
Leader as Healer: Nicholas Janni in Conversation
Health & Wellbeing, Past EventsJoin Nicholas Janni, an author and leadership consultant with a focus on deep presence, as he discusses his new book, Leader as Healer: a call to break from the chronically imbalanced ways of thinking and functioning that have become the norm in so many corporate cultures. During his talk, which will include an experiential exercise of mindfulness, Nicholas will set out the pillars and key practices of a new paradigm of leadership, one that may be more urgently needed than ever.

Why Growing More Food is Not a Solution to World Hunger
Climate & Sustainability, Health & Wellbeing, InsightsAn exploration of the reasons behind global food waste, and why producing more is not the solution to addressing world hunger.

Purpose or Play: What’s really more important?
Health & Wellbeing, Past EventsJoin us at the start of Mental Health Awareness Week for a panel discussion exploring both sides of the psychological coin- and the better source of good mental health.

Self-Care Saturday: Yoga and Brunch
Health & Wellbeing, Past EventsEnhance your wellbeing by nourishing your mind, body, and soul at our Self-Care Saturday which starts off with vinyasa yoga followed by a healthy brunch at our rooftop restaurant

Fireside Chat with Simon Alexander Ong
Health & Wellbeing, Past EventsYour energy is everything: it is the fuel that drives your success, and it gives you the power to achieve your potential. So how can you be your best self if you’re always tired, stressed and burnt out? In his new book, Energize, award-winning life coach Simon Alexander-Ong introduces you to the art and science of energy management. In a world where we are always ‘on’, Ong coaches you to work with your natural energy resources to recognise your most energized state – when to push and when to recoup – so that you can work sustainably towards your biggest goals.
Join Sharath Jeevan as he talks to Simon his book, and gains insight into how we can all develop a practical framework to increase our productivity and master our energy. Sure to be inspiring, thought-provoking and enthusing – ‘it’s time to find out what you can achieve when you feel energized!’

Anger, Activism and Healing: Lama Rod Owens & Nova Reid in Conversation
Health & Wellbeing, Past Events, Peace & SecurityWe were joined by Lama Rod Owens, Activist, Buddhist minister and bestselling author of Love & Rage and Nova Reid, Activist and author of The Good Ally they discussed their books and why love and anger are vital ingredients to activism and collective healing. The discussion will be chaired by poet, educator and psychologist, Dr Sanah Ahsan.

Partnering: Jean Oelwang in Conversation
Economic Empowerment, Health & Wellbeing, Past EventsA conversation with Jean Oelwang, CEO of Virgin Unite, for the launch of her new book Partnering. Partnering reveals how nurturing relationships with depth and purpose can have a profound ripple effect on everything we do, Jean delved into the six degrees of connection and hear why meaningful partnerships are so crucial in our everyday lives.

The Power of Unity: Tara Kangarlou in conversation with Brita Fernandez Schmidt
Health & Wellbeing, Past EventsJournalist, author and humanitarian, Tara Kangarlou was in conversation with author, public speaker and transformational coach Brita Fernandez Schmidt. The women discussed how people’s shared humanity, culture, and aspirations are far greater and more powerful than any rift or divide and how by coming together we can unite to create change.

The Future of Ethical Hospitality
Climate & Sustainability, Health & Wellbeing, Past EventsThe hospitality industry was amongst the hardest hit by the pandemic. As the industry starts to recover, organisations are facing two simultaneous challenges – responding to the global surge towards sustainability, and becoming more ethical employers.Our panel of award-winning chefs, restauranteurs, and business leaders discussed how the hospitality industry is rising to these challenges, and what more needs to be done.

Bhutan: Development With Values
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellbeing, International Development, Past EventsThe collective happiness of the population has always been a major goal of the Bhutanese government. However, being a small nation sandwiched between the superpowers of China and India, how can small countries like Bhutan champion their ideologies, protect themselves from the effects of climate change, and share their successes globally?
