Where Asia’s leader-coach conversation began.

Akhil Saxena, Iftikhar Nadeem, Vijayalakshmi S

Ex VP Amazon · MCC Exec Coach · ICF & EMCC Master Coach

Three accomplished global leaders & coaches who have straddled both worlds shared diverse perspectives on what coaching means in organizational context, how impact is understood, and the critical success factors that drive sustainable coaching in corporates.

Rashmi Shetty

Founder, The Third Eye

In the Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear & Incomprehensible (BANI) world, connecting with the self matters more than ever. Rashmi explored vocal presence, finding the inner voice, and the answers that come when leaders learn to listen inward.

Dr. Ashish Sehgal

Master Trainer of NLP, NLP Authority

Feeling overwhelmed? Dr. Sehgal’s Boundary Hexagon model empowers leaders to build a more sustainable and balanced leadership style by establishing healthy boundaries across every aspect of life — a practical tool for identifying where stronger boundaries are needed.

Jeff Cheah

Board Trustee, ICF Foundation

A great Coaching Leader inspires teams with presence, encourages ideas through great questions, helps people grow via feedback, and motivates through validation. Jeff covered when to coach, how it benefits the organization, and the essential frameworks to practice in the workplace.

Yumiko Shito

Advisor, ICF Japan Chapter

What is required of coaching in a borderless and increasingly diverse society? Yumiko explored the importance of knowing yourself and understanding others, and how the concept of leadership is changing dramatically in global business.

Sanjiv Razdan

Former President, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Real-world examples of how business leaders can leverage coaching to deepen leadership capabilities, foster team collaboration, and drive commercial outcomes — from a CEO who built one of Asia’s most recognizable consumer brands.

Dr. Damian Goldvarg

Principal, The Goldvarg Consulting Group

The importance for leaders to develop and implement coaching skills to engage their teams at work. Damian walked through the ICF Competency Model and how leaders can inspire team members to accomplish meaningful results.

Prasanna Kaliamoorthy

Co-Founder & COO, SkoolBeep

Emotional intelligence is a critical skill for leaders to drive organizational success. Prasanna delved into the key components of EI, its profound impact on leadership effectiveness, and practical strategies to develop EI inside any organization.

Susmitha Priyadarshini

Managing Director, To-Increase

Empathy is increasingly recognized as crucial for effective leadership — enhancing communication, trust, and collaboration within teams. Susmitha explored how coaching can specifically target improving empathy, with tools and feedback for understanding others.