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Executive Coaching
Executive Influence Coaching
For senior leaders who want cross-team influence, executive presence and credibility
Executive Coaching
When your message matters, how you communicate matters.
I work with senior leaders who want their communication to create alignment, build trust and drive results.
I offer one-to-one executive coaching to help leaders:
Earn genuine team buy-in without forcing agreement
Lead high-stakes conversations with clarity and calm
Build trust and alignment across senior and cross-functional teams
This is confidential, practical work focused on real leadership moments - boardrooms, senior teams, and critical decisions.
Coaching for Senior Women Leaders
Pitch your ideas effectively, so investors or your teams feel the urgency and act
This work supports women leaders to:
Communicate with confidence in senior forums
Move beyond imposter syndrome and self-doubt
Lead sustainably without over-explaining or burnout
The focus is not on “fixing confidence,” but on strengthening clarity, presence, and self-trust.
Real Stories. Real Impact.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
A Thoughtful, Professional Approach
My coaching is informed by two decades in science, technology, and healthcare, and underpinned by professional coaching standards.
I am an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and a Coach Awards Bronze Winner, and I work with leaders who value depth, discretion, and thoughtful challenge.
We work on how you think, speak, and show up when it matters most.
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