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I'm Dr. Priya Nalkur, President of the RoundTable Institute and an executive coach with 20+ years of experience helping leaders lead with clarity, courage, and inclusion. I work with executives, partners, and rising stars who are navigating complex interpersonal dynamics, career inflection points, or the challenges of leadership in today’s evolving workplace. With a Harvard doctorate in psychology, multiple coaching certifications accumulated over 15 years, and a global team of coaches behind me, I help clients uncover blind spots, set boundaries, navigate power and conflict, and lead from a place of integrity and impact. I’ve coached leaders across industries and around the world, and I bring a powerful mix of emotional intelligence, strategic insight, and deep respect for who you are and who you're becoming. Let's get to work.

I'm a qualified Executive Coach from the renowned and tripple accredited Henley Business School. I've also a PhD in Psychology and Behaviour Change. I've developed the award-winning coaching methodology, Precision Coaching, which has led to dramatic improvements in leadership and business outcomes for many SP500/FTSE100 companies such as: Burberry, Sanofi, Oliver Wyman​,​ Prudential​,​ Aldi​,​ MindGym​,​,​ Irwin MItchel, and more. I've trained coaches, and designed bespoke coaching programmes for senior leaders, managers, and high potentials. I have led organisations at senior executive level in financial services, digital innovation, and consulting. I take an integrated approach to my coaching toolkit, meaning I draw upon a range of evidence-backed approaches based on what serves you best. In particular: solution-focused, positive psychology, cognitive-behavioural, and Gestalt, coaching.

🏆 RECIPIENT OF LELAND TOP COACH AWARD 2026 🏆 ✨I am a professional ICF-Certified Coach and that has helped 1000's of clients and been featured in major news outlets such as Forbes, NBC, TEDx, and more. ✨MY EXECUTIVE & CAREER COACHING SPECIALITIES: • Career transitions or pivots (changing industries or roles) • Job search strategies (resume building, cover letter writing, and networking) • Interview preparation (mock interviews, confidence building, and question strategy) • Authenticity & articulating your path (finding your passion, your purpose, your next career direction) • Career direction clarity (finding purpose, passion, or a fulfilling career path) • Executive presence (confidence, communication, or public speaking) • Leadership development (building executive presence, relationships, or influence) • Overcoming career stagnation (feeling stuck in a current role or career plateau) • Work-life balance (managing stress, time management, and boundary-setting) • Salary negotiation (advocating for fair compensation or negotiating offers) • Improving workplace relationships (dealing with conflict or team dynamics) • Personal branding (building an online presence or positioning for career advancement) • Performance improvement (enhancing productivity, focus, or meeting professional goals) • Transition to leadership (moving from individual contributor to management) • Managing career setbacks (job loss, layoffs, or career gaps) • Goal-setting and accountability (creating actionable steps to reach career objectives) ✨WHO YOU ARE: • I proudly work with everyone—regardless of your race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual preference, religion, or anything else. ✨WHAT BENEFITS CAN YOU EXPECT: • Increased Earning Potential and Promotions • Clarity and Direction • Improved Confidence • Actionable Strategies • Interview Readiness • Stronger Negotiation Skills • Better Work-Life Balance • Knowing Your Authentic Code ✨SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: Contact Melanie Espeland for your free consultation today.

Using the Hudson Institute’s Leadership Coaching Model, I have a focused approach to help you assess your leadership strengths, identify barriers to your growth, and navigate your future options in a clear and focused way to get to the career fulfillment you are looking for. I will work to design a unique 3 to 6-month coaching program that results in setting and achieving goals you previously thought were out of reach. Some of the areas I have helped clients with include increasing your leadership confidence, overcoming obstacles to your development, burnout and discovering greater work/life integration, onboarding successfully into a new leadership role, and navigating a major career change with support and guidance.

Welcome to my profile! With a Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School and a Master of Science in Coaching and Behavioural Change in progress currently, I am dedicated to empowering professionals to achieve their career aspirations. As a Volunteer Executive Coach at ReFlame, I have guided leaders and high-potential individuals through career transitions, helping them regain confidence and align their goals with personal values. My extensive experience at Visa, where I held leadership roles such as Director of Inclusive Impact and Sustainability, has equipped me with the skills to drive strategic change and foster inclusive environments. Having coached diverse individuals, I am passionate about facilitating breakthroughs and supporting your journey to success. Let's connect to explore how I can help you reach your executive goals!

