Leadership Coaching: Insights from The Coaching Habit
Leadership Coaching: Insights from The…
Empowering Leaders Through Coaching
With over 26 years in IT transformation, I help leaders navigate change, inspire teams, and drive lasting impact.
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Transforming IT Leaders into Architects of Business Change
Your role as an IT leader is pivotal in shaping your organization’s future. Whether you’re navigating Agile adoption, managing large-scale programs, or driving strategic innovation, I am here to be your partner in transformation.
About Me
I am Sriharsha Sriram, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by ICF, with over 26 years in IT Business Transformation at global firms like Visa, PayPal, and Standard Chartered.
I am passionate about helping leaders and their teams navigate change, foster alignment, and drive innovation for lasting impact. Let’s unlock your full potential.
Harsha is highly skilled Agile Coach and Agile Program Manager. He’s a skilled listener, mentor and advocate for Enterprise Agile Transformation. He’s not at all afraid to roll up his sleeves to help build program structure, process, organization and agile behaviors. Harsha is a team mate I would take into any Program, especially the toughest ones.
Eugene Burke
My Approach to Business Transformation and Leadership
True transformation happens when strategy meets action—and when leaders are equipped to inspire and lead with purpose. My approach combines:
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Strategic Clarity
Helping leaders and organizations define their vision, goals, and path forward.
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Results-Driven Management
Ensuring that every initiative is executed with precision and a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
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Human-Centered Leadership
Balancing technical expertise with empathy and a people-first mindset.
I work with leaders to uncover their strengths, navigate challenges, and make decisions that create real value for themselves, their teams, and their organizations.
What I Offer
Testimonials
Sriharsha Sriram is a very engaging and detail oriented in his approach to training. This along with his ability to provide real word examples makes it very easy to understand even the most difficult of concepts. His knowledge on the course content is very impressive and so is his communication. Overall It was a great learning experience and i strongly recommend Sriharsha Sriram as a trainer and Coach I worked with Sriharsha Sriram for a short period; most notably through an Agile transformation. Sriharsha Sriram took a keen interest in coaching Scaled Agile Framework. He taught SAFe to my leaders, peers and direct reports ; thus enabling the organization to drive the transformation globally. Sriharsha Sriram is thoughtful and is viewed as a leader. He is a pleasure to work with.
KK Vamsimohan
Sriharsha is a strong and competent team member. We have worked together on a couple of change initiatives and it has been a pleasure both times. What is really key is his effectiveness with the client organization. He thrives by building strong alliances with partner staff which fosters engaged training delivery, solid alignment on organizational objectives, and consistently positive movement toward the objectives.
I will welcome our next opportunity to work together knowing he is a strong delivery partner. Clients should know that their organization will benefit from his engagement.
David Bacon
I partnered with Sriharsha on a SAFe training and coaching engagement and found his approach to be personable and pragmatic according to each teams needs and learning styles. Sriharsha challenges teams and individuals to meet their full potential though skillfully mentoring key roles and giving real life examples that are easy to relate to. He was extremely supportive to all of our coaching goals and roadmap initiatives. I’d recommend Sriharsha to any organization looking to implement an Agile Transformation.
Lacey Caplinger
I was very fortunate to have Sriharsha as my coach. He combines his vast career and life experiences to mentor and coach people which is a huge value add.
Kudos to his friendly nature and patience to share real time situations and examples with utmost humbleness which makes learning ease.
All the very best and looking forward to continue our journey of association.
Chetan M Krishna
Harsha is highly skilled Agile Coach and Agile Program Manager. He's a skilled listener, mentor and advocate for Enterprise Agile Transformation. He's not at all afraid to roll up his sleeves to help build program structure, process, organization and agile behaviors. Harsha is a team mate I would take into any Program, especially the toughest ones.
Eugene Burke
Sriharsha Sriram is a very engaging and detail oriented in his approach to training. This along with his ability to provide real word examples makes it very easy to understand even the most difficult of concepts. His knowledge on the course content is very impressive and so is his communication. Overall It was a great learning experience and i strongly recommend Sriharsha Sriram as a trainer and Coach I worked with Sriharsha Sriram for a short period; most notably through an Agile transformation. Sriharsha Sriram took a keen interest in coaching Scaled Agile Framework. He taught SAFe to my leaders, peers and direct reports ; thus enabling the organization to drive the transformation globally. Sriharsha Sriram is thoughtful and is viewed as a leader. He is a pleasure to work with.
KK Vamsimohan
Sriharsha is a strong and competent team member. We have worked together on a couple of change initiatives and it has been a pleasure both times. What is really key is his effectiveness with the client organization. He thrives by building strong alliances with partner staff which fosters engaged training delivery, solid alignment on organizational objectives, and consistently positive movement toward the objectives.
I will welcome our next opportunity to work together knowing he is a strong delivery partner. Clients should know that their organization will benefit from his engagement.
