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Students Taught in Asia and Europe

About Me

Dr. Tommy Tan, DBA

Managing Consultant, Chayil Consulting

Behavioral & Mindset Coach | Mentor | Trainer | Research & Consulting Lead

Bridging Academic Insights with Practical Solutions towards Workforce Sustainability and Leadership Excellence

Countries Covered in Training Career:

Singapore. Malaysia. Hong Kong. Japan. Maldives. Philippines. Thailand, China. Macao. South Korea. 

Dr. Tommy Tan is widely loved for his exuberant personality, infectious laughter, and deeply compassionate heart. Whether he’s training corporate teams or community groups, Tommy brings an atmosphere of joy, trust, and genuine human connection into every room. Participants often describe him as both a wise mentor and a cheerful friend – someone who brings out the best in people. More than knowledge, he leaves a lasting impression of joy, purpose, and sincere care.

As Managing Consultant of Chayil Consulting, he leads with humility and humour, blending deep insight with a lighthearted touch. His workshops are known for being interactive, inspiring, and full of practical takeaways—delivered with warmth and clarity. Beyond titles, Dr. Tommy is someone who listens deeply, encourages generously, and carries a passion for seeing lives transformed.

Dr. Tommy Tan is a highly respected consultant, trainer, and mindset coach with over two decades of experience in workforce transformation, leadership development, and adult learning across Asia. Known for his exuberant personality, sharp intellect, and generous mentorship, Dr. Tommy has trained and empowered thousands of professionals—from frontline staff to C‑Suite executives across Asia.

As the Managing Consultant of Chayil Consulting, Dr. Tommy leads with a unique blend of academic excellence and practical wisdom. His core strength lies in bridging behavioral science with experiential learning—helping individuals and organizations thrive through emotionally intelligent leadership, sustainable well-being practices, and high-impact communication. His signature training style is immersive, joy-filled, and transformational—infused with storytelling, neuroscience-informed strategies, and plenty of laughter.

With a Doctorate in Business Administration (Switzerland), a Master’s in Human Resource Management (University College Dublin), and multiple accreditations in instructional design, quality systems, coaching, and behavioral psychology, Dr. Tommy’s qualifications are matched by the depth of his real-world experience. He has also served as an Advisory Board Member of the Singapore Training & Development Association (STADA), contributing to curriculum development at the national level.

He has designed and delivered leadership and service excellence programs across industries—customising solutions for government bodies, MNCs, SMEs, and NGOs. His training portfolio includes work on team alignment, job redesign, emotional resilience, staff engagement, customer experience, and corporate wellness.

Whether he’s coaching emerging leaders in Singapore, facilitating strategic alignment in Seoul, or nurturing service mindsets in Bangkok, Dr. Tommy is deeply committed to creating safe, reflective, and inclusive learning environments. Participants often describe him as “a walking burst of joy,” someone who brings both depth and warmth to every session, leaving them inspired and equipped to make meaningful change.

At Chayil’s Consulting, he is currently spearheading the development of workforce sustainability frameworks and leadership transformation programs, integrating neuroscience and mindset-based approaches. His upcoming book, Joyful Well-Being for the Workplace, encapsulates his years of thought leadership and will serve as a practical guide for leaders navigating today’s evolving workplace demands.

Above all, Dr. Tommy brings heart to everything he does—believing that learning should not only inform the mind but also uplift the spirit.

Professional Learning Journey

DBA (Switzerland)

MSc HRM (Dublin) Ireland

BBus HRM (La Trobe) Australia

GDip HRM (SHRI) Singapore

Dip.Adm.Mgnt. (UK)

Dip. Mechanical Engg. (Singapore)

Dip. Public Relations & Marketing (UK)

ACTA (WDA, Singapore), AInstAM (UK)

AMA (Prof.) USA, LLCC (UK)

Certified Quality Manager (CQM Singapore)

IRCA Certified Internal QMS Auditor

Certificate ISO 21001:2018 EOMS Internal Auditor

Certified Facilitator (DDI, Singapore)

Certified Management Consultant (Singapore)

Certified OJT Consultant (Singapore)

Action Learning Coach (WIAL)

Association for Talent Development (ATD, USA), Facilitating Virtual Training Certificate

Design Virtual Training (Boston, USA) authorized by IACET: International Association for Continuing Education and Training

Micro-learning Online Certification, ATD, USA

SUE Masterclass Behavioral Design, Amsterdam BD Academy

The Emotional Cultural Deck Practitioner (ECD), New Zealand

Cert. Sustainability Strategies and Green Economy, Singapore Management. Uni. (SMU) Singapore

Certified Workplace Happiness Consultant, Happiitude

Prof. Cert. in The Science of Happiness at Work, Berkeley University of California, USA

Well-Being Certification, The Berkeley Well-Being Institute, USA

Cert. Understand Dyslexia, Singapore

Cert. Introduction to Digital Facilitation (Singapore), PSMB

PSMB Train The Trainer (Malaysia)

Psychological First Aid Course, Singapore

Behavioral Psychology in Health Promotion, Singapore

Certified Brain Coach (ICF, CCE), Cert. Health Coach, Singapore

Neuroscience of Intuition Masterclass (ICF, CCE), Beverly Hills, CA, USA

Specialist Cert. in Managing Emotions, Yale University

Cognitive Behavorial Therapy, Complimentary Medical Association Association, CMA, UK

International Practitioner of Holistic Medicine, IPHM, UK

Cert. Sustainable Hospitality Course, Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Counselling Certificate Course, Neven Coaching Academy

Certified Generative AI Expert

Certified Prompt Engineer

Certified ChatGPT Expert, Blockchain Council World’s NFTs & Cryto Educational Certification OrganizatioSustn