What seemed like the pinnacle of Joseph’s success came crashing down overnight.
One morning, he woke up and realized he had lost the use of all his fingers. He could no longer button his shirt, tie his shoes, or even hold a key.
Seven doctors could not explain what was happening. The system he trusted had given up on him.
For someone who had once served in Singapore’s elite Commando Formation and later as a United Nations Peacekeeper, this was devastating. But instead of surrendering, Joseph chose to rise. Through resilience and faith, he made a full recovery — and found a greater purpose.
From this turning point, the RISEUP movement was born: to raise psychological best leaders who dare to shape the world by showing up as their best selves.
Joseph is the Founder and Producer of RISEUP Global, a Founder and Producer of RISEUP Global, a multiple award-winning Leadership & Behavioural Coach, Author, and Game-Changing Speaker.
With over 20 years in human leadership and psychology, he empowers leaders and organizations across APAC and beyond to achieve higher productivity, resilience, and excellence.
250,000+ leaders served across 100+ organizations worldwide
Author of The Power Science of Influence and The Predictable Game
Certified Executive and Life Coach (ICI Germany) with our Signatory Leadership Coaching Bootcamp.
250,000+ leaders served across 100+ organizations worldwide
Author of The Power Science of Influence and The Predictable Game
Certified Executive and Life Coach (ICI Germany) with our Signatory Leadership Coaching Bootcamp.
Mastery in Mental Toughness, Team and Organisational Resiliency.
Mastery in Mental Toughness, Team and Organisational Resiliency.
An expert in deploying solution to curate self, team and organisational dynamic.
Former United Nations’s Peace-keepr and Commando Formation
Mastery in Mental Toughness, Team and Organisational Resiliency.
An expert in deploying solution to curate self, team and organisational dynamic.
Former United Nations’s Peace-keepr and Commando Formation
Joseph’s leadership and influence work has been featured in The Straits Times, The Business Times, CNA938, AsiaOne, Pioneer Magazine, and The New Paper.
Joseph’s expertise extends well beyond the office.
Having worked as a member of the Singapore Armed Forces Commando Formation, Joseph has had the opportunity to learn and understand human behaviour & motivations under the toughest situations.
His expertise, guidance, and motivational techniques have also proven invaluable for the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET).
These unique real-world experiences have allowed Joseph to develop game-changing transformation programs for business leaders that accelerate performance and behavioural change regardless of circumstance, ultimately leading business leaders to success.
Joseph’s expertise extends well beyond the office.
Leaders across the APAC region work with Joseph to create greater synergy and leaner organisations.
By drastically improving leadership and team performance, the results translate into a stronger bottom line. Joseph has empowered thousands of top-level executives, business leaders, managers, and companies to achieve their true potential.
Joseph’s inspiring leadership and motivational work has touched the lives of some of Asia’s most important executives, senior business leaders, and managers.
Joseph understands leadership and what it takes to drive innovation and develop a flourishing and inspiring company culture within some of corporate world and Asia’s largest corporate environments. Through the influence of his expertise and inspiring leadership, many business leaders have seen their companies transform and reach entirely new levels of performance.
“If a leader is at their psychological best, A leader will be able to take care of their people“
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Find out what keeps a talent actively engaged and how effective career conversations drive work performance.
A hands-on leadership workshop where teams build a partnership mindset, sharpen conversations, and leave with a clear blueprint for working better together.
An exhilarating, expert-crafted getaway that unlocks your team's full potential and sends them back to work tighter, faster, and ready to conquer new opportunities.
Whether you’re hosting an internal leadership offsite or a client-facing initiative, we bring the blueprint, speakers, and full-service conference management — you bring the brand and mission.
Having worked with Joseph Wong, a truly dedicated trainer who is a master in the topic of “Influence without Authority” – filled with passion and purpose as a game changer! He is highly sought after for his involvement to be adaptable to clients’ needs and outcomes! Thank you, Joseph, for the support and glad to have you travel across Asia with us!!
Patricia
REGIONAL HEAD OF LEARNING (INDIA AND SEA)
We engaged Joseph for a motivational speech at an internal event. He did not just deliver his pet topics. At the pre-event discussion, he asked detailed questions about the circumstance and objectives. During his delivery, he framed his message with the right content in the proper context, which the participants noticed and responded to favourably.
BT Ong
SENIOR HR DIRECTOR
Joseph was one of my speakers during a leaders’ briefing organised by my company. He captivates the audience with his engaging style and charming personality during the briefing. He is magnanimous and always willing to share his life experiences and knowledge with people around him. I would be glad to work with him again in the future.
Janet Quek
DIRECTOR, TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Joseph listened attentively and provided excellent support which were tailored to the needs of our organisation. He also facilitated the training that allowed interactions among the participants, while imparting skills and knowledge through experiential learning activities. It has been a great experience working with Joseph Wong!
Miew
HR DIRECTOR
Joseph is one of the external consultants with whom I always enjoy having a cup of coffee to discuss the latest development in people development. I have referred him a few times to fellow HR leaders, and he has always delivered beyond what they have expected him to do—highly recommended.
Tham Cien Ping
DIRECTOR, PEOPLE, CULTURE & SUSTAINABILITY
