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What if the most expensive leadership gap in your organisation isnโt technical capability but self-awareness? Research from the International Coaching […]
WHEN HIGH PERFORMING TALENT FEEL LIKE THEY ARE LAGGING BEHIND . . .
WHEN HIGH PERFORMING TALENT FEEL LIKE THEY ARE LAGGING BEHIND . . . A client came into their first session […]
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๐๐๐๐๐ Many experienced leaders experience self-doubt.I see this often in my Coaching Sessions.Most of […]
When high performing talent feel like they are lagging behind . . .
A client came into their first session recently A highly capable individual with an impressive track record On the outside, […]
๐ฅ ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅโฆ ๐๐ข๐กโ๐ง ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ๐! ๐ฅ
Don’t hold back waiting (or wishing) for a big(ger) stage. If you can touch just one life for good, you […]
๐E๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ช๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐ข๐๐ข ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐ฆ – ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐ง๐๐ข๐จ๐๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก.
As Acres Plus Professional Services continues to evolve, Iโm intentional about how we grow – not just in scale, but […]
#Top10! Deeply honoured and pleasantly surprised!
I committed to leveragingย my global experience, comprehensive skill set and cultural fluency, toย provide deep confidential support toย Established leaders and Emerging Leaders alike – to lead with purpose, navigate personal and professional transitions with clarity, and grow in ways that feel both human, unique and high-performing.
๐ 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 – thatโs because transitions arenโt 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
โจ IMPACTย โจ Itโs always rewarding to know that the work we do atย Acres Plus Professional Servicesย 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 โ And Thatโs OK
Letโs expand what leadership looks like โ even in the interview room.
We asked ChatGPT about Acres Plus Professional Services – Here is what it said:
๐ฑ Acres Plus Professional Services โ Overview Founded: 2023, Singapore Core Focus: Professional coachingโspecializing 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 โ and Confidence.
From Campus to Career โ 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
Theyโre brilliant, energetic but sometimes overlooked. Iโm 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 […]
๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ: ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ข๐ป๐ฒ๐
๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐น-๐ณ๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฃ๐น๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐ปโ๐ ๐ท๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ. ๐๐โ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด […]
๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐๐ โ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ
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 โ And When
As the career landscape continues to evolve, one question on the mind of young professionals and their sponsors is: โDo […]
๐น ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐น
Many young professionals are told to focus on building their CV and Linkedin professional profile โ but what about ๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, […]
Exciting news!!!
Due to increasing demand and the many success stories weโve celebrated, Iโm pleased to announce the expansion of our ***Professional […]
Annual International Coaching Weekย Singapore (ICW)
One of the things I value most aboutย the annual International Coaching Weekย Singapore (ICW) is the opportunity to gainย more practical tools […]
You donโt need a crowd to make an impact
You donโt 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
โThey are just not MD / Director material.โโโThey are not ready for the next levelโโโโHe / she is not mobileโโ […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 โ๏ธ๐ – Day 10 – Final Reflections
โโIt is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.”-Ursula […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 โ๏ธ๐ | Day 9 โ 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 โ๏ธ๐ – Day 8 – Crossing the Drake passage on our return
Our journey back to Ushuaia, Argentina ๐ฆ๐ท has begun, and once again, we are crossing the legendary Drake Passage However […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 โ๏ธ๐ โ Day 7 – Pendulum Cove, Deception Island
โIf you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.โ โ Wayne Dyer We woke […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 โ๏ธ๐ โ Day 6: Damoy Point and Gouldier Island
โOne doesnโt discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.โย โ Andrรฉ Gide […]
Antarctica 2025 โ๏ธ๐ โ 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 Womenโs Day
Happy International Womenโs 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 โ๏ธ๐ – DAY 5 โ NEKO HARBOUR, PARADISE BAY & THE POLAR PLUNGE! ๐ฅถ
โJobs fill your pocket, but adventures fill your soul.โ โ Jamie Lyn Beatty So lets skip the order of the […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 ๐โ๏ธ DAY 4 โSPRIGHTLY ISLAND & MEUSNIER POINT
”Travelling – It leaves you speechless and then turns you into a story teller – Ibn Battuta” What a phenomenal […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 ๐โ๏ธ DAY 3 โ A LESSON FROM BARRIENTOS ISLAND – ๐ง
Leadership Lessons from Penguins: Protecting the Next Generation In the icy expanse of Antarctica, penguins in a rookery showed us […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 ๐โ๏ธ 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 ๐โ๏ธ DAY 3 โ BARRIENTOS ISLAND ๐ง
The Drake Passage? Conquered! Phew! Exhausted yet exhilarated, we stepped into a brand new chapter of this incredible journey We […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 ๐โ๏ธ DAY 2 – CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE ๐
The Drake Passage is an essential route for ships traveling to Antarctica, particularly research vessels and expedition cruises It connects […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 ๐โ๏ธ CRUISE DAY ๐ข -Part 2
Later that evening, we attended the mandatory safety briefing followed by the evening welcome cocktail where we met the SH […]
ANTARCTICA 2025 ๐โ๏ธ CRUISE DAY ๐ข – Part 1
The day finally arrived! With excitement in the air, our group gathered in the morning at the hotel for breakfast. […]
ANTARTICA 2025 ๐ฆ๐ถ ๐ – 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 ๐โ๏ธ 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 ๐โ๏ธ – A JOURNEY LIKE NO OTHER!*
What an incredible privilege it was to step onto the pristine shores of Antarctica โ the 7th and final continent […]
CONNECT WITH YOUR AUTHENTIC YOURSELF IN 2025
Who are you when we are all alone with . . . ยทย ย ย ย ย No external recognition or validationยทย ย ย ย ย No praise or rejectionยทย ย ย ย ย No […]
Did you close out 2024 properly?
Itโs 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! ๐Take some time out to ask yourself how you will invest in […]
๐ One year of Gratitude! ๐
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 reallyย interesting and rewarding yet challenging, but these […]
Ready to take a journey into yourself?
โก๏ธ 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 tiredโ in this clientโs context means that they have had enough of their current situation. ๐ What situation are […]
Global HR Leaders Program at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business school ๐จ๐ฝโ๐
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
๐ They do not need to know each other๐ 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? ๐ฏYou 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 ๐๐ฝ 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 Womenโs 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, […]


































































