Sanil Pillai

    Sanil Pillai

    Leadership Coach
    I help professionals thrive.
    • English

      Language

    • Direct and action-oriented

      Coaching style

    • Online

      Form of conduct

    About Me

    I specialize in helping professionals in the technology industry live a fulfilling life, deal with workplace challenges and thrive professionally.

    I am an experienced executive and leadership coach with extensive experience coaching leaders in technology startups and large enterprises. My coaching expertise is focused on assisting leaders seeking guidance for their workplace situations or looking to thrive professionally. I am an ICF certified PCC coach and hold an MBA and an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health.

    My Main Coaching Offer
    Zoom or Phone call
    45 - 60 minutes

    Leadership Coaching

    We will work together on any topic that can help you become a better leader. Some topics that I have helped clients with are: building confidence, managing up effectively, navigating team conflict, transitioning into a new leadership role, improving delegation and managing burnout.

    Navigate career transitions with confidence
    Elevate your leadership capabilities
    Manage Burnout
    Why Work With Me

    Technology Leadership to Coaching

    I started coaching to help professionals navigate tough transitions - whether it’s stepping into leadership, facing burnout, or just feeling stuck. I wanted to offer clarity, confidence, and a path forward when things feel overwhelming. I blend deep coaching expertise with a tech-savvy, product mindset, meeting clients where they are with practical tools, not just talk. My focus is always on real-world impact, not theory, and making growth feel doable, not daunting.

    Results I help my clients achieve

    Team Performance

    Enhance collaboration to achieve superior results.

    Leadership Excellence

    Develop the skills to lead with confidence and inspire your team.

    Career Advancement

    Accelerate your career trajectory and land your dream job.

    Certificates
    Professional Certified Coach

    Professional Certified Coach

    International Coaching Federation

    Testimonials

    VP, Design

    Having worked closely with Sanil over the past few years, he has provided invaluable guidance in navigating uncertainty, clarifying my core values, and defining my next steps. Sanil's thoughtful and supportive approach is matched by his unique ability to empower individuals to make meaningful changes. His skill in finding the balance between encouragement and gently pushing one out of their comfort zone is truly admirable. I highly recommend Sanil to anyone seeking transformation and growth.

    Sr. Engineering Manager

    I'm an engineering manager/leader with experience in both FANG and FANG-like companies. I worked with Sanil for several months and then on and off as situations came up. Sanil helped me navigate multiple scenarios, all while watching for my growth. He has helped me practice framing my asks better and also with scaling myself. All in all, Sanil has been a great coach/mentor, has helped me tease out my blindspots and navigate effectively

    Sr. Manager, Technical Program Manager

    I had a fantastic experience with Sanil for career development and interview prep. He really helped me identify my strengths and build my confidence. Sanil gave me great feedback and practical tips that made a huge difference in my resume and interview skills. Thanks to him, I landed my current job. I'd highly recommend Sanil to anyone looking to up their career game and ace their interviews.

    Sr. Product Manager

    I had the pleasure of being coached by Sanil regarding some challenges that were getting in the way of achieving my professional goals and objectives. Sanil provided me with the tools and clarity to succeed. I found Sanil’s approach to coaching to be a wonderful balance of empathy and pragmatism.