Tan Swee Heng
Tan Swee Heng is a highly engaging and interactive Shared Leadership Team Coach, recognized for his expertise in coaching leaders, teams, and organizations to embrace shared leadership, drive transformative change, and advance sustainability for the planet. He is the author of the widely acclaimed book Coaching In The Moment — How Busy Leaders Can Make More Impact with Less Time, and co-author of Shared Leadership Disciplines — A Better Way to Lead and Coach, both of which have made significant contributions to the field.
Swee Heng’s coaching and facilitation style is rooted in being fully present with his clients. He creates a safe, empowering space that fosters engagement and ownership of the coaching journey. His approach combines empathetic listening with insightful challenges, enabling clients to transcend limitations and unlock their fullest potential. As described by a senior executive from an international telecommunications company, “My appreciation to you as a quintessential coach with astute observation and listening capabilities, and importantly to motivate any individual to perform to their very best abilities.”
With over 31 years of senior leadership experience across three major organizations, Swee Heng brings deep insight and credibility to his work. From 2000 to 2010, he served as Asia Pacific Human Resource Director and a key member of the Regional Management Board for Reed Business, a division of RELX plc. He was previously the Head of Human Resources at Deloitte Singapore (1997–2000), and from 1979 to 1997, he held strategic and operational leadership roles in the Singapore Armed Forces.
Based in Singapore, Swee Heng is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and holds the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) from the International Coach Federation (ICF), with over 3,000 coaching hours. He is also a certified Coach Supervisor and has strong experience in Shared Leadership and Sustainability Team Coaching. He has been in the coaching industry since 2010.
In addition to his professional contributions, Swee Heng serves on the Board of Council of the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) Society—an organization founded in 1964 dedicated to developing leadership and management excellence.
Beyond his professional life, Swee Heng is deeply committed to personal well-being. He maintains a daily fitness and diet routine, treasures quiet time with God, and finds joy in cooking for his wife and two grown children. On weekends, he enjoys relaxing getaways with his wife of over 30 years in Johor Bahru, Malaysia—savoring good coffee, delicious food, and quality time together.
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