Executive Coach (ICF PCC)  ·  Facilitator  ·  Trainer

I help leaders navigate change and disruption without burnout

I work with middle and senior managers in large organisations navigating real pressure — delivering results, managing teams, and thinking strategically all at once. The stress is real and so are the relationship challenges. And in recent months, with AI reshaping processes, ways of working, and teams, leaders are having to navigate change faster and prove results sooner. Under that kind of stress, nobody makes their best decisions.

I work with leaders one-to-one, and with whole teams through practical workshops — helping them become less stressed, more emotionally intelligent, and more effective in sustainable ways.

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Meenakshi Sarup

Meenakshi Sarup, Executive Coach
15+
Years facilitating and coaching
leaders across Asia

Some of the organisations I've worked with

What I offer

Three ways I work with you

Whether you need support for one leader or a whole team, I bring the same undivided attention and practical depth to every engagement.

Meenakshi in a one-to-one coaching conversation

Executive Coaching

One-to-one coaching for managers navigating complexity, transitions, or the sustained weight of pressure. ICF-credentialled (PCC), NLP-based, and deeply personalised.

Meenakshi delivering a workshop to a manager cohort

Workshops

Practical, engaging workshops on emotional intelligence, leadership presence, and leading through change — including for senior managers on the technology delivery side navigating disruption of every kind.

A team working together at a facilitated session

Facilitation

Facilitating thinking for teams and leadership groups — creating environments and spaces for deep thinking, so a group can slow down, hear itself, and reach decisions it can stand behind.

Workshop programs I deliver

Connected Communication Manager as Coach Making Change Stick The Reflective Leader Goal Setting That Works Steady Under Pressure

Delivered in person and virtually, from half-day sessions to two-day programs — and tailored to your team's context. Designed for manager and senior-manager cohorts, including technology and delivery teams.

Looking for a topic you don't see here? Let's talk about designing it.

Who I work with

Managers who are good at their job — but stretched too thin

Organisations bring me in when their leaders are navigating:

  • Role transitions — restructuring, new mandates, or shifts in the business landscape
  • Creating sustainable behavioural change — enabling shifts not just in what they do in the moment, but how they think, choose, and act consistently over time
  • Disruption and transformation — leading teams through rapid change with confidence, whether organisational, strategic, or technological (including AI)
  • Developing their people — managers asking "how do I coach and grow my team?" and wanting a partner alongside them while they do it

"The content was spot on for the workplace of right now. You come away with a suite of tools you have practiced using that are immediately implementable with your own team. I would highly recommend this to any manager, any level."

— Caroline Frangopoulos · Executive Director, Head of Customer Risk Assessment, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

"Every session brings clarity and sharp focus to my goals. Your expertise in coaching and deep understanding of organizational dynamics and leadership make you an incredible asset to anyone looking to grow."

— Trần Tiến Công · Founder, Vietnam Coaching Institute

How I work

A deliberate space to slow down and think clearly

No two leaders or teams need the same thing — so I've spent 15 years building the range to meet them where they are. NLP is my primary methodology, and I draw on Emotional Intelligence (EQi, EIQ 2.0), Thinking Environment, Systemic Constellations, and DISC as each situation calls for them.

I don't arrive with a fixed formula. Whether coaching one-to-one, facilitating a group, or running a workshop, I create the space for people to listen more closely to their own thinking — and make choices that are aligned, courageous, and sustainable.

Before moving into coaching and facilitation, I spent 12 years at Oracle Corporation and the TATA Group in Quality Management, HR, and Skill Development — so the pressures my clients describe are ones I've known first-hand.

PCC ICF Professional Certified Coach
NLP Certified NLP Trainer & Coach
EQ Certified Trainer of Emotional Intelligence (EQi 2.0)
TE Certified Time to Think Coach
DISC Certified to Administer DISC & EIQ Profiles
ACTA Advanced Certificate in Training & Assessment, IAL Singapore
Based in Singapore · Pan-Asia practice across 9 countries

Client voices

What clients notice after working together

Change that shows up in how they think, decide, and lead.

"I have had the pleasure of having Meenakshi as a coach for the past 8 months. Our sessions have been both personal and business-focused, and I've been so impressed with Meenakshi's ability to switch between both. I have found her to be inspiring and authentic in her approach — a great coach for leaders or business owners looking for a little push to become a better you."

