Su Yen Wong
Expert in corporate governance and cross-cultural leadership
First female Chairperson of the Singapore Institute of Directors
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It Always Seems Impossible… Until It’s Done
Inspiration and MotivationSynopsis
Transformation is no longer a choice—it’s a leadership imperative. In this inspiring keynote, Su-Yen Wong equips leaders to embrace the dynamics of change, understand the forces disrupting today’s workplace, and lead with vision. By exploring the difference between managing and leading, this session provides a roadmap for transformation rooted in mindset, action, and team alignment. Participants will gain insights into digital disruption, the future of work, and actionable frameworks to develop resilient, high-performing teams. Whether you’re navigating change or driving it, you’ll leave this session energized to lead boldly into the future and win with your people.
Target Audience
Leaders, People Managers
Key Benefits
Change creates possibility: Leaders will shift their mindset from fearing change to viewing it as a powerful catalyst for progress. Empowered to lead boldly: They will feel renewed clarity and confidence to lead transformation with purpose, empathy, and courage. Build teams that thrive They will apply four proven strategies to strengthen team performance and lead effective organizational change.
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About
Su-Yen Wong, CSP, is an award-winning speaker and strategist who helps individuals and organisations lead through change with clarity and confidence. With over 30 years of cross-sector experience, she brings deep insight into what drives performance and culture in today’s evolving world. As a former board chair, university professor, and executive advisor, Su-Yen connects the dots between leadership, transformation, and human connection. She has spoken at over 50 events annually across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, working with audiences ranging from executives to frontline leaders. A Certified Speaking Professional, she is known for her compelling delivery, practical frameworks, and inclusive approach. Whether online or in-person, Su-Yen is trusted for sparking strategic clarity and energising teams toward meaningful progress.
Unique Selling Point
Versatile Leadership Communicator
Su-Yen is known for delivering thought-provoking insights to audiences from C-suite executives to emerging leaders. Her adaptable style ensures relevance across diverse industries and organisational contexts.
Transformation Through Strategy & Storytelling
With three decades of global experience, Su-Yen distills complex ideas into clear, actionable strategies—balancing business foresight with emotionally resonant storytelling that sparks change.
Globally Trusted Educator & Speaker
From corporate stages to university lecture halls, Su-Yen has earned international recognition for making leadership concepts relatable, practical, and applicable to today’s fast-evolving world.
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Future of work, powerfully delivered.
Su-Yen presented a compelling session about the future of work in the digital age and her session was considered by most attendees as the highlight of the whole event.
- Peter Andrew
Senior Director Workplace Strategies at CBRE Asia
Clear, compelling insights made relatable.
Su-Yen’s passion, knowledge and experience make her an extremely engaging speaker with the ability to articulate complex ideas making them relevant and relatable for her audience.
- Catherine Mackenzie
Managing Director at Just Add Water, Asia
Inspiring highlight of the event.
Su-Yen's presentation was really inspiring and engaging! We organized a virtual meeting inviting 1000+ employees across the Asia Pacific region... her presentation was one of the favorite sessions!
- Emily Zhang
Communications Manager at bioMérieux
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