Helping tech professionals

cope with challenges, fix problems, and thrive.

OUR CLIENTS HAVE WORKED AT SOME OF THE TOP COMPANIES

Google

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DoorDash

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Walmart

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PayPal

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NetFlix

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ThoughtSpot

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Waymo

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Google • DoorDash • Walmart • PayPal • NetFlix • ThoughtSpot • Waymo •

  • VP, Design

    Having worked closely with Sanil over the past few years, he has provided invaluable guidance in navigating uncertainty, clarifying my core values, and defining my next steps. Sanil's thoughtful and supportive approach is matched by his unique ability to empower individuals to make meaningful changes. His skill in finding the balance between encouragement and gently pushing one out of their comfort zone is truly admirable. I highly recommend Sanil to anyone seeking transformation and growth.

  • Sr. Engineering Manager

    I'm an engineering manager/leader with experience in both FANG and FANG-like companies. I worked with Sanil for several months and then on and off as situations came up. Sanil helped me navigate multiple scenarios, all while watching for my growth. He has helped me practice framing my asks better and also with scaling myself. All in all, Sanil has been a great coach/mentor, has helped me tease out my blindspots and navigate effectively

  • Sr. Manager, Technical Program Management

    I had a fantastic experience with Sanil for career development and interview prep. He really helped me identify my strengths and build my confidence. Sanil gave me great feedback and practical tips that made a huge difference in my resume and interview skills. Thanks to him, I landed my current job. I'd highly recommend Sanil to anyone looking to up their career game and ace their interviews.

  • Sr. Product Manager

    I had the pleasure of being coached by Sanil regarding some challenges that were getting in the way of achieving my professional goals and objectives. Sanil provided me with the tools and clarity to succeed. I found Sanil’s approach to coaching to be a wonderful balance of empathy and pragmatism.

Sanil Pillai, MBA, MSc. (Psychology), ICF PCC Coach

Engineering Leadership + Coaching Expertise

 Success Stories

    • Cope: The Senior Director of Engineering managed the immediate tension within their team by facilitating open communication and addressing concerns in real-time.

    • Fix: They resolved underlying issues by implementing new collaboration tools and processes, leading to a more cohesive and productive team environment.

    • Cope: The VP of Product managed the overwhelming workload by delegating tasks more efficiently and setting clear boundaries to prevent burnout.

    • Fix: They restructured the product team's workflow, prioritizing high-impact tasks and streamlining processes to reduce unnecessary workload.

    • Thrive: By optimizing their workload management, they increased productivity and led the team to achieve a successful product launch without compromising on quality.

    • Cope: The Senior Staff Engineer managed feelings of self-doubt by acknowledging their expertise and focusing on their past successes.

    • Fix: They actively worked on building self-confidence by seeking feedback, taking on challenging projects, and gradually expanding their role.

    • Thrive: Overcoming imposter syndrome allowed them to mentor junior engineers, further establishing their position as a respected leader in the engineering team.

    • Fix: The Product Manager recognized the need to improve their professional brand and took steps to build a stronger online presence, including updating their LinkedIn profile and sharing thought leadership content.

    • Thrive: By enhancing their self-branding, they positioned themselves as an industry expert, leading to increased visibility, speaking opportunities, and career advancement.

Author of The Coaching Lens

The world's first novel on coaching!

This novel presents glimpses into the lives of two coaches as they go about coaching their clients, managing their coaching businesses, and helping each other. The novel will definitely provide lots of practical nuggets for the beginner coach while being an engaging read for the rest.

Credentials

  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

    International Coaching Federation

  • True Tilt Personality Profile

    Tilt 365

  • Facilitator

    Action For Happiness

  • MSc., Psychology of Mental Health

    King's College London

For Individuals

  • Do you like what you do each day at work?

  • Do you feel that your work aligns with your strengths and interests?

  • Do you claim peak performance at work?

  • Do you know EXACTLY where you want to go in your career and HOW to get there?

If you answered YES to all the questions above, you're doing great! If not, your career is due for a tune-up.

For Companies

  • Do you want to motivate your teams to enhance their engagement?

  • Do you want your teams to ace critical thinking skills?

  • Do you want your teams to be creative?

  • Do you want to train your managers to be leaders?

If you answered YES to any of the questions above, we can help with the right coaching and workshops for your teams so that they can deliver their best for your organization.

Let's Connect

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