2-Day Positive Psychology Coaching and Mentoring Masterclass For Managers and Leaders

Unlocking Potential Through Coaching and Mentoring

In today’s dynamic workplace, coaching and mentoring have emerged as essential tools for fostering individual and team success. These skills are not just about managing performance—they're about inspiring growth, boosting morale, and maximizing potential. Positive Psychology Coaching, grounded in evidence-based principles, focuses on leveraging strengths and virtues to enable individuals and teams to thrive. This growing practice is widely recognized across industries as a powerful approach to enhance well-being, satisfaction, and productivity.

Mastering the Science of Positive Change

The 2-Day Positive Psychology Coaching and Mentoring Masterclass is designed to empower managers and leaders with the skills, frameworks, and mindset necessary to transform workplace relationships and performance. Participants will delve into the scientific principles of Positive Psychology, gaining actionable insights into self-leadership and team development. Through interactive sessions and practical tools, the program equips participants to address real-world challenges, build meaningful connections, and create a positive work environment that drives sustainable success.

This insightful 2-Day Positive Psychology Coaching and Mentoring Masterclass aim to equip you with the skills, toolkits and mindset for you to coach, counsel or mentor your direct reports.

In this workshop, you will learn what makes psychology-based coaching approaches uniquely effective in striving towards well-being and success. You will cultivate core coaching skills so that you can reap benefits in many dimensions of life, especially at the workplace and home.

Upon completion of this workshop, learners will be able to:

• Apply coaching and mentoring skills to enhance team performance and morale.
• Operationalize the W.H.A.T. Model developed by Dr. Christopher Fong for effective coaching and mentoring.
• Understand and implement the P.O.S.I.T.I.V.E. framework to measure coaching outcomes and promote well-being.
• Utilize a systemic perspective to identify and solve complex workplace challenges.
• Align values to foster sustainable success and build a cohesive team culture.

Positive Psychology Coaching and Mentoring are essential for:

• Human Resource Professionals involved in employee engagement and learning & development.
• Managers, Business Leaders, and Department Heads aiming to refine their coaching and mentoring capabilities using evidence-based practices.
• Team Leaders, Supervisors, and Workplace Coaches who wish to unlock the full potential of their team members.
• Academics, Trainers, and Coaches seeking to enhance their professional knowledge in Positive Psychology Coaching.

"Dr Fong shows expert knowledge in his field. He shares his experience very willingly and helps the participants understand the lesson content. The most beneficial aspect of this workshop, in my opinion, was delving into the coaching framework and model." - Fu Sirong, Senior Manager, MSF

"Really enjoyed this workshop! Dr Christopher Fong is very passionate about the topics and is very generous in sharing his knowledge and information. He is able to address our enquiries and has conducted the content-heavy workshop in a light hearted approach. The WHAT framework and accompanying tools provided invaluable insights, making this workshop a standout learning experience." - Clara Poh, Manager, SingHealth Community Hospitals

"Very refreshing and his style made us sit up and want to pay attention! Coaching is scientific! Dr Fong is super goooooood! I loved how he linked the theories to practical daily life instances. Really opened my mind to a refreshing perspective!" - Muhammad Ridzuan, Chief Musician (Brass), SPF Band

“(Learning via Zoom is) Very good. The facilitator was engaging and was able to get people to participate. He is open with his struggles thus making it a safe space for people to share about theirs. Yes, I would recommend this course especially for those who need to coach or mentor others in their work. Even if you don’t need to, it’s also useful for those who are parents.” – Yvonne, Senior Manager, Ministry of Social and Family Development

“Wonderful experience using Zoom. Chris is a friendly and approachable trainer with genuine sharing. Very insightful.” – Kek Wee, Singapore Prison Service 

“Staff was very efficient to assist. No issues with Zoom. The trainer was extremely candid, no big words and extremely comprehensive to my knowledge. He has done fantastic planning of the course contents. I am excited to apply it to my work.” – Madeleine, Programme Coordinator, Raffles College of Higher Education Pte. Ltd.

“I love it. I prefer learning and training online. You would be able to pick up knowledge on psychology and personality interpretations from the trainer. I have gained insights about myself and also useful knowledge to better understand and analyse family, friends and colleagues.” – Shamila, Deputy Director, MHA

“No problem with ZOOM, it is a great virtual/media tool. A good experience for me as a Merdeka Generation Old Guard. Dr. Fong, is truly a professional and experienced trainer and facilitator. I would certainly recommend him highly to my community for future courses. I will recommend this course to my colleagues and friends as it will be very beneficial in supplementing and strengthening their knowledge, skills and aptitude in their careers.” – Chris, SportPsych Consulting

“He knows his work very well and is very adaptive to meet learning needs.” – Cynthia, Principal Master Teachers, Academy of Singapore Teachers

Dr. Chris Fong – Strategic Leadership and Coaching Expert

With over 20 years of experience in strategic leadership and coaching, Dr. Chris Fong is a recognized authority in the field. As a National Fellow for Singapore’s Ministry of Social and Family Development, he has played a pivotal role in shaping leadership pipelines and mentoring sector leaders. Dr. Fong earned his Doctorate in Professional Studies in 2015 and is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). A thought leader in multicultural and diversity issues, his research has been published globally, influencing organizational culture and business strategies.

Dr. Fong’s unique background as an award-winning orchestra conductor turned psychologist adds a creative dimension to his approach. He seamlessly integrates the principles of Positive Psychology with leadership practices, offering transformative learning experiences. His evidence-based frameworks have been widely adopted across industries, making him a sought-after speaker and consultant.

Edwin Sim – Senior Organizational Performance Consultant

Edwin Sim brings over 25 years of expertise in law enforcement, ICT, and organizational development. As a seasoned trainer and consultant, Edwin specializes in designing tailored learning interventions that drive meaningful change. His approach combines tools such as the Workplace Big 5, MBTI, and DISC to assess and coach leaders from diverse sectors, including government, technology, and luxury retail.

Edwin’s philosophy centers on reflective questioning techniques, empowering participants to discover their strengths and achieve breakthroughs. A winner of the Leonard Nadler Award for leadership excellence, Edwin holds a Master’s degree in Human Development and Leadership from George Washington University. Known for his candid and interactive style, Edwin has delivered impactful training across Asia and Europe, helping organizations transform their culture and performance.

Edwin is certified in the following:

– Workplace Big Five 4.0

– MBTI® Step I & Step II Personality Profiling Practitioner

– DISC Certified Advanced Behavioral Analyst

– Action Learning Coach with World Institute for Action Learning

– Six Sigma Green Belt practitioner

– Associate Facilitator Consultant with Korn Ferry

– Trainer and assessor under the Workforce Skills Qualification framework