Welcome to my profile! With over 15 years of experience in executive coaching and strategic advisory, I specialize in helping leaders and emerging executives unlock their full potential. As the Owner & Founder of Phelan, LLC, I've guided over 100 clients through transformative business strategies, leadership development, and operational efficiency. My role as a Business Coach at Amazon and my previous leadership positions at Estée Lauder and Gap have equipped me with the insights to drive scalable growth and optimize operations. Whether you're looking to enhance your executive effectiveness or navigate complex business challenges, I'm here to provide tailored support and guidance. Let's connect and chart a path to your success!

I've founded five companies over 25 years, each built on a technology shift before the industry was ready for it, from ecommerce to CRM to dynamic pricing and now AI. Much of that work has been in sports and live entertainment, including the NFL's and MLB's first credit card rewards programs and ScoreBig, an opaque ticket marketplace that worked with about a third of major pro teams. I also spent three years inside the NBA league office building its CRM and analytics function from nothing. Today I'm CEO of Collect'd, building secure data infrastructure for personal AI, starting with the U.S. military. I've raised more than $100 million and seen the full range of outcomes, from acquisitions to rounds that never came together. I coach founders and CEOs on the decisions without obvious answers: what to actually say to your board, whether the round is real, which hire to make and which to unmake, and where AI changes your business versus where it's theater. Harvard for college and business school. I'm direct, I don't flatter, and if I think you're wrong I'll tell you.

As a Certified Integral Coach® and ICF Associate Certified Coach, I specialize in helping senior executives, founders, and emerging leaders achieve success that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. My coaching method integrates deep systems thinking, symbolic intelligence, and vertical skill development. My signature Sacred Filter™ framework also helps my clients accelerate clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth. It has enabled me to guide C-suite leaders through M&A, corporate strategy, succession planning, executive communication, team management, board relations, leadership development, and beyond. Most of my engagements span 6–12 months, reflecting my commitment to real transformation rather than quick fixes. My clients have included CEOs with 20+ years of C-suite experience, SVP-level executives, nonprofit directors, and high-growth tech founders from organizations including IBM, Wells Fargo, Deloitte, and Headspace. If you're navigating an inflection point, building executive presence, or simply ready to lead with more authenticity, strategy, and purpose, I can help you unlock the next evolution of your leadership—and your life.

I coach founders and senior executives navigating complex, high-stakes leadership decisions. Over the past 25+ years, I have built and led companies across private equity, venture capital, family offices, and digital health. I have raised and deployed capital, executed cross-border acquisitions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and served as both a C-suite executive and board member. I understand leadership not only from the operator’s seat, but from the investor’s and director’s perspective—where decisions are evaluated through the lens of performance, governance, and long-term value creation. My coaching is grounded in real operating and capital accountability. I work with leaders who are scaling organizations, preparing for board scrutiny, raising capital, navigating international expansion, or stepping into broader executive responsibility. Our work focuses on strategic clarity, disciplined decision-making, and positioning for durable leverage—not motivational theory or generic leadership frameworks. Clients engage me because I have operated under the same pressures they face: capital at risk, teams to lead, markets to enter, and boards to answer to. I bring both global operating experience and governance perspective to help you think at the altitude required for consequential decisions.

As a career coach focused on executive development, I empower aspiring leaders to build the skills and mindset necessary for impactful, high-level leadership. My approach centers on more than just technical abilities. I work with clients to cultivate strategic vision, resilience, and emotional intelligence, all critical for navigating the unique challenges of executive roles. Through personalized sessions, we delve into essential areas like decision-making, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and how to position your voice as a leader versus just another voice in the crowd. I emphasize effective “managing up” techniques to build solid relationships with higher-ups while also safeguarding the team from becoming overloaded. We focus on building true leadership skills—not just managerial tasks by exploring organization, maintaining structure, and effective project management. With a strong foundation in work-life balance strategies, I help leaders ensure they can sustainably inspire and support their team without risking burnout. Together, we develop a well-rounded leadership style that commands trust, drives measurable results, and balances productivity with well-being. My approach includes setting tangible performance metrics and tracking growth in team engagement, productivity, and confidence to show clear progression toward becoming an effective, impactful executive.