RevUp and LIVE well

Live.

To have life; be alive.

To experience or enjoy to the full.

RevUp LIVE aims to be an uplifting platform of both personal and professional learning and inspiration. It strives to empower and enlighten by being a hotbed of thought-provoking discussions and insightful sharing, drawing on the accomplished experiences of industry leaders and senior professionals across a diversity of industries. So that we all can grow together and live our careers and lives to the fullest.

The inaugural RevUp Live Series kicked off in exactly this spirit as 4 esteemed speakers took time off their busy schedules to share their views and experience of what it means to be 'Career Fit', 'Career Healthy' and 'Career Strong'.

Patrick Tay

With a distinguished career in both the labour movement and public service, Patrick serves as the Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC, Director of Legal and Strategy, and is an elected Member of Parliament for Pioneer SMC. He chairs the Government Parliamentary Committee for Education and co-chairs the Financial Sector Tripartite Committee with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. A leading expert in employment and industrial relations law, Patrick has more than 30 years of experience in the community space and over two decades in the labour movement, making him uniquely positioned to address the complexities of today’s professional challenges.

Madeline Ho

With an illustrious career spanning over three decades in the finance and asset management industry, Madeline brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Currently, she serves as the Managing Director and Head of Intermediary for Singapore and Southeast Asia at Neuberger Berman Singapore.

Madeline's impressive track record includes building businesses from the ground up and successfully launching new startup ventures. Her extensive experience also includes strategic roles at SBI Digital Markets and as CEO of Natixis Investment Managers Singapore Limited, where she drove substantial growth across the APAC region. She has been an active member and chairperson at the Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS) conferences, demonstrating her commitment to the industry.

A passionate advocate for consumer literacy and equal opportunities, Madeline regularly speaks at conferences, providing mentorship and promoting professional growth through coaching. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the National University of Singapore.

Gerald Koh

From commanding an Armoured Brigade to transforming HR practices at Singtel, Gerard’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. With over 30 years of leadership experience, he is a master at building high-performing teams and creating innovative workplace cultures. At Singtel, Gerard is spearheading special projects that enhance the B.I.G (Belonging, Impact, and Growth) People agenda, designing spaces and strategies that bring over 4,000 employees, clients, and partners together to achieve extraordinary results.

James Loo

James brings a wealth of expertise and a rich history of leadership in human resources to our series. As the Managing Director and Group Head of HR Shared Services and HR Information Systems at DBS Bank, he is at the forefront of transforming HR services across the bank’s global markets. His role is pivotal in integrating digital technologies to optimize HR processes, enhance capabilities, and improve the overall employee experience.

With a robust background that spans various sectors and industries, James has developed a deep understanding of the HR landscape. His extensive experience includes roles such as Head of HR for DBS Bank Taiwan and Group Head of Talent Acquisition, where he shaped strategies for talent management and development that have significantly contributed to organisational success.

The event kicked off on 26 September 2024 at?79 Anson Road, The Hive where RevUp Consulting and RevUp ProServices have their new offices. As attendees relaxed, sipped wine and soaked in the sea view, the speakers' sharing was eagerly anticipated.?

Mr Patrick Tay kickstarted the speakers' section as he spoke about being guided by your 'North Star' - your shining passion, your stirring purpose and always being ready to adapt and embrace new learnings so that you can pivot when necessary to stay true to your North Star.

We had boldly experimented with running this speakers' section without a moderator. Any trepidation, however, was immediately swiped away with a lively follow-up sharing by Mr Gerald Koh which flowed seamlessly from the previous speaker as he mused about embracing new adventures, capitalising on transferable skillsets to fuel you on your new pursuits, and entertained the participants with interesting anecdotes. He too, alluded to passion being the anchor for these new adventures and how it enlivens you when you pursue them, even when new things are always uncomfortable and challenging.?

Ms Madeline Ho picked up smoothly from there and spoke about building new things passionately and passing on a legacy both in terms of businesses and organisations you have built up, as well as the people you have developed, grown and uplifted during those journeys. She spoke about the importance of paying it forward as she has benefited from bosses and mentors who entrusted her with new portfolios and uplifted her with belief and faith.

Mr James Loo summed it all up brilliantly with Career FITNESS

F ocus - focus on your North Star and purpose. Why do you want to be in this profession?

I nvest - invest in yourself continuously by learning new skills?

T ransform - transform your mindset and the way you work. You do not need to settle for the same job scope year after year, you can proactively change that!

N etwork - build a network of like-minded individuals to inspire and 'live it up' in your career journey.?

E xpertise - Build specific expertise in your chosen field. This increases your value.

S elf-reflection - regularly self-reflect and evaluate your motivations, your dampeners, your strengths and your development areas. That will help you to make necessary changes.

S elf-care - take care of yourselves physically, mentally, spiritually! Our career lives are a marathon, not a sprint!?

The night concluded with a splendid networking session while being lavished by great food and drinks provided by Umami10 and FedwithMatcha. Name cards were exchanged, discourse about the event's subject matter was shared, new connections were forged, and participants enthused about the interesting topics for the next Series.

We are proud to have hosted the first Live Series event, undeterred by the relative infancy of the RevUp brand. Stay tuned for the next Series!