Puja Talesara Bhandari: Redefining Leadership Through Executive Coaching & Personal Development
- Neel Writes
- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Empowering Leaders. Elevating Organizations. Creating Impact.
In today’s fast-evolving corporate landscape, leadership excellence is no longer optional’s the defining factor for sustainable success. Puja Talesara Bhandari, a globally recognised Executive Coach, Thought Leader, and Organisational Development Consultant, is transforming leadership by equipping professionals with the skills, mindset, and strategic insights to thrive in high-impact roles.
With a distinguished career spanning Fortune 500 companies, Puja has worked closely with C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, and rising leaders across industries, helping them harness authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and strategic influence to drive measurable success in their organisations.
Her coaching approach is tailored to empower professionals at every stage of their leadership journey, ensuring they cultivate the mindset, resilience, and skills needed to adapt, inspire, and lead with purpose in today’s dynamic world.
A Visionary Leader with a Transformational Approach
Puja’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and strategic growth. From growing up in a non-English-speaking small-town background to graduating top-ranked in her MBA and securing leadership roles in global MNCs like UPL and Asian Paints, her career trajectory reflects her dedication to excellence and transformation.
Breaking barriers as the first professional in her family, Puja paved the way for millennial leadership and strategic HR, setting new benchmarks in corporate growth, talent development, and organisational culture.
After a successful tenure in HR leadership, she found her true passion in coaching executives, educators, entrepreneurs, and C-suite leaders across Fortune 500 companies and global family businesses. Today, Puja’s deeply intuitive, results-driven coaching style is widely regarded for its mindfulness-based approach, enabling professionals to lead with clarity, connection, and impact.
Her clients often refer to her as a “Change Agent,” “North Star,” and “Transformation Visionary”, signifying the profound influence she has in shaping purpose-driven leadership.
Guiding Philosophy: Leadership from Within
Puja’s coaching philosophy is centred on authenticity, self-awareness, and conscious transformation. She firmly believes that leadership is not about authority about impact.
Her signature philosophy is summarised in her guiding principle:
"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 leadership vision, Puja ensures that leaders go beyond professional success-they become impactful, inspiring forces who uplift their teams and industries.
The CARADS Model™ – The Six Intelligences of a Conscious Leader
The CARADS Model™ is a proven framework designed to cultivate conscious leadership intelligence, integrating six key pillars for holistic leadership mastery:
True leadership mastery requires six foundational intelligences, each forming a pillar of conscious leadership.
Conversational Intelligence
Conversational Intelligence isn’t just about speaking—it’s about deep listening, asking transformational questions, and fostering trust-building dialogue.
Attentional Intelligence
We live in an age of constant distractions and digital overload. Leaders who master Attentional Intelligence can direct their energy strategically, focus on high-impact areas, and eliminate noise.
Relationship Intelligence
“Leadership isn’t just about execution—it’s about how leaders interact with people. OrganisationsRelationship Intelligence helps leaders build authentic trust, foster psychological safety, and cultivate a culture of belonging.
Adaptability Intelligence
Adaptability is the #1 leadership skill in today’s unpredictable world. Leaders who master Adaptability Intelligence can pivot, not panic, and stay resilient amidst uncertainty.
Decision Intelligence
Great leaders don’t just react—they intentionally shape outcomes.Decision Intelligence helps leaders make high-impact choices that blend logic with intuition
Self-Awareness Intelligence
Self-awareness is the foundation of all leadership. Without it, leaders operate on autopilot—repeating cycles instead of creating transformation
This structured leadership model equips professionals with the tools to lead decisively, ensuring they remain adaptable, impactful, and deeply connected in every stage of their career journey.
Comprehensive Leadership & Coaching Services
Puja’s coaching expertise spans multiple leadership domains, offering tailored solutions for professionals looking to amplify their leadership presence:
✔ Executive Coaching & Leadership Development – Personalised coaching for CEOs, C-suite leaders, and entrepreneurs, helping them strengthen strategic thinking, decision-making, and influence.
✔ Personal Leadership Coaching – Empowering individuals to cultivate self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience for high-impact leadership.
✔ Organizational Development Consulting – Assisting companies in optimizing leadership structures, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable business growth.
✔ Conscious Parenting Coaching – Helping parents build emotionally intelligent relationships with their children using transformational leadership principles.
✔ Public Speaking & Communication Mastery – Coaching professionals on executive presence, storytelling, and influence to amplify their impact in leadership.
✔ Workplace Culture & Team Dynamics – Strengthening collaboration, engagement, and productivity through strategic leadership coaching.
✔ Coaching Young Changemakers – Mentoring tomorrow’s leaders in personal leadership and public speaking, fostering confidence and influence early on.
Each coaching area is designed to help professionals maximise performance, expand their leadership vision, and establish themselves as thought leaders in their industries.
Industry Recognition & Global Influence
Puja’s work has earned prestigious global recognition:
● Legacy Leadership Award (Paris) – Recognised for her women’s leadership initiatives.
● Asia’s Women Super Achiever Award – Honoured by the World Women Leadership Congress, Singapore.
● Global Goodwill Ambassador – Celebrated for her leadership impact on international business.
● LinkedIn’s Top 30 Women to Follow – Acknowledged for her thought leadership in executive coaching.
● Six-time LinkedIn Wonder Woman – A powerful voice in professional leadership networking.
● Top 30 Influencer in Asia – Shaping leadership narratives across industries and global markets.
Bestselling Author & Thought Leader
Puja’s bestselling book, Co-existence to Connection: Your 6-Step Blueprint to Transform and Thrive in Your Personal and Workplace Relationships, has received international acclaim, ranking among the Top 20 Bestselling Books in Communications & Social Skills, alongside Gary Chapman, Simon Sinek, and Dale Carnegie.
Her insights on leadership dynamics, emotional intelligence, and conscious connection resonate with executives worldwide, enabling them to enhance workplace culture and drive sustainable success.
A Trusted Leadership Mentor Across Continents
As an approved instructor by the Ministry of Education, Singapore, Puja has transformed leaders worldwide, coaching professionals across:
The Middle East, UAE, United States, Canada, Europe, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Africa
Her mindfulness-driven coaching approach focuses on:
● Deep connection & self-awareness for lasting leadership transformation.
● Sustainable success strategies tailored for business growth and executive leadership.
● Authentic leadership development fosters confidence, resilience, and influence.
Join the Leadership Revolution!
Puja Talesara Bhandari is committed to empowering purpose-driven leaders and fostering lasting leadership impact across industries.
Connect with Puja Talesara Bhandari
Ready to unlock your leadership potential?
● Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7335539334642581507
● Explore coaching programs & leadership insights at: leadershipdemystified.com
Comments