Sowmya Kannan
Leadership coach for midlevel and senior leaders and startup founders
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Executive presence and communicationLeadership developmentTeam performanceWomen in leadershipTransitions and new rolesTech and engineering leadersStartups and foundersLeadership and team buildingPromotions and advancementWomen's careers |
| Works with | Executives, Managers, Founders and business owners, Women and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Career coach |
| Credentials | Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC); International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach (ACC) |
| Practice | Pellucid Communications |
Sowmya Kannan is a leadership coach who helps midlevel and senior leaders build executive presence and stronger teams. Sowmya founded Pellucid Communications in March 2023. Sowmya has coached leaders at Google and at startups in engineering, sales, finance and professional services. Sowmya also mentors founders at the Stanford GSB LISA accelerator on product and go-to-market strategy. Sowmya holds CPCC and ICF ACC coaching credentials.
What Sowmya helps with
Sowmya works with leaders on how they show up, work with others and build teams. Sowmya also helps founders shape product and go-to-market plans.
- Building executive presence
- Navigating complex org dynamics
- Building high-performing teams
- Defining product and go-to-market strategy
- Building a strong team culture at a startup
- Finding blind spots
- Managing relationships with a founding team
- Handling crucial conversations
Who Sowmya works with
Sowmya coaches midlevel and senior leaders at Google and at startups. Sowmya's clients work in engineering, sales, finance, professional services and other roles. Sowmya also coaches startup founders and women leaders who want to self-advocate and build influence.
Background and qualifications
Sowmya founded Pellucid Communications in March 2023 and works as a strategic partner and executive coach. Sowmya coached leaders through the g2g coaching program at Google and received a bonus award for that work. Sowmya also coached in the Startups for Sustainable Development program and the Phoenix Asian Women Leadership Development program. Sowmya mentors founders in the Stanford GSB LISA accelerator. Sowmya is a Director at IBM, where Sowmya leads university education and workforce development. Sowmya holds CPCC and ICF ACC credentials.
Sowmya Kannan pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one leadership coaching
- Career coaching
- Startup founder mentoring
Sowmya Kannan reviews
Sowmya Kannan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Sowmya pairs executive coaching with a current director role at IBM leading AI skilling programs.
Best for midlevel and senior leaders and startup founders who want to build executive presence and high-performing teams.
Common questions
How much does Sowmya Kannan charge?
Coaching with Sowmya runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Sowmya from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sowmya Kannan help with?
Sowmya Kannan helps with building executive presence, navigating complex org dynamics, building high-performing teams and defining product and go-to-market strategy.
Does Sowmya Kannan have reviews?
Sowmya Kannan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Sowmya Kannan certified?
Sowmya Kannan lists: Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC); International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach (ACC).
Does Sowmya Kannan coach startup founders?
Yes. Sowmya mentors founders in the Stanford GSB LISA accelerator on product and go-to-market strategy. Sowmya also coached startup leaders on team culture and founder relationships.
How do I contact Sowmya Kannan?
Send Sowmya a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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