Rajiv Vij
Life & Executive Coach

Client Testimonials

“I had a very positive coaching experience with Rajiv. His powerful questioning led me to think deeply about the issues and triggered my exploring new ways. Positive reinforcements along the way helped me evolve new insights. Through his focus on self-discovery, I had higher conviction in my solutions, found new strengths and had a high sense of satisfaction with the results.”

Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico Limited

“Every coaching session with Rajiv was energizing and revealing. Through the coaching journey, my “self-awareness” has improved significantly and I am comfortable with who I am. Consequently, I am more effective in my leadership role and a happier person.”

Raman Ramachandran, Former Chairman & Managing Director, BASF India

“I took on a new role that was larger in scale and complexity from what I had previously done, that also required me to lead change. Rajiv helped me navigate that process through a journey of self discovery and assessment. I can honestly say that I would not have been able to perform the role without his guidance and for that I am eternally grateful.” 

Kevin Gibson, Chief Investment Officer Equities, Eastspring Investments (Prudential)

Rajiv is an intuitive, reflective and outstanding coach. He has great listening skills, not only to what you say but also to what you don’t say. Always consistent and objective, he offers solid tips on how to increase transparent communications with the aim of getting better understanding all around. As such, I enjoyed my every session with him. Truly, a wonderful man and coach!”

Ed Ng, President Director and Group CEO, PT Gunung Sewu Kencana, Indonesian conglomerate 

“Rajiv as a coach is like a mirror. He enables a journey of self discovery based on excellent listening, empathy and deep insights. The 18 months with Rajiv have helped me prioritise my life goals and work on my leadership development. It’s been an amazing self transformation process.” 

Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director – Auto and Farm Sectors, Mahindra and Mahindra 

“I wonder why I did not start my sessions with you earlier. These twelve sessions with you have been just amazing. I am wondering about how I have changed so much. My effectiveness at work has improved, am much calmer, have learnt to work with my colleagues in a way that I never did before, and have rediscovered my family. I cannot thank you enough for all of that.”

Global Head, Client Operations, Global Financial Services Firm

“I found my coaching sessions with Rajiv extremely enriching. At a professional level, our discussions helped clearly identify one of my biggest challenges and build a structured approach to improving the situation.  Interestingly the challenges we discussed were not necessarily professional in nature but also touched on bigger issues and more personal development. I am very grateful for the help Rajiv provided in talking through these challenges and feel that he has left me with a good framework for continuous self-improvement and self-reflection.”

Claude Harbonn, Managing Director, Head of Investment Consulting, South East Asia, Credit Suisse

Rajiv is a transformative leadership coach who builds trust, fosters introspection, and empowers leaders to become their best selves. I highly recommend him. I have worked with Rajiv for several months and have been consistently impressed by his ability to help me grow as a leader. He creates a safe and supportive space and challenges me to think more deeply. Rajiv has helped me develop a clearer sense of purpose and has given me the tools and confidence to achieve my goals.

Suman Mishra, CEO, Mahindra Electric Mobility

“I acknowledge you for your commitment, perseverance and the coaching process. A year after we commenced working together, I now look back and marvel at the powerful life changes effected through the journey. Much of this would have been difficult without the clarity and conviction that emanated from our discussions.”

Sanjay Gupta, Former Indian Business Head, American Express

“The ability to change has never amazed me more than in my work with Rajiv. Rajiv has a special skill that transforms you into a heightened state of self-awareness. Through his self-discovery coaching process he has substantially changed my outlook on life as well as my ability to be a better leader in engaging and influencing people around me. It is remarkable what you can achieve when you have the right person guiding you.”

Managing Director, Private Banking Market Head, Leading Global Private Bank

“Partnering with Rajiv has been an incredible journey of personal transformation and professional growth. His support, insightful guidance and approach have been crucial in my development. I feel fortunate, grateful, and deeply appreciative of his expert assistance, which has significantly contributed realising my potential and career advancement. His mentorship has been invaluable, and I’m grateful for his dedicated  commitment.”

Zeina Khoury, Human Resources Senior Director, Middle East, India and Africa, Richemont

“After 36 years with the same company, out of which nearly half as President and Member of the Board of Directors, I was struggling with what to do in my ‘second innings’. That’s when I met Rajiv. He helped me make the right decision and I have never felt so happy in my life. Rajiv is a Master of both the Art and Science of Coaching. I have benefited immensely from his coaching and I am sure so will others.”

