PAYAL NANJIANI
World's #1 Executive Coach,
Leadership Expert and Author
Payal Nanjiani
"One of the most influential executive coaches”
TIMES GROUP
Payal Nanjiani is a globally acclaimed Indian-American executive coach, leadership trainer, and New York award-winning author.
She advises and coaches leaders of Fortune 500 companies, CEOs, SMEs, and government officials—as they navigate leadership transitions, succession challenges, business growth, and the increased complexity that comes with scale and responsibility.
Payal’s work focuses on leadership readiness—helping capable leaders move beyond performance plateaus that are not visible on the surface but show up in decision-making, influence, presence, and execution.
She partners with SME owners and founders to build scalable businesses—strengthening strategy, leadership, and execution so growth translates into sustained profitability.
Her approach equips leaders to step confidently into larger roles, prepare for CXO and C-suite responsibilities, and recalibrate their leadership as expectations evolve.
The result is an inside-out shift that enables leaders to operate with greater confidence, judgment, and impact.
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Payal Nanjiani is a trusted partner and advisor to senior leaders, founders, and organizations.
"The next level of leadership and business growth isn't about efforts—it’s about a different elevation."
-Payal Nanjiani
OUR SERVICES
Measurable, results-driven coaching for senior leaders and CXOs focused on what truly moves the business.
The work centers on helping leaders sharpen their leadership effectiveness, strengthen executive influence, and improve the quality and speed of decisions that affect performance while being ready for the next role.
A results-driven blend of leadership training and team coaching that strengthens strategic thinking, executive influence, and cross-functional collaboration.
A transformational and experiential leadership journey that inspires leaders to think differently, act decisively, and build the readiness to deliver sustained performance at the next level.
She partners with SME owners and founders to drive business growth and expansion by strengthening strategy, leadership capability, and execution discipline. She provides practical growth strategies and optimize operations, tailored to each business, ensuring that scaling is profitable, and aligned with the organization’s vision.
Transformational, experiential, and inspirational leadership keynotes grounded in real business challenges—designed to sharpen judgment, strengthen executive presence, and equip leaders to act with clarity, confidence, and decisive impact.
OUR CLIENTS SAY IT ALL
"It is hard to find training that inspires you and helps you maximize your deliverables in the corporate world."
Rakesh, HR Manager- INDIA
"Payal is change maker in every sense of the word...She knows how to inspire teams to become world class leaders"
Michelle Proctor -
Chief of Staff, USA
"Coaching Session with Payal was the best thing that happened for me in 2020"
Eshwari Varma - Global Training Manager- INDIA
I could literally see that Payal was transforming the lives of 72 participants who attended her leadership session. Thank you Payal
Begi Margret- Principle, L&D - INDIA
"I left Payal's training encouraged and with concrete action plans."
Chris, Executive ,USA
"Payal possesses a remarkable ability to grasp the complexities of leadership challenges and break them down into actionable, straightforward solutions"
Sandeep Singh, MD
"Payal brings wealth of experience in having coached very senior, senior and middle managers across the world which is quite evident in her anecdotal evidences"
Dr Nagendra V Chowdary, Head of academic content
"Many in my leadership team were coached by Payal with 1 on 1 sessions and I was very impressed with the transformation I saw in my team members."
Naren Narayana - CEO & MD
"Payal was rated our 2023 top speaker our employee resource group for young professionals. Her Session was relevant, energetic, and engaging."
Melissa Buscher - Mkt and communication executive
"Through Payals training I was able to recognize where I could strive to understand drivers around me and my team, and most importantly, find opportunities to work on myself.."
Mary Mazon- Sr Technical Leader
"With Payal’s guidance, leaders don’t just improve—they transform into high-performing, respected, and future-ready leaders capable of taking themselves and their organizations to the next level."
-MetLife, USA
TRUSTED BY THE WORLD'S LEADING ORGANIZATIONS & INSTITUTIONS
GLOBAL TOP 100 COACHES
- World HRD Congress
Recipient of the Prof. Indira J Parikh International Award for global leadership coaching
Recipient of the GCPIT Award
New York Award Winning Author & Columnist
Award Winning Host of The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast
Recipient of State Ribbon Award
USA
Awarded as Top Coach 2022
Coach Foundation
Most Influential Leadership Speaker &
Executive Coach
The Times Group
Recognized For Redefining Leadership
FOX 50 News Channel, USA
Recognized as Top 10 Executive Coach
Silicon India
RECOGNIZED BY THE MEDIA AS THE
# 1 LEADERSHIP COACH & SPEAKER
A PIONEER IN THE FIELD OF LEADERSHIP & GROWTH
Times Group calls Payal Nanjaini "the most influential executive coach and speaker", thanks to a reputation earned over twenty years of coaching top companies, CEOs, and leaders.
Payal Nanjiani is the most sought-after executive coach and speaker in the corporate world. She empowers professionals to excel in their roles, build lasting influence, step confidently into senior leadership, and achieve meaningful growth—for themselves and the organization.
Her goal is simple: to help professionals become the best version of themselves and maximize their leadership potential.
Through her SuccessWithin™ methodology, Payal is known for transforming both people and organizations, helping them reach the top and lead with impact.
She equips leaders to navigate complexity, lead with authority, make high-impact decisions, and inspire others—ultimately reaching the top and sustaining success with lasting influence.
T.J Cawley, Mayor
Swami Mukunananda, World Renowned Spiritual Guru
Linda McMohan, Senator
KEN SMITH-
TV ANCHOR- USA
Elaine Marsha
Senator
"Payal is a trusted partner and advisor to senior leaders and CEO's, helping them transform their leadership, elevate their performance, amplify their influence, and step confidently into the next level."
