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Coen Tan
As a speech coach and communications trainer, Coen helps highly competent business leaders, professionals and educators express themselves compellingly so that they are seen, heard and respected. By working with his clients to uncover their personal stories, innate talents, and insights, they are able present themselves through narratives that influence and inspire others. People he has helped have realized that just being great at what they do, is not sufficient to help them attain even more success. Many of them have even confessed to feeling stressed and inadequate the higher their climb, and that they will stagnate or even lose their careers if they miss the mark in their communications.
Having emerged from a decade of depression, Coen brings his unique experiences, fresh perspectives and finely-honed skills to people he works with. The Founder of Ministry of Influence, a training and consulting firm, Coen has trained regionally and spoken in Singapore, China, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines and Taiwan, and has trained in English and Mandarin. His wide range of clients include AXA Insurance Singapore; Prudential Assurance Pte Ltd, Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck, Wacker, Lubrizol, CGG, Sime Darby, A*STAR, MINDEF, MHA, Nanyang Technological University, SHATEC, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Raffles Junior College, Hwa Chong Institution and dozens of other reputable organizations.
A Distinguished Toastmaster, Coen has achieved the Gold Distinction Award (Speaking in Public) by the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA). He is also a member of various professional associations, such as the Global Speakers Federation (GSF), Asia Professional Speakers Singapore (APSS), the Association of Talent Development (ATD) and the Adult Educators’ Network (AEN).
Coen’s dynamic energy, authentic style, personable approach and sometimes unorthodox style are infectious and instrumental in helping his clients achieve personal breakthroughs and unleash their underlying potential. His programs are guaranteed to be fun, engaging and experiential.
For more information about Coen, visit his speaker page: www.coentan.com and his corporate website: www.ministry-of-influence.com
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