🌍❄️ CRUISE DAY 🚢 -Part 2
Later that evening, we attended the mandatory safety briefing followed by the evening welcome cocktail where we met the SH […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 🌍❄️ CRUISE DAY 🚢 – Part 1
The day finally arrived! With excitement in the air, our group gathered in the morning at the hotel for breakfast. […]
ANTARTICA 2025 🇦🇶 🌍 – DAY ZERO: THE CALM BEFORE THE ADVENTURE!
After 38 hours of travels from Singapore to Argentina, we finally landed in Buenos Aires, 3 days before cruise day […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 🌍❄️ THE PREPARATION PHASE
My passion for travel and learning had taken me to 65 countries, all 7 wonders of the world and 6 […]
*ANTARCTICA 2025 🌍❄️ – A JOURNEY LIKE NO OTHER!*
What an incredible privilege it was to step onto the pristine shores of Antarctica – the 7th and final continent […]
CONNECT WITH YOUR AUTHENTIC YOURSELF IN 2025
Who are you when we are all alone with . . . ·     No external recognition or validation·     No praise or rejection·     No […]
Did you close out 2024 properly?
It’s important to do this to be able to progress in 2025 with intentionality. Here are 2 quick questions to […]
2025 is no ordinary year!
May it exceed your BOLDEST imaginations!Happy New Year! 📌Take some time out to ask yourself how you will invest in […]
🌟 One year of Gratitude! 🌟
As the holiday season brings another year to a close, Acres Plus Professional Services would like to express our heartfelt […]
FOR EACH ONE OF YOU
As you reflect on the progress you made in 2024, remember to be mindful of the things you consider to […]
Year end self reflection tips
Year end self reflection tips 2024 year end is fast approaching and many are taking stock of the year to […]
Appreciation award for 2024 International Coaching Federation, Singapore Community of Practice Leader/ Facilitator
Surprise! I summoned what energy was left in me at the end my work day, to go for the International […]
Gratitude changes EVERYTHING!
This day last week, I thought I was having a very ordinary day . . . a low key day, […]
Are you ready for your next role?
‘Feeling the need to make a career move or a fresh start? Here are 10 tips that I used to […]
TAKE ACTION
I really like it when I get a notification from my iwatch to ‘Stand Up’ or to ‘Breathe’.I actually obey, […]
Take the time you need to rest, recover and replenish without guilt
Take the time you need to rest, recover and replenish without guilt. Remember that without your health, your pursuits will […]
CONGRATULATIONS!YOU GOT THAT PROMOTION OR THAT NEW / EXPANDED ROLE AND NOW YOU HAVE A CULTURALLY DIVERSE (OR AN EVEN MORE CULTURALLY DIVERSE) TEAM TO LEAD.
Navigating cultural nuances as a new leader of a diverse team can be really interesting and rewarding yet challenging, but these […]
Ready to take a journey into yourself?
➡️ Our coaching clients are established leaders and emerging leaders, across all career stages, who are passionate about their business […]
Fear of Failure
Leaders, Is the Fear of Failure preventing you or someone you know from growing at a faster pace? All of […]
Leader, Are you feeling a little less than confident today?
Here are 3 quick tips to boost your confidence right away: 1. Focus on your strengths: Remind yourself of your […]
Welcome to the 4th and final quarter of 2024!
Over this year, majority of the clients we see, have spoken about wanting to be a force for greater good […]
How do you tailor your coaching methods to suit clients with extensive experience like mine
A client asks: How do you tailor your coaching methods to suit clients with extensive experience like mine? The reality […]
I am tired of being tired!
‘I am tired’ in this client’s context means that they have had enough of their current situation. 💠What situation are […]
Global HR Leaders Program at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business school 👨🏽🎓
After 7 months of intense learning, relearning, engagement and future proofing, I am delighted to announce that I have completed […]
Professional Networking!
Watch this informative video as Cynthia and Emily respond to a question from a banker on effective networking.
Constituting a Personal Board of Directors
🌎 They do not need to know each other🌎 They are totally replaceable as your journey evolves! How willing are […]
How can I balance Coaching and Leading while ensuring the team meets our quarterly and annual objectives?
Are you working in a high pressured environment with stretching targets and multiple deadlines?Do you sometimes (or often) wish your […]
No one ever got better from not trying!
No one ever got better from not trying! What is that thing that you have been hesitating to try, to […]
What happens when you combine your Human Intelligence with Intelligent Automation?
What happens when you combine your Human Intelligence with Intelligent Automation? 🎯You become a player on the global stage; a […]
And its a wrap!
May I take this opportunity to say a huge THANK YOU to the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Singapore President Amily […]
International Coaching Week (ICW) Singapore 2024
International Coaching Week (ICW) Singapore 2024, kicked off yesterday, with a bang! It is a week-long celebration and deepening of […]
Find time to REST
Find time to RESTFocus on your well-being please 🙏🏽 hashtag#coaching hashtag#coach hashtag#professionalcoaching hashtag#professionalcoach hashtag#executivecoaching hashtag#executivecoach hashtag#leadershipcoaching hashtag#leadershipcoach hashtag#acresplus hashtag#acresplusprofessionalservices hashtag#freechatavailablehashtag#heretosupportyouhashtag#hereforyouhashtag#wellbeinghashtag#healthandwellnesshashtag#rest
Kindness is a universal language!
It delivers innumerable benefits for both the giver and the receiverWhen embedded in an organisation, it is known to improve […]
Describe a typical Coaching engagement timeline
Michael asks us to ‘Describe a typical Coaching engagement timeline’ Watch this informative video as Cynthia and Emily respond to […]
Some great news to start the new year with! – PCC in the bag!
I am delighted to let you all know that the International Coaching Federation (ICF) has upgraded my coaching certification from […]
THE WWH GAME
Hello All,2023 Year End is fast approaching and for many of our clients and followers, this is undoubtedly their favourite […]
Please remember this as you sip your coffee (or tea) today while thinking of your deliverables.
Please remember this as you sip your coffee (or tea) today while thinking of your deliverables. Think about why work […]
Are you or someone you know, experiencing some hesitation or nervousness about engaging a Professional Coach?
Are you or someone you know, experiencing some hesitation or nervousness about engaging a Professional Coach? If so, listen to […]
Acres Plus Professional Services – Committed to business and personal success
Two of the questions we have received since the launch are:‘What does Acres Plus mean?’,‘What inspired the name Acres Plus?’ […]
Acres Plus Professional ServicesPassionate about business and personal success
Great progress!Our visitor analytics reveal that since our launch this Tuesday, we have had 1038 page views and 335 unique […]
EXCITING NEWS!
After decades of an incredible journey, across continents, adding tangible value within the manufacturing and financial services Industries, in senior […]
Happy International Women’s Day everyone!
Here is a great opportunity to listen to snippets of my gratitude journey and to access a win-win-win opportunity to […]
What is Professional Coaching?
Thank you for clicking on the button to learn more about Professional Coaching. Coaching is quite novel and as such, […]
































































