Nihar Chhaya
Executive coach for CEOs, C-level leaders, VPs and directors
| Hourly rate range | $200 to $350 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | CEO and founder coachingExecutive presence and communicationLeadership developmentTeam performanceTransitions and new rolesStrategy and decision makingLeadership and team buildingExecutive communication |
| Works with | Executives, Managers and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Speaking coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Credentials | Master Coaching Credential (MCC), International Coaching Federation; MBA, Wharton; MA, Columbia; BS, Georgetown |
Nihar Chhaya is an executive coach who works with CEOs, C-level leaders, VPs and directors. He has guided over 200 Fortune 500 executives one on one. Before and alongside coaching, he built 25 years of business experience in leadership roles. He holds the Master Coaching Credential from the International Coaching Federation. His leadership ideas appear in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and Forbes, and he also speaks on keynote stages.
What Nihar helps with
Nihar works with leaders on influence, communication, decisions and building strong teams. He also helps them prepare for bigger roles.
- Influencing across many stakeholders
- Strategic planning for the future
- Making better decisions
- Finding and overcoming blind spots
- Managing limited time and energy
- Communicating a vision clearly
- Turning meetings into productive sessions
- Balancing business growth with company culture
Who Nihar works with
Nihar coaches senior leaders. His service pages cover CEOs, C-level executives, and VPs and directors. His clients include leaders preparing for a bigger leadership role, leaders who need more influence across functions, and leaders who want to build committed teams.
Background and qualifications
Nihar has 25 years of business experience in leadership. He holds an MBA from Wharton, an MA from Columbia and a BS from Georgetown. He earned the Master Coaching Credential from the International Coaching Federation. He has coached over 200 Fortune 500 executives one on one. His writing and insights have appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and Forbes. He is also a keynote speaker and was named to the Coaches50 list of the 50 most influential coaches in the world.
Nihar Chhaya pricing
Programs and services
- CEO coaching
- C-level executive coaching
- Executive coaching for VPs and directors
- Keynote speaking
- Newsletter
Nihar Chhaya reviews
The CoachVouch take
Combines the Master Coaching Credential with 25 years of business experience in leadership and work with over 200 Fortune 500 executives.
Best for senior executives who want to build influence, sharpen decisions and lead stronger teams.
Common questions
How much does Nihar Chhaya charge?
Coaching with Nihar runs $200 to $350 an hour. Message Nihar from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nihar Chhaya help with?
Nihar Chhaya helps with influencing across many stakeholders, strategic planning for the future, making better decisions and finding and overcoming blind spots.
Is Nihar Chhaya certified?
Nihar Chhaya lists: Master Coaching Credential (MCC), International Coaching Federation; MBA, Wharton; MA, Columbia; BS, Georgetown.
What levels of leaders does Nihar Chhaya coach?
He offers coaching for CEOs, C-level executives, and VPs and directors.
Does Nihar Chhaya speak at events?
Yes. He is a keynote speaker who shares his leadership expertise.
How do I contact Nihar Chhaya?
Send Nihar a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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