About Tan — Meet Your Guide
Hi, I'm Tan —
your partner in growth
For much of my life, I believed the path was clear — achieve enough, and peace would follow. I built the career, the titles, the markers. And for a long time, the model seemed to work.
It took a collision of losses — the sudden death of a colleague, a layoff on the heels of peak achievement, a marriage unraveling, a father's illness — all within four months, to crack that equation open. What surprised me most wasn't the hardship. It was that I found more genuine peace in the rubble than I ever had in the structure.
That discovery sent me on a different kind of expedition — inward.
My path has been shaped by two powerful influences. The teachings of Michael Singer — author of The Untethered Soul — moved me so deeply, both figuratively and literally, that I left New York City and relocated to Alachua, Florida to immerse myself in his teachings, all while continuing my legal career remotely. Alongside that, I deepened my understanding of human flourishing through the study of positive psychology under Martin Seligman as part of my Applied Positive Psychology Masters degree. The intersection of Eastern contemplative practice and Western science is at the heart of how I guide this work.
My grand expedition was shaped by thirty years practicing corporate law — in the public sector, Big Law, and in-house at a Fortune 50 company. Those years gave me deep insight into the challenges the profession carries. During my legal career, I had the privilege of mentoring others navigating the same path. I was honored to be recognised for this with the Ladder Award presented by the Connecticut Bar Association – Women in the Law and Young Lawyers Sections. For reflections specific to the legal profession, visit Perspectives.
My role as your guide is to co-create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to become more aware and aligned — to bring greater awareness to your values, habits, surroundings, and goals, uncover patterns standing in your way, and explore practices and tools to help your life come into alignment with your true self.
I believe deeply that you are the expert in YOU — capable, whole, and deserving of a full and authentic life. I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
With Gratitude, Tan
Masters of Applied Positive Psychology — University of Pennsylvania
Juris Doctorate — New York University School of Law
Certified Positive Psychology Coach — Positive Acorn
Certified Sleep Coach — Spencer Institute
Committed Practitioner of the Wisdom of Michael Singer
