Lilian Ong, Class Living Pte Ltd. Founder and Director, is the picture of resilience and change. Defeating her stage fright, which was the result of a traumatic experience in her childhood, she became an uplifting presence. As a child, Lilian stuttered during her school assembly, an experience that shook her self-esteem. Having experienced years of anxiety and panic attacks in speaking before large audiences, Lilian decided to turn the tables on her fear. Through leadership courses and self-development, she developed the confidence to speak in public. She claimed her greatest achievement to be speaking at the release of her book, Women of Courage, to 5,000 people in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Lilian Ong, Class Living Pte Ltd.’s founder, is committed to inspiring women to move beyond fear, self-doubt, and limiting thoughts using leadership, coaching, and a community. She had not an easy path to becoming a public speaker; it involved overcoming fear, developing confidence, and improving her presentation. Through the power of self-discovery and finding a very distinct way to engage with people, Lilian developed into a confident speaker and leader. She created the Courage Blueprint to help others through their own transformations. She is on a mission to inspire women to live courageously, make lasting differences, and lead with confidence, creating positive change in their worlds.
Lilian Ong is inspired by the quote by St. Francis of Assisi, “Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly, you’re doing the impossible,” which motivated her to become a courageous coach and public speaker. She encourages others to seek mentors who align with their vision and values, emphasizing that courage is the choice to act despite fear. Lilian promotes progress rather than perfection, calling on individuals to learn from their failures and lessons in life. With future plans to further amplify her influence worldwide in 2024, she empowers women by bold leadership and self-development.
Awarded by The Knowledge Review as One of Asia’s Most Influential Public Speakers to Watch in 2024, Lilian Ong’s path of conquering fear and turning her life into a source of empowerment demonstrates the strength of courage, resilience, and self-improvement.
