
Vivek Iyer
5.0
(13)
Executive Coach Ex PwC EY VP | 20+ Years International Experience
Studied at Center for Executive Coaching
Works at Swanvesha Executive Coach
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Vivek’s Corporate Development Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
Vivek has helped clients get into these companies:
Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of international experience across North America, Asia, and Europe, I specialize in executive and leadership coaching, helping senior leaders unlock their potential and navigate the complexities of modern organizations. My background includes leading strategic planning initiatives and operations at PwC, where I implemented global best practices and managed multi-million dollar projects. As an Executive Coach, I combine a people-centered methodology with analytical insight to guide leaders in identifying their strengths and overcoming challenges. If you're looking to enhance your leadership skills and achieve sustainable growth, let's connect and create a roadmap for your success.
Vivek can help with:
Business Valuation
Competitive Analysis
Cover Letters
Due Diligence
Financial Analysis
Interview Prep
LinkedIn Review
Market Research
Mergers & Acquisitions
Negotiation Skills
Networking Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Strategic Planning
Vivek also coaches for Management Consulting, Business Operations & Strategy, Leadership Coaching, and Executive Coaching. View all.
About Vivek
As an Executive and Leadership Coach, I specialize in guiding people unlock their potential, sharpen their leadership skills, and navigate the complexities of modern organizations. With over two decades of international experience across North America, Asia, and Europe, having worked in PwC, EY and AC Nielsen, I bring a unique blend of strategic insight, operational expertise, and cultural sensitivity to my coaching practice.. I offer services on: ● Leadership: How to be a leader? - Changing behaviours, create executive presence, shift limiting perceptions, communicate clearly and powerfully, manage time an overwhelm, think comprehensively, execute effectively, build resilience and thrive in ambiguity ● Preparing for next roles – Plan for your new role, manage up, foster relationships inside and outside organisations, networking, develop succession planning for current role ● Transitioning to new roles: Settling into the new role, navigating challenges with new responsibility, manage change, high performance culture, ● Multinational Leaders: Leadership development in a new country or multinational role.
Why do I coach?
Coaching, for me, is about transformation—both for the people I work with and for myself.. I coach because I believe in the power of thoughtful conversation and intentional reflection. Often, the answers we seek are within us, but they need a gentle nudge, a mirror, or a thought-provoking question to come to light. My role is to be that catalyst—a partner in growth who listens deeply, challenges constructively, and celebrates progress, no matter how small. Ultimately, I coach because I value impact. Watching someone break through their doubts, make meaningful strides, and thrive—it’s a privilege I don’t take lightly. Coaching is my way of contributing to a world where individuals lead with confidence, authenticity, and purpose.
Work Experience

Executive Coach
Swanvesha Executive Coach
January 2022 - Present
Coaching is a process of Self Enquiry (Swa-Anvesha in Sanskrit). I have always tried to help people achieve their goals or resolve their problems in their professionally, without actually realising that ther is a method to it. I have since then trained to be more effective with structured approach. As an Executive and Leadership Coach, I can help guiding senior leaders to unlock their potential, sharpen their leadership skills, and navigate the complexities of modern organizations. With over two decades of international experience across North America, Asia, and Europe, I bring a unique blend of strategic insight, operational expertise, and cultural sensitivity to my coaching practice. I combine a people-centered methodology with analytical insight to help leaders identify their strengths, overcome challenges, and build a roadmap for success. Through tailored one-on-one sessions, I serve as a trusted advisor and sounding board, ensuring actionable outcomes and sustainable growth. I havae led a lot of Strategic planning initiatives in my career. Add that to my experience with Top Leadershps, I help organizaitons work on creating a strategic plan, spot ineffeciencies in systems and processes, and support them in implementation of these plans to achieve their goals Coaching, Leadership Development Coaching and +4 skills

Head of Operations
PwC
March 2019 - August 2020
PMO Leader and later looked after operations for PwC Law Key Contributions: ⦁ Implemented improved review mechanism for key projects to enhance optimizaiton, productivity and collaboration ⦁ Worked closely with the business lines, and functional partners to manage PMO best practices and ensure adherence to global standards. ⦁ Maintained program governance documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements. ⦁ Managed program-related communication, ensuring effective and transparent communication channels between stakeholders. ⦁ Implemented global best practices and provided advice and guidance to Project Managers, thereby enabling them to better support business • Developed 3-year strategic plan and helped in improving margins • Fostered strong collaboration with Markets in going after large clients Strategic Relationships, Operational Excellence and +31 skills

Vice President
PwC
February 2017 - December 2017
Part of Global PMO overseeing multi million dollar projects Strategic Relationships, Operational Excellence and +27 skills

Vice President, Operations
PwC
November 2013 - March 2019
Supported Tax leader with running of internal operations of Tax vertical encompassing HC, IT, Facilities, Markets, Finance, Ethics, Risk and Independence, as well as Office of General Counsel. Collaborated with National Tax Leader, held Tax Leadership Board meetings, and led implementation of action plan. Key Contributions: 1) Rolled out new marketing strategy for tax practice, changing approach to market. 2) Successfully headed major transformational projects worth millions of dollars 3) Established 100-member Service Delivery Center 4) Successfully headed major transformational projects worth millions of dollars 5) As Chief of Staff, overseeing all project implementation communication (internal and external), Executive Board meetings, External and Internal Events, Presentations and advisory role Strategic Relationships, Operational Excellence and +27 skills
Education
Center for Executive Coaching
Certified Executive Coach, Coaching
2024 - 2034

Indian School of Business (ISB)
Diploma, New Leadership
2015 - 2016
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
MBA, Finance
2003 - 2005
Strategic Planning, Organizational Skills, Stakeholder Management, Financial Analysis, Budgeting,

Indian Statistical Institute
Black Belt in Six Sigma, Six Sigma
1999 - 2000
13 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Vivek has helped clients get into these companies: