Tran Vinh Tan – International Expert in Contemplative Science

Tran Vinh Tan  is a globally recognized expert in contemplative leadership, specializing in the practical application of mindfulness in leadership and organizational development. For nearly 20 years, he has dedicated himself to studying, practicing, and teaching mindfulness—first within one spiritual tradition and later expanding his approach by integrating contemplative practices with scientific research from various fields, including psychology, neuroscience, and human development.

Tan has worked extensively with leaders and organizations, integrating his MBA specialized in leadership and 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 thousands of leaders 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.

Reference:

• Steering/ Facilitating at Flourishing Circle (https://flourishingcircle.org/)

• Founder of Flourishing Vietnam (https://flourishingvietnam.org/)

• Strategic Board Member of ADM (https://www.association-mindfulness.org/)

• Course leader of Plum Village UK (https://plumvillage.uk/)

• Care Taking Care Council Member of Blooming Strengths Sangha (https://bloomingstrengths.wixsite.com/blooming-strengths)

• Certified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Emotional Intelligence, Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (https://siyli.org)

• Certified teacher level 1 of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (https://www.association-mindfulness.org)

• Certified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Strength Practice by VIA Institute (https://www.viacharacter.org)

• MBA in Strategy and Leadership, Business School at Norwegian University of Life Science (https://www.nmbu.no/en)

• Certified coach by the American Board of NLP and Hypnosis (https://www.abh-abnlp.com)

• Mindfulness practitioner inspired by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh since 2008 and Member of the Order of Interbeing (http://orderofinterbeing.org)