JEFF TAN

IT’S TOTALLY POSSIBLE

BREAK THE PATTERN.
IT’S TOTALLY POSSIBLE.

I help mid-career leaders break the patterns that keep them stuck so they can think bigger, lead with courage, and unlock transformation in themselves and their organizations.

G’DAY, I’M JEFF!

I help mid‑career leaders break the patterns that keep them stuck so they can think bigger, lead with courage, and unlock transformation in themselves and their organizations.

My perspective comes from my work in innovation consulting at Microsoft and decades in marketing agencies across Australia, the UK, New York, and Los Angeles.

I’ve reinvented my own path more than once, so I understand the doubt, inertia, and inherited expectations that keep talented people playing small.

Running marathons and ultramarathons on all seven continents taught me a simple truth: when you challenge your assumptions, you discover you’re capable of far more than you thought.

If you want your audience to see new possibilities, challenge old patterns, and lead with clarity and impact…

Break the pattern. It’s totally possible.

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Break the Pattern. It’s Totally Possible.

Reality-shifting perspectives, bold leadership insights, and unforgettable storytelling that moves people to act.


“You came into my life for a reason today, Jeff.”

Audience member, TEDxCulverCity


Why Organizations Book Jeff

  • He speaks to the people who drive change - mid-career leaders, early managers, high-potential talent.

  • He bridges personal purpose with organizational ambition.

  • He delivers reality-shifting insights, not generic motivation.

  • He’s walked the path himself - from global advertising leader to Microsoft innovation consultant to ultrarunner and seven-continent marathoner.

Jeff’s talks are bold, human, damn-memorable, and designed to spark courage, challenge assumptions, and shift how people show up at work.

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SIGNATURE TALKS

Break the Pattern. It’s Totally Possible

For: Mid-career leaders, high-potential talent, transformation teams

Most people don’t need more motivation — they need a pattern interrupt. This keynote helps leaders spot the invisible scripts holding them back and gives them the tools to think bigger, lead braver, and unlock what’s possible.

Outcomes:

  • Recognize and break limiting patterns

  • Reconnect to purpose inside your role

  • Lead with more courage, clarity, and ownership

Reinvention Without the Burnout

For: Organizations navigating change, teams in transition

Reinvention doesn’t have to mean blowing up your life. This talk shows how to evolve your thinking, expand your ambition, and redesign how you show up — without losing what you’ve built.

Outcomes:

  • Shift from reactive change to intentional reinvention

  • Build resilience without toxic hustle

  • Create space for bold thinking inside your current role

Formats Available

Keynotes (in-person or virtual)

Fireside chats

Leadership offsites

Workshops (half-day or full-day)

The Possibility Mindset

For: Leadership development, culture transformation, company offsites

Possibility isn’t fluffy — it’s a performance multiplier. This keynote explores how courageous thinking drives innovation, retention, and impact across the organization.

Outcomes:

  • Cultivate a culture of possibility and ownership

  • Equip leaders to challenge assumptions

  • Connect personal clarity to organizational momentum

“Jeff’s always professional in his interactions, and very reliable from start to finish. It’s a real pleasure to work with Jeff…”

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    “Jeff Tan spoke at 4A's Stratfest this year and was absolutely fantastic and incredibly inspiring.”

    Marla Kaplowitz, CEO 4A’s

  • A woman with long, dark hair and light highlights, smiling at the camera, wearing a sleeveless white top and earrings, with a gray background.

    “Jeff did a wonderful job at TEDxCulverCity!”

    Bernice Chao, Curator, TEDxCulverCity

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    "Jeff’s inspiring talk about improving one’s mindset whether the goal be for running, a career change, etc. When confronting my own obstacles, I keep Jeff’s words in my mind!"

    George Rehmet, President, RRCA

  • A smiling woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, wearing a black top and a black statement necklace, standing against a dark blue background.

    “I can't tell you how happy I am that I met Jeff Tan when he came and spoke at my company's event. That day he convinced me to start writing my book. Not only did I go down that path, but I actually went and got my MBA.”

    Barb Braud, Lamar ArtCon, Event Director

  • A woman with blonde, curly hair, winking and smiling, wearing a black top with lace details on the shoulders, against a dark background.

    "Jeff's always professional in his interactions, and very reliable from start to finish. It's a real pleasure to work with Jeff, from the initial briefing to agenda tailoring, to the sessions themselves that are just fantastic."

    Victoria Sindermann, US Director, The Marketing Academy

If you want your leaders to challenge assumptions and unlock new possibilities, let’s talk.

Ready to help your leaders break patterns and unlock what’s possible?

Contact Jeff Tan