What happens when your identity shifts from competitive athlete to coach? Loh Kai Ying joins Adrian Tan to discuss her path from Singapore’s national table tennis training team and public-sector roles into independent coaching.
Kai Ying explains ontological coaching, the role of body language and the challenges of establishing herself as a young coach. They explore navigating the coaching industry and understanding the boundaries between coaching and therapy. Kai Ying also co-hosts The Curious Co. Podcast.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Understanding ontological coaching
02:08 Body language in coaching
06:21 From competitive table tennis to coaching
14:26 Navigating difficult life transitions
17:48 Challenges and rewards of being a young coach
21:22 Navigating the coaching industry
39:26 Coaching and therapy
42:23 Closing thoughts
Connect with Kai Ying: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaiyingloh/
Dasein Partners: https://daseinpartners.co/
The Curious Co. Podcast:
Original episode sponsor: Deel — https://www.deel.com/adriantan
More from Adrian: https://www.adriantan.com.sg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/