David Bacon
I partnered with Sriharsha on a SAFe training and coaching engagement and found his approach to be personable and pragmatic according to each teams needs and learning styles. Sriharsha challenges teams and individuals to meet their full potential though skillfully mentoring key roles and giving real life examples that are easy to relate to. He was extremely supportive to all of our coaching goals and roadmap initiatives. I’d recommend Sriharsha to any organization looking to implement an Agile Transformation.
Lacey Caplinger
I was very fortunate to have Sriharsha as my coach. He combines his vast career and life experiences to mentor and coach people which is a huge value add.
Kudos to his friendly nature and patience to share real time situations and examples with utmost humbleness which makes learning ease.
All the very best and looking forward to continue our journey of association.
Chetan M Krishna
Harsha is highly skilled Agile Coach and Agile Program Manager. He's a skilled listener, mentor and advocate for Enterprise Agile Transformation. He's not at all afraid to roll up his sleeves to help build program structure, process, organization and agile behaviors. Harsha is a team mate I would take into any Program, especially the toughest ones.
Eugene Burke
Sriharsha Sriram is a very engaging and detail oriented in his approach to training. This along with his ability to provide real word examples makes it very easy to understand even the most difficult of concepts. His knowledge on the course content is very impressive and so is his communication. Overall It was a great learning experience and i strongly recommend Sriharsha Sriram as a trainer and Coach I worked with Sriharsha Sriram for a short period; most notably through an Agile transformation. Sriharsha Sriram took a keen interest in coaching Scaled Agile Framework. He taught SAFe to my leaders, peers and direct reports ; thus enabling the organization to drive the transformation globally. Sriharsha Sriram is thoughtful and is viewed as a leader. He is a pleasure to work with.
KK Vamsimohan
Sriharsha is a strong and competent team member. We have worked together on a couple of change initiatives and it has been a pleasure both times. What is really key is his effectiveness with the client organization. He thrives by building strong alliances with partner staff which fosters engaged training delivery, solid alignment on organizational objectives, and consistently positive movement toward the objectives.
I will welcome our next opportunity to work together knowing he is a strong delivery partner. Clients should know that their organization will benefit from his engagement.
David Bacon
I partnered with Sriharsha on a SAFe training and coaching engagement and found his approach to be personable and pragmatic according to each teams needs and learning styles. Sriharsha challenges teams and individuals to meet their full potential though skillfully mentoring key roles and giving real life examples that are easy to relate to. He was extremely supportive to all of our coaching goals and roadmap initiatives. I’d recommend Sriharsha to any organization looking to implement an Agile Transformation.
Lacey Caplinger
I was very fortunate to have Sriharsha as my coach. He combines his vast career and life experiences to mentor and coach people which is a huge value add.
Kudos to his friendly nature and patience to share real time situations and examples with utmost humbleness which makes learning ease.
All the very best and looking forward to continue our journey of association.
Chetan M Krishna
Harsha is highly skilled Agile Coach and Agile Program Manager. He's a skilled listener, mentor and advocate for Enterprise Agile Transformation. He's not at all afraid to roll up his sleeves to help build program structure, process, organization and agile behaviors. Harsha is a team mate I would take into any Program, especially the toughest ones.
Eugene Burke
Frequently Asked Questions
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Coaching is a collaborative partnership that empowers you to tap into your potential and find your own solutions. Unlike mentoring or consulting, coaching believes that you are naturally creative and resourceful, capable of finding your own answers. As a coach, I don't give advice instead, I ask powerful questions and create a supportive space for you to explore options and move forward with confidence.
As an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), I help individuals and teams unlock their potential and achieve meaningful goals. Through structured conversations and thoughtful questioning, we identify obstacles, explore opportunities, and create practical action plans. Whether you're looking to improve leadership skills, navigate change, or enhance team performance, coaching provides the support and accountability you need.
I integrate professional coaching techniques with agile principles to create sustainable organizational change. This dual approach helps leaders and teams develop both the mindset and capabilities needed for successful agile adoption. We address personal growth and organizational change together, ensuring lasting transformation that goes beyond just implementing new processes.
I integrate professional coaching techniques with agile principles to create sustainable organizational change. This dual approach helps leaders and teams develop both the mindset and capabilities needed for successful agile adoption. We address personal growth and organizational change together, ensuring lasting transformation that goes beyond just implementing new processes.
For participants in my training programs, I offer something special: a 3-month post-training support period with regular check-ins every 15 days. Unlike traditional training that ends when you leave the classroom, this extended support ensures you can effectively apply what you've learned. During these follow-up sessions, we address real-world challenges, celebrate progress, and fine-tune implementation strategies. This combination of comprehensive training and continued support leads to significantly better results than traditional one-off workshops.
What Sets Me Apart
Proven Business Transformation Expertise
Over 14 years dedicated to leading Agile transformations and strategic change initiatives for IT organizations.
Empathy Meets Execution
A collaborative coaching style that blends emotional intelligence with practical, results-oriented strategies.
Real-World Leadership Experience
Hands-on knowledge of the complexities IT leaders face in scaling innovation, managing delivery, and driving customer-centricity.
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