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Empowering Change: Positive Education for A Better Future

In Singapore's dynamic education landscape, our youth and educators confront unique challenges. Fluctuating youth suicide rates, peaking at 8.9 per 100,000 in 2021, highlight the critical need for attention to student well-being [1] .

Similarly, our educators face daunting challenges, with 61% reporting severe emotional exhaustion as they approach a new school term [2].

At The Positive Arena, we recognize these issues as a crucial call to action. Our goal is to introduce a new wave of positive education in Singapore, equipping students and educators with effective positive psychology tools and strategies, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Matthew, the CEO and Master Trainer at The Positive Arena, is an award-winning educator with extensive experience. His pioneering work in integrating positive education in tertiary institutions has reshaped educational practices and profoundly impacted lives. As CEO, he is now committed to broadening the reach of positive education in more schools.

Join us at The Positive Arena, where we are dedicated to nurturing minds for a brighter, more resilient tomorrow.

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"Matthew has not only overcome adversity but also displays a selfless commitment of giving back and lifting others through his engaging sharing. Matthew captivated and held our students’ attention with his sharing of personal experiences. He spoke from the heart and his story served as an inspiration to our students. His power of perseverance as he navigated through the storms of life, never allowing himself to be defined by his struggles but rather using them as stepping stones to reach greater heights encouraged our students to embrace their personal journeys with courage and hope. In addition, he went beyond the traditional talks and engaged the audience with interactive online polls. His personal anecdotes resonate with our students on their common challenges and certainly inspired them to transform their struggles into strengths. The tips on stress and time management were especially useful to students. Thank you Matthew!"

“His book “Teach Less, Coach More” offers actionable advice with real-life examples and coaching framework to help educators and job coaches build a coaching culture that fosters student development and success. It emphasises the power of asking appropriate questions to empower individuals to think and learn more effectively. By integrating coaching techniques into the conversations with students, they can be inspired towards self-reflection and problem-solving. Matthew illuminates this book through keeping his readers to think about how integrating coaching into teacher-student conversations can positively impact students’ lives and change the way educators teach forever.”

Thanks for the really interesting talk. I really enjoyed it and it aligned closely with my values and my work as both teacher and coach. You explained things very well, so thank you for that. Lots to mull over!"

"I recently engaged Matthew as my coach when I made a career shift from Private to Public sector in education. Matthew, as an experienced educator and a positive psychology coach, helped me shift perspectives to see my experience in a new light so that I was able to adjust and adapt to a new working environment faster. Matthew is an encouraging and supportive coach. He is empathetic, which makes me feel comfortable to share during the coaching sessions. As an experienced educator, he understands the stresses and struggles of fellow educators yet he did not superimpose his experiences or lens on the fellow educators he coached. He toggled the hats of a mentor and coach well, and was able to skillfully guide me to explore my personal values and style as an educator. I felt very much enlightened and more confident as an educator at the end of our coaching sessions. I highly recommend Matthew as a coach to all educators who feel lost or yearn for a need to recharge. The coaching sessions with Matthew was a form of good mental self-care that all educators should give to themselves every now and then."

“Teach Less, Coach More” is a practical guide that transforms the way educators engage with and empower today's youth. As an educator myself, I highly recommend this book as it provides invaluable tools and strategies to foster confident self-directed learning, create meaningful connections, and ignite personal growth in students. It is an essential resource for educators, mentors, parents, and anyone entrusted with shaping young minds. Packed with real-life examples, actionable advice, and valuable insights, it equips you with the skills to seamlessly incorporate coaching conversations with youth. With “Teach Less, Coach More”, you will unlock the untapped potential of every student and create a truly impactful educational experience that extends far beyond the confines of the classroom."

Empowering Change: Positive Education for A Better Future

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