Chuan Ze Wen

This is awkward. I used to be the quietest kid in class. If you had told me back then that I would one day be delivering courses in public speaking, communication and leadership, I would've smiled politely and thought you were a scammer.

I hoped the working world would transform me to be someone more confident. Instead, it instilled a strong sense of insecurity within me. That insecurity then forced me to change. With encouragement from family and friends who believed in me before I believed in myself, I started making small changes. Armed with the courage to change, gradual progress became consistent. I got better at delivering and evaluating speeches, giving encouraging feedback and mentoring people.

Somewhere along the way, I started to understand myself. Eventually, I even gathered the courage to transition my career from a technical field into this more humanistic path.

Today, I empower people. This career was built upon every mistake, every encouraging word, every doubt, alongside those who stood by me through it all. Now, I bring together my life experience, engineering expertise and psychological foundations to empower others on their own path.

Interests and involvements

• Mental health, family and career counselling.

• Spreading awareness about mental health and neurodivergence.

• Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and its effects on the job market and human potential.

• The art of inspiring and informing (public speaking, debating, and providing feedback).

• Leadership and management styles for a sustainable work environment.

• Generation Z: bridging the generation gap, and gearing them for career success.

• Inspiring and being inspired through character, competence and courage.

• Full list of involvements is available here.

Philosophy

I believe that people have an inherent wish to change for the better. However, they need the right encouragement, the means to do it, and the opportunity to do so.

Random bits

When he's not thinking about workshops, he follows Buddhist practices as a way of life. He also loves watching anime, and enjoys seeing himself as a creative home cook and writer. He dreams of having his own book signing event one day. Maybe in the far future.

Personal quote

"Have the Courage to Change."