Kate Tan | Collective Change Institute
Kate Tan
– Passionate about the journey of self-discovery and growth
– Empathetic and delights in engaging with diverse backgrounds
– Unravelling complexities to achieving an uncluttered mind
– Seeks small joys and happiness in life
Professional Background
With a keen interest in understanding human behavior and what makes people tick, Kate’s educational background in Psychology has been the paving stone to her passion journey. Over the course of 13 years of her career, her focus has been primarily working with people in various aspects specifically in Human Resources, Education and Corporate Social Responsibility. In her varied roles, she has gained exposure in different industries such as Hospitality & Entertainment, Banking, Accommodations and Retail.
Besides operational functions in HR, she has been working closely with Senior Management including CEO and Heads as well as regional counterparts in many of her strategic HR roles which speaks of her communication and interpersonal skills. Kate has also worked closely with young talents entering the workforce in management trainee programmes, helping them navigate not only the work skills & competencies needed to succeed but also the soft and relational components to progress up the career ladder.
Beyond her professional capabilities in guiding and coaching in the workplace, her colleagues and friends alike often turn to her to share and use as a sounding board for various concerns from career path, relationships and mental health.
Coaching Specialty
Personal Development & Transformation
Career Guidance with entry – middle level talents
Transitions particularly with new mothers
Parental and family coaching
Personal Background
In the hustle and bustle of the fast-paced modern life, Kate identifies with a simpler life and approach which stems from her humble beginnings in Malaysia. Although life, work and family has ultimately brought her to Singapore where she calls home now, many of her loved ones and friends are still in Malaysia, providing her with the joy of being able to return to her former home and childhood experiences together with her family of her husband and two young boys. She seeks happiness in life’s little joys which is present everywhere only if we take the time to see it.
The common words used to describe Kate, from friends and colleagues alike would be that she is a empathetic listener who holds no judgment in their sharings and musings. She is interested in community work particularly with children and in her professional and personal capacity have organised and participated in various CSR projects.
Coaching Style
Kate’s coaching style can be described as focused on building trust, fostering a supportive environment, and empowering the client to achieve personal or professional growth.
She seeks to adventure together with clients on their path to discovery and growth and believes that no two people are the same. Each journey is a new exploration and there’s always room for humor and laughter while completing the trek to seek the treasure at the end of the rainbow.
Personal Philosophy
“Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.”– Henry David Thoreau
“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary, so that the necessary may speak.” — Hans Hofman
Get lost, explore and then find what truly matters to you at the core.
