Facilitators

Dr. Palan - PhD

Dr. Palan is a recognised author, speaker, trainer, and consultant. The Chairman of Specialist Management Resources (SMR) group, he has authored over 11 books including 'The Magic of Making Training FUN!!'

Dr. Palan studied at Madras University, California Coast, UCLA, Harvard, and the National Training Laboratories, USA. He is a trained chemist who switched over to social sciences, psychology, and human resources to pursue his passion of working with people, when his first choices of becoming a Bollywood actor, a cardiologist, or a politician were not fulfilled. He is a member of several professional organisations including the Association for Psychological Type, USA, the American Society for Training and Development, and the National Speakers Association, USA.

Dr. Palan has a passion to help people learn and perform. He has the magical ability to deliver content in a FUN way that has led him to speak at numerous international conferences and train in 28 countries across the world.

Karen Ong - CITD (UK), ATP

Karen has more than 20 years of working experience in Singapore and Malaysia. She leads her workshops with her personal brand of motivation and passion which helps to ignite and accelerate learning and retention. A SMR Accredited Training Professional, Karen has trained extensively in Asia and has spoken at several conferences.

Subra - BSc, CITD (UK), ATP

Subra, international consultant and trainer has more than 15 years of experience in the educational and financial sectors. A competency expert, Subra's sessions are highly enriching and focuses on practical solutions. An SMR Accredited Training Professional, Subra has trained in several countries in Asia.

Uday Khedkar - BE, MBA, AT

Uday has over 15 years of facilitation, corporate sales and marketing experience. He has undergone extensive training in personal growth and behavioral sciences. A SMR Accredited Training Professional, his passion for making a difference has taken him to several Asian countires.

Yeo Thiang Swee - ATP

Yeo has over 30 years of working experience He is a highly interactive trainer. Participants have described his sessions as no-hype, sincere and lively. He speaks and writes fluent Mandarin and English and has trained extensively in Singapore, China and Malaysia.

Suzanne White Ph.D., FCII, ATP

Suzanne has over 15 years of consultancy and training experience with educational and corporate entities. Suzanne's Ph.D. in Educational Research and accreditation with SMR as a Training Professional adds tremendous value to her learners. Dr Suzanne consults and trains extensively in Europe, Asia and the Gulf countries.

James D. Kirkpatrick Ph. D.

Jim, a psychologist by training, is an accomplished author. He has co-authored several books with his famous and legendary father, Prof Don Kirkpatrick. Their bestselling book, Kirkpatrick's Four Level Evaluation is every professional trainer's guide on how to evaluate training effectiveness. Jim has trained extensively in North America, Europe and Asia.

Chris Tandridge

Chris Tandridge is the CEO of VALIDITY Coaching Pty Ltd. A highly professional and proven Senior Executive Trainer with over 25 years' experience and expertise in developing, delivering and executing training programmes in fast paced Global environments. Highly engaging, he demonstrates a clear understanding of his subject matter and provides participants both a strongly participatory experience and a Tool Kit of useful processes to use.

Muhammad Rizal B.E. MBA, ATP

Rizal, an engineer by training is a trainer with a great passion for people development. His sessions are always lively and fun. Rizal delivers the message effectively in a very practical way A SMR Accredited Training Professional, Rizal has trained in several countires in Asia.

Shemala Subramaniam - ATP

Shemala is an engaging trainer with over 10 years of working experience. She has worked with organizations such as McDonalds and Pro Jet She shares her message in a fun way and ensures learner retention and motivation. A SMR Accredited Training, Shemala has conducted training sessions with many large organizations.