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 Philippines This 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. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:29 Meet Cohen Tan: Transforming Challenges into Success 01:21 Culinary Metaphors and Wisdom Stacks 04:45 The Importance of Expert Guidance 06:49 Mentorship and Personal Growth 12:33 Understanding and Embracing Hypersensitivity 13:50 Challenges of Hypersensitivity in Childhood 16:41 Parenting Hypersensitive Children 22:25 Misconceptions About the Speaking Industry 30:43 Mentor's Advice: Observing from the Back 32:50 The Decline of Motivational Speaking 36:01 The Erosion of Authenticity on LinkedIn 41:08 Strategic Networking on LinkedIn 46:18 Embracing Failure and Emotional Mastery 55:07 The Power of Anger and Grief 01:00:16 Conclusion and Parting Thoughts Connect with Coen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coentan/ Get full access to Will That Work? at www.adriantan.com.sg/subscribe