Offshoots Academy

🎉 Congratulations to our Academic Director, Rachel Tey - Author Page on the launch of her debut novel, 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯! A finalist of the Epigram Books Fiction Prize 2025, Rachel's new book centres around memory and familial relationships—bringing readers on an unexpected journey from the heart of Singapore to Chopin's grave in Paris.

Attendees of the launch event on Saturday, held at National Library Singapore, were treated to a heartwarming piano recital by Natalie Ng and engaged in thoughtful dialogue led by writer and editor, Pamela Ho. Along with an affectionate book reading by Rachel, we were left yearning to delve into her novel right away! ❤️

“𝘛𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘵… 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭.“—Sebastian Sim

“𝘈 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳, 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧, 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦.“—Boey Kim Cheng

Get your copy now from Kinokuniya https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9789815348064 or Epigram Bookshop https://epigrambookshop.sg/products/finding-chopin

Dear HR, here’s the hard truth: company perks can’t fix disengagement.

Quiet cracking is on the rise, with employees feeling disengaged, unhappy, and thinking about quitting. With only 14% of Singaporeans feeling engaged at work, HR leaders must act now or soon face its consequences.

Learn more through the link below.
https://offshoots.tuber.sg/2025/09/22/is-your-employee-engagement-model-equipped-to-tackle-quiet-cracking/

A leader’s influence is bigger than the org chart. You create the kind of environment where people want to give their best, not just the bare minimum.

So, what sort of leader are you?

Learn to navigate real leadership situations with tools like Management Drives by dropping us an email at [email protected]

Are you listening just to reply, or actually trying to understand the other person?

This was the big question participants reflected on during our lunchtime talk at National Library Board, Singapore on 19 August—as part of Thrive@Libraries 2025, NLB’s annual learning festival for working adults. The session, titled Essential Soft Skills for Managers, explored the importance of active listening in fostering greater engagement at the workplace, and also the skills needed to decode verbal and non-verbal cues.

Led by our instructor Han-Peng Ho, we unpacked questions like:
- What makes someone a good or bad listener?
- What are some of the difficulties you face as a listener?
- How do you respond in a way that makes others feel heard?

Big thanks to NLB for hosting these thoughtful conversations! And we’re already looking forward to the next session happening on:
👉 13 September, 10.30am - 1.30pm, Storytelling for Businesses https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/whats-on/event-detail?event-id=175142378481

This 3-hour workshop is conducted by award-winning writer @/Felix Cheong and will cover the following:
- Identify and apply principles of effective writing
- Explore the three modes of persuasion: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
- Craft an engaging story to market your products or business

At Offshoots Academy, we believe growth happens when we develop both professionally and personally. If you’re an HR leader thinking about fresh, engaging ways to grow your people, we’d love to connect. Drop us an email at [email protected]

Content creation is a must-have for any brand, and thankfully, it’s where AI shines the most.

🎓 Go beyond with our AI to Improve Business Writing course led by Darren Tjan: https://offshoots.tuber.sg/courses/ai-to-improve-business-writing/
🗓️ 29 August 2025, 9am-5pm
🏃Hurry and use promo code ‘GENAI50’ to enjoy 50% off!

Your Writing Just Got a Promotion!

Learn how to use AI effectively for all your professional needs—to improve clarity, readability, and coherence of your business communications.

Unlock the full potential of AI in just 8 hours with AI veteran, Darren Tjan.

🗓️ 29 August 2025, 9am-5pm
📍 River Valley Road
👉 Enrol now → Use promo code ‘GENAI50’ to enjoy 50% off!
https://offshoots.tuber.sg/courses/ai-to-improve-business-writing/

Getting AI to write in your style = Making the perfect matcha 🍵

Both need the right ingredients and preparation to brew the ideal result.

Here’s a smooth blend of tips to help your AI capture your tone and style—and if you want to go further, our AI to Improve Business Writing course will help you:

✅ Write with clarity, concision, and impact
✅ Maintain a professional yet authentic voice
✅ Edit and refine drafts with AI for polished results

Turn AI into your most reliable co-writer here:
https://offshoots.tuber.sg/courses/ai-to-improve-business-writing/

The best type of bosses…
✅ Sincerely listen to you, even if they disagree
✅ Facilitate productive conversations with the team
✅ Bring out the best in you without feeling like they’re pulling rank

If you’re looking to achieve that same level of leadership impact, the good news is that active listening can be learned.

Join our free lunchtime workshop to sharpen this foundational ability. In under an hour, Han-Peng Ho will share practical techniques you can use immediately, plus you’ll get real-time feedback and connection that only a face-to-face session can offer.

Essential Soft Skills for Managers
🗓️ 19 August 2025, Tuesday | 🕰️ 12.30pm-1.30pm
📍 Central Public Library, Programme Room 1

Reserve your seat through the link below 🔗
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/whats-on/event-detail?event-id=175142328493