The Many Faces of Mental Toughness

Speaker: Echo Wu (Singapore), Jessie Zhang (China), Paul Lyons (Australia)
Date: March 12, 2026
Time: 17:00 - 18:00 (SG, CN time) /20:00-21:00 (ANZ time)

Mental Toughness (MTQ) began in sports psychology, was later developed in the UK into a robust psychological framework with the MTQ assessment, and today stands as a versatile framework that can be applied across different sectors and scenarios.

In this session, the MTQ partners from China, ANZ, and Singapore will showcase how Mental Toughness meets high‑demand needs in their markets, through real case studies and lived experiences.

You’ll discover:

Parenting & Family Resilience (China): How Mental Toughness helps children develop confidence, independence, and emotional regulation — shared by a mother of three who integrates the framework into everyday parenting.
Talent Selection & Recruitment (ANZ): How organisations use Mental Toughness to identify candidates who thrive under pressure, adapt quickly, and contribute to healthier team dynamics.
Executive Coaching & Founder Sustainability (Singapore & SEA): How leaders and entrepreneurs leverage Mental Toughness to sustain clarity, resilience, and long‑term performance & wellbeing.
This session is designed for parents, HR leaders, coaches, educators, and anyone curious about how Mental Toughness can be applied in real life - across cultures, contexts, and generations.

Speakers

Echo Wu — Executive Coach & APAC HR Strategist, MTQ South East Asia Partner
Specialising in leadership and founder coaching, Echo supports executives and entrepreneurs in sustaining high performance and resilience in demanding environments — without compromising their wellbeing.
Jessie Zhang — Mother of Three, MTQ Greater China Partner
Jessie brings a unique perspective on parenting, showing how Mental Toughness fosters confidence and independence in children while creating a positive, supportive family environment.
Paul Lyons — Leadership & Mental Toughness Expert, MTQ ANZ Partner
Paul applies Mental Toughness in recruitment and talent selection, helping organisations identify candidates who thrive under pressure and adapt quickly.
Why Attend?

One session, three powerful stories from three markets.
Gain practical, cross‑cultural insights into Mental Toughness and the MTQ framework.
Learn strategies you can apply immediately in your own context — whether at youth development, in hiring decisions, or in leadership.