Gwendolyn (Gwen) Tan | Collective Change Institute
Gwendolyn (Gwen) Tan
– 10 years career as a Senior HR Business Partner within AdTech, Investment Banking, Engineering & Manufacturing industries from both US & Local MNCs
– Partners and works closely with C-Suite and Executive Leadership teams both at HQ & regional level
– Strong ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures
– Adventurous; Foodie; Enjoys outdoor sports; Taking solo trips; Exploring new cultures
Professional Background
Gwen has over 10 years of working experience as a Human Resources Professional. She is currently the Senior HR Business Partner of a US Advertising Tech Company, overseeing the APAC region. In her current role, she reports to the Chief HR Officer based in the US and partners closely with senior business stakeholders from the Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Technical Account, and Finance teams.
Prior to this role, she has had working experiences in Engineering, Investment Banking, and also Manufacturing industries. This includes both local as well as global companies that have a headcount of more than 30k employees or well over US$100 billion in assets. In all her roles, she has partnered with C-suite/ executive leadership teams to facilitate people-related initiatives or projects at an organization-wide level.
As part of her professional development, she has also obtained several distinguished certifications in the coaching and personality assessment space, a few examples include the Caliper Profile Certification, Hogan Assessment Certification, Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) and Fostering a Coaching Culture from eCornell.
Coaching Specialty
– Business Coaching – Leaders, mid-managers, new managers
– Couples / Relationship Coaching
– Life Coaching
Personal Background
Born and bred in Singapore. Currently single, hustling while exploring the world and soaking in what life has to offer.
Gwen enjoys outdoor sports, taking solo trips, and exploring new cultures. She is also a huge foodie. Some of her recent new hobbies include bouldering, golf, and skiing. Her all-time favorite hobbies are yoga and hiking.
Fun Fact – She used to be a competitive cross-country runner back in school and hopes to get back into long-distance running soon.
Favorite Places (in no particular order) – Toronto, London, Japan, Bali
Favorite Cuisines – Mexican, Italian, Japanese
She enjoys most Christopher Nolan movies and psychological thrillers.
Overall, Gwen is a warm, approachable, and fun-loving individual!
Coaching Style
– Listen with the intent to understand
– Authentic, Respectful, Supportive
– Flexible ; will adapt to what works best for you
Personal Philosophy
“We are what we repeatedly do” (Habits)
“Pay attention to what you pay attention to” (Self-Awareness)
“Do not confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress.” (Work/ Impact)
“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together” (Team)
“The World is your oyster” (Life)
