Benedict is the CEO and Chief Psychologist of iGROW, a nationally recognized psychological consulting firm that specialises in Happiness at work, family and life. He has accumulated more than a decade of experience working with corporate and youth in various settings.
In his work, he is required to consult, counsel, coach and train individuals and organizations in building their Psychological Capital, and live the best possible life. As a result of his vast experience, he is highly sought after to impact the corporate through interactive workshops, talks, work-life coaching and psychological strengths & talent profiling. Being a strong advocate of contributing back to the community, he readily accepts invitations amidst his hectic schedule to meaningfully impact and touch lives through the various community outreach efforts and initiatives.
Benedict is also invited regularly to present in international and national conferences such as the prestigious TEDx event, and featured on national media such as 938Live and the different newpapers.
His area of interests are in the Cultivation of Positive Emotions, Building Psychological Capital, Happiness at Work and Life, Workplace Stress, Change and Creative Parenting.
Benedict holds a Masters of Social Science degree (Counselling) from University of South Australia, Australia and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology majoring in Counselling. His professional experiences have qualified him to be eligible for registration with the relevant professional accrediting bodies
Selected Work Experience:
- Principal Consultant, iGROW CorpHEALTH Pte Ltd
- Led, co-led and completed more than 70 consultancy projects including 30 EDG Projects since 2016, in Business Strategy development, Talent & Leadership development and Culture development
- Trainer and Facilitator, iGROW CorpHEALTH Pte Ltd
- Conducted over 700 talks and workshops for corporate clients relating to mental well-being
- Associate Faculty, SIM University (2011-2014)
- Taught Counselling Children & Youth module
- Associate Counsellor, Family Life Society (2006-2007; 2010-2012)
- Provide counselling to children, adolescent, and individual clients
- Associate, Children-At-Risk-Empowerment (2006-2010)
- Provide counselling and coaching to adolescents on diverse range of issues such as self-esteem, relationship difficulties, behavioural management, etc.
- Academic Associate, Republic Polytechnic (2008-2009)
- Taught Cognitive Process & Problem Solving Skills I and II as part of the diploma requirement
- Lecturer, in various institutions including Raffles Education, Informatics (20007-09)
- Taught Social Psychology and Emotion, Motivation & Cognition, Organizational Psychology, Cross Cultural Psychology, Social Psychology modules
- Taught Clinical Health Psychology, Health and Clinical Psychology, Principle of Psychotherapy & Counselling, and Psychology of Human Development