LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

Gerald Chew is an esteemed author, lawyer, and speaker whose writing career since 2010 has explored the profound role of intuition and inspiration in shaping mental, physical, and financial well-being. His work bridges personal development, leadership, and intellectual inquiry, drawing from both professional practice and historical analysis. He is the author of Soul, Mind, and Body: Decoded – An Intuitive Guide to Well-Being, Health, and Wealth, a widely read book examining how intuition and inspiration can be consciously applied to enhance quality of life, decision-making, and personal influence. The book, available on Amazon, forms the foundation of his talks, seminars, and programs. Gerald’s work centres on themes such as intuition for healthier living, values-based decision-making, inspired motivation, energized living, and translating intuition into purposeful action and influence. Through these, he advocates a more conscious, creative, and values-aligned approach to leadership and life. His latest book, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles: His Life in Singapore (1819–1823), expands his focus into historical and strategic analysis. It examines how Raffles leveraged timing, diplomacy, Malay dynastic succession, and free trade to establish Singapore as a British settlement, pre-empt Dutch claims, and transform it into a thriving commercial hub—insights that continue to resonate with Singapore’s emphasis on trade and openness today. A sought-after speaker at seminars, corporate retreats, and regional forums, Gerald has shared insights on business, law, creativity, and leadership across universities and professional platforms. His signature theme, “Using Intuition and Inspiration for Creativity and Leadership,” connects contemporary wellness thinking with strategic and historical perspectives. Currently, Gerald practices as a professional lawyer, integrating analytical rigour with intuition and human insight in his roles as adviser, influencer, and leader.

Ong Boon Hwee is the former CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre (SAC), a Singapore-based thought leadership centre focused on advancing stewardship, leadership and sound governance across Asia. In that effort, he worked with leaders from international companies, family businesses, investors, asset-managers, government and civil society on ethical decision-making and long-term value creation. In his varied professional career, Ong has extensive experience in both the civil service and the commercial sector. Prior to establishing SAC, he managed his own consultancy firm focusing on leadership development and organisational capacity-building. He has been the COO of Singapore Power. He was a Managing Director in Temasek Holdings while being concurrently the CEO of Temasek Management Services. In his younger days, he served in the military service, leaving the SAF as a Brigadier-General at 45 years old. Over the years, Ong has served on the boards of companies across diverse sectors, including technology, security, telecommunications and a sovereign wealth fund. He was also board director and advisor to non-profit organisations, including research agencies, foundations, universities, and youth institutions. Ong is the co-author of two books, Entrusted: Stewardship for Responsible Wealth Creation and Inspiring Stewardship. Ong has been a strong advocate for values-based leadership and long-term value creation. His work reflects a commitment to responsible governance, ethical decision making, and developing leaders mindful of their broader impact. Drawing from both public and private sector experience, he continues to contribute to regional and global conversations on leadership, stewardship, and sustainable growth.