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Executive Presence Coach & Facilitator

Trusted by CEOs and Global Directors at Fortune 500s and Market Leaders for over 30 years.

Stop Overworking to Prove Your Worth.
 Start Leading with Unshakeable Presence.

Go from being the person who does the work to the leader who commands the room.

I help ambitious leaders secure 30%+ pay increases, influence high-stakes decisions, and become the obvious choice for the most coveted roles in the organization

Surekha Poddar

Executive Presence Coach & Facilitator

Former Executive Director & Managing Director with 30+ years of corporate leadership experience

Download your FREE presence builders.  Choose the right toolkit below to bridge the gap between high performer and high earner.

30-Day Guided Playbook

The Meeting Reset  Handbook

Executive Mom’s 24-hour  Guilt Detox

Get Your Presence  Scorecard

The Path To Presence: Choose Your Accelerator

Select the presence support that moves you from “undervalued” to “indispensable.”

The Executive Presence Playbook

Rs. 199/-

The DIY Strategic Guide

A high-impact, self-paced roadmap for professionals who need an immediate blueprint to increase their visibility and perceived value.

Clear Outcomes:

1:1 Executive Presence Coaching

Rs. 199/-

The High-Stakes Partnership

A bespoke, intensive coaching engagement for leaders navigating high-pressure transitions or aiming for the C-Suite.

Clear Outcomes:

The Deciding Factor

Talent gets you the job; Executive Presence gets you the C-Suite.
Find out if this is the missing piece in your career trajectory.

This is for you if...

You are a Senior Leader facing a "daunting" new portfolio and need to command authority quickly.
You are tired of being the "go-to" for execution but being ignored for strategy and high-level decisions.
You want to remain calm under immense pressure and stop the "mind chatter" of self-doubt.
You want the prestige, the pay, and the social capital that comes with being a "must-have" leader.

This is NOT for you if...

You believe that "the work should speak for itself" and aren't willing to manage your leadership brand
You are looking for a "quick fix" on grooming or public speaking tips only.
You are uncomfortable with having a "hard taskmaster" push you to reach your potential.
You prefer to stay behind the scenes and avoid the spotlight of high-level accountability.

I need executive presence

I’m ready to select the path that works best for me

Meet Your Coach – Surekha Podar

Surekha Poddar

Executive Presence Coach & Facilitator

I don’t coach from a textbook. I coach from the Managing Director’s chair. I know exactly why some people get a massive raise while others get a “thank you” plaque.

I’ve led global profit centers and served as Managing Director (Millward Brown). I understand leadership expectations from the inside.
I know the specific language used to disqualify or champion a candidate in the rooms where you aren’t present.
I teach you how to silence the “Saboteurs” that cause you to second-guess yourself during high-stakes negotiations.
As my clients say, I nudge you to reach the point of clarity yourself, providing the tools to arrive at the most profitable decisions for your career.

What My Clients Say

Ajit Kumar S.

Global Open Science & Sustainability Leader

"The Blueprint for a Successful Career Transition"
"I met Surekha at a very turbulent phase... she helped me navigate the transition to Director in an MNC. Some insights were so foresighted that even today, after almost a decade, I am reaping the benefits."

Aarti David

Marketing & Publishing Professional

"From Insecurity to Owning a Multi-Million Portfolio"
"Surekha helped me get over my insecurities to carve out a meticulous plan for a much bigger, daunting role. She provides the tools to arrive at the most suitable decision for your situation."

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is Executive Presence, and can it actually be learned?

Executive presence is not a personality trait you are born with; it is the ability to remain calm under pressure, communicate decisively, and be trusted with high-stakes responsibility. It is a skill set focused on how you are assessed and trusted when the stakes are high. Because it is based on performance-defining actions and emotional intelligence, it can absolutely be mastered through the right tools and practice.

Does executive presence guarantee a promotion or a pay raise?

While no coach can promise an external company’s decision, executive presence is the primary factor in promotion readiness. It shifts your value from the one who does the work to the leader who commands the room, which is the most effective lever for negotiating 30%+ pay increases and securing coveted roles.

I’m already a high performer; why isn't my hard work enough to get me to the next level?

Skills and talent gets you the job, but presence gets you the C-Suite. If you are overworking to prove your worth, you are likely seen as an indispensable executor rather than a leader. Leadership is evaluated by how you carry influence and make decisions when you are not in the room, not by the volume of your output.

How long does it take to see a shift in how senior stakeholders and peers treat me?

While the DIY Playbook provides immediate tactical shifts, my 1:1 coaching clients typically report significant changes in how they are perceived within 6 to 12 weeks. Some of the foresighted insights from our sessions have been noted to provide career benefits for over a decade.

I’m an introvert; can I develop a commanding presence without changing my personality?

Absolutely. Presence is about emotional steadiness and decisiveness, not being the loudest voice in the room. I specialize in helping leaders own their voice by using their natural strengths to communicate confidence and make their invisible effort visible as leadership impact.