Antar Nadam - Professional Keynote Speaker and Industry Expert
    Practitioner

    Antar Nadam

    Expert in Improving Mental Wellness

    Seasoned educator of over 2 decades impacting thousands of lives

    4.8
    Singapore
    English

    Speaking Topics

    From Nowhere to Now Here!: A Gentle Reset for the Overworked Mind and the Healing Heart

    Health and Well-being

    Synopsis

    In today’s world of burnout and emotional fatigue, mindfulness is more than a buzzword—it’s a lifeline. This session, led by Nadam, invites participants to experience mindfulness not just as stillness, but as movement, sound, and breath. By shifting the narrative from “doing it right” to “being fully present,” Nadam helps busy professionals ease into mindfulness without pressure or perfection. You’ll learn how to integrate gentle awareness into your everyday routine, restore emotional balance, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you’re new or seasoned, this session provides a calm reset and a sustainable way forward—starting exactly where you are.

    Target Audience

    Busy professionals, Human Resources Team

    Key Benefits

    Presence Is A Practice Participants will shift from perfectionism to progress, embracing mindfulness as a gentle practice they can return to daily. Calm Becomes Accessible Attendees will leave feeling less overwhelmed, more grounded, and confident in their ability to self-regulate emotional stress. Use Mindful Rituals Daily They’ll integrate breath, sound, and movement into their routines, creating practical rituals that offer clarity and emotional reset.

    Outline

    Mindfulness Through Movement – Reset While You Move Experience gentle, grounded motion to regulate your nervous system and return to your body. You’ll learn how mindful movement restores calm and focus, especially during high-stress days or emotional overwhelm. Mindfulness Through Sound – Presence Beyond Silence Explore how sound can anchor awareness and support emotional regulation. Discover how intentional listening calms the mind, clears mental fog, and invites a deeper connection to the present moment. Mindfulness Through Breath – Anchor Your Attention Gently Practice foundational breathing techniques to soothe the mind and energize the body. Learn how to use the breath as a portable, ever-available reset button to center your attention and emotions.

    The Silent Epidemic: How Suppressed Emotions Are Hurting Workplace Mental Health

    Health and Well-being

    Synopsis

    Behind every disengaged team, there’s often an emotion that was never expressed. In today’s high-pressure work environments, both leaders and employees are taught to suppress feelings in the name of professionalism—but this silence breeds burnout, mental fatigue, and toxic productivity. In this eye-opening session, we expose the hidden cost of emotional suppression and introduce the ARC Method: a three-step framework to help leaders recognize, release, and respond to emotions—without fear or overwhelm. Based on research in emotional intelligence and psychological safety, this keynote is a must-attend for leaders committed to building healthier, more resilient, and higher-performing workplace cultures.

    Target Audience

    Team Leaders, Human Resources

    Key Benefits

    Emotions drive culture Leaders will shift from viewing emotions as distractions to seeing them as vital indicators of team health. Safer and more connected They will feel more human, less guarded, and more confident in expressing emotions as part of leadership. Model emotional transparency They will begin using ARC to process feelings and model safe expression within their teams.

    Outline

    Unspoken, Unwell – The Hidden Impact of Emotional Suppression When emotions are buried, they don’t disappear—they disrupt. Learn the neuroscience of emotional suppression and its ripple effects on stress, creativity, and mental well-being. Understand why ignoring emotional signals leads to long-term damage. From Mask to Trust – Make Psychological Safety a Leadership Priority Great cultures aren’t built on perfection but permission. Discover the science and strategy behind psychological safety and how fostering open emotional expression boosts team innovation, trust, and engagement. Use the ARC – Turn Emotional Awareness Into Practical Leadership Power Suppressing emotions doesn’t make you strong—it makes you silent. Learn the ARC Method (Recognize, Release, Respond) to process and lead with emotions in a way that builds respect, connection, and clarity.

    About

    Nadam is an emotional resilience and leadership mastery expert with over 30 years of experience transforming professionals, teams, and training ecosystems. A former Singapore Airlines cabin crew turned founder of three million-dollar training consultancies, Nadam has trained more than 14,000 professionals and certified 200+ trainers in workplace leadership. As a pioneer of Singapore’s WSQ national training standards, he shaped learning for over 100,000 participants. His ARC Framework—Acknowledge, Release, Celebrate—empowers leaders to turn emotional stress into strategic clarity. A mindfulness facilitator and retreat leader across Asia, Nadam bridges personal well-being with professional excellence. Clients include GIC, Meta, Deloitte University, P&G, and Dusit Thani. His approach blends emotional intelligence, real-world insight, and soulful leadership. Nadam doesn’t just train skills—he transforms lives, helping leaders rise with clarity and compassion.

    Unique Selling Point

    ARC Framework for Leaders

    Nadam’s proprietary ARC Framework—Acknowledge, Release, Celebrate—transforms emotional stress into focused leadership clarity. It’s a proven, mindful method that helps leaders lead from within and rise under pressure.

    From Crew to C-Suite

    From SIA cabin crew to leadership coach for global executives, Nadam blends real-world emotional mastery with high-level strategy, equipping professionals to thrive in high-stakes environments.

    Spiritual Depth, Strategic Impact

    More than a trainer, Nadam is a mindfulness expert who’s led retreats across Asia. His teachings bridge personal wellness and peak performance for holistic transformation in leaders and teams.

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    Client Testimonials

    Sessions with Nadam brings back a sense of peace & calm within.

    Beautiful experience! Sessions with Nadam brings back a sense of peace & calm within. His approach to the hustle and bustle of daily life is to always be gentle & kind. You feel comfortable to fully let go & not be concerned of any judgement, a good reminder to apply non-judgment in my relationship with others. Definitely worth your time!​

    - JUNE​

    Nadam is an excellent and very experienced facilitator.

    Nadam is an excellent and very experienced facilitator. He explains the active meditations very well to accommodate people of all levels. He always brings his warmth, openness, and wisdom to the meditations. I always feel much calmer after his meditations, ready to take on the pressures of work again. Very highly recommended!​

    - YVETTE​

    It has been a great experience working with Nadam and exploring the inner journey through movement.

    It has been a great experience working with Nadam and exploring the inner journey through movement. I prefer movement over sitting for meditation, something that helps to go even deeper and find that in his class. With some great stories, discussions and communion, I feel recharged to face the stress and challenges of work. Thanks and looking forward to the next session!​

    - MOHIT​

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