Yan Ping

Founder

I'm Yan Ping, founder of Reshaping Futures and a former Director in Barclays (Markets). I spent nearly 18 years in front-office investment banking before moving into executive coaching.

Credentials and Expertise

• Nearly 18 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, Distinction) – 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: Volunteered with Healthserve, supporting Singapore's migrant worker community.
• Caregiving & Mental Health Awareness: Trained in the Caregivers-to-Caregivers Training Programme with Mindfull Community, 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: 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.