Our story
Inherent was born from our founder’s firsthand experience navigating high-stakes positions and transitions in her professional and personal life. She served in the leadership track of the Singapore government and cut her teeth in the Silicon Valley startup scene while raising a young family – settings which taught her that people thrive with the right support; resilience is not merely an individual trait.
Amid these demanding roles, she partnered with Princeton University to develop programs to help individuals and organizations face adversity and transition head-on. Through this work, she saw that leaders often go through pivots feeling isolated or ill-equipped, and organizations often handle change without addressing the human experience. Change often feels transactional. She knew there was a better approach.
Inherent was created to be that better way
Inherent blends the empathy of a coach, the savvy of a strategist, and the practicality of an operator who has scaled global business and government/policy operations. We champion results, innovation and compassion in equal measure.
Our story unfolds with each client: a CEO redefining his leadership style, a Fortune 500 company rebuilding its culture for the AI economy, a professional woman braving a career leap.
Inherent guides them on their journey - drawing out their innate capabilities, equipping them with practical data and strategies, and walking with them through the uncertainty.
Clients not only achieve breakthroughs in their professional settings, they do so in a way that deepens their values and makes the journey worthwhile.
Our People
We are a global team based in Singapore and Silicon Valley, and travel globally for engagements. We are expanding our team - reach out if you'd like to explore opportunities with Inherent!
Co-founder and CEO
Karen Tay
Karen is an executive coach and advisor to C-suite and government leaders globally. She has led executive operations at high-growth startups, built Singapore’s global technology talent strategy, and advised senior political leaders on policy and communications. Having navigated multiple career and life transitions, and led teams across cultures, she’s passionate about helping others do the same with practical tools and deep empathy.
Senior Consultant and Coach
Minli Virdone
Minli Virdone is an executive coach and advisor known for building happy, humble, high-performing teams. She has been a consultant at McKinsey & Co, led Business Operations at Twilio and SendGrid, served as Chief of Staff at Khan Academy, and raised over $100M to support free education. A first-generation immigrant and mom of two, Minli brings empathy and real-world insight to helping leaders grow with clarity and purpose.
Senior Consultant and Coach
Min-Lin Lim
Min-Lin Lim is a PCC- and CPCC-certified executive coach and facilitator known for guiding professionals through career pivots, leadership transitions, and reinvention. She brings 17 years of corporate experience, including six years leading customer success teams at LinkedIn, plus prior roles at Capco, KPMG, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She also writes "A Quiet Turning," a Substack on sabbaticals and reinvention. An avid traveler, reader, writer, and painter, Min draws on a rich life outside work to help others build careers that serve their whole lives, not just their resumes.
