As a communicator, Jean cut her teeth in advertising and journalism before finding a niche in health communications. Over the past two decades, she has led internal and external communications at two of Singapore’s public healthcare clusters, managing high performing teams and advising C-suites on issues and crises communications. She has also advised major healthcare and pharmaceutical companies on local and regional communications campaigns, including “world’s first” product launches that garnered significant worldwide attention.

Jean is recognized for her ability to mentor young talents in the communications profession. In recent years, she has taken a particular interest in learning and development and enjoys supporting early career professionals through coaching.

– Young adults entering the workforce
– Early to mid-career professionals seeking meaning and direction in their careers
– Career transitions and return to the workforce

As a mother of two, Jean appreciates the challenges and mental load that women bear in juggling multiple roles. She believes in supporting women throughout different phases of life to enable them to bring their best selves to any situation, while finding joy and fulfilment. Jean is also experienced in supporting young adults as they transition out of childhood. She is a strong proponent of the need to equip youths with the necessary skills and knowledge to make a confident entry into the workforce.

– Direct, open, and supportive
– Humorous
– Action and goal-oriented

“We always envy others, comparing our shadows to their sunlit sides” – Margaret George

Self-acceptance and self-actualization come from acknowledging our strengths and weaknesses and recognizing that work is needed to maximize the former while overcoming the latter.