Holistic Education for Integral Human Development
Young Working Adults Forum 2026: When Life Changes Faster Than You’re Ready For
Young Working Adults Forum 2026: When Life Changes Faster Than You’re Ready For
On Saturday 11 July, young working adults gathered at Menara KEN TTDI for an engaging forum titled “When Life Changes Faster Than You’re Ready For”. Datuk Charlie Chia, Bro. Lee Kong Foo and Bro. T.P. Lim shared candid reflections, offering practical wisdom on navigating uncertainty and changes in career and life.
The speakers reminded participants that change is a natural part of life, and much of our stress comes not from change itself, but from resisting it. Challenges, setbacks, and even starting over are not signs of failure, but valuable opportunities to learn, grow, and develop resilience. They encouraged everyone to cultivate a growth mindset, remain adaptable, continually upgrade their skills, and have the humility to keep learning throughout life.
Final briefing with the Forum Panellists and the Programme Team before the event.
Our distinguished panellists before the start of the Young Working Adults Forum.
The registration team ready to welcome participants with warm smiles.
The discussion also touched on leadership and relationships in the workplace. True leadership is grounded in humility, compassion, gratitude, and loyalty. By taking time to understand and care for others, we not only strengthen our teams but also remain grounded amid success and responsibility.
The forum concluded with a timely reminder that while we cannot control every change that comes our way, we can always be mindful about our attitude and mindset. By cultivating acceptance, patience, gratitude and grounding ourselves in spiritual practice, we are better equipped to embrace life’s changes with courage and wisdom. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our forum speakers for their valuable insights for the young working adults.
Hosting participants from near and far with warmth and hospitality.
The Forum host, Sis. Pei Qi, warmly welcomed all participants to the Forum.
Interactive and engaging session with live poll.
The host introduced the Forum panellists—Datuk Charlie Chia, Bro. Lee Kong Foo, and Bro. T.P. Lim—as well as the moderator, Sis. Lim Xin.
Datuk Charlie Chia encouraged participants to never stop learning and continue to equip themselves with useful skills along their career.
Bro. Lee Kong Foo shared how he overcame challenges and uncertainties in his career.
Bro. T.P. Lim reminded participants to keep a positive mindset when faced with changes in life.
More than 120 young working adults were present to participate in the forum and learn from the distinguished panelists.
Participants returned to the hall after the tea break for a Q&A session with the forum panelists.
Participants reciting the closing to share merits and make aspiration as the forum concludes.
Youth mentor, Sis. Nandinī Tan presenting token of appreciation to the panelists and moderator.
Our heartfelt appreciation to the Forum Programme Team for organising a fruitful and meaningful event.
The organising team making final preparations to ensure a smooth and welcoming event.
Bro. Disheng, the Nalanda Youth Centre Leader, thanked the organising team for their dedicated service.
Sis. Nandinī briefing the organising team, sharing guidance and encouragement before the event begins.
Bro. Lee Kong Foo, also a mentor of the Nalanda Youth Centre, offered words of encouragement to the team.
Thank you to all our volunteers for your dedicated service and contributions. Sādhu anumodanā.
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