Speaker: Echo Wu
Format: In Person (Singapore)
Date: November 14, 2025
On 14 November, weโre proud to have partnered with ICF Singapore to bring the science of Mental Toughness and the MTQPlus Framework to more coaches in our community.
Mental toughness, rooted in decades of research on mindset, well-being, and human performance, offers coaches a powerful framework for understanding how people respond to challenge and stress.
During the session, we explored a real team profile from ICF coaches and uncovered powerful insights about how we respond to pressure, recover from setbacks, and grow through challenge. MTQPlus offers a practical, evidence-based lens to support coaching, leadership, and personal development.
What is Mental Toughness?
Mental Toughness is a personality trait that determines how effectively you perform under stress and pressure. Closely linked to character, resilience, grit, and perseverance. It is the foundation for thrivingโnot just survivingโin challenging environments.
About Doug Strycharczyk
Doug is the CEO of AQR International, founded in 1989. Alongside Professor Peter Clough and Dr. John Perry, he has spent 25+ years defining Mental Toughness and creating the worldโs leading assessment, MTQ. Today, he is recognized as the foremost authority on applying this powerful framework across work, education, coaching, and mentoring.