Executive Coaching & Career Transition Coaching for Mid–Senior Leaders
At a Career Crossroads?
Ready to Lead at the Next Level?
Navigate complexity, strengthen your influence, and make confident career and leadership decisions that move you forward.
Trusted by leaders across 15+ countries
Working with leaders across India, the UK & Europe, and the UAE
You’ve Built a Successful Career.
But what got you here won’t get you to the next level.
If you’re at a pivotal career moment:
✓ Weighing multiple paths and unsure which move is right
✓ Positioning for a promotion, transition, or bigger mandate
✓ Needing stronger executive presence and visibility
Or Navigating leadership complexity
✓ Leading across regions, but struggling to influence.
✓ Managing conflict, ambiguity, and organizational politics
✓ Driving high-stakes change - transformation, restructuring mandates
We help you think clearly, influence effectively, and move forward with confidence in high-stakes environments.
How We Can Work Together
We connect your career decisions, leadership challenges, and business context to create focused, measurable progress.
Career Transition Coaching
For leaders at a career inflection point who want to make the right next move. • Career direction • Role transitions • Executive positioning
When your next move feels high-stakes and unclear.
Outcome: Clear direction, strong positioning, and confident career moves
Explore Career Transition CoachingExecutive Coaching
For leaders navigating larger roles, greater complexity, and increased visibility. • Stakeholder influence • Cross-functional leadership • Navigating complexity
When your role has grown but your influence needs to catch up.
Outcome: Greater influence, stronger alignment, and effective leadership in high-stakes environments
Explore Career Transition CoachingLeadership Development Programs
For organizations developing leaders to perform in complex, fast-changing environments. • Leading through change • Cross-functional collaboration • Scalable leadership capability
When your organization needs stronger leaders at scale.
Outcome: Stronger leadership benches, aligned teams, and sustained business performance
Explore Leadership ProgramsNot Sure Where To Start?
Get clarity on your next move with a focused, confidential conversation.
Coaching Focus Areas
Career Transitions
Make clear career decisions and position for your next role.
Influence & Stakeholder Management
Strengthen influence across peers, senior stakeholders, and global teams.
Leading Through Change & Complexity
Navigate transformation, ambiguity, and high-stakes environments.
Executive Presence & Visibility
Build credibility and position yourself with decision-makers.
Accountability & Team Performance
Drive ownership, alignment, and consistent team results.
Where Leaders Get Stuck and What Shifts
Across leaders in the UK, Europe, India, the UAE, and the US, these are the patterns we see and what shifts them.
→ From execution → strategic positioning and visibility
→ From pushing harder → building credibility and alignment
→ From friction → clear decisions and aligned priorities
→ From hesitation → direct, confident conversations
→ From doing more → positioning for the next role
The Shift
From reacting to complexity → Leading with clarity, influence, and intent
Client Success Stories
Real Stories, Real Impact
Principal, Financial Services, Amazon Web Services
Smriti’s excellent coaching approach, focused on bringing my attention to the bigger picture, challenging my assumptions, and making me put structure to my ideas and goals, has resulted in me being much more clear and intentional about my career choices, getting promoted on my own terms, and all that while feeling aligned, energized, and creative.
Senior Solution Engineer, Salesforce
With Smriti's help, I was able to sharpen my decision-making skills, improve my goal setting approach, and navigate complex situations with more confidence. Her support has had a lasting impact on both my professional growth and personal development. I highly recommend Smriti to anyone looking for a coach.
Supply Chain professional, Unilever
What truly stood out about Smriti was her ability to challenge us to dig deep and explore our personal goals. She encouraged us to confront the barriers to success, empowering us to develop both personally and professionally. Her insightful questions and thoughtful approach led me to a professional breakthrough I wouldn’t have reached without her support.
Managing Director, 45 RPM
From the moment I approached Smriti, I knew she was the right connect. I am having a great time with her, unfolding myself and realising my true potential. I could not thank her enough for helping me with my presentation skills, emotional resilience, and combating fear, among other things. I hope our journey continues together.
Associate Consultant, CGI (Client – Shell)
Working with Smriti has been a transformative experience. Her guidance goes beyond practical advice - Smriti brings insightful strategies that encourage clarity in decision-making and a deeper sense of self-awareness. Her approach to coaching has helped refine my abilities to lead with empathy and build meaningful professional relationships.
