Darren Tan

Leadership & Organisational Development Coach | The Gain Lab

A strategic advisor in organisational transformation, leadership
development, and business resilience, Darren combines over two decades of C-suite management advisory experience with applied psychology to empower leaders and organisations. His career spans defence, corporate, and consultancy sectors, where he has driven operational excellence, crisis management, and talent strategies for
global teams.

Track Record of Impact

Darren’s transformative initiatives have strengthened the psychological resilience of up to 20,000+ personnel annually as Principal Psychologist to the Singapore Army. He spearheaded the Army’s Sentiment Sensing Strategy, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance soldiers’ operational readiness and psychological well-being. During the pandemic, he coordinated psychological support for frontline task forces and collaborated with national agencies on behavioural science research, shaping policy reforms. His advisory roles—including governance, risk management, and ethics—have also elevated professional standards within the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) and beyond.

Bridging Strategy and Execution

Darren’s expertise lies at the intersection of human behaviour and business strategy. As a registered psychologist (Singapore) with deep experience in organisational leadership and advisory, Darren supports C-suite executives, boards, and leadership teams in navigating complex challenges: from strategic misalignment to cultural friction and leadership transitions. His work with boards and executives focuses on aligning talent pipelines with strategic goals, fostering high-performance cultures and future-proofing organisations against disruption. Recent projects include advising high-potential firms on post-acquisition growth and internationalisation.

Why Partner with Darren @ The Gain Lab?

Darren’s dual focus on technical innovation and people-centric leadership ensures clients achieve measurable ROI while building sustainable capabilities. His ability to translate complex challenges into actionable roadmaps—rooted in both military-grade rigour and commercial pragmatism—makes him a sought-after partner for CEOs and boards navigating uncertainty.

“In volatile times, resilience isn’t just an asset—it’s the currency of survival.” – Darren Tan