Three things you'll be able to do
Not theory. Skills you can use in the next conversation you have.
Tell the difference between supporting someone and treating them — and know when to refer on.
Hear and pace emotion without rushing past it or overriding it.
Stay steady and useful in a conversation where someone else is not.
The Seven Skills
Taught in order, in plain language, in a single morning — with room for the questions that matter to you.
Mental health vs. mental illness
Where the two are different, where they overlap, and why the distinction changes what you do next.
Positive approaches to transformation
Working with what is already working in a person, instead of only fixing what looks broken.
Hypnotherapy
What it is, what it isn't, and where it genuinely belongs in a supportive conversation.
Listening for emotions
Hearing what someone feels beneath the words they are using — and responding to that, not just the words.
Pacing emotional experiences
Staying alongside a person's emotion without rushing them past it or overriding it.
Calibration
Reading another person's state accurately from what is observable, so your response fits the moment.
Conversations with those who are emotionally compromised
What to say — and what to avoid — when someone is overwhelmed and cannot meet you halfway.
Stuart Tan
Stuart has practised as a psychotherapist and counsellor since 1998, and is a Licensed Master Trainer of NLP (trained by Dr Richard Bandler). He is the founder of Limit Breaker Global and teaches the practical skills of communication, influence and change to leaders, coaches and teams.
He built this programme because most people who support others emotionally were never actually taught how — only told to care more.
Full credentials
- BA (Hons), National University of Singapore — 2nd Class Upper Honours
- MSc, Organisational Psychology, City University of New York — top 10%
- MBA, Western Michigan University
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
- Licensed Master Trainer of NLP, trained by Dr Richard Bandler (1997, 2005, 2014, 2017)
- Trauma Therapist · EMDR Therapist
- Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach
- Member, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
- Member, American Psychological Association
- Beta Gamma Sigma (international honour society)
- Assessment administrator: Hogan, Myers-Briggs, STRONG, FIRO-B
You don't need a clinical background. You do need to be around people.
Mental health professionals
A sharper practical layer alongside your clinical training — the conversational and emotional-reading skills that formal training often leaves to instinct.
Everyone else who supports people
- Managers and team leads
- Coaches, trainers and educators
- HR and people teams
- Caregivers and family members
What people say about working with Stuart
Real, attributed words — from Stuart's coaching and training work.
A series of incidents created concern about team communication and psychological safety. I was distracted, worried, and some of my team members were experiencing emotional burnout. By the end of our engagement, our team was hopeful and recharged — more focused, integrated and clear than ever. I'm a better leader as a result of this experience.
In 2024, I had one of my toughest years in business. The pressure was building up — over-worrying, stress — to the extent I couldn't even sleep. He helped me develop coping mechanisms, and more importantly a better decision-making framework for tough times, during chaos.
I was struggling with time management and was burnt out from wearing too many hats. He provides simple to understand methods and concept that can be applied immediately in clear phases and sections. The real value lies in his thought process and insight — I was amazed by his ability to break down complex problems into simplified, systematic solutions.
I was confused and feeling helpless in life. Afterwards, I was able to slow myself down, observe my own thoughts, and give myself more credit. Stuart is a great, approachable mentor who stimulates deeper thinking.
Before you register
Who is this for?
Anyone who supports other people emotionally — mental health professionals, managers, coaches, teachers, HR, caregivers and family members. No clinical background is required.
Is this therapy or counselling?
No — this is a skills workshop. It teaches practical support skills that sit alongside clinical training. It isn't therapy itself, and attending it doesn't by itself qualify anyone to practise.
Where is it held?
In person, in Singapore. The exact venue address is sent with your confirmation email and calendar invite.
How much does it cost, and how many seats are there?
It is complimentary — this session is offered free of charge in support of World Mental Health.
Maximum capacity is 14 seats, and we keep the room small on purpose so there is time for real conversation. Places are first come, first served.
Will the session be recorded?
No — the session will not be recorded. It is a live, in-person session, and we keep the room private so people can speak freely.
You're registered.
A confirmation email is on its way, with the venue address and a calendar invite for the session.