Ray Thong | Collective Change Institute
Ray Thong
-Education Professional
-Training/Learning Specialist in English Teaching/Training/Adult Learning
-Public Speaking/Host/Emcee
-Interested in providing coaching for students/young adults to explore suitable academic/training pursuits
Professional Background
Ray is a visionary educational leader with a passion for transformative learning experiences and cutting-edge technologies. With over a decade of experience in education, Ray has a strong track record of spearheading curriculum transformations, managing diverse teams, and integrating technology to create engaging e-learning resources.
Ray’s expertise in instructional design, project management, and grant management has allowed him to drive educational innovation and foster impactful partnerships. As a bilingual professional proficient in English and Mandarin, Ray thrives in diverse cultural contexts and prioritize inclusivity. Ray has consistently delivered outstanding results, earning recognition through awards and upper leadership support for multimillion-dollar grants. Ray is driven by a commitment to excellence and a dedication to delivering exceptional educational experiences. Ray is currently working in a charity, championing inclusivity in Singapore for persons with disabilities, focusing on training and curriculum development to foster inclusive practices.
Coaching Specialty
Academic pursuits, career development, life coaching
Personal Background
Ray used to be a DJ for a local church, and developed several podcast episodes interviewing people from various interesting careers. Some of them include singing instructors, real-estate agent turned fashion designer, cajon instructors, and also useful travel hacks for Japan travel. He also regularly emcees for various events at work and beyond, often inviting buzz and crowd for greater awareness. Ray also enjoys moments of silence and solitude, and finds immense joy in going to libraries and spending Sunday evenings over a dog-earred book/comic. Ray is also a keen Pokemon Go player (yes it still exists), and you might just find him lurking around the corner (not creepily) catching some rare pokemon. Maybe you would like to join him!
Coaching Style
Ray likes to keep things balanced between being relaxed and objective-focused. His authenticity as a person will allow clients to be relaxed and free to share their true feelings. Ray also believes that coaching ultimately helps clients reach their fullest potential, and hence Ray sees himself as a partner in this journey with his clients.
Personal Philosophy
Life is too short to regret past mistakes. Our past mistakes make who we are, but who we will be is determined by what we do today.
