Leading up to the CalmCon mental health & well-being festival, Calm Collective hosted our very first in-person Well-being Leaders Roundtable at 1880 Singapore on 4th October 2022. Here’s a rundown of what happened and the learnings we got from our discussions.

Mental health is top of mind for everyone these days. Employees are rethinking their priorities and looking to employers to support them. Organisations need to be able to better equip themselves and their employees to manage mental health challenges proactively. With that said, what can leaders and individuals do to build a culture of well-being in the workplace?

During our very first in-person talk, “Turning Imposter Syndrome into Your Strength”, our panellists Dr Jade Kua, Dr Wan Rizal and Vishal Jain shared their experiences coping with imposter syndrome and how they’ve turned it into a tool to help them flourish. Here’s a round-up of important lessons from the discussion

What do you associate with the term vulnerability? Perhaps it’s weakness, failure, or even fear. These thoughts and feelings can come up when we reveal aspects of ourselves to others. We build walls up to prevent others from looking in. However, it takes more strength and courage to show our authentic selves than it does to stay caged in.

At its core, D&I encompasses the collective efforts of an organisation to create a more welcoming environment for its employees. While the definition of D&I may seem simple, it can often be misconstrued as an exclusive movement for ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ community.

Asians are historically known for their great work ethic and commitment to results - but it has come at a cost: Asians across the world have reported higher levels of stress and burnout, with these numbers increasing rapidly during the pandemic. To the average Asian executive, ‘slowing down’ often seems like an esoteric luxury that they can’t afford - a narrative that needs to change. Here’s a roundup of the lessons we’ve learnt from our discussion.