Deepa Kannan
Strategic Leadership and Transformational Coach
Deepa Kannan is a Master Certified Coach (ICF MCC), strategic leader, and founder of DeeKay Excellence. With 24+ years of corporate experience and 8+ years in coaching, she partners with leaders globally to unlock their potential, drive transformation, and align with organizational vision through powerful, purposeful coaching interventions.
My Coaching Philosophy & Approach
Deepa believes in the power of conscious leadership. Her coaching approach is rooted in self-awareness, clarity, and transformation. She partners with leaders to uncover inner barriers, harness strengths, and align personal growth with organizational success—empowering them to lead with authenticity, vision, and sustained impact in complex business ecosystems.
Areas of Expertise & Niche
- Executive Leadership Coaching
- Strategic Initiatives & Transformation
- Leadership Development & Group Coaching
- Self-Awareness & Conscious Leadership
- Coaching Senior VPs & C-Suite
- Transition & Change Leadership
- Positive Intelligence & Mind Mastery
- Leadership Style Discovery
- Women Leadership & Inclusion Advocacy
- Coaching Across IT, BFSI, Manufacturing, Healthcare
My Experience
- 24+ years of corporate experience across Bank of America and Infosys
- 8+ years as an Executive Leadership Coach & Entrepreneur
- 3000+ coaching hours delivered
- 500+ clients across 20 countries and 10+ industries
- Former AVP and Strategic Initiatives Leader handling vendor transitions, transformation programs, and global delivery across 5000+ resources
Credentials & Professional Affiliations
- MCC (Master Certified Coach) – International Coach Federation
- Certified in Social Cognitive Neuroscience (Potential Genesis)
- Mastery Coach (Coacharya)
- Professional Team Coach & Positive Intelligence Coach
- Transformational Leadership program from XLRI
- Certified in Lean Six Sigma, CMMI, ITIL, Ceekr, NCFM, and IBM Technologist
- Author: "Evolving as a Leader and Coach" (5-star rated on Amazon)
