I am Sharmain.
I support individuals and communities in their search to explore who they are, what they want and define their version of success.
I am passionate about people.
I have always been interested in understanding people. I enjoy observing, speaking to and learning about people and their past. Piecing together information and stories, I started to build a web of information of “why” people feel what they feel, think what they think and do what they do.
This journey of understanding the connection between our past and our present began from my conversations with others in 2020. During lockdown, I spoke with friends who were struggling because of difficulties that had arisen from their relationships with their parents, their family, and their friends.
Hearing the many stories of others, my curiosity piqued. Why does the same event create such vastly different reactions in people? Why does the same success or failure hit people differently?
What did I do then?
To understand this complexity better, I started reading books, doing research, and joining courses.
I also realised that I have never actually properly looked within me – within myself. For the first time, I finally sat down to think and learn more about myself – my reactions, my emotions, and my thoughts.
Slowly, dots started connecting and I started seeing similar patterns in my personal story and the stories of others – the connection between people’s past and present.
I had always known that there were parts of me I had been afraid of facing, of not wanting to explore, or to look deeper into or at because I did not understand it. But, now that I have, it has opened my mind and eyes to the way that I am – how I communicate, understand, and connect with people.
I founded SARUS Space to create a community where people can come together and grow through sharing their experiences. To better understand themselves through the lens of their past.
To know more about what we are currently doing, click here.
Other things about me –
Professionally, I am an organisation development specialist with experience in both global and regional roles – mainly focusing on employee engagement, people and culture, and talent management projects. My core motivation is to help organisations build a healthy talent pipeline for their strategy by designing and leading the implementation of leadership development programs. Having run projects for employee groups of over 9000 employees, I found that the key to success is having clear objectives, being a team player, and having transparent communication. It is also important to celebrate small wins and to enjoy the journey.
I also believe in a good work-life balance. Building your personal wellness outside of work is equally important. Often we might find it difficult to seek help/support and hence, I co-founded Total Wellness Initiative Singapore (TWIS). TWIS takes a preventive approach to wellness and aims to promote health and wellness by making resources more accessible, effective, and holistic. We aspire to create a community from the ground up by encouraging people to be proactive in taking charge of their well-being.
To know more about Total Wellness Initiative Singapore, visit: https://www.totalwellnesssg.com or our other platforms https://beacons.ai/totalwellnesssg.
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