Sylvia Chan
High-Stakes Growth & Leadership Coach
7-Figure Business Leader; 30M+ Views Content Creator
Speaking Topics
Rebuilding After Burnout, Betrayal & Business Battles
Inspiration and MotivationSynopsis
What if failure wasn’t the opposite of success—but the fire that forges a new kind of leader? In this raw and courageous keynote, Sylvia Chan takes audiences behind the headlines of public collapse and personal betrayal to reveal the deeper truth: real leadership is born not in triumph, but in the ruins. Blending ancient rites of passage with modern business reinvention, Sylvia introduces a soulful, three-part rebuilding framework—identity, alignment, and meaning-making—that transforms pain into power. For anyone who has failed publicly, quietly, or completely, this talk is a roadmap back to truth, purpose, and a more powerful version of you.
Target Audience
Leaders, Entrepreneurs
Key Benefits
Failure is initiation Leaders will begin to see failure as part of the leadership path—not an interruption, but a rite of passage. More grounded and seen They will feel relief and validation, realizing they’re not alone—and they’re not broken. Rebuild with truth They will slow down the urge to “bounce back” and begin rebuilding from a place of alignment, wholeness, and soul.
Outline
About
Sylvia Chan is a business strategist, resilience speaker, and life coach with 15 years of experience in media, leadership, and marketing. She co-founded one of Singapore’s most influential digital media companies, leading a 90-person team and managing multi-million-dollar partnerships. After a public business and personal fallout, Sylvia rebuilt her life and brand—emerging as a go-to mentor for founders and professionals navigating high-stakes transitions. Her coaching is trusted by over 200 clients, including 6–7 figure entrepreneurs seeking guidance in clarity, cash flow, and content. Sylvia’s candid, no-BS approach makes her a sought-after speaker at events like NAS Summit and MARKETECH APAC. Outside work, she runs a travel channel with 30M monthly views and is a proud pet mom. Her mission? To help others rise unshakable—through truth, not performance.
Unique Selling Point
Built, Fell, Rebuilt Publicly
Sylvia’s journey from leading a 7-figure company to facing public collapse—and rebuilding it all—makes her message raw, real, and deeply resonant for high-pressure leaders navigating failure and reinvention.
Coach for High-Stakes Seasons
When founders hit a breaking point—cash flow issues, content confusion, or existential crisis—they call Sylvia. Her calm clarity and candid strategies have helped 200+ clients bounce back stronger and smarter.
Heart Meets High Performance
Blending business acumen with emotional depth, Sylvia brings a rare mix of marketing strategy, soul-led leadership, and resilience training that hits both the boardroom and the human heart.
Presentations
Video Presentation
YouTube Video
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Client Testimonials
Sylvia, you helped me discover the big missing piece of my business and opened my stuck mind.
Sylvia, you helped me discover the big missing piece of my business and opened my stuck mind. I never thought the day would come that I could let go of this recurring issue! Your life experiences and lessons which you also shared were very valuable to me, I gained a lot of perspective shifts!
- TAN
I have grown so much as an entrepreneur (can be lonely and intimidating) as I learn from Sylvia’s first hand insights and social media marketing tips as a business owner.
I have grown so much as an entrepreneur (can be lonely and intimidating) as I learn from Sylvia’s first hand insights and social media marketing tips as a business owner. This is indeed an exclusive access to one of the best business and marketing brains in Singapore. There's so much to gain from her friendship, wisdom and sharing!
- STEPHANIE
My #1 fav speaker this year!
My #1 fav speaker this year! I love how everything Sylvia teaches is very well-thought-out and backed with solid insights and evidence from her vast and deep experience.
- KENOGIE
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