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Rajiv Upadhyay

Rajiv Upadhyay

Executive coach — leadership development and strategic communication

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Joined November 2025
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Executive coach focused on helping senior IT and technical leaders translate functional expertise into enterprise-level influence. Rajiv runs coaching engagements, retained 1:1 programs, masterclasses and a newsletter that emphasize executive presence, strategic communication and perception architecture for leaders moving into C-suite or enterprise-visible roles. rajivupadhyay+2
A career transitioner from hospitality to organizational development and coaching — Rajiv trained as a chef and spent many years in hotel and hospitality operations before transitioning into L&D, performance consulting and executive coaching. That hospitality foundation informs his facilitation style and experiential approach to leadership development. shuddhamlearning+1
Entrepreneur and company director with multiple advisory and consulting vehicles (Networth/Gravitas brand, NE Crest, Utilis Capital and related NetworthCL entities). Public company and LLP records list him as director or designated partner, showing a combination of coaching practice, consulting engagements and advisory/venture activity. zaubacorp+2

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Writing

Emotional intelligence for new leaders

January 1, 2011

Slides/presentation covering the importance of emotional intelligence for leadership, components of EI, and practical learning objectives—branded under Networth Continual Learning & Training.

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The Power of Gravitas: Finding Your Executive Presence

Presentation about executive presence (gravitas) including practical steps and elements leaders can develop to convey greater influence and credibility.

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Hobbies

Trained chef / strong hospitality background (cooking / culinary arts). shuddhamlearning+1