Pooja Venkatraman
Executive coach for high achievers dealing with stress and career decisions
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Burnout and resilienceTransitions and new rolesLeadership developmentCareer changeCareer clarity and purposePromotions and advancementStress and overwhelmPurpose and directionConfidence and self-esteemGoal setting and accountability |
| Works with | Executives, Professionals and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Life coach |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Harvard College graduate; Harvard Business School graduate |
| Practice | Pooja V. Coaching |
Pooja Venkatraman is an executive coach who helps high achievers reach big goals without burning out. She is a former BCG consultant and a double Harvard graduate. Her path runs from screenwriting to strategy work at Capital One, consulting, academic research and a chief of staff role. She coaches on purpose, productivity, performance and stress. She works with clients locally on the east coast and globally. She also writes and hosts a podcast.
What Pooja helps with
Pooja works with people who feel stuck, face a career decision, or want to perform better without overworking. She also helps clients move into new roles, companies or career paths.
- Feeling stuck and not sure what needs to change
- Leveling up performance without burning out
- Making a clear career decision
- Moving to a new role, company or career path
- Getting clear on purpose and direction
- Managing work stress and anxiety
- Building confidence and self-advocacy at work
Who Pooja works with
Pooja's clients are high achievers in senior roles. Testimonials come from a CEO of a PE-backed company, a founder and co-CEO of a startup, a head of business development, a VP at a financial institution and a solutions engineer. They come at points of being stuck, growth, decision or transition.
How Pooja works
Pooja builds her coaching around three parts of what she calls aligned ambition. Purpose is getting clear on direction. Productivity and performance is making steady progress. Stress is managing energy so clients do not burn out. She coaches clients every week, and each session aims to bring clarity and next steps. She tailors the work to each client's problems and goals.
Background and qualifications
Pooja was born in New Delhi and grew up in the US. She studied English and creative writing at Harvard College, where she also learned Korean. She first planned to be a screenwriter. She then moved into business and joined the corporate strategy group at Capital One. She later worked at Boston Consulting Group and went on to Harvard Business School. Her career then included academic research and a chief of staff role before she became a coach. She also writes and shares free teaching.
Pooja Venkatraman pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Weekly coaching sessions
- Free consultation call
- Free coaching resources
- Podcast
- Email newsletter
Pooja Venkatraman reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former BCG consultant and chief of staff who coaches high achievers on stress, performance and purpose together.
Best for senior professionals and founders who feel stuck or face a career decision and want to avoid burnout.
Common questions
How much does Pooja Venkatraman charge?
Coaching with Pooja runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Pooja from this page for an exact quote.
What does Pooja Venkatraman help with?
Pooja Venkatraman helps with feeling stuck and not sure what needs to change, leveling up performance without burning out, making a clear career decision and moving to a new role, company or career path.
Does Pooja Venkatraman coach online?
Sessions are online and in person.
Is Pooja Venkatraman certified?
Pooja Venkatraman lists: Harvard College graduate; Harvard Business School graduate.
Does Pooja work with clients outside the east coast?
Yes. She serves clients locally on the east coast and globally.
Is Pooja's coaching the same as therapy?
No. She coaches people who are above baseline in mental health. Anyone with an unmanaged mental illness should seek licensed care.
How do I contact Pooja Venkatraman?
Send Pooja a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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