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Positive Psychologist, trainer, coach and moderator
Edward Chan Waihong
Edward Chan Waihong (MAPPCP) is a Malaysian Positive Psychologist, corporate trainer, coach and moderator, and the founder and Managing Director of Posikata Consultancy.
About Edward
Edward has worked across hospitality, operations and management consulting, and specialises in talent development and organisational culture. He is one of the few coaches in Southeast Asia who holds both EQ-i 2.0 certification and a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology (MAPPCP) from the University of East London.
He is an HRD Corp–certified trainer and in-demand facilitator, and has worked with more than 40 global and regional organisations, including Grab, UOB, CIMB and OPPO. Before consulting, he held leadership roles in Talent Management and Learning & Development at companies such as Sime Darby Property and Accenture.
His strength is combining operational know-how with Emotional Intelligence to lift performance in retail, manufacturing and service workforces. He specialises in in-house corporate training and experiential team building that strengthen team dynamics, improve cross-department collaboration and build a high-performance culture.
He designs signature programmes including the SAFER Leadership Blueprint for Psychological Safety, DISCover Your Leadership Style, FLOURISH@Work, The HERO Within You and The Captain's Call. Each begins with a discovery call and a theme-specific psychological audit.
Speaking & moderating
Edward speaks at and moderates conferences, leadership summits and government-linked events. He has shared the stage with Malaysian ministers, including moderating an interactive dialogue with Malaysia's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, and serves as a key moderator at government-linked conferences. He is also Director of Strategy at the Southeast Asia Research Centre of Humanities (SEARCH).
Qualifications & recognition
- Master's in Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology (MAPPCP), University of East London
- EQ-i 2.0 / 360 Assessor
- Certified DISC Assessor
- HRD Corp Certified Train-the-Trainer (TTT/11242)
- Director of Strategy, Southeast Asia Research Centre of Humanities (SEARCH)
- Moderator of ministerial dialogues, including with the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation
- Key Moderator at government-linked conferences
- Emerging Leaders Coach
- Britishpedia: Successful People in Malaysia & Singapore (2025)
Quick facts
- Full name: Edward Chan Waihong (also written Edward Chan Wai Hong)
- Known professionally as: Edward Chan (MAPPCP)
- Based in: Malaysia, working across Southeast Asia
- Company: Posikata Consultancy, founder and Managing Director
- Specialisms: Positive Psychology, Psychological Safety, DISC, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Capital, coaching and emerging leaders
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edwardchan-mappcp
What our participants say
Edward was a very thoughtful and encouraging trainer. DISC helped me think from the perspectives of my colleagues.
The trainer adapts his style to the crowd. A very interactive and satisfying session.
Very insightful. It addressed problems I was facing at work. Ed was approachable and the module was very interactive.
- 4.7/5Overall satisfaction with the trainer
- 4.7/5Trainer's knowledge & expertise
- 4.7/5Trainer kept participants engaged
- 4.6/5Would recommend to colleagues
Participant ratings out of 5, consistent across leadership, DISC, Emotional Intelligence and wellbeing programmes from 2024 to 2026.
Common questions
More answers on our main FAQ.
Who is Edward Chan Waihong?
Edward Chan Waihong (MAPPCP) is a Malaysian Positive Psychologist, corporate trainer, coach and moderator, and the founder of Posikata Consultancy.
What are Edward Chan's qualifications?
He holds a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology (MAPPCP) from the University of East London, is a certified DISC assessor and EQ-i 2.0 / 360 assessor, and is an HRD Corp Certified Train-the-Trainer (TTT/11242).
Are all your programmes customised?
Yes, every one. Each programme starts with a discovery call or meeting to understand your exact pain points, who is attending and what needs to change. We then design the content, case studies and activities around your organisation. We don't have any off-the-shelf programmes.
Tell us what you want your people to do differently.
We'll start with a discovery call, then design a programme around your team, with an assessment built in. Most programmes can be HRD Corp claimable.
