Yan Ping

Founder

From High-Stakes Investment Banking to Coaching High Achievers

Hi, I'm Yan Ping.

For more than 17 years, I built a successful career in investment banking - navigating relentless hours, high-stakes decisions, and constant pressure. I told myself that because I could handle it, I should. That if I just pushed harder, enough would eventually come.

But 'enough' never came.

On the outside, I looked successful. On the inside, I was stretched too thin. The pressure, pace, and trade-offs - my health, time, and well-being - became harder to ignore. I realised that high performance shouldn't come at the cost of self.

That realisation changed everything.

I stepped away from the career I'd built and committed to understanding what it means to thrive - without sacrificing ambition or excellence. I pursued formal study in psychology and neuroscience, earned globally recognised coaching credentials, and trained extensively in performance, leadership, and transformation methodologies.

Today, I help other high achievers move from pain point to Ping Point - the breakthrough moment when everything finally clicks. It's the tipping point where you stop feeling stuck and start reshaping success - and glow up both inside and out. Together, we pinpoint what's no longer working, cut through the noise, clarify what matters most now, and create a way forward that feels aligned, energising, and truly your own.

It's not about slowing down. It's about moving forward - on your terms.

Credentials and Expertise

• 17+ Years as an Investment Banking Director – Deep understanding of high-pressure environments, leadership dynamics, and stakeholder complexity.
  
• ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) – Global accreditation for coaching excellence.
• Newfield Certified Coach (NCC)  – Specialised, prestigious training in ontological coaching for deep, transformational change. Also completed the Newfield Performance Coaching Program and Newfield Team Coaching Certification Program, for best-in-class performance coaching and team coaching.
• 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 – Supporting communication effectiveness, strategic relationship-building, and optimising sales outcomes through tailored coaching.
• Certified in SLII (Situational Leadership II) – Adaptive leadership for motivating and leading diverse styles and needs.
• Certified in Personal Styling– London College of Fashion – Enhancing executive presence and refining personal branding for lasting impact.
• Previously recognised as a LinkedIn Community Top Voice in Leadership Development, Management, and Life Coaching – Acknowledged for thought leadership and expertise in high performance and leadership growth.
• CFA Charterholder & Bachelor’s in Accountancy – Strong analytical and financial acumen, reinforcing a structured, strategic approach to coaching professionals in high-stakes industries.
• Ongoing Learning from Yale, Harvard & Leading Institutions – Continuous education in resilience, peak performance, and sustainable leadership.

Beyond Coaching: My Personal Interests and Community Involvement

Beyond my work as a coach, I am deeply committed to giving back and continuous, holistic personal growth.

• Supporting the Community: I volunteer with Healthserve, supporting the migrant worker community in Singapore.
• Caregiving & Mental Health Awareness: Trained in the Caregivers-to-Caregivers Training Programme with Caregivers Alliance, equipping me to provide better support to loved ones with dementia. Additionally, I trained as a Calm Circles Facilitator with Calm Collective Asia, helping create safe spaces for conversations around mental well-being.
• Mindfulness & Physical Discipline: As part of my own mindfulness journey, I am a dedicated practitioner of martial arts and Qigong, disciplines that cultivate both mental clarity and physical resilience.
• Creative Pursuits: I have a deep appreciation for floral arrangements and trained under an award-winning florist in London, an experience and practice that nurture my creative expression and balance.
• Passions & Interests: I have a love for travel and Formula 1, both of which 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.