Meetings are where decisions are made, ideas are born, and, often, where your work life is defined. During our recent talk, “How to Lead Meetings That Empower Every Voice”, our speakers Minette Norman (Award-winning author, speaker, and leadership consultant) and Sabrina Ooi (CEO, Calm Collective Asia) shared their insights on leading meetings that are productive and inclusive. Here’s a roundup of the lessons we’ve learnt from the conversation.

Launched in 2021, the Calm Circles initiative was born out of a vision to champion mental well-being by providing a safe space for the community to engage in open, meaningful conversations. To allay any anxieties and provide clarity on what to expect, let's demystify what happens during Calm Circles.

Change and uncertainty are inevitable in life, and they can be both challenging and stressful to cope with. In a recent talk we hosted, “Coping with change and uncertainty” our panellist, Dr. Syed Harun Alhabsyi and Shi Min Liew shared valuable insights and practical strategies to help individuals and organizations navigate through these difficult times. They also highlighted the need for self-compassion and self-acceptance in dealing with difficult situations.

In its second year, CalmCon was a 4-day hybrid festival held from 6 - 9 October 2022, leading up to World Mental Health Day. It was the first time we introduced in-person events to CalmCon as a means of actualising our mantra: Well-being for Your Whole Being.

The in-person events took place on the third and last day of the festival. Here’s a recap of what went down.

You don't have to be struggling to start taking care of your mental health. In fact, from this track, we seek to understand how the power of good mental health and physical well-being can help us thrive in our day-to-day life.

Using feedback from last year’s CalmCon and recognising the needs of our community. We put together a track on “How to Find Calm” to dive deeper into practical strategies to start their mental health recovery journey & manage their own mental health struggles. Here are the top highlights from the sessions.