
I'm Priya Venkatesan—executive coach for ambitious leaders who refuse to settle for incremental growth. If you're exploring whether we're a right fit, this page will give you insight into my journey, approach and credentials.
My Journey from Corporate Leader to Coach
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"You're like Alex Ferguson for us," a team member once told me during a stand-up meeting. I was leading 100+ person teams delivering multi-million dollar projects for a semiconductor client.
I had to Google who Alex Ferguson was (forgive my ignorance!), but the comparison sparked something deeper: What kind of leader did I want to be? What legacy was I creating?
After 15 years in corporate IT services—leading complex programs, navigating organizational politics, managing stakeholder expectations, and making the leap from execution to strategy—I understood both the exhilaration and isolation of senior leadership.
I also saw a gap: brilliant executives hitting invisible ceilings not from lack of capability, but from operating with the same patterns that got them there. So I made a shift. I pursued coaching to help leaders unlock their own strategic thinking, amplify their influence, and create the impact they're truly capable of.
The transition wasn't easy—the first few years were a roller coaster. But I stayed committed to the work. Today, I wake up grateful to partner with hundreds of senior executives across 28 countries who are writing their next chapter.
My clients describe me with three words: Wise. Courageous. Preceptor.
Industry experience, Education & Credentials
Education
Double Masters in Business, Psychology
Coach Certification
Master Certified Coach (ICF - MCC)
Senior Practitioner (EMCC -SP)
Coach of Neuro-linguistic Programming (ABNLP-NLP)
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Industries Coached
Technology, Manufacturing, Finance, Banking, Startups
Total Experience
25 years, 15+ years in Technology Services serving customers in Semiconductor, Telecom, Health Care industry, 10 years in Executive Coaching
Coaching Hours + Clients
5000+ hours, 500+ clients
My approach
Through real-world insight and structured frameworks, I create the conditions for breakthrough thinking.
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I also ensure that the thinking and communication feels like the real you and does not appear in-authentic!
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If you are an executive who likes structure in crafting yourself to accelerate your career growth, you have reached the right place!
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