If you want to made your idea into reality, you can learn some
trick of trades from her :
Her
calling: Helping others find their calling
This
part-time student balances studies and organising a free workshop
for youth
REPORT: DENIS EDWARD
SHE was an average student who never knew what she wanted to do in
life.
But Miss Kylie Chim, 25, would eventually find her calling
during a life coaching course last December.
The Singapore PR from Macau discovered during the three
month course, held in Hong Kong, that she wanted to help other
young people find their passion.
Said Miss Chim: "During the course, I was provoked into
thinking about my calling in life and the values I want.
"I found that most young people dont realise their full
potential, and I was one of them."
The former Shuqun Secondary School student has made her wish
to help others a reality by single-handedly rallying a group of
volunteers, well-known speakers and life coaches to launch The
Powerful Self Workshop. (See details on right.)
The free workshop, which will be held this Saturday and
Sunday at the Civil Service College, targets people aged 16 to
25.
Miss Chim, who plans to be a certified life coach herself in
future, said: "I have not had the proper training to run my own
life coaching workshops yet.
"But I'm very glad that volunteers, life coaches, speakers
and generous sponsorS have made this workshop possible."
Miss Chim, currently a part-time student at the Marketing
Institute of Singapore, finds it challenging to balance her studies
and prepare for this workshop.
Her parents, who are also Singapore PRs but now live in
Macau, have told her to forget about the workshop and focus on
school, instead.
Perseveres
But Miss Chim, who has three younger siblings aged between
15 and 18, perseveres.
"It has not been easy at all, but it is important to help
young people find direction in life," she said.
"Many young people I know are easily distracted by material
things and they only want to enjoy themselves.
"They have not found their innermost passion and what they
want to achieve.
"I also notice that many young people put their dreams on
hold because they want to do things that are acceptable to their
friends.
"I really hope that those who attend the workshop will find
direction in life and develop good values."
Miss Chim, who has received $15,000 from sponsors, such as
Club Lotus, to run this weekend's workshop, hopes to organise more
free workshops for youths in future.
Her ultimate aim?
"I want to start my own life coaching
academy to train other life coaches.
.
"Being a life coach is a (beautiful) calling and I hope that
everyone can find their passion and go on to fulfil their full
potential."
FYI
THE Powerful Self Workshop,sponsored by Nextra Marketing and
Business Consulting, Sky 21 Bar & Restaurcmt and Club
Lotus,will be held this Saturday and Sunday at the Civil Service
College Auditorium.
The free workshop, Which starts at 9am and ends at 8pm on
both days, is only open to people aged between 16 and 25.
The keynote speaker,Mr Stuart Tan, who has been a trainer
since 1994, will conducting most of the sessions - including
activities to "raise awareness of one's potential".
Guest speakers, such as master coach Kelvin Lim, will also
handle some sessions.
About 150 people have signed up and there are still 150
places available.
Those who are interested in taking part should e-mail Miss
Kylie at [email protected]
News, The New Paper, Thursday, May 31 2012, Pg 14
