The Community Coaching Initiative by WORLD.SG provides a limited number of sponsored coaching places each year for organisations and individuals who would benefit from professional coaching but may have limited access to such resources.
The initiative reflects our commitment to making evidence-based coaching more accessible while supporting leadership development, workplace well-being, resilience and personal effectiveness.
Applications are considered based on potential impact, commitment to the coaching process, alignment with the objectives of the initiative and availability of sponsored coaching places.
For leaders serving charities, social service agencies, community and grassroots organisations.
For teachers, lecturers, counsellors and education leaders.
For professionals preparing for or transitioning into leadership roles.
For officers navigating leadership, organisational change and career transitions.
Dr Emilyn Poh is a bilingual (English–Mandarin) Executive Coach, Public Sector and Mental Health Trainer with over 15 years of public-sector and international experience. Her career includes service with Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and postings in China.
The Community Coaching Initiative is a professional coaching programme by WORLD.SG that provides a limited number of sponsored coaching places to eligible individuals and organisations that may benefit from access to professional coaching support.
No. Participants selected for the Sponsored Coaching Programme do not pay a coaching fee for sessions provided under the programme. Sponsored places are limited and subject to eligibility, suitability and availability.
Applications are welcomed from social service agencies, charities and non-profit organisations, community and grassroots organisations, educational institutions, public sector organisations and local SMEs.
Organisations may nominate or refer individuals for coaching support. Individual applications may also be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to programme eligibility and availability.
Priority consideration may be given to social service agencies, charities, non-profit and community organisations, educational institutions and local SMEs, particularly where access to professional coaching resources is limited.
Consideration may also be given to the potential benefit and wider community or organisational impact of the coaching engagement
Yes. Organisations may nominate or refer suitable employees or participants for consideration. Participation must be voluntary, and the individual should be willing to engage meaningfully in the coaching process.
If you or someone you know could benefit from professional coaching, we would be delighted to hear from you.
