[SIG] Communicating with Influence for Collaboration
*The fee is inclusive of prevailing GST and subject to changes.
This session is held on 29 Oct, 7.00pm - 9.30pm. Registration will close on 22 Oct, 2359hrs.
This session will be conducted face-to-face at IAL. More details on participating in the session will be send to the confirmed registrants.
What Is The Session About?
This session invites adult education, learning and development, and human resource professionals across sectors to explore practical strategies and mindsets that enable communication to become a tool for positive influence. Through a blend of real-world case scenarios, hands-on activities, and reflective dialogue, you will learn to frame your message with intention, engage others constructively, and build mutual understanding - even when perspectives differ. Join us to deepen your impact as a communicator and collaborator.
What Does The Session Cover?
At the end of this session, participants will be able to take-away the following:


Who Is It Suitable For?
Adult Education: Individuals who are involved in learning design, curriculum development, learning facilitation, assessment of learning competence, learning technology integration and/or providing consultancy and advisory services to drive business performance.
Learning Management: Individuals who are involved in management and support of learning programmes, systems and technology management and implementation, quality assurance of learning programmes and/or driving business development.
Human Capital Development (HCD): Individuals who are in-company L&D staff who are involved in building employee capabilities to support business needs.
Course Funding and Policies
The session is complimentary for AEN members. With the launch of the new Training and Adult Educator Professional Pathway (TAEPP) on 1 April 2026, the Adult Education Network (AEN) will no longer be accepting new registrations or renewals. If you require assistance with registering for the session, please contact us at [email protected].
About The Speaker

Kris Loy (Ms)
Kris is a seasoned professional with over 24 years of expertise in HR development, business advisory and consultancy, and adult education. Her multifaceted roles include serving as facilitator, courseware developer, and consultant across training providers. Her recent engagements include contributing to a focal agency in Singapore as an associate assessor, facilitator, and consultant, focusing on inclusive employability. Additionally, she holds an adjunct lecturer position for a Master's programme at a local university. Kris' leadership extends further as she assumes the co-chair position at IAL’s AEN Special Interest Group, emphasising the importance of critical core skills in the Adult Education community.
Her collaborative efforts span various sectors, including continuing education and training, early childhood care, construction, food services, hospitality, landscape, private education, retail, accounting, and transport. Particularly noteworthy is her decade-long commitment to supporting the retail sector's people development needs through tailored education and training programmes. Kris has been actively involved in workplace learning and related initiatives, contributing significantly to over 40 projects across sectors in the last 8 years. Being ACTA/DACE certified, she is also involved in WSQ courseware development for various sectors, including interaction skills to commuters with special needs in the public transport sector and critical core skills development for human resource sector.
Kris brings a wealth of qualifications to her practice, with certifications such as IHRP Certified Professional, Certified Career Practitioner and Singapore Certified Management Consultant. She holds degrees including a Master of Arts in Lifelong Learning (IOE, UCL), a Graduate Diploma in System Analysis (ISS, NUS) and Bachelor of Science in Management (UOM). Her commitment to professional development is evident through certifications as a Workplace Learning Specialist, Specialist Adult Educator, and roles as an AE Mentor and Career Advisor, guiding professionals in the TAE sector. Past appointments as a SkillsFuture Mentor and Business Advisor (with ESG) underscore her extensive contributions to SMEs. Kris’ diverse skills set, coupled with her dedication to continuous learning and mentoring, positions her as a dynamic force in HR development, adult education, and consultancy.

Andrea Chan (Ms)
Andrea Chan is the Head of TOUCH Mental Wellness at TOUCH Wellness Group.
As a professional counsellor with a decade of critical experience in the private and social service sector, Andrea has worked with clients from all walks of life on marital, mental health, cyber wellness, and youth-related issues. With domain knowledge in mental health, she spearheaded the development of a state of mental wellness programmes for all ages at TOUCH.
Andrea also leads the Beyond the Label Campaign, a national mental wellness campaign, in Singapore. She works with various stakeholders to bring mental health awareness and intervention to the community. In addition to her advocacy work, she is in various national task forces to influence and support the implementation of national policies to make mental health servcies more accessible to people in Singapore.
As an ACLP-certified trainer, Andrea trains youths and adults on mental wellness. She is also an SSI trainer for mental wellness and cyber-related topics

Vincent Yong
Beyond the consulting room and conference stage, Vincent has demonstrated exceptional collaborative leadership through his choreographic direction of mass performances involving 700 to 1,000 participants for national events such as the Singapore National Day Parade and the 8th ASEAN Para Games. Acting as both creative lead and liaison between major government ministries—including the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Defence—he successfully aligned diverse stakeholders to deliver seamless, large-scale public celebrations. These experiences reflect his ability to unite people across sectors and backgrounds through purposeful communication, collective visioning, and embodied coordination.
A Shell–National Arts Council Scholar and valedictorian, Vincent has worked with students from over 30 countries and presented at prestigious platforms such as the Harvard University Neuroscience Conference, IADMS, and The Embodiment Conference. In trauma and healing, he has shared the stage with luminaries like Dr Gabor Maté and Dr Stephen Porges. He is the author of Flow – The Art of Creating AbunDance and a contributor to Mindful Movement by Dr Martha Eddy. Through his work in ageing, trauma recovery, and mental health, Vincent continues to empower people to reclaim agency in how they move, connect, and lead—turning communication into influence, and influence into meaningful collaboration.

Krystin Kee
Krystin is a trainer certified with WSQ ACLP and DACE qualifications, and holds a Master in Training and Development as well as a Master of Strategic Studies. She is a credentialed LUMA Practitioner and Certified Facilitator in Human-Centred Design, and a certified Mental Wellness Coach and Facilitator. Her practice is further enriched by ongoing development in coaching, participatory facilitation, and digital learning innovation - enabling her to support inclusive, future-ready learning across diverse learner profiles.