David Tian
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David Tian, Ph.D., is a Certified IFS Therapy Practitioner and a uniquely qualified international specialist in human behavior, emotional and social intelligence, philosophical psychology, Asian philosophy, masculinity, and relationships, and is a published researcher, author, and global educator.
As an international top personal development coach, he educates and empowers people to attain the social intelligence, competence, and confidence for success and happiness in dating, relationships, and lifestyle.
He has developed a series of solutions applicable across diverse cultures, contexts, societies, and age groups. His coaching curriculum ranges from relationships, social skills, and masculinity, to self-development, self-esteem, happiness, and fulfillment.
His presentations, whether keynotes, seminars, or workshops, leave clients with insights into their behavior, psychology, and keys to their empowerment. His training methodologies are the result of over 15 years of coaching and education of tens of thousands of students from more than 87 countries.
About David Tian, Ph.D. David Tian has lived in several countries, including Singapore, where he was a tenure-track professor in the Department of Philosophy at the National University of Singapore, specializing in philosophical psychology, moral psychology, Asian philosophy, the philosophy of religion, and ethics. He has a Ph.D. and two Masters degrees from the University of Michigan and a Masters and Bachelors degree from the University of Toronto. Dr. Tian has held numerous academic fellowships, including from Harvard, Princeton, Peking University, Tsinghua University in Beijing, The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the University of Toronto, McGill University. For much of his life, he has been a professional academic and grounds his teachings on solid academic research, including from such diverse fields and disciplines as psychology, philosophy, biology, neuroscience, sociology, Asian cultural studies, literature, history, and the cutting edge of interdisciplinary research in the behavioral sciences.
His decades-long track record in academics has provided David with a well-rounded skill set in the disciplines of Asian cultures, psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, sociology, literature, history, and behavioral sciences. Furthermore, Dr. Tian has research knowledge of Modern Chinese, Classical Chinese, Japanese, French, and Biblical Greek. Known for his expertise in the field of philosophical psychology, David has numerous academic publications and more publications forthcoming. Dr. Tian has also delivered academic presentations around the world.
Dr. Tian is a Certified IFS Therapy Practitioner. In addition to training in advanced levels of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS Therapy), over the past several years, Dr. Tian has also completed formal training in advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Psychodrama, Tony Robbins-Cloe Madanes Coaching, as well as other evidence-based methods. Dr. Tian uses a combination of these approaches in his therapy and coaching of individuals and groups. This vast skill set, training, and experience have given David a solid foundation to help men and women in many areas of their lives.
Dr. Tian has had the privilege of training tens of thousands of people from diverse backgrounds and from all over the world, including East and Southeast Asia, North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. He’s been honored to have served as their guide in surpassing their relationship goals and have been overjoyed to witness many of them go on to become happily married and proud parents! From the hundreds of testimonials he receives each year, his work continues to transform people’s lives forever.
Videos
How To Know If She Likes You
Why Needing to Be Your Best Self is Toxic | Ep. 36 The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian
Do You Struggle With Your Emotions? | Ep. 38 The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian
The Importance & Art of Loafing: Gateway to Happiness & Fulfillment | 33 Masculine Psychology w/Tian
Unconditional Love Relationships Require The Courage To Go All In
To Be Good At Creating Attraction, You Must Become Good With Emotions
How Mastering Your Emotions Helps You Find Love | #39 The Masculine Psychology Podcast w/ David Tian
Why We Often Confuse Love And Attraction
How Our Protective Parts Use Toxic Strategies To Prevent Being Hurt
The Surprising Therapeutic Value of Martial Arts | 31 The Masculine Psychology Podcast w/ David Tian
The Only Way To Lasting Love, Fulfillment, and Joy | #30 Masculine Psychology Podcast w/ David Tian
What If Your True Self Isn’t Attractive? | Ep. #35 The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian
Why Emotional Repression Is Ruining Your Life | #37 The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian
The Danger of Being Too Driven in Fighting, Business, & Life | 32 Masculine Psychology w/ David Tian
How to Become Attractive While Being Authentically You | #34 Masculine Psychology Podcast w/ D Tian
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