Michael Cashmore
Michael Cashmore holds a B.Sc. in Physical Education and Sports Science from Loughborough University with 30 years experience in the health and fitness industry, much of that time as a consultant developing business projects and managing luxury health and leisure clubs in S.E Asia. He also spent three years sharing his expertise, working as a senior lecturer within the higher education sector in Singapore and introduced stress management to Singapore in 1992 as part of an initiative by the Civil Service Institute. Michael organized stress management programmes as a consultant to many health and fitness institutions, and schools in Singapore and England, and has lectured extensively in other areas such as Workplace Health Promotion, Fitness Leadership and Personal Training, Business Communications and Outdoor Adventure Training for executives.
Michael developed a keen interest in the martial arts, t’ai chi and yoga in the late 80’s while living in Singapore, and after incorporating the concepts into his own holistic view of education published a book on health and exercise, “T’ai Chi Aerobics”, in 1993. More recently Michael has published a training video and handbook on practising t’ai chi for health and well being.
It was not by accident therefore that Michael’s true love became the mind-body-spirit connection, working face to face with people who have an interest in self-development and helping them discover their inner potential. Subsequently he moved back to the UK in 2000 and formed a company, LIVING ESSENCE.
Some of the organisations benefiting from his expertise include: Champneys Health Spa, North West Leicester District Council, Arthritis Care, Age Concern, Rotherham College of Arts and Technology, Redcar & Cleveland College and the British Broadcasting Corporation. Carers Association Southern Staffordshire. Michael is regularly invited as a speaker and appreciated for his inspirational and practical guidance.
Michael is 56 years old and married to Sa'adiah with three young boys; one aged eighteen and twins aged thirteen. He currently teaches T’ai Chi Chikung, Yoga, Meditation and Back Care classes, as well as offering Personal Training and Life Coaching. He is available for a wide range of talks and workshops on healthy living including “Health – the Chinese Way”, "Mind Power", and “How to be an inspiration to yourself“, "Holistic Back Solutions" and more...
HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS
1982
Pre-opening planning and launch of “Body Talk” health and fitness
club as part of sports arena in Warrington, UK.
1984
Invited to lecture on the opening programme at Singapore’s College
of Physical Education. Designed and taught fitness and conditioning course.
1983/84
Design and project management for Hyatt Hotel Fitness and Recreation
Club. Developed pre-opening strategies and plans.
1985
Refurbishment and launch of Raffles Health and Fitness Club Hong Kong.
1986
Organised Singapore’s first Sport Marketing Seminar.
1987
Editor and writer of health publication for chain of health food stores.
1988
Staged Fitness Festival in Singapore to commemorate 20 years of
aerobics movement with special guest Dr Kenneth Cooper.
1988
Established a leisure management company responsible for operating
four fitness centres and on resort recreation programme in Hotels
such as Hilton International and Pan Pacific Singapore.
1989
Consultant to Hotel Danatoba Fitness and Recreation Club, Medan, Indonesia.
1992
Pioneered the development of stress management and workplace
wellness for Civil Service Institute Singapore.
1993
Author of "Tai Chi Aerobics", published by Graham Brash Ltd., Singapore.
1994
Pre-opening and launch of Four Seasons Hotel Town Club, Singapore.
1996
Development of curriculum for Singapore’s first diploma in sport and
wellness management at Nanyang Polytechnic.
1997
Project management and launch of Polytechnic sport and wellness centre.
Initiated centre as teaching enterprise programme for diploma students.
2000
Launched ‘Living Essence’ in the UK; a training and consultancy
company specialising in mind-body fitness and stress management.
TEACHING/TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Senior lecturer in Sport and Wellness Management, Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore (Fitness Leadership, Personal Training, Workplace Health Promotion, Fitness Centre Management)
External trainer with the Civil Service College, Singapore (Stress Management, Workplace Wellness, Problem Solving & Decision Making)
Employee development programme at Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore (Supervisory Skills, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Team Building, Goal Setting, Customer Service, On-the-Job Training)
Consultant to Institute of Public Administration and Management, Singapore. (Training and Development, Team Building, Marketing programmes)