Biography
Shruti Sonthalia, a highly accomplished Master Certified Coach recognized by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), conveys a profound depth and breadth of experience, a fervent passion for coaching, and exceptional coaching expertise. Her extensive journey encompasses the C-Suite and senior leadership in diverse sectors, ranging from multinational corporations and technology leaders to family businesses. Proficient in coaching across various industries such as technology, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, financial services, development, Edutech, chemical, agrochemical, and textiles, she stands as a testament to dynamic executive coaching prowess. Invitations to present at major coaching platforms, including the prestigious ICF Global Converge, underscore her reputation as a leading industry professional.
Noteworthy clients include senior leaders from EY Asia, PayPal, Viatris, S&P Global, Flint Group, Sterling and Wilson Solar, Manyavar, Peace Corps Fiji and Madagascar, UNICEF Turkey, Room to Read, Willis Towers Watson Singapore, AIA, and Agilent Technologies.
With nearly a decade of expertise as a Coach Educator, Mentor Coach, and Assessor, she has mentored over 200 trainee coaches from Omega Institute, Los Angeles, New York Open Centre, Distance Learning, and India cohorts, ensuring compliance with ICF ACTP/Level 2 accreditation. Currently, she serves as a faculty member at the Academy of Executive Coaching in the United Kingdom, teaching the Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching and the Professional Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching. Her focus lies in equipping business leaders, consultants, and HR professionals with highly effective coaching skills.
Clients consistently commend Shruti as a compassionate yet determined advocate, empowering them to unleash their true potential. Her success is evident in consistently helping clients derive substantial value from transforming challenges into growth opportunities, reflected in an exceptional and consistent feedback rating of 4.8 out of 5.
Grounded in the convergence of behavioural science and data, Shruti's academic foundation includes training as a sociologist at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and she holds a Diploma in Economics from the University of London. She has held the position of Board Member at an international women's organisation with ECOSOC status at the United Nations, based in Geneva. She has also served as the Vice President of the Women's Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (WICCI) Gujarat State Coaching Council and has previously been honoured with the prestigious ICF Young Leaders Award, recognized as one of the top 3 coaches globally under 40.