Country Head, GNS Systems GmbH
I was very fortunate to work with Smriti to focus on my professional and personal journey, supported by my company’s coaching and career development programmes. She always came well prepared with structured sessions, tangible materials, and insightful recommendations. A great listener with a high work ethic, she quickly helped me make real progress, and I would have no hesitation recommending her.
Strategy and Transformation Senior Manager, BT Sourced
Smriti has been very supportive and encouraging, who sets high standards for success and gives you the right tools to achieve your goals. She ensures that you are constantly working towards your goals and creates various touchpoints to keep you on your toes :). I highly recommend Smriti for leadership coaching. This was one of the best decisions I have taken.
Strategic Change Management, Cigna Healthcare International
Smriti has been an excellent coach and had a real impact on how I approach leadership. Through her coaching, I have become more confident in dealing with complex challenges, clearer in my decision making, and more effective at building strong and lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Financial Risk Management, Senior Manager, Zanders
From our very first session, Smriti created a safe space for reflection, one where I felt able to be vulnerable, challenge my own thinking, and explore new ideas creatively without judgement. I have always left our sessions feeling more confident, better equipped, and most importantly, with practical, actionable advice that I could immediately apply in my day-to-day role. Her coaching has helped me drive meaningful behavioural change, both in myself and across the business, enabling me to open mindsets, challenge established thinking, and lead change more effectively. What sets Smriti apart is her ability to ask the questions that really matter. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to grow as a leader, create lasting change, and unlock their full potential.
Head of Talent Acquisition, Michael Page, UK
I had the privilege of being coached by Smriti Chandra on leadership and professional growth. Her guidance was both insightful and practical, helping me sharpen my leadership style while staying grounded in authenticity. She created a safe space for reflection, challenged me to think differently, and inspired me to embrace new perspectives with confidence. I highly recommend Smriti to anyone seeking a coach who brings wisdom, empathy, and a results oriented approach to leadership development
Vice President, AI & Digital Transformation Leader, ITC Infotech
Coaching Impact
Global Presence:
• India • UK & Europe • UAE
Smriti Chandra
Founder – Passion Wheel Coaching
23+ years across global organizations
I help leaders make sense of complexity, navigate stakeholder dynamics, and take clear, decisive action.
Coaching Style – Direct. Thoughtful. Rooted in real business context.
Why Global Leaders Choose Passion Wheel
Most of the work is anchored in live leadership challenges focused on real decisions, stakeholder dynamics, and measurable outcomes.
Leaders quickly cut through complexity, gain perspective on key decisions, and move forward with focus.
From stakeholder alignment to high-stakes conversations, the work centers on real-world leadership moments.
Clients typically experience:
- Clearer direction within 2–3 sessions
- Stronger stakeholder alignment within 6–8 weeks
- Visible progress in leadership effectiveness and career growth
Average client feedback: 4.8/5
Executive & Career Coaching for Mid–Senior Leaders
Choose a focused coaching path aligned to your career goals and leadership context.
Focused Growth (6 Sessions)
For a specific challenge or near-term transition.
Best for: Career decisions, stakeholder challenges Timeline: 6–10 weeks Outcome: Clarity, direction, and immediate progress
Start with Focused CoachingAccelerated Leadership (10 Sessions)
Best for: Influence, visibility, and leadership growth Timeline: 3–6 months Outcome: Stronger influence and visible leadership impact
Outcome: Greater influence, stronger alignment, and effective leadership in high-stakes environments
Start Your Leadership JourneyExtended Leadership Partnership
For senior leaders and organizations seeking ongoing, high-touch support.
Best for: C-suite leaders, complex transitions, enterprise contexts Outcome: Sustained leadership effectiveness aligned to business priorities
Explore a Custom EngagementInvestment shared during consultation.
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✓ Cross-functional misalignment slowing critical decisions.
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What shifts:
✓ Stronger alignment and faster decision-making.
✓ Clearer roles, ownership, and improved team effectiveness.
“The keynote came at the right time - it helped me communicate clearly during change and uncertainty.”
— Senior Leader, Siemens
“The session helped us build a stronger culture of feedback and growth.”
— Senior Manager, HPE
Working with Smriti as my coach for the past six months has been transformative. Smriti helped me identify areas for growth and develop effective strategies in communication, storytelling, presentation, concentration, and emotional intelligence. Her coaching has greatly enhanced both my personal and professional development.