UOB FinLab

Resilient Leaders, Future-Ready Businesses

Join us for an insightful session where experienced leaders and founders share how SMEs can navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and lead with clarity in today’s volatile business environment.

Wellness Masterclass Kv 1120 X 750 - Resilient Leaders, Future-Ready Businesses

Gain practical insights that SME leaders can apply immediately to strengthen decision-making, build resilient teams, and sustain performance in a fast-changing landscape.

  • How to lead through uncertainty, manage pressure, and turn challenges into strategic opportunities
  • Practical ways to build resilient teams, strengthen organisational culture, and lead people effectively in times of change
  • How to balance personal wellbeing with financial discipline to drive sustainable, long-term business growth

This masterclass is part of UOB SkillsFuture Queen Bee’s SME Elevate Programme.

Programme Highlights

Discover how to strengthen leadership effectiveness, foster trust and team performance, and build the resilience needed to thrive in an evolving business landscape.

Registration

Welcome

Janet Young E1783567407954 - Resilient Leaders, Future-Ready Businesses
Janet Young
Managing Director & Group Head of Channels and Digitalisation
UOB

The Resilient Leader: Mastering Mindset, Strategy and Growth in Volatile Times

  • Leading with agility in uncertain times
  • Strengthening resilience through digital and financial readiness
  • Driving growth through people-centric leadership
Rachel Ong E1783504395731 - Resilient Leaders, Future-Ready Businesses
Rachel Ong
Founder and Chairwoman
Rohei Learning & Consulting

No Playbook. No Certainty. No Excuses: How SME Leaders Win Anyway

  • How SME leaders navigate uncertainty and make tough decisions under pressure
  • Building resilient teams, cultures, and businesses that can adapt to change
  • Turning challenges, setbacks, and leadership lessons into sustainable growth and impact
Moderated by:
Shannon E1783581432488 - Resilient Leaders, Future-Ready Businesses
Shannon Lung
Senior Vice President & Head of FinLab Ecosystem and Partnerships
UOB
Speakers:
Yang Xi Ren E1783504685421 - Resilient Leaders, Future-Ready Businesses
Yang Xi Ren
Founder
Xel Consulting Pte Ltd
Jamie Koh 1 E1783504806807 - Resilient Leaders, Future-Ready Businesses
Jamie Koh
Founder
Brass Lion Distillery
Goh Shu Yi 1 E1783567581862 - Resilient Leaders, Future-Ready Businesses
Goh Shu Yi
Founder
The Strengths Co.

Leadership Through Uncertainty: Trust as a Leadership Advantage

  • Building trust and credibility when answers are unclear
  • Turning authentic connections into leadership influence
  • Creating alignment and commitment through trust-based leadership
Peter Phan 1 - Resilient Leaders, Future-Ready Businesses
Peter Phan
General Manager
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Kah Yong - Resilient Leaders, Future-Ready Businesses
Sim Kah Yong
Guide Coordinator
Dialogue in the Dark Singapore

Wellness: Financial Resilience for Sustainable Growth

  • Strengthening financial discipline in uncertain times
  • Managing cash flow for stability and growth
  • Protecting business continuity through succession and contingency planning
Paul Kan
Paul Kan
Country Head
SME Banking (Emerging Enterprise)
UOB

Networking

Supporting Partners:

Ngee Ann Poly 1200X800 1 - Resilient Leaders, Future-Ready Businesses

Online programme

Start Smart Programme

Designed for business owners to enhance their digital capabilities through practical learning, this programme takes businesses to the next level.

Online programme

Start Smart Programme

Designed for business owners to enhance their digital capabilities through practical learning, this programme takes businesses to the next level.

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