
Sandeep Srivastava
5.0
(10)
Studied at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Works at PeopleFusion
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
About Sandeep
I’m a Professional Certified Coach (PCC – ICF) with over 2,100 hours of coaching experience and 36 years of leadership experience across Sales, Consulting, Executive, and C-Suite roles. My career has been shaped by both successes and setbacks — each one offering invaluable lessons in leadership, resilience, and growth. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve coached professionals across industries and career stages — from first-time managers to global CXOs — helping them navigate executive challenges, accelerate leadership growth, and make meaningful career transitions. My coaching journey has taken me across continents and industries — partnering with leaders in IT, Consulting, Banking & Financial Services, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Analytics, Higher Education, FMCG, Hospitality, among others. I bring a lived understanding of executive leadership — the weight of decisions, the isolation at the top, and the complexity of navigating change. My coaching offers a confidential, non-judgmental space to think strategically, challenge assumptions, and grow with intention. Whether you’re at an inflection point, building executive presence, managing complex stakeholders, or simply looking to lead with more clarity and impact — I’m here to support your journey. I hold a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and currently serve as an Independent Director on the boards of IIM Lucknow and the IIML Enterprise Incubation Centre.
Why do I coach?
I didn’t plan to become a coach. It happened gradually, through lived experiences — and from wishing I’d had someone like that at key points in my own life and career. I became a coach because I genuinely believe in people’s potential. While our situations may differ, most of us are trying to grow with more confidence and clarity. It's deeply satisfying as a coach when someone sees a path they hadn’t seen before, or finds the courage to act on what they already knew deep down. The opportunity to help people clarify their goals and move toward them - even through uncertainty, change, or challenge. Being part of someone’s growth journey is deeply fulfilling.
Work Experience

Executive Coach
BetterUp
April 2025 - Present
Executive Coaching, Executive Development and +1 skill

Board of Directors
IIML Enterprise Incubation Centre
November 2023 - Present
Strategy, Coaching & Mentoring and +14 skills

Executive Coach & Independent Consultant
Emeritus
September 2023 - Present
Management Consulting, Executive Coaching and +13 skills

Fellow Coach
BetterUp
June 2022 - Present
Executive Coaching, Employee Learning & Development and +11 skills

Consultant Industry Relations & Career Services
BITS School of Management
August 2021 - January 2022
Admissions Committee

Consultant External Partner Relations (PGPX)
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
July 2019 - September 2020
Admissions Committee

Board Member
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
January 2019 - Present
Strategy, Coaching & Mentoring and +14 skills

Founder & CEO
PeopleFusion
December 2007 - Present
Interviewer
Our mission is to allow organisations and people to unleash their potential and grow to their fullest. Successful organisations are driven by Engaged Employees. True employee engagement requires a comprehensive approach that creates strong alignment with the company’s values and business objectives. This approach requires developing the existing human resources and hiring new employees while preserving the core values of the organisation. Our expert consultants & ICF Certified Coaches can help you assess, develop and select the type of employees you want as leaders in your organisation. The challenge facing individuals is to find roles in organisations that fit well with their personality and skills. Our career consultants & certified coaches provide assessments, résumé improvement, interview coaching, career coaching, and leadership coaching services to help achieve this goal.

CEO
Eigen Technical Services
June 2007 - December 2007
Hiring Manager

Country Business Head PLM
Siemens Digital Industries Software
September 2005 - May 2007
Interviewer

Director Sales
Autodesk
February 2005 - September 2005
Interviewer

Managing Director South Asia
Bentley Systems
December 1999 - October 2004
Hiring Manager

Business Manager
Silicon Graphics
September 1994 - December 1999
Interviewer

Product Manager
HCL Infosystems
May 1989 - September 1994
Interviewer
Education

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
PGDM, Marketing (Major); Information Systems (Minor)
1987 - 1989

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra
BS, Mechanical Engg
1982 - 1987
10 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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