Our People

Founders & Core Team

Bill Burnett

Co-Founder

Bill Burnett is the Executive Director of the Life Design Lab at Stanford University and an Adjunct Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Design Program at Stanford.
He is the co-author of the international best-selling books Designing Your Life and Designing Your New Work Life, which have helped millions of readers rethink their careers and life decisions.

Before joining Stanford, Bill worked in both startups and Fortune 100 companies, including seven years at Apple where he helped design award-winning laptop computers. He has also designed products in the toy industry, including the original Star Wars action toys.

At Stanford, Bill has taught thousands of students how to apply design thinking principles to life and career decisions, helping grow the life design movement into a global phenomenon.

Mark Wee

Co-Founder & CEO

Mark Wee is the CEO of Designing Your Life Global and a design strategist working at the intersection of creativity, leadership, and human potential.

A pioneer of design thinking and experience design in Singapore, Mark previously served as Executive Director of the DesignSingapore Council, where he led national initiatives to strengthen Singapore’s innovation economy and position design as a strategic capability across government, industry, and society.

Mark co-founded the Designing Your Life Institute in Singapore with Bill Burnett to expand the life design movement across Asia.

Beyond his work in life design, Mark has built a diverse portfolio career as an architect, educator, creative leader, and artist. His work explores how people navigate change, reframe challenges, and design more meaningful futures.He believes that creative confidence is one of the most important capabilities people need to thrive in the future.

Mandy Neo

Core Team

Mandy Neo is the Culture and Operations Lead at Designing Your Life Global.

With more than two decades of experience in administrative and financial management across both the private sector and statutory boards, Mandy brings strong organisational leadership and operational expertise to the team.

She plays a key role in building the culture and systems that support the life design movement, ensuring that participants, partners, and collaborators experience a welcoming and thoughtfully designed environment.
Mandy is passionate about reflection and continuous learning, and believes that personal growth happens when people are given the space and support to explore new possibilities.

FACILITATOR TEAM

DYL Global’s Facilitator Team delivers life design programs across organisations, institutions, and communities.

Facilitators are trained practitioners who combine professional experience with the ability to hold reflective, human-centred learning spaces. They support participants in applying life design tools to real decisions, transitions, and challenges across different life stages and cultural contexts.

Alison Lim

Human Resource Development  Practitioner

With over 35 years in adult education, Alison specializes in experiential learning methodologies that drive meaningful change. Her expertise spans leadership, management, and personal development, delivered across various sectors and countries. Alison's commitment to social contribution is evident in her volunteer work and involvement with organizations like Mums for Life, where she co-created the "Heart of a Mother Experience."

Dane Tang

Certified DYL Facilitator, Executive Coach, and Speaker

Dane is a global life designer with over 25 years of corporate leadership experience across continents and industries. As a LinkedIn Top Voice on Work-Life Balance, she transforms life's challenges into opportunities for peak performance. Dane guides professionals in discovering their best selves, blending her international expertise with local insights to create balanced, fulfilling lives.

Joanne Koo

ICF PCC Certified Coach and Adjunct Lecturer

Joanne empowers individuals to craft their unique life stories. With a background in diplomacy and executive search, she brings a global perspective to her coaching. As an adjunct lecturer at Singapore universities, Joanne imparts essential career management skills. Her passion for nurturing talent extends to her role as an INSEAD MBA interviewer and her love for cultivating both careers and her rooftop garden.

Dr. Roy Ang

Scientist and Life Design Enthusiast

Roy bridges the worlds of plant genomics and life design. As a scientist at ASTAR's Genome Institute of Singapore, he leads innovative agritech research. Roy's journey with Designing Your Life began at Stanford, where he was both a student and teaching assistant. Now, he's bringing life design principles to ASTAR's undergraduate internship programs, while balancing his roles as a researcher, sci-fi enthusiast, and father.

Sharon Mah

Certified DYL Facilitator, Executive Coach, Actor-Singer

Sharon embodies the spirit of life design, having reinvented herself across diverse roles from chemical engineer to professional actor. Her multifaceted career exemplifies the Designing Your Life principles. As a DYL practitioner and guide, Sharon helps others infuse joy and flourishing into their life designs. Her eclectic interests, from cooking to supporting social enterprises, reflect her commitment to a rich, well-designed life.

Choon Jin, Ng

Certified DYL Facilitator,

Choon Jin, a former accountant turned human development practitioner, has over 15 years of experience in coaching, facilitation, and leadership programs. A DYL and Action Learning coach, he supports individuals and teams in growth and transformation. He also mentors, volunteers with nonprofits, and enjoys long walks, books, and coffee when not raising three kids with his wife.

LIFE DESIGN COACHES

Mark Wee

Coaching types: Business & Entrepreneurship, Career Transition, Life Design.