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Growing Together for a Better World

Bridging the gaps between self, others and systems - so we can all grow, connect, and care

Today’s world moves fast, but often at the cost of connection. Many of us feel stretched between doing and being, between appearances and authenticity. The result is disconnection - from ourselves, from others, within communities, across systems.  ​At Growthbeans, we exist to bridge those gaps. We empower individuals, teams, and communities to find their way back to one another through  innovative and digital tools, transformative insights, and learning experiences that nurture self-awareness, relational skills, and collective wellbeing.
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Our Story: How Growthbeans Began

A personal quest that became a collective movement.
Growthbeans was born from the shared journey of twin sisters, Shane and Shamantha. Though they walked different paths, both were searching for the same thing — a deeper sense of meaning, belonging, and happiness. 
The Spark
Shane’s self-discovery journey began in the corporate world, where she realised that professional success did not always equal fulfilment. Following insights from her self-initiated projects and inspiration from a mentor’s wisdom, “Happiness is when you stop comparing yourself with others... Know where you want to go and work towards it", she discovered her calling: helping others find their own joy. 

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​Meanwhile, Shamantha was navigating questions of identity and purpose while living abroad. She realised that what people long for most is to be seen, valued, and meaningfully engaged. She discovered that self-worth extends far beyond job titles, and that true impact lies in knowing your strengths and creating value.
From Small Circles to Global Impact
The first "Growthbeans Circles" started in China and Singapore as simple spaces to practice coaching and support one another. But they quickly became something more: communities of care. Diverse participants - from students to seniors - appreciated the sense of belonging, the authentic connections, and felt they could finally "be themselves". Seeing this transformation, Shane and Shamantha asked: What makes this spaces work? They spent years researching and refining the elements of psychological safety and mutual growth to create a replicable framework. Today, those original circles have evolved into a social enterprise that blends human science with digital innovation to make growth accessible to everyone. 

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision: A world where everyone is self-aware and empowered to grow, connect, and care 
​Our Mission: 
We equip individuals, teams, and communities with tools and insights needed to nurture self-awareness, inclusivity, relational skills, employability and collective wellbeing.

How We Create Change: Our 5 Pathways

At Growthbeans, we create change by growing people and the systems around them, bridging personal growth and collective wellbeing. Through reflective tools, research-backed frameworks, and psychologically safe learning spaces, we empower individuals, teams, and communities to build self-awareness, connection, and care—creating ripples of sustainable change across workplaces, schools, and society. We bridge personal growth and collective wellbeing through five interconnected pathways
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1.Playful & Practical Growth
We turn self-awareness and emotional learning into reflective, accessible experiences through our coaching-infused tools and digital platform. By continuously innovating, we ensure our approach remains relevant, evidence-based, and deeply human.

2. Transformative Journeys
We design and deliver programs that help individuals and teams build the empathy, resilience, and authentic connection needed to thrive in today’s world.

3. Building Capacity for Sustained Impact
We certify and train coaches, facilitators, and practitioners to nurture growth in others. By empowering partners with these tools, we scale impact and create meaningful growth pathways across organizations.

4. Doors for Contribution and Leadership
We open doors for people to practice soft skills, volunteer, and support others. We believe that true growth is realized when we have the opportunity to pay it forward and lead with heart.

5. Co-Creating Cultures of Care
We collaborate with partners across sectors to plug gaps in support systems and build psychologically safe environments. Together, we ensure that wellbeing and growth are accessible to all, fostering learning and flourishing at every level of the ecosystem.
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Our Value Proposition: The Growthbeans Advantage

Partnering with you to build cultures of growth and wellbeing—from the inside out.
We help you bridge human needs with organizational goals to create sustainable change. Rooted in both practice and research, we empower you to:
  • Instill a culture of self-awareness — empowering people at every level to align strengths, values, and actions.
  • Cultivate humanistic connections — fostering empathy, trust, and authentic collaboration.
  • Empower decisions with insight-driven data — surfacing real needs for real-time strategic adjustments, and measuring wellbeing and impact.
  • Build and sustain thriving cultures  — using research-backed tools that grow with your people.
  • Bridge business and social good — driving ecosystemic wellbeing and meaningful, sustainable change.

Our Offerings: Tools for Transformation

Translating human development science into engaging, practical tools.
From coaching-infused card games to reflective web apps, our offerings make growth accessible and actionable.
  • Growth Experiences: Transformative workshops and coaching experiences designed to foster self-discovery and social support.
  • Coaching-Infused Tools: Card games and digital platforms that make growth playful and practical.
  • Certifications & Training: Training individuals to use our tools within their organizations to scale impact.
  • Consultancy & Partnership: Collaborating with partners across sectors to plug gaps in support systems.

The Values That Guide Us

At Growthbeans, our values are verbs—they come alive through action.
  • Growth: We embrace change as an opportunity to innovate, and turn insights into action and measurable outcomes.
  • Respect: We value every voice, fostering environments where everyone feels heard, safe, and appreciated.
  • Authenticity: We lead with honesty and humility, staying true to our mission while remaining open to growth. 
  • Compassion: We support and uplift one other, and turn empathy into sustainable solutions that help people flourish.
  • Excellence: We combine curiosity and innovation with operational rigour to deliver consistent, meaningful impact.

Meet the People Behind People

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Shamantha Yan

Co-Founder
​& ICF Coach (ACC)
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Shane Yan

Co-Founder
​& ICF Coach (PCC)
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Chan Wai Keong

Research & Development Lead
​& ICF Coach (ACC)
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Janice Hong

​Finance & Strategy Lead
​& Growth Facilitator
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Dylan Liau

Training  & Operations Lead
​& ICF Coach (ACC)
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Marc Lansu

Business Development Lead
​& ICF Coach (PCC)
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Nicolette

Community Operations Lead
​& Growth Facilitator
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Juli

Marketing Head
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Kat Chan

Head of People
​& ICF Coach (ACC)
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Kirk Andes

Tech Lead
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Kent Andes

QA Lead
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Yong Jing

Software Engineer 
& Growth Facilitator

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Jason Dov Goldhirsch

Marketing Executive
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Brenda Aw

Creative Executive

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  • Programmes
    • For Workplaces
    • For Schools
    • For Community
    • For Neurodivergent Individuals
  • Tools & Certifications
    • Be a Growth Facilitator
    • Growth Circles for Skills & Wellbeing
    • Growth Circles Tool
    • Self Discovery Tool
    • Well Being Tools
  • About us
    • Our Frameworks
    • Our Impact
    • Media & Recognition
  • Community Events
    • Heart of Self Awareness Festival >
      • Self Awareness Festival 2025
      • Self Awareness Festival Cambodia 2025 >
        • Human Signals 2025 Report
  • Blog
  • Partner with Us
    • Subscribe to Our Newsletter
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