President’s Message

As the world evolves rapidly, coaches play a crucial role in helping clients navigate the complexities of a VUCA and BANI environment. The growing emphasis on mental health and holistic leadership compels us to expand our capabilities and adopt integrative approaches that support both clients’ professional and personal growth. Whether through digital platforms or new disciplines, we must remain present, empathetic, and forward-looking to meet evolving needs.

The Asia Pacific region is rich in culture, steeped in ancient philosophies, values, and nuances that remain largely untapped in the field of coaching. As APAC turns 17, we have started to experiment with new ideas while preserving our distinctiveness. To this end, we have started two new committees, Special Projects and Team Coaching, to drive innovation and meet the emerging coaching needs, always striving to be the Coaching Voice for Asia Pacific.

Since the start of our term in FY24, we started the theme of Self-Care. This is reflected across our initiatives, including newsletters featuring topics on Coaching for Wellness, Mindfulness in Building Resilience, and Emotional Agility. Our webinars provide further platforms for deepening these areas as we brought you Introspection at New Year’s E-coffee Chat, Examining the Inner Coach, and Confronting the “Dark Side.” These efforts will culminate in the inaugural APAC Wellness Retreat in October 2024.

Being the Coaching Voice for Asia Pacific also means no one is left behind, including the underserved. We started pro bono coaching with the youths, the isolated, and sometimes the forgotten in the community. We are proud to partner with youth interns, women entrepreneurs in emerging markets, and the next generation of an existing NGO.

In the last one year, EXCO and our committee members have put in their heart and soul to design the suite of offerings. Enjoy the video as we look back on what we have done.

Warmly,

Irene Chia
President, APAC