142 - Navigating Personal Growth and Business Success with Coen Tan

Coen Tan is a strategic business storyteller, keynote speaker, high-impact trainer, coach, and communications consultant based in Singapore. He is the founder of Ministry of Influence, a training and consulting firm. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Coen has spoken and trained audiences in various countries across Asia and beyond, including Singapore, China, USA, Canada, Australia, India, Thailand, Malaysia, and the PhilippinesThis episode is brought to you by Deel, the all-in-one platform simplifying global team management with payroll, HR, IT, and compliance solutions, trusted by over 35,000 businesses worldwide. Learn more at deel.com/adriantan. Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message00:29 Meet Cohen Tan: Transforming Challenges into Success01:21 Culinary Metaphors and Wisdom Stacks04:45 The Importance of Expert Guidance06:49 Mentorship and Personal Growth12:33 Understanding and Embracing Hypersensitivity13:50 Challenges of Hypersensitivity in Childhood16:41 Parenting Hypersensitive Children22:25 Misconceptions About the Speaking Industry30:43 Mentor's Advice: Observing from the Back32:50 The Decline of Motivational Speaking36:01 The Erosion of Authenticity on LinkedIn41:08 Strategic Networking on LinkedIn46:18 Embracing Failure and Emotional Mastery55:07 The Power of Anger and Grief01:00:16 Conclusion and Parting ThoughtsConnect with Coen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coentan/ Get full access to Will That Work? at www.adriantan.com.sg/subscribe