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Hi I am Dr. Lakshmi Ramachandran, PhD
I help bridge the gap between expertise and influence
ABOUT DR. LAKSHMI RAMACHANDRAN, PhD
Where Deep Expertise Meets the Power to Influence
I help highly capable leaders turn expertise into influence so their ideas don't just get heard - they move people, decisions, and outcomes.
My approach is research-informed and direct, built on two decades of experience, a PhD, and frameworks I developed from both sides of the leadership table.
Singapore 40-Over-40 Honoree
Coach Awards Bronze Winner
Top 3 Publicspeaking Coaches, Singapore (Favikon)
100+ Global Platforms
Real Stories. Real Impact.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Lakshmi’s style is human and authentic. She builds natural rapport with her audience, is engaging and allows space and time for interaction, handling sensitive topics with care while breaking down barriers.
KATE THRUMBLE
R/GA, VP, Talent - HR EMEA & APAC
She speaks through her own lived and reflected experiences to strike a chord with her audience. Her scientific perceptiveness, professionalism and a warm countenance made her my preferred choice of speaker for the diverse audience in my workplace.
DR. DIVYA S. MISHRA
Oncologist | Clinical Development & Medical Affairs
Lakshmi has a wonderful presence as a keynote speaker, a cadence in her presentation that is easy to follow and wonderful stories of courage, compassion and never giving up on ones dreams to make a difference.
She did a great job of inspiring the attendees and her timing in her TEDx style presentation was spot on. Her words and style are what helped us to receive a standing ovation once the conference concluded.
ROB SALISBURY B. COM CSP
Global Speaker I Co Author 19 Books
I felt like a caterpillar going through morphogenesis into a butterfly or like a seedling breaking through the soil. During that process, Lakshmi was by my side, making me aware of my transformation, so that instead of feeling overwhelmed, I could focus on being the best version of myself
EKTA MAKHIJA
Assistant Professor at Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi
Dr. Lakshmi’s coaching has made a sea change in my life, both personally and professionally. She always prioritizes being a guide and never the pilot, nudging me in the right direction with questions and pointing out new perspectives, while I solve problems on my own. Under her guidance, I have been able to reflect, gain clarity and learn and employ techniques not only to overcome new challenges but also reorient long-held personal beliefs.
ASHOK NARENDRANATH
Machine Learning Engineer | LLM Developer | M.Comp AI, NUS
Lakshmi is a people person who has the capacity to navigate deep into client’s state to reflect back the reality. Her science/scientific inclination makes her a unique coach of a kind, that’s bundled with her content and speaker mindset which further power-up who she is to the advantage of the clients she works with.
SURESH MJ, MCC, ESIA
APAC Operations & Coaching Leader | ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC)
As both chair and speaker for our Leadership group, Lakshmi brings the perfect blend of heart, intellect, and grounded presence. She creates a space where everyone feels safe to be real, dig deep, and leave inspired. Her calm strength and thoughtful energy elevate every conversation.
DONA AMELA
MD & Co-Founder EGN Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia
We had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Lakshmi Ramachandran as a faculty member for the 2024 Monsoon Certificate Course. Dr. Lakshmi delivered a masterclass on communication tailored specifically for professionals in Translational Medicine. Her ability to engage and inspire the audience was truly remarkable.
RAIHAN JUMAT
PhD, FHEA
We invited Dr Lakshmi not once, but twice for 2 different events. The first was being part of our Panel in our spin of Women in Science. She was extremely relatable. We then requested if she was able to be part of our initiative in advocating Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging through a session of Active Listening. The session was extremely engaging. She amazingly facilitated & engaged multiple concurrent discussions of a group of 30 people with varying levels of seniority.
PHYLLICIA TOH
Program Manager, Lonza
Real Stories. Real Impact.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Lakshmi has a wonderful presence as a keynote speaker, a cadence in her presentation that is easy to follow and wonderful stories of courage, compassion and never giving up on ones dreams to make a difference.
She did a great job of inspiring the attendees and her timing in her TEDx style presentation was spot on. Her words and style are what helped us to receive a standing ovation once the conference concluded.
ROB SALISBURY B. COM CSP
Global Speaker I Co Author 19 Books
Lakshmi’s style is human and authentic. She builds natural rapport with her audience, is engaging and allows space and time for interaction, handling sensitive topics with care while breaking down barriers.
KATE THRUMBLE
R/GA, VP, Talent - HR EMEA & APAC
She speaks through her own lived and reflected experiences to strike a chord with her audience. Her scientific perceptiveness, professionalism and a warm countenance made her my preferred choice of speaker for the diverse audience in my workplace.
DR. DIVYA S. MISHRA
Oncologist | Clinical Development & Medical Affairs
I felt like a caterpillar going through morphogenesis into a butterfly or like a seedling breaking through the soil. During that process, Lakshmi was by my side, making me aware of my transformation, so that instead of feeling overwhelmed, I could focus on being the best version of myself
EKTA MAKHIJA
Assistant Professor at Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi
Dr. Lakshmi’s coaching has made a sea change in my life, both personally and professionally. She always prioritizes being a guide and never the pilot, nudging me in the right direction with questions and pointing out new perspectives, while I solve problems on my own. Under her guidance, I have been able to reflect, gain clarity and learn and employ techniques not only to overcome new challenges but also reorient long-held personal beliefs.
ASHOK NARENDRANATH
Machine Learning Engineer | LLM Developer | M.Comp AI, NUS
Lakshmi is a people person who has the capacity to navigate deep into client’s state to reflect back the reality. Her science/scientific inclination makes her a unique coach of a kind, that’s bundled with her content and speaker mindset which further power-up who she is to the advantage of the clients she works with.
SURESH MJ, MCC, ESIA
APAC Operations & Coaching Leader | ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC)
As both chair and speaker for our Leadership group, Lakshmi brings the perfect blend of heart, intellect, and grounded presence. She creates a space where everyone feels safe to be real, dig deep, and leave inspired. Her calm strength and thoughtful energy elevate every conversation.
DONA AMELA
MD & Co-Founder EGN Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia
We had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Lakshmi Ramachandran as a faculty member for the 2024 Monsoon Certificate Course. Dr. Lakshmi delivered a masterclass on communication tailored specifically for professionals in Translational Medicine. Her ability to engage and inspire the audience was truly remarkable.
RAIHAN JUMAT
PhD, FHEA
We invited Dr Lakshmi not once, but twice for 2 different events. The first was being part of our Panel in our spin of Women in Science. She was extremely relatable. We then requested if she was able to be part of our initiative in advocating Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging through a session of Active Listening. The session was extremely engaging. She amazingly facilitated & engaged multiple concurrent discussions of a group of 30 people with varying levels of seniority.
PHYLLICIA TOH
Program Manager, Lonza
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