Vijaya Singh

CEO

India9 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • 24+ years of leadership experience.
  • Expert in executive coaching for high-stakes environments.
  • Proven track record in leadership development.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Leadership Development and Executive Coaching expert with a focus on organizational effectiveness.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive CoachingLeadershipStrategic LeadershipBusiness StrategyLeadership DevelopmentHolistic Life CoachingEmotional IntelligenceOperations ManagementCustomer Service

Other Skills

Executive presenceConflict ManagementEmployee EngagementInterpersonal CommunicationPerformance ManagementStrategic CommunicationsRelationship ManagementChange ManagementConsultingSelf-managementRecruitingProcess ImprovementExecutive DevelopmentManagement DevelopmentInterpersonal Skills

About

I partner with senior leaders to strengthen leadership capability at pivotal moments — scale, succession, transformation, and high-stakes visibility. With 24+ years of leadership experience and over a decade as an Executive Coach, I bring commercial credibility and behavioural insight to senior leadership development and organizational effectiveness. I have led operations, built teams from the ground up, and navigated enterprise complexity — experience that informs how I coach today. I provide leadership coaching to executives worldwide, accommodating diverse geographies and schedules, and accelerate the readiness of high-potential leaders for critical roles. I elevate executive credibility and board-level confidence in high-stakes environments and strengthen decision clarity amid transformation and ambiguity. My work expands influence across complex, stakeholder systems and converts leadership insight into sustained behavioural change directly tied to measurable business performance. I integrate evidence-based frameworks, Hogan assessments, and neuroscience-informed tools to translate insight into applied behavioural shifts that drive results. I have co-partnered and delivered executive development engagements for organizations including Coca-Cola, Amazon, Louis Vuitton, AXA, Wipro, and Tata Consultancy Services, among others. Earlier, I held senior leadership roles at Thomson Reuters and Standard Chartered, building and scaling operations — grounding my coaching in commercial realism, execution discipline, and enterprise complexity. I work with leaders when stakes are high, visibility rises, and performance cannot falter. If your organization is strengthening its executive bench or supporting leaders through critical transitions, I welcome a conversation.

Experience

9 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 5 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Maharashtra wicci coaching council

Founding Member

Feb 2021Aug 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai

  • As a founding member of the Women’s Coaching Council, I helped establish a platform dedicated to empowering women leaders through coaching, mentorship, and professional development. Collaborated with peers to design programs, workshops, and initiatives that build leadership capability, enhance executive presence, and support career advancement. Advocated for inclusive leadership practices and contributed to thought leadership in the coaching community, fostering a network of high-impact women professionals.
Strategic LeadershipBusiness StrategyConsultingEmotional Intelligence

Kaplan performance academy

Business Coach, on Contract

Jun 2020Jun 2021 · 1 yr · Remote

  • Coached emerging and senior leaders to strengthen decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership effectiveness in line with organizational priorities.
  • Delivered targeted interventions that improved team alignment, operational efficiency, and stakeholder influence.
  • Applied evidence-based frameworks and behavioural insights to translate business challenges into actionable solutions.
  • Designed and facilitated one-on-one coaching sessions focused on performance acceleration and sustainable behavioural change.
  • Supported management in achieving measurable outcomes, including improved team productivity, alignment on strategic initiatives, and enhanced leadership presence.
Conflict ManagementExecutive CoachingLeadership DevelopmentSelf-managementStrategic Communications

Coachhub - the digital coaching platform

Executive & Leadership Coach

Oct 2018Present · 7 yrs 6 mos · Germany · Remote

  • Elevated executive presence and credibility for senior leaders, enhancing board confidence and global stakeholder influence.
  • Strengthened decision-making clarity and strategic judgment for leaders navigating high-pressure, high-ambiguity situations, supporting transformation and business-critical initiatives.
  • Expanded cross-functional influence, enabling leaders to align teams, stakeholders, and business units during complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
  • Delivered measurable behavioural change by integrating evidence-based coaching frameworks, Hogan assessments, and neuroscience-informed tools, translating insight into performance outcomes.
Executive presenceLeadershipEmotional IntelligenceExecutive CoachingConflict ManagementEmployee Engagement+5