Nicole Layton
Career Transition & Outplacement Consultant

"Not only is she meticulously organised, her storytelling style of delivery, coaching, and breaking down complex concepts is enriching and engaging. What I really like is her delivery style — less theory, real-life case studies, and action-packed group activities. There is a great deal of emphasis on pragmatism and relating to daily lives, both professional and private."

Peter Sundara Swamickannu
Head of Global Ocean Freight/Pricing & Tender Management (Global Logistics), Visy

"It was always enjoyable and I appreciated the variety in her approaches. She has multiple techniques and frameworks that she draws from. It allowed me to get different perspectives on my situation and become more self-aware. I recommend her as a coach!"

Émilie Bouchard
Leadership Development and Team Coach, Master You

"The experience was nothing short of transformative. Meena possesses a deep understanding of NLP concepts and a unique talent for simplifying complex ideas, making them accessible to participants at all levels. This hands-on approach made the learning experience incredibly dynamic and ensured that the concepts were not just understood but also integrated into our daily lives."

Raymond Khoo
Vice President, OrangeTee

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About Meenakshi

Coaching and facilitation that come from lived corporate experience

After I got my MBA, I spent 12 years at Oracle Corporation and the TATA Group, in Quality Management, HR and Skill Development. When my clients talk about the pressures of a large organisation, I know exactly what they mean — I've been there myself.

Fifteen years ago I moved into coaching and facilitation because that's the work I wanted to do: creating the conditions for capable people to change and grow without losing themselves. Today I hold the ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential and am a Certified NLP Trainer, working with leaders and teams across banking, insurance, pharma, technology and the public sector in nine countries.

Having lived and studied in India, I now live in Singapore and am Singaporean. The cosmopolitan nature of the city has meant that I have friends and associates from many countries and cultures — which I love. In my free time I am an avid reader and like to paint and craft. I am also a Reiki Master and believe that we have a lot more to discover about energy systems — an area of study that fascinates me.

Based in Singapore · Working across Singapore, Malaysia, India, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and the UAE
Meenakshi presenting to a workshop audience, with participants at a live session and delivering virtually

Certifications & Memberships

  • ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation
  • Certified NLP Trainer & Coach, NLP Worldwide
  • Certified Time to Think Coach
  • Certified Trainer of Emotional Intelligence (EQi 2.0)
  • Certified to Administer DISC and EIQ Profiles
  • Trained in Advanced Coaching Constellations
  • Advanced Certificate in Training & Assessment (ACTA), IAL Singapore
  • Adjunct Trainer, Civil Service College Singapore
  • Professional Member, Asia Professional Speakers Singapore (APSS)

For HR & L&D sponsors

How an engagement works

A clear structure from day one — whether you're commissioning coaching for one leader or a workshop for a whole team. You know what you're buying, your people know what to expect, and confidentiality is never in question.

For one-to-one coaching

STEP 1

Discovery call

A 30-minute conversation with you, the coachee, or both — to understand the context and confirm coaching is the right intervention.

STEP 2

Three-way contracting

Coachee, sponsor and coach align on development goals and success markers. Session content stays confidential; progress against goals doesn't.

STEP 3

Coaching sessions

Regular one-to-one sessions over several months, in person or virtual, with a midpoint check-in with the sponsor.

STEP 4

Review & close

A closing three-way conversation on progress, sustained practices, and what the coachee carries forward.

For team workshops

Every workshop starts with a needs conversation — what's actually going on in your team, not just the topic name. I then tailor the design to your context, deliver in person or virtually (from half-day sessions to two-day programs), and close with a debrief on what to reinforce next. As one sponsor put it, the preparation "tailored to our needs made a massive difference to the learning effect of the team."

Let's talk

Know a manager — or a team — that's good at the job but stretched too thin?

A 30-minute discovery call is a no-pressure way to explore whether we're a good fit — for one-to-one coaching or a workshop for your team. No commitment, no pitch — just a real conversation.

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Exploring coaching or workshops for your managers? The same call works — or write to me directly at Meenakshi@VitalShiftsPractice.com