Education, training, coaching and mentoring that help people thrive in a changing, AI-driven world.
Be Better Today For Tomorrow
We grow not only to become better versions of ourselves, but to create better possibilities for others.
Established in Singapore in 2009, R&D Education and Training Services believes that meaningful development goes beyond personal achievement. Our choices, actions and contributions shape the lives of others. We help people build capabilities, strengthen relationships and turn learning into positive impact.
To be a trusted partner in human-centric development, empowering people and organisations to achieve success, create significance and make a lasting impact.
To deliver authentic, inspiring and relevant education, training, coaching and mentoring solutions that develop capabilities, strengthen relationships and enable purposeful growth and contribution.
We place people, relationships and dignity at the heart of what we do.
Grounded in real experiences, meaningful engagement and practical application.
R&D Education and Training Services began in 2009 with a dream — to build a meaningful career while being a working mother my son could look up to with pride.
The initials R&D represent my twin sons, Ryan and Dylan. They are the inspiration behind the name and a constant reminder of why this journey matters.
Life has taken me through unexpected chapters, including the heartbreaking loss of Dylan, breast cancer and the challenges of single motherhood. These experiences have shaped not only who I am, but also how I see the world and the people around me.
I have come to believe that success is not simply about what we achieve. It is also about the lives we touch, the opportunities we create and the difference we leave behind.
Through education, training, coaching and mentoring, I hope to help people discover their strengths, navigate change and keep moving forward — while extending the same opportunities to others.
Care, Kindness and Respect are values I strive to live by, not just teach. And through everything I do, I hope to demonstrate what it means to be Authentic, Inspiring and Relevant.
Above all, I want Ryan to be proud not merely of what his mother has accomplished, but of what she has stood for — and to know that even through life’s difficulties, we can choose to make a positive difference.
My hope is that R&D will continue to create better possibilities for others, long beyond my own journey.
Be Better Today For Tomorrow
Keep Going. Keep Growing. Keep Glowing.
— Dr Josephine PL Ong
Distinct learning pathways for leaders, professionals, women, young people, families, communities and people navigating life transitions. Each series can be customised for workshops, coaching, mentoring and facilitated learning.
Human-centric leadership, coaching mindsets, collaboration, trust and critical thinking in an AI-driven world.
Confidence, lifelong learning, career reinvention, purposeful transitions and contribution at every life stage.
Leadership presence, poise, resilience, authentic influence and women supporting women across work, home and community.
Character, confidence, collaboration and leadership presence, guided by CLEAR: Careers, Leadership, Empowerment, Academics and Relationships.
Intentional parenting, stronger relationships, compassion, hope, resilience and meaningful community connection.
Compassionate, solution-focused learning and conversations for people navigating change, grief, illness, loneliness and life’s turning points.
We see AI as an enabler, not a substitute for human judgement, connection or collaboration. Our learning experiences develop the ability to think critically, create, notice outliers, draw on experience and make responsible recommendations.
We design for real people and real contexts, combining evidence-informed insights with experiential learning and reflection.
We bring people together through engaging, experience-led learning that translates into real-world practice.
Engaging, customised sessions that turn ideas into practical workplace and life skills.
Individual and small-group conversations that strengthen confidence, perspective and purposeful action.
Guided dialogue, support circles and collaborative sessions that build connection and shared understanding.
Useful booklets, workbooks, reflection prompts and action tools that extend learning beyond a session.
Tailored pilots and programmes for businesses, schools, higher education, associations and community partners.
Support for people navigating change, adversity and later life, with dignity, agency and opportunities to contribute.
We believe growth becomes more meaningful when it benefits others. R&D seeks to make learning more accessible, support compassionate communities and encourage contribution across generations.
In development. Exploring sponsored learning places funded through a feasible allocation from selected programmes, to widen access for participants facing financial barriers.
Supporting opportunities for youth, women, families, older adults and people navigating illness, bereavement or loneliness, alongside care for the wider community and animal welfare.
Proposed initiatives are subject to programme availability and implementation.
Looking for a customised workshop, leadership programme, coaching engagement or community collaboration? We welcome conversations with organisations, schools, professional bodies and individuals.