Self employed

Life Coach & Therapist

Apr 2013Sep 2017 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai Area, India · Hybrid

  • Early in my career as a Coach, I partnered with individuals to facilitate personal growth, behavioural change, and emotional resilience — helping clients navigate transitions, strengthen self-awareness, and improve decision-making. Drawing on evidence-based frameworks and psychological insights, I guided clients to develop emotional intelligence, interpersonal effectiveness, and sustainable behavioural change. This experience laid the foundation for my transition into executive coaching, honing the skills in active listening, empathy, and transformational guidance that underpin my work with senior leaders today.
Emotional IntelligenceHolistic Life CoachingInterpersonal CommunicationSelf-managementConflict Management

Reuters india pvt ltd

Customer Services Manager, South Asia

Nov 2005Sep 2007 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Managed the overall performance of the Support Centre, leading teams and optimizing processes to deliver seamless, high-quality service aligned with business objectives.
  • Drove key initiatives to improve customer experience and operational efficiency, consistently achieving or exceeding KPIs. Implemented targeted programs to boost customer satisfaction, retention, and loyalty, translating service improvements into measurable business impact. Leveraged coaching, performance management, and process optimization to elevate team capability, ensuring the Support Centre operated as a high-performing, strategic business function.
Strategic LeadershipBusiness StrategyRecruitingOperations ManagementProcess ImprovementExecutive Development+2

Intelenet global services

Team Manager

Sep 2003Nov 2005 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Oversaw operational performance, ensuring process SLAs were consistently met and continuously improved. Maintained strong client relationships by proactively addressing issues and coordinating timely resolutions. Monitored team attrition and implemented proactive strategies to improve retention. Regularly motivated, coached, and mentored team members to enhance performance, engagement, and professional growth.
Interpersonal SkillsStrategic LeadershipEmployee EngagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Customer SatisfactionOperations Management+2

Idbi bank

Customer Support Manager

Nov 2000Apr 2003 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Led the design and implementation of a structured complaint-handling process, tailored to the nature and severity of customer issues, improving resolution efficiency and customer trust. Established and maintained service standards for frontline staff across multiple branches, ensuring consistent, high-quality customer experiences. Partnered with the product team to drive continuous improvements in product offerings, translating customer insights into actionable enhancements that increased satisfaction, loyalty, and operational effectiveness.
Interpersonal SkillsStrategic LeadershipProcess ImprovementOperations ManagementLeadershipCustomer Service

Cheecoo.com

Senior Alliance Officer

May 2000Oct 2000 · 5 mos

  • Forged strategic alliances with content providers to deliver high-value ticker and market information, expanding service offerings and enhancing client value. Planned and executed co-promotional initiatives with alliance partners to increase brand visibility, engagement, and market reach. Identified and implemented revenue-generation opportunities, translating partnerships into measurable business growth.
Interpersonal Skills

Hutchinson max telecom ltd

Sr.Exec

Aug 1998Jan 2000 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Managed and resolved customer queries related to mobile telephony operations, ensuring timely and accurate support. Delivered high-quality service by troubleshooting issues, providing clear guidance, and escalating complex cases as needed, contributing to improved customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Scb

Customer services advisor

Sep 1996May 1997 · 8 mos

  • Managed customer service, sales, and operational activities to ensure seamless service delivery and business performance. Handled customer queries, resolved issues efficiently, and maintained high-quality service standards. Supported sales objectives by identifying opportunities, upselling products/services, and coordinating with internal teams to drive revenue. Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and strengthen overall service delivery.

Education

Newport University, California

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Marketing

Aug 1993May 1995

K.C.College of Management Studies

PGDBM

Jan 1991Jan 1992

University of Mumbai

BA — Psychology

Jan 1990Jan 1991

K.C.College of Management Studies

PGDBM Advertising & PR

St. Andrew's College

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