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SMU Mindfulness Conversation 2014
Exploring Mindfulness in Different Domains of Life
Dear Friends,
Please mark your calendar and join us for our second Mindfulness Conversation event at Singapore Management University on Friday 5 December 2014 from 3pm to 7pm.
SYNOPSIS
The topic of mindfulness -- or open, present-centred awareness -- is becoming increasingly popular. This is at least partly because mindfulness can be applied in many areas including wellbeing, leadership development, education, and parenting. Thus, in this year’s Mindfulness Conversation, we will together explore the role of mindfulness in different domains of life, including education and work. Join us for a conversation that brings together experts from both research and practice. They will share evidence and insights into what it means to be mindful and what results from being mindful. We will also engage in short mindfulness practices to make the concept come alive! The conference is targeted at anyone with a curiosity to learn more about mindfulness and its applications to various domains of life, no prior knowledge or practice is required.
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SPEAKERS and facilitators
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Dr. Jochen Reb is an Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. His research focuses on judgement and decision making in organisations, and the role of mindfulness in organisational contexts such as leadership. He is also the President of the Mindfulness Initiative @ SMU. |
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Sheryl Bathman is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and the Director of LifeSteps Pte Ltd. She founded LifeSteps in 2005 and opened her private consultation office in 2007. Sheryl also offers mindfulness programmes throughout the year including the well-known and extensively researched Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme. Prior to establishing Lifesteps, Sheryl worked in mental healthcare, as well as in the global corporate and finance sector |
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Dr. Fannie Khng is a research scientist at the National Institute of Education (NIE). Her main research focus is on the cognitive science of learning and performance, on both behavioural and neurophysiological levels. Fannie is particularly interested in the study of inhibitory control and attention, and their role in self-regulation. Her work includes investigations into the effects, mechanisms and boundary conditions of mindfulness. |
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Connie Wong is a university counsellor in Singapore Management University. She started her personal mindfulness journey 7 years ago and has since started integrating the practice into her counselling work with clients and conducting workshops and mindfulness sessions for students. |
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Andrew Jones is an Executive Coach. He has been coaching Leaders in global businesses and Asian MNCs for the last 3 years. Prior to that, Andrew amassed 20 years of Asian business experience, most recently as an HR Leader in the Investment Banking Industry. Andrew uses a Relational Coaching style where Psychodynamics are central and applies Mindfulness in various ways to suit his clients. |
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Angie Monksfield is the founder of Brahm Centre, a charity dedicated to promote happier and healthier living. She has been a mindfulness practitioner for more than ten years and teaches it at the centre, companies, schools and community clubs. She is also a certified .b mindfulness course for youths. Angie was an entrepreneur that started her own IT business in the late 80s and sold it to EDS. She subsequently served in senior positions at Visa International, Singapore Airlines, Accenture and MOH Holdings. |
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Jane Grafton is a Senior Corporate Based Mindfulness Trainer with the Potential Project. She will lead a short mindfulness practice entitled "Training a Leader's Mind". It will focus on understanding the relevance of focus and awareness training to the role of the leader. She will draw on mind training techniques known to enhance productivity, effectiveness and well-being in the workplace. |
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Dr. William Tov is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University. His research interests include personality, memory, and well-being. He is currently researching the links between mindfulness and well-being in everyday life, especially how mindful people regulate their emotional experiences in a daily context. |
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EVENT DETAILS
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Date & Day
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5 December 2014, Friday
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Time
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3.00pm - 7.00pm
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Venue
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Singapore Management University
School of Accountancy and School of Law,
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, Level 2
60 Stamford Road
Singapore 178900
Click HERE for map (Building #3)
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Dress Code
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Business Casual
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Registration
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*Free Admission* Register NOW to ensure your seat!
Refreshments will be provided after the event.
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Enquiries
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Please contact us at mindfulness@smu.edu.sg
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Programme
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3.00pm
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Registration
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3.15 - 3.30pm
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Welcome and Introduction
Jochen Reb, SMU
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3.30 – 3.40pm
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Mindfulness Practice I: Mindfulness of Breathing
Sheryl Bathman, LifeSteps
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3.40 - 4.00pm
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A pilot school-based mindfulness program for at-risk adolescents in Singapore - Attention and behavioural regulation
Fannie Khng, NIE
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4.00 - 4.20pm
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Mindfulness Practice with Students in SMU
Connie Wong, SMU
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4.30 – 4.50pm
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Mindfulness at Work
Andrew Jones, Accadence
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4.50 - 5.10pm
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Mindfulness in Relationships
Angie Monksfield, Brahm Centre
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5.10 - 5.20pm
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Mindfulness Practice II: Training a Leader's Mind
Jane Grafton, The Potential Project
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5.20 - 6.00pm
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Panel Discussion
Moderator: Wai Fong Chow, SMU
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6.00 - 6.15pm
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Summary and Outlook
William Tov, SMU
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6.15pm
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Refreshments
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We look forward to seeing you at the event!
On behalf of the SMU Mindfulness Initiative
Jochen Reb
Associate Professor of OBHR
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Singapore Management University
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