KISHORE KUMAR THAKUR Freelance Business Coach | ICF PCC | Executive & Communication Coaching India | https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadwithkishore | E-mail: kishore.thakur@hotmail.com | Mobile - +91 9940571986 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY ICF PCC-certified business and leadership coach with 6,000+ hours of coaching experience across global platforms including BetterUp, Sharpist, and Modern Health. I specialize in helping professionals strengthen business communication, executive presence, and stakeholder influence in complex, fast-paced environments. My coaching is structured, goal-oriented, and aligned to measurable outcomes—enabling clients to improve clarity of communication, influence decision-making, and perform effectively in high-stakes interactions. I bring a unique combination of corporate leadership experience (former CFO) and coaching expertise, ensuring strong alignment with business context and impact. CORE EXPERTISE • Business Communication & Executive Presence • Stakeholder Influence & Managing Up • Leadership Communication in Global Environments • Presentation & High-Stakes Conversations • Decision-Making & Cognitive Agility • Behavioral Change & Performance Coaching COACHING EXPERIENCE Leadership & Business Coach BetterUp | Sharpist | Modern Health | Independent Practice 2016 – Present • Delivered 6,000+ hours of coaching to 1200+ mid- and senior-level professionals across industries • Designed and delivered structured coaching journeys aligned with individual and organizational goals • Coached clients to: o Communicate with clarity and confidence in senior forums o Influence stakeholders in perception-driven environments o Navigate cross-cultural and global communication challenges • Supported measurable development in: o Executive presence and communication effectiveness o Decision-making confidence and alignment o Leadership transition readiness • Extensive experience in virtual coaching delivery across global client bases COACHING APPROACH • Outcome-Oriented: Focus on measurable improvement in workplace effectiveness • Structured & Flexible: Combines frameworks with client-specific challenges • Insight to Action: Drives sustainable behavior change through practical application CORPORATE EXPERIENCE Chief Financial Officer Meenakshi (India) Limited | 2017 – 2020 • Led strategic decision-making, financial planning, and stakeholder engagement • Worked closely with senior leadership on business performance and growth initiatives General Manager – Finance iNETest Technologies India Pvt Ltd | 2006 – 2017 • Managed global business operations and financial reporting (IFRS) • Partnered with leadership teams on performance and operational effectiveness CERTIFICATIONS • ICF PCC – Professional Certified Coach • Systemic Team Coach • Gallup Certified Strengths Coach • John Mattone Intelligent Leadership Coach • Applied Neuroscience for Coaches • DISC (Thomas PPA) & TEIQue Practitioner PUBLICATIONS & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP • Author, From Surface to Insight: A Practical Guide to Coaching Conversations That Create Real Change • Author, The Stone and the Pond INDUSTRIES COACHED Technology | Banking & Financial Services | Consulting | Healthcare | Manufacturing | Education LANGUAGES English | Hindi | Tamil