Michelle Lim
Award Winning Social Entrepreneur | Educator | Changemaker
A social innovator focused on making a positive impact, Michelle strives to empower and transform communities into forces for good. Both personally and through organisations she has built, Michelle nurtures new generations of changemakers who go on to make a meaningful difference, especially to underserved communities
M.A.D. School by Chatsworth Medi@rt Academy
CEO & Co-Founder, Since 2003
At M.A.D. School, we believe Everyone is Creative.
Survival of the fittest is an adage of the past. In the now and the new future, it's about thriving with forward thinking. Many can lay claim to technical skillsets which AI can replace. But few can hone strategic, creative and critical thinking skills.
it's a world that separate the chaff from the wheat: those who can think and those who can't.
At M.A.D. School, we does more than impact you the experience, technical skillset and the know-hows. We select our MADGurus with one objective: Preparing you to become the game-changer.
Think like never before.
Discover another dimension.
Adapt and adapt fast.
Create to change.
Change so you can create!
Make The Change
CEO & Founder, Since 2012
Make The Change (MTC) is a B-Corp Certified Social Enterprise with a mission to empower communities with design and education.
MTC provides impact consultation services, inclusive trainings and all-aged change maker programmes to empower organisations and individuals to fulfil their callings in. making the world a better place.
Make The Change's impacts have been recognised by local institutions and garnered recognition awards such as Champion of Good by NVPC and Silver Enabling Mark by SG Enable.
Change Agency, The Creative Arm of Make The Change
CEO & Founder, Since 2012
Change Agency is the creative, digital arm of Make The Change.
At Change Agency, we help companies and organisations to GROW their revenue and impact though our digital / social marketing, content curation and communication design services.
Speaker, Trainer, Facilitator
Available for Engagement
On the individual level, Michelle speaks and trains future changemakers to take ownership of their growth and embrace an enterprising spirit. She has spoken at many events to diverse audiences, including at TEDxYouth @ Singapore 2019.
Michelle is a subject matter expert on:
Changemaking, Community Building (ABCD Model), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Customer Journey Design (CXD), Design for Good, Design Thinking, Empathy Mapping, Finding Your Purpose (Formula O-N-E), Knowing Yourself (ECG of Life), Social Entrepreneurship
Testimonials
Karen Tok | Speaker, Entrepreneur, Start-Up Mentor
JingYing Chan | Investment Fund, Social Impact Fellow
Karen Tok | Speaker, Entrepreneur, Start-Up Mentor
“I love Michelle’s life mission and who she is as a person. She takes great interest in making a difference in the lives of others! Whenever she sees an unfulfilled need or a gap in our community, she takes action to fill it. ‘We rise by lifting others’ is exactly who she is!”
Uantchern Loh | Storyteller, Founder of #YOLO2020
JingYing Chan | Investment Fund, Social Impact Fellow
Karen Tok | Speaker, Entrepreneur, Start-Up Mentor
“Michelle has a unique ability to listen and then respond in ways that make the speaker wonder - how come I didn‘t think of it that way? That is part of her creative abilities operating on a different plane that makes her fun to work with.“
JingYing Chan | Investment Fund, Social Impact Fellow
JingYing Chan | Investment Fund, Social Impact Fellow
JingYing Chan | Investment Fund, Social Impact Fellow
“I attended the CSR in Action: Business Impact Training for corporate executives where Michelle served as a trainer. As a seasoned social entrepreneur and highly-regarded impact industry expert with a wealth of knowledge and experience, Michelle is a passionate, authentic and inspiring thought leader who believes in developing the potential of every individual. I highly encourage anyone who is thinking of learning about social impact change to participate in her training sessions.”
Ethel Kwek | UX Designer at PALO IT
Du Tang | Creative Director, Leo Burnett Vietnam
JingYing Chan | Investment Fund, Social Impact Fellow
”Attending M.A.D. School By CMA was the pivotal point in my life where I discovered a career in design, and I have never looked back since. Other than equipping students with the essential toolkits and skills to begin their careers, Michelle and her team were also proactive in exposing us to the wider industry and engaging us on a personal level.“
Jacqui Hocking | Forbes 30 under 30
Du Tang | Creative Director, Leo Burnett Vietnam
Du Tang | Creative Director, Leo Burnett Vietnam
“More than a social entrepreneur, Michelle is a visionary designing the future of education through her work. Her authenticity and passion enables everyone to see their true potential, realise their dreams and unlock their best creativity. She cares intensely about her students and community of teachers. Her tireless work ethic to constantly Make The Change in this world is inspiring. I look up to Michelle as a business leader, a social entrepreneur and most importantly, as a good person.”
Du Tang | Creative Director, Leo Burnett Vietnam
Du Tang | Creative Director, Leo Burnett Vietnam
Du Tang | Creative Director, Leo Burnett Vietnam
“On gloomy days when everything gets stuck and a bottle of whisky is calling for you to give up, you’d wish to have Michelle on your team. This ageless lady will brighten up the mood with her naturally positive mind and push the work forward with an incredible restless strength, and then finish the bottle with you. It was an honor to witness such a person right at the starting point of my career.”
Everyone is Creative. Everyone can Make A Difference.
Transforming Communities Through Education and Design
The key to a significant life is in giving to those who need your gifts, talents and time. Explore how you or your company can become a force for good. #takethechancemakethechange
Youth Mentorship and Coaching
“The world is not ours to keep. We hold it in trust for future generations.“ Build a sustainable impact by nurturing future generations. #thegoodlegacy #DigitalArtsForAll #youngchangemaker
Michelle at TEDx Youth@Singapore 2019
Formula ONE:
Building An Authentic Relationship with Yourself
A formula that Michelle has summarised through 20 years of pursuing her purpose and calling:
O: Taking OWNERSHIP
N: Embracing NEW Perspective, NEW Change
E: Be ENTERPRISING
From doing to becoming.
Connect with Michelle
Whether you are an individual or an organisation, and no matter your needs - Michelle is ready to activate her businesses or to personally innovate solutions with you.
Schedule a conversation with her and begin your transformative journey today!
Let’s Meet Up
Better yet, see Michelle in person!
The most valuable gift a person can give is time.
Hours
Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |