Puja Talesara Bhandari: Redefining Leadership through Executive Coaching & Personal Development

Empowering Leaders. Elevating Organisations. Creating Impact.

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, exceptional leadership is more than an asset — it’s a necessity. Puja Talesara Bhandari, a globally recognised executive coach, thought leader, and organisational development consultant, is at the forefront of this shift, transforming leadership across industries by empowering professionals with the mindset, skillset, and strategic insights to thrive.

With a distinguished career spanning Fortune 500 companies, Puja has partnered closely with C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders to help them embrace authentic leadership, deepen emotional intelligence, and amplify strategic influence. Her customised coaching empowers professionals at every stage of their leadership journey to navigate complexity, inspire their teams, and deliver sustainable results.

A Visionary Leader with a Transformational Approach

Puja’s story is one of resilience, growth, and mastery. Born and raised in a small town with no English-speaking background, she rose to prominence by graduating top of her MBA class and earning leadership roles at global giants like UPL and Asian Paints. Breaking barriers as a first-generation professional, she has shaped modern HR practices and raised the bar for talent and organisational culture across multinational companies.

After a successful HR career, Puja found her true calling as a coach — supporting CEOs, entrepreneurs, and senior leaders from Fortune 500s to family-owned businesses. Today, she is celebrated as a results-driven, intuitive coach whose mindfulness-centred approach enables leaders to cultivate authenticity, resilience, and profound impact.

Her clients describe her as a “Change Agent,” “North Star,” and “Transformation Visionary,” alluding to her unparalleled ability to spark purpose-driven leadership that uplifts entire organisations.

Guiding Philosophy: Leadership from Within

Puja believes real leadership is not about title or authority — it’s about influence and authenticity. Her guiding principle is simple yet powerful:

“Every breakthrough begins with a moment of guidance. I ignite that moment, empower your breakthrough, and help you own your purpose.”

With a unique blend of emotional intelligence, strategic insight, and heartfelt mentorship, Puja enables leaders to look beyond metrics and become deeply inspiring role models.

The CARADS Model™ — Six Intelligences for Conscious Leadership

Puja's signature leadership framework, the CARADS Model™, integrates six key pillars for holistic leadership mastery:

• Cognitive Intelligence — Sharpening strategic thinking and decision-making

• Emotional Intelligence — Cultivating empathy, self-awareness, and interpersonal connection

• Resilience Intelligence — Strengthening adaptability and grit

• Authenticity Intelligence — Leading with integrity and purpose

• Dynamic Intelligence — Driving innovation and navigating change with agility

• Social Intelligence — Building trust, teamwork, and influence

This structured model equips leaders to grow continuously — becoming dynamic, decisive, and deeply connected with their teams and organisations.

Comprehensive Leadership & Coaching Services

Puja offers tailored programs for professionals committed to excellence:

✔ Executive Coaching & Development — Personalised guidance for C-suite leaders and entrepreneurs to sharpen strategy and drive business impact

.✔ Personal Leadership Coaching — Cultivating self-awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence for powerful, authentic leadership.

✔ Organisational Development Consulting — Strengthening leadership capabilities and fostering innovation at every level of the company.

✔ Conscious Parenting Coaching — Helping parents grow emotionally intelligent relationships with their children using leadership principles.

✔ Public Speaking & Communication Mastery — Elevating executive presence and narrative skills to inspire action and credibility.

✔ Workplace Culture & Team Dynamics — Building collaborative, trust-rich environments that inspire performance and belonging.

✔ Young Changemaker Mentoring — Empowering youth to embrace leadership, purpose, and public speaking with confidence.

Industry Recognition & Global Impact

Puja’s leadership has garnered international acclaim:

🏅 Legacy Leadership Award (Paris) — For women’s leadership initiatives

🏅 Asia’s Women Super Achiever Award — By World Women Leadership Congress, Singapore

🏅 Global Goodwill Ambassador — Honouring her worldwide contributions to leadership

🏅 LinkedIn’s Top 30 Women to Follow — Recognised thought leader in executive coaching

🏅 Six-time LinkedIn Wonder Woman — Influencing professional leadership networks

🏅 Top 30 Influencers in Asia — Reshaping leadership across diverse sectors

Bestselling Author & Thought Leader

Puja’s acclaimed book —

Co-existence to Connection: Your 6-Step Blueprint to Transform and Thrive in Personal & Workplace Relationships ranks among the top 20 bestselling books in Communications & Social Skills alongside thought leaders like Gary Chapman, Simon Sinek, and Dale Carnegie.

Her insights help professionals navigate leadership complexities, inspire deeper connections, and drive lasting impact across cultures and geographies.

A Trusted Leadership Mentor Across Continents

As an approved instructor by the Ministry of Education, Singapore, Puja has empowered leaders globally, spanning the Middle East, UAE, United States, Canada, Europe, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Africa.

Her coaching embodies:

• Deep self-awareness & authentic connection for enduring leadership growth

• Resilience-driven strategies for sustained performance

• Visionary leadership grounded in integrity that fosters innovation and cultural cohesion

Join the Leadership Revolution

Puja Talesara Bhandari is committed to nurturing conscious, purpose-led leaders who inspire change and drive enduring value across industries.

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