Arun Nanda, Former Executive Director, Mahindra & Mahindra

“The journey of introspection that I undertook with your guidance over the past 18 months has been amazing. It has had profound impact on me personally and professionally. With your help, I have learned the art of self-acceptance, and how to balance it with my intrinsic drive for self-improvement. I have become a lot better at appreciating every moment of my personal and family life, as well as nurturing my body and mind. Overall, I have become calm and happy. I wish I had started this journey earlier. Thanks for a wonderful journey, Rajiv!”

Harrick Vin, TCS Fellow and Chief Services Innovation Officer, Tata Consultancy Services 

“Rajiv Vij has been working with our Asia Pacific senior leadership team as an executive coach since the last three years. Our experience of working with him has been really good & those coached have been very happy with his approach & methodologies and have grown in their leadership effectiveness, interpersonal skills and other behavioural aspects. Rajiv has developed an interesting style of coaching which is tailor-made to our needs & his understanding of executive mindset has been very good.”

Chairman – Asia Pacific, Leading Global Technology Company

The sessions with Rajiv were very insightful and were of immense value add to me. I used to look forward to each session with with keen sense of anticipation. It was an immersive experience to identify own priorities- not just organisational but personal as well- and talk through and develop each priority in detail. Rajiv is a great individual with deep philosophical insights. I believe that the sessions with Rajiv have come at the right point in time in my life. There are many nuggets in our conversations, which I am sure, would continue to help me reflect & refine my path as I continue my life’s journey.
S. Durgashankar, President- Group M&A,  Corporate Accounts & Group Secretarial, Member of the Group Executive Board, Mahindra & Mahindra

“A few years ago when I was at a crossroads, I found Rajiv. He opened a new world in my life. One in which there was that one person I could talk to, who would listen. One in which our conversations created insights, new thinking and clarity. And one in which thoughts are translated into actions that are guided and monitored for the desired results. Rajiv also inspired me to be a life coach myself. Thank you…”

Daniel Yun, Veteran Singapore Filmmaker, Principal at ERC Institute School Of Acting

“I had coaching with Rajiv as part of a leadership development program. During the entire process he challenged and inspired me to look into myself to find and work on the obstacles holding me back. He helped me reach a deeper understanding of my purpose and goals while also enabling me with tools which I could use in my daily leadership. He did this with a lot of humility, kindness, humour  and wisdom. It’s a comfort to know that I’ve got someone like Rajiv on my side. I really enjoyed and appreciated the coaching experience.” 

Kim Yeoh, Chief Actuary, Prudential Life Assurance Indonesia

“I worked with Rajiv for a period of several months in order to achieve three primary goals. I found that I far exceeded my goals, changed vital habits and have become much more effective in my business but especially my life. Our meetings became the highlight of my week and I can’t express enough how impactful the time spent with Rajiv was.”

Bobby Harris, President & CEO, BlueGrace Logistics, USA

“I had just turned 40 and was contemplating the “Next 10 years” of my professional life. Rajiv is a gifted listener, coach and an enabler. Thank you for helping me find myself and a very powerful calling. I continue to work long hours and very hard, but every moment is joyful as I learn and teach, lead and follow – a rich and rewarding life in ways that matter!”

Priya Viswanath, former CEO, Charities Aid Foundation, India

I found the time I spent talking with Rajiv to be very productive. His analysis and comments are rooted in logic and the solutions he suggests are both intuitive and simple. Rajiv has a very empathetic and non judgemental style and encourages self exploration and introspection to arrive at your goals. I would strongly recommend working with Rajiv as it helped greatly to clarify my own thought process.

Naina Batra, CEO, Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN)

“Working with Rajiv was a gift. Professional and structured in his approach; more importantly perhaps, his thoughtfulness around creating space to practice balance and spiritual connection proves that he understands what it takes to help individuals perform, and ultimately, lead. I recommend working with Rajiv for anyone encountering questions big or small about accomplishing more with or in their lives.“

Molly Alexander, Head of Talent Development, Acumen, USA

“Rajiv is an excellent coach and a wonderful person to work with. He showed great patience and gentleness as he helped me see the places in myself, where I am holding myself back. Our conversations helped me go beyond the places I was stuck with and look at my challenges from a different perspective.”

Vipin Thek, Associate Director, Ashoka Youth Venture

(Visited 2,081 times, 1 visits today)

Introducing Inside-Out Leadership

As Edmund Hilary said, ‘It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves’, Rajiv believes the path to outstanding leadership lies in embracing the inner journey of personal […]

Read More »

Rajiv addressed 150 of our top leaders in a recent leadership event. He is an effective presenter whose personal experience of coaching senior leaders gives him an authentic voice on the subjects of personal leadership, personal mastery and personal purpose. The issues he puts on the table are ones that any senior leader should be thinking about.

Mark Gainsborough, Executive Vice President, Global Commercial, Shell