Listen to Noomii's interview with Yanbo (Liam) Lian

About Me

I know what it feels like to look successful on the outside yet feel lost inside.
I have been there during university, during my PhD, when starting my career, and while raising a family, often asking myself, “Where am I really heading?”

Even after years of education, I realised that schools and universities never teach us how to understand ourselves, navigate confusion, or find our life direction.
That missing piece became the focus of my work.

With a PhD in Computational Neuroscience and training as an ICF ACC certified coach, I now help thoughtful young adults (students, graduates, PhD researchers) and professionals gain clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Over the past six years, I have supported clients through academic pressure, career transitions, identity questions, and relationship challenges, helping them rediscover who they are and what they want.

You do not need to have everything figured out.
You just need a clear direction.
“Everyone deserves a life with direction.” — Dr. Yanbo (Liam) Lian

SPECIALTIES
• Life direction and purpose discovery
• Resilience and wellbeing
• Career and academic transitions
• Emotional clarity and confidence
• Coaching for PhD students and researchers
• Coaching for high achievers and overthinkers

APPROACH
I combine scientific insight, positive psychology, and deep empathy to help clients make sense of their inner world. My sessions are calm, structured, and insightful. Many clients tell me they see patterns they have never noticed before and feel more hopeful and grounded after each conversation.

CLIENT RESULTS
• Gain clarity about their next steps
• Feel calmer, lighter, and more confident
• Improve communication and relationships
• Break cycles of overthinking and self doubt
• Make meaningful progress in study, work, and life

NEXT STEP
If you feel ready to explore your goals, you can begin with a free 25-minute discovery call. It is a simple first step to talk about what you want and see if we are a good fit.