Why Broccolise?
“Everyone needs a coach”, said Bill Gates in his impactful 2013 TED talk. Echoing this is Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google: “The one thing that people are never good at is seeing themselves as others see them. A coach really, really helps”.
At Broccolise, we provide personalised Career Coaching for young working adults to mid / senior career professionals, across industries and job functions.
Broccolise : Broccoli + Realise
Broccoli represents the unplanned encounter (opportunity) along your career journey. It also embodies career health and resilience (its nutritional value and sturdy stalk). Through our coaching and facilitation, we empower you to take things in your own hands and create the right conditions, not simply leaving opportunities to chance encounters. Together, we help Realise your career and life Broccoli.
What we coach you to achieve:
• Gain self-awareness and identify your unique value proposition
• Formulate effective job search strategies
• Sharpen your personal branding (Resume, LinkedIn, networking) and interview skills
• Make well-informed career decisions (career pathways/direction, job offer decision, salary negotiation)
• Build career resilience so you can adapt and pivot when faced with unexpected changes
• Manage workplace communication, enhance career potential and development opportunities
Our engagement will be non-judgmental. It’s a safe space where you can share your struggles, explore your options, gain insights and clarity on the strategies you need to succeed.
Tan Kok Guan (Scott Keiji)
2022 – current : Founder & Coach, Broccolise (Certified Career Practitioner by Workforce Singapore)
2018 – 2021 : Career Advisor, National University of Singapore, 1,100+ coaching hours and 80+ career module / workshop / webinar delivery hours
2019 : Attained the Advanced Certificate in Career Development Facilitation (ACCDF) by Workforce Singapore (WSG)
2004 – 2018 : Executive Search Consultant, Recruitment Industry (14 years) covering Industrial, Technology, Supply Chain, Consumer Goods, Healthcare sectors
1996 – 2004 : Engineering roles with Semiconductor and Consumer Electronics sectors
Enjoys writing and content creation, with an eye for insightful moments. With his extensive experience in recruitment and career coaching, Kok Guan has worked with thousands of candidates, employers and coachees. This, together with his personal experience of challenging career transitions, puts him in a good position to coach, empower and inspire.
How We Help You Succeed
self-discovery &
Career Planning
Perplexed by career options ahead and struggling to determine where you best fit in? Feeling burnt out or unfulfilled in your current job? We help unpack and facilitate your self-discovery and career path planning.
personal branding & interview skills
Elevate your personal branding through sharpening your Resume, LinkedIn profile and networking. Demystify what employers are looking for, using techniques and frameworks to ace your interview.
career development
Manage workplace communication, enhance performance and identify development opportunities. Build career resilience so you can adapt and pivot, when change or transition is called for.
job search strategies
It’s no longer the conventional way of finding that job opening! Understand how to outline your multi-tier strategy, create the right conditions and deploy various channels to maximise opportunities in your job search.
Testimonials
James Miles
EVP & Head of JAPAC, Recruitment Industry
Kok Guan is motivated by seeing candidates fulfill their potential, and has been instrumental in helping multiple professionals find the right opportunity, both in terms of skillset and cultural fit, which has ultimately accelerated their career.
I am very confident in saying that any client requiring advice on talent acquisition strategies, and any candidate needing professional career advice are in very safe hands with him.
Wen Xin
Management Associate, Tech Industry
With his prior experience in recruiting, Kok Guan was able to provide a recruiter’s set of lens and the do’s and don’ts during an interview. His coaching also allowed me to assess my previous interviews objectively.
His network and tailored approach make him a successful career coach, and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of interview advice and career guidance!
Kerf Chang
Crypto Investment Analyst, Tech Industry
Kok Guan is a dedicated and experienced career coach who has played an immense role in helping me navigate my career. During our past sessions and interactions, his engagement ability, powerful questions and knowledge of various industries
and crafting of resumes has allowed me to discover what my strengths and interests are.
Making a switch to a business role from a non-business degree was difficult, and I am grateful for having an experienced career coach like Kok Guan guiding me through this journey.