Yan Ping

Founder

From High-Stakes Investment Banking to Coaching High Achievers

Hi, I'm Yan Ping.

I spent nearly 18 years in front-office investment banking at Barclays (Markets), navigating high-stakes deals, demanding stakeholders, and relentless pressure. I know what it takes to succeed in that world - and I also know the invisible cost of always being "on".

For years, I believed that because I could handle the pressure, I should. That pushing harder was the only way forward - even when it was costing me more than I realised.

But over time, I realised: high performance shouldn't come at the cost of self. And more effort doesn't always bring you closer - not if you are headed in the wrong direction, or doing it in a way that's burning you out.

That realisation changed everything.

I chose to leave the career I had built - and committed to understanding what it truly means to thrive. Not by lowering the bar, but by aligning performance with purpose, energy, and authenticity.

Today, I help senior bankers and high achievers break the cycle of over-functioning - and reconnect with a version of success that fuels them, instead of draining them.

I guide my clients from Pain Point to Ping Point - the shift where inner clarity and outer presence finally click, and success becomes energising again.

Together, we pinpoint what's no longer working, cut through the noise, and reshape a way forward that feels clear, sustainable, and true - in how you lead and how you live.

Because the real danger isn't underperformance.

It's over-functioning - and staying stuck in it for too long.

This isn't about slowing down.

It's about moving forward - on your terms.

Credentials and Expertise

Blending finance, coaching, psychology, neuroscience, and presence:

• 17+ Years in Investment Banking (Barclays, Markets) – Deep front-office experience navigating high-stakes environments, complex products, demanding stakeholders, and intense performance pressure.
  
• ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) – Globally recognised coaching standards and ethics.
• Newfield Certified Coach (NCC)  – Prestigious training in ontological coaching for deep, transformational change, plus specialised certifications in the Newfield Performance Coaching Program and Newfield Team Coaching Certification Program.
• MSc in Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health (King’s College London, ongoing) – Scientific grounding in cognitive performance, resilience, and behavioural change.
• Coaching Private Bankers & Investment Advisors - Communication effectiveness, strategic relationship-building, and performance outcomes.
• Certified in SLII (Situational Leadership II) – Adaptive leadership tools for motivating and leading diverse teams.
• Certified in Personal Styling (London College of Fashion) – Enhancing outer alignment and executive presence.
• CFA Charterholder & Bachelor’s in Accountancy – Analytical rigour and financial fluency.
• Continuous Learning from Yale, Harvard & Leading Institutions – Ongoing education in resilience, peak performance, and sustainable leadership.

Beyond Coaching: My Personal Interests and Community Involvement

Outside of coaching, I'm committed to personal growth and contributing meaningfully to the world around me.

• Supporting the Community: Volunteer with Healthserve, supporting Singapore's migrant worker community.
• Caregiving & Mental Health Awareness: Trained in the Caregivers-to-Caregivers Training Programme with Caregivers Alliance, equipping me to support loved ones with dementia. Also trained as a Calm Circles Facilitator with Calm Collective Asia, helping create safe spaces for conversations around mental well-being.
• Mindfulness & Physical Discipline: Dedicated practitioner of martial arts and Qigong, cultivating mental and physical resilience.
• Creative Expression: Trained in floral design under an award-winning florist in London
• Passions & Interests: Avid Formula 1 follower and curious traveller - pursuits that fuel my curiosity, appreciation for precision, and understanding of high-performance cultures across different arenas.

Florian

Founder, Imperative Advisory

Professional Background

Florian is a Personal Strategic Advisor and Executive Coach with over two decades of experience in global investment and corporate banking, based in Sydney, Australia, and Hong Kong. His career includes leadership roles in M&A and Sales Management with HSBC, where he advised leading corporates and financial sponsors across Asia-Pacific and built high-performing teams from the ground up.

Florian's deep understanding of high-pressure environments makes him well-equipped to coach senior leaders and teams navigating significant challenges. His international banking career spans Munich, Frankfurt, London, Hong Kong, and Sydney, giving him a truly global perspective.

Coaching Philosophy and Expertise

Florian specialises in helping clients achieve outstanding workplace performance while maintaining mental, emotional, and physical well-being. His coaching is grounded in practical experience and a strong commitment to resilience and personal growth. As a black belt in White Crane Silat with over 30 years of martial arts practice and 12 years of mindfulness meditation, Florian brings a unique approach to leadership and stress management.

Florian holds a Master of Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and coaching certifications with the ICF (International Coaching Federation) and Newfield (ontological coaching). He is also certified in leadership and team assessments with Hogan Assessments.