Ram Gopalan
Recognised as one of the Most Talented Coaching Leaders in India by CHRO Asia, Ram believes that “true change is always from within”.
Ram brings decades of first-hand senior executive experience to his coaching, having worked across the gamut of organisations, from start-ups through to global MNCs. His coaching is characterised by well-defined, strategic thinking coupled with strong interpersonal skills. He focuses on positive change to empower leaders to reach their goals. Ram’s approach is “perceptive, humble, inquisitive and open”.
Ram coaches leaders toward clear vision and goals. He is adamant there are no shortcuts. He is empathetic as he uncovers leadership and organisational strengths and ambiguities. An expert at coaching leaders build strong teams, clients commend his attention to detail while maintaining an ability to see the big picture.
Ram’s coaching clients include Google, Rolls Royce, Tata Power, Tata AIA, & Publicis Sapient. He has coached the range from teams through to Founder/ C-suite executives.
Professional Experience
Having served as VP and Country Manager for SapientNitro, Ram’s corporate experience covers executive responsibilities for every area of business from marketing and sales to regional capability development.
He has managed leaders across the spectrum: from technical engineers, sales staff through to creative teams, as well as across cultures. His track record for building successful teams, including an award-winning digital agency that supported global clients such as Coca-Cola, Seagrams, Taco Bell and Citibank, gives Ram both credibility with his clients as well as real understanding of the challenges they face.
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Qualifications & Accreditations
Ram earned his Bachelors in Pharmacy (Honours) from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani in Rajasthan, India.
He completed his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India.
An experienced international executive coach, he has certifications and accreditations from recognised global executive coaching organisations, including:
- Certified Coach by Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching
- Certified TEAM Coach by Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by International Coach Federation
- Certified Action Learning Coach by World Institute of Action Learning
- Certified Tiny Habits Coach
- Certified Emotional Quotient Inventory Assessor by Multi-Health Systems
- Certified Global Leader of Future Assessor by Marshall Goldsmith
- Certified Assessor in Hogan Assessments