Tran Vinh Tan

About me

In 2008, during the global financial crisis, Tan underwent a profound personal collapse, grappling with challenges in his career, relationships, health, and family life. This period of upheaval led him to discover mindfulness practices in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Since then, he has devoted himself to studying, practicing, and teaching mindfulness, initially within this tradition and later broadening his approach by incorporating contemplative practices and scientific research from various fields, such as leadership, psychology, and neuroscience.Tan has worked extensively with leaders and organizations, integrating renowned programs such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Search Inside Yourself (SIY), Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP), and Theory U. He has also translated influential books on mindfulness and leadership by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Otto Scharmer, and Robert K. Greenleaf. Since 2008, he has supported individuals and prestigious organizations, including the United Nations, General Electric, Salesforce, Heineken, L’Oréal, and Manulife.Currently, Tan resides near the Plum Village International Mindfulness Center in France with his companion. He speaks Vietnamese, English, French, and Norwegian.

Experience

Steerer of The Flourishing Circle
Founder of Flourishing Vietnam
Strategic Management Member of Association Pour Le Développement De La Mindfulness (ADM)
Course leader of Plum Village UK
Certified facilitator of SIY Global
Certified facilitator level 1 of the program Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction
Certified facilitator of Mindfulness-based Strengths Practice (MBSP) by VIA Institute on Character
MBA specialized in strategy and leadership at the business school of NMBU
Certified coach by the American Board of NLP and Hypnosis

Training Programs

These programs not only have a strong foundation in science but also integrate the insight from contemplative wisdom, especially from the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

They are created by world renowned scientists and are designed for both individuals and organizations.

Search Inside Yourself

Starts with a foundation of mindfulness and builds the core emotional intelligence domains that lead to outstanding leadership.

Adaptive Resilience

Mindfulness-based tools and practices to work more skillfully with difficult emotions, uncertainty and change, leading to increased team performance and well-being.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Mindfulness, body awareness, yoga and exploration of patterns of behavior, thinking, feeling and action to assist people with stress, anxiety, depression and pain.

Be Calm Be Happy

Mindfulness meditation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, an effective counter-balance to the stresses of life and as an opportunity to become happier..

Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice

Practical tips and techniques to use mindfulness and strengths to flourish, enhance well-being, improve relationships and manage life problems and challenges

Effective Teaming

Program from SIY Global. Cultivate effective team norms and psychological safety so that your team can make the greatest impact.

Client Testimonials

Tan and his co-teacher are very good at feeling what we needed so they can help us to really experience the program. We have a perfect combination of theory about emotional intelligence and a lot of practices and micro-practices that we can take with us in our daily routines and integrate the practices in our company culture to really experience being mindful and getting the sustainable results towards our mission [in renewal energy].

FRANSJE VONCKEN

Learning & Development Specialist – Vandebron

This was my first experience with mindfulness. I learned a lot and I really enjoyed the balance between the practices and the theories. I received a lot of feedback from my employees who participated in the program and they were all pleased with what they learned and how they can practice in their daily life. We also appreciate that after the program we received the exercise each week to continue to practice to really integrate the mindfulness in our day-to-day.

MAXIME DUPARD

Human Resource Manager

I had a good time, really good time with Tan and I’m impressed by all the energy he put in to transmit his experience and always reassured that we were following him while we’re with him by using often the examples, the metaphors, the music, by giving a lot of himself so that we could participate fully. It was extremely pleasant, extremely alive and very joyful too.

VERONIQUE MARIMON

Chief Of Staff – Salesforce

The SIY program was very beneficial for me. It allows me to be not in reactivity, but more in the longer term vision. For me mindfulness is really the key to the success of my business. I found that Tan has a great dynamic with a lot of energy, smiles and gratitude. We feel that he has a lot of experiences but is also very friendly. Everything is done in joy and good humor.

PASCAL YAMMINE

Sales Manager – Salesforce

Tan did it in a very skillful way, very interesting, and also modeled what he is talking about with humility. I really appreciate that. There are so many valuable practices. The gratitude practice I was already very much aware of but you reminded me of it and make it very clear, I really like it. I also really enjoy the journaling practice.

ANJA TRAUB

Head Teacher – Altea International School

Thank you so much for such a well organised and excellently delivered course. The pace and transmission of the teachings was very well measured and beautifully offered in a kind and considerate manner accessible to us all. I am full of admiration for you, due to your deep understanding of Thay’s teachings and your gentle explaining of the key practices Thay promotes. Thank you so much, I will certainly be booking on another course shortly