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With over a decade of experience in executive leadership roles, including as Founder and CEO of Fenix Venture and CEO of Blue Eye, I specialize in driving strategic growth and operational excellence. My background includes transforming businesses through innovative strategies in AI, analytics, and market expansion, as demonstrated during my tenure at Microsoft and Crayon. I have a proven track record of enhancing revenue, optimizing operations, and building strong professional relationships with industry giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. Whether you're looking to scale your business, streamline operations, or leverage technology for growth, I'm here to provide tailored executive coaching to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and explore how I can support your journey to success!

I am a venture capitalist, CEO coach, and advisor. I specialize in AI, healthcare, and other mission-driven companies. I have experience in elite venture, big tech, management consulting, and startups.

I coach managers, senior leaders, and founders who are stepping into bigger roles and feeling the pressure that comes with it. I’m a former in-house leader with experience supporting organizations through growth, change, and increased complexity. That background means I coach with a practical, business-grounded lens, focused on real decisions, real conversations, and real outcomes. I trained at the Hudson Institute of Coaching and use a whole-person, results-driven approach that helps leaders strengthen executive presence, sharpen communication, and lead with greater intention and authority. Clients work with me when they’re: - Transitioning into leadership or managing former peers - Preparing for high-stakes conversations or increased visibility - Navigating career pivots, burnout, or a loss of confidence - Wanting to lead more effectively My style is candid, thoughtful, and forward-moving. Clients leave our sessions with clearer thinking, stronger self-trust, and concrete next steps they can apply immediately. If you’re looking for a coach who understands the realities of leadership and helps you move decisively toward your next level, we’ll work well together.

As a private equity executive, entrepreneur, and board member, I have the privilege of partnering with exceptional founders, management teams, and investment professionals. Over the years, I have come to realize that my most meaningful contribution often lies in coaching and mentoring business owners and management teams. Helping people perform at their best and unlock their full potential has become one of the most fulfilling aspects of my work. This realization led me to pursue a professional coaching education. Going forward, I bring this expertise into my work at Saturnus Capital, and I also offer personal coaching for individuals who are ready to create meaningful and lasting change.

Welcome to my profile! With over 20 years of experience in leadership roles at top companies like McKinsey & Company, Cisco, and TiVo, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my executive coaching practice. As a Leadership Coach at McKinsey and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, I specialize in helping executives and teams navigate complexities and achieve their goals. My approach combines insights from systems thinking, neuroscience, and high-performance training, tailored to improve executive presence, strategic thinking, and team dynamics. Having coached over 100 leaders, I'm here to help you unlock your potential and drive impactful change. Let's connect to discuss how I can support your leadership journey!

I bring 20+ years of experience with a robust blend of technical, strategic, and leadership expertise to my coaching practice. Having worked across engineering, consulting, product marketing, and product management, I understand the complexities of navigating diverse roles and career transitions. As an executive coach, my goal is to empower leaders to accelerate their careers, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful personal and professional growth. Throughout my career, I have held leadership roles at top companies such as Bill.com, Intuit, LinkedIn, and PayPal. At Bill.com, as VP of Product Management, I played a key role in driving the company’s revenue growth by over 10x to >$1B ARR. These experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of what it takes to lead with impact, drive innovation, and build high-performing teams. I hold an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Drawing on my own non-linear career journey, I provide personalized coaching to help leaders stand out, achieve their next promotion, plan strategic career moves, or prepare for new and exciting roles. If you’re ready to unlock your full potential and take your leadership to the next level, I’m here to help guide your journey.

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.

I'm a serial Fortune 500 executive who’s successfully navigated organizations of all sizes and types. In addition to accelerating my own career for the past 20+ years, I've led global teams of up to 1000 and guided countless others toward their own raises and promotions. I know that every organization has a unique code to be unlocked and I'm ready to help you figure out what YOU need to do to get raises and promotions. See testimonials at https://www.theexecutiveexpress.com

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’ve spent over two decades operating inside high-growth tech companies—managing teams, advising execs, and leading through complexity. I’ve coached VPs, Directors, and emerging leaders at companies like LinkedIn, Microsoft, Lyft, and Hillspire (Eric Schmidt’s family office), helping them increase their influence, lead through ambiguity, and scale themselves as their scope grows. I’m ICF-certified, trained through the Center for Executive Coaching, and combine that rigor with firsthand operator experience. My coaching is grounded in business realities, not fluff and tuned for the unique pressures of leading in tech. I work with clients on everything from strategic thinking and stakeholder alignment to imposter syndrome and exec presence. If you’re navigating growth, preparing for a bigger role, or just need a trusted sounding board, I’ve been in your shoes, and I coach from that place.