Maya Ram
Executive and leadership coach for founders and senior leaders in the Bay Area
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | CEO and founder coachingLeadership developmentExecutive presence and communicationStrategy and decision makingTeam performanceTransitions and new rolesPromotions and advancementStartups and foundersLeadership and team building |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Based in | San Francisco Bay Area |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Certified Co-Active Professional Coach (CPCC) |
Maya Ram is an executive coach who works with founders, senior executives, and emerging leaders in startups and global enterprises. She is also a Head of People with over 15 years of experience leading global People teams at high-growth tech companies. She focuses on leaders at key moments, such as fast growth, acquisitions, and restructuring. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and coaches online and in person with clients worldwide.
What Maya helps with
Maya works with leaders who face big shifts, like fast growth or company change. She also helps ambitious professionals who feel stuck on the way to their next role.
- Scaling a company from 100 to 700+ employees
- Leading through acquisitions or restructuring
- Building leadership depth for global expansion
- Sharper clarity and decision-making
- Stronger communication and team alignment
- Building self-awareness and authentic leadership
- Making your value visible to get the next role
Who Maya works with
Maya coaches founders, senior executives, and emerging leaders in startups and global enterprises. Many of her engagements involve leaders at pivotal moments, such as rapid growth, acquisitions, restructuring, or global expansion. She also works with ambitious professionals who are capable but have not yet reached the role they want.
How Maya works
Maya designs development sprints and coaching programs that tie business goals to personal growth. She trains in the Co-Active coaching model. Her work centers on helping leaders connect to their purpose, so they bring clarity to their teams and build a sense of belonging.
Background and qualifications
Maya has over 15 years of experience leading global People functions for high-growth tech companies across the U.S., EMEA, and APAC. Since March 2022 she has been Head of People, where she leads HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, and Learning and Development teams. She also advises C-level executives as an HR business partner. She is a Certified Co-Active Professional Coach (CPCC) and combines HR strategy with executive coaching.
Maya Ram pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one executive coaching
- Leadership coaching
- Career coaching
- Development sprints
- Custom coaching programs
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The CoachVouch take
Maya is a working Head of People with over 15 years of global tech HR experience, and she brings that view into her coaching.
Best for founders and senior leaders in tech who are scaling fast or going through company change.
Common questions
How much does Maya Ram charge?
Coaching with Maya runs $150 to $300 an hour. Message Maya from this page for an exact quote.
What does Maya Ram help with?
Maya Ram helps with scaling a company from 100 to 700+ employees, leading through acquisitions or restructuring, building leadership depth for global expansion and sharper clarity and decision-making.
Does Maya Ram coach online?
Maya is based in San Francisco Bay Area. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Maya Ram certified?
Maya Ram lists: Certified Co-Active Professional Coach (CPCC).
Does Maya Ram coach in person or online?
Maya coaches both online and in person. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and works with clients around the world.
What kind of leaders does Maya Ram coach?
Maya coaches founders, senior executives, and emerging leaders in startups and global enterprises. She often works with leaders facing rapid growth, acquisitions, or restructuring.
How do I contact Maya Ram?
Send Maya a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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