Coaching

Find your POD™. Find your NorthStar!

Our Coaching Philosophy

Why you should consider Coaching

  • You are an IT professional, and a non-native speaker of English...

    ...and are looking for your next  role or challenge at work.

  • You are a new Scrum Lead, Manager, or Team Lead...

    ...and need to add new tools to your Leadership Toolkit, so that you can be an inspiring Servant Leader.

  • You want that new role or next career challenge...

    ... and you need a thinking partner to support you in that career development journey.

  • You lead global, multi-cultural teams and...

    ...you need to practice Cultural Intelligence while working with them, so that you can infuse empathy and trust in your teams.


  • You need to excel at remote leadership...

    ... so that you can lead your teams to successful business outcomes, across time zones and geographies.

What our clients and fellow coaches are saying...

"...every session was very professional, and you are a very good listener :)

I will definitely recommend you to anyone whom I know is looking for your services. Once again thank you!”

~Technology Professional, India

Oct 2020

“Meenakshi - thank you so much for the coaching session this past week. I kept reminding myself POD - Purpose Outcome Design, to stay on track. I hope anyone reading this, takes this as a 5***** recommendation for NorthStar Solutions and Services and Meenakshi Iyer.”

~Technology Professional, USA

Aug 2020

“Meenakshi’s ability to put a spotlight on someone and reassure them with great insights and encouragement is a true sign of the most compassionate coach I have ever seen.”

~HR Leader and ICF-certified Executive Coach

India/USA, May 2020

Getting started with Coaching

  1. Schedule your FREE 30-min intro chat.
  2. Identify your career goals, desired outcomes, and measures of success.
  3. Learn more about how coaching works, our coaching philosophy, and programs.
  4. Choose a 1:1  Coaching or Group Coaching  program that helps you realize your career goals.

1:1 Coaching Programs for Technology Leaders

A quick word

US$425/month

  • 2x monthly 30-minute coaching chat
  • 1x weekly email check-in


Perfect for anyone who wants to leverage the benefits of coaching for their professional growth journey.

Bookend Conversation

US$825

  • Four (4) 45-minute early-morning / late-evening coaching sessions
  • Self-assessments: values, strengths, communication style
  • 1x weekly email check-in
  • Support for continuous learning


Perfect for busy mid-career professionals and leaders who like starting / ending their day with intention/reflection and clarity.

Coaching Retreat

US$1650

  • Six (6) 45-minute coaching sessions
  • Self-assessments: values, strengths, communication style
  • 1x weekly email check-in
  • Support for continuous learning


Perfect for mid-to-senior level professionals and leaders  who are looking for a promotion, a new role or job, or a career pivot.


Tete-a-tete

US$175

One (1) 45-minute coaching session

+  email follow-up


Perfect for anyone who wants to check out what coaching is all about, how it works, and how they can benefit from it.

Group Coaching Programs for Teams and Enterprises

Personal Agility @ Work

4 weeks - 1x weekly 90-min coaching session

8 hours of self-paced work

6-10 participants per cohort

Who should attend

Mid-career IT/Agile Professionals, Project Managers, Agile Delivery Leads


Topics covered

  • Self-leadership: The most important person you’ll ever lead is yourself.
  • Self-care: You can’t pour from an empty cup.
  • Self-promotion: You are your best spokesperson.
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Key takeaways

  • Personal Vision Statement
  • Personal Kanban + Kaizen
  • Personal ‘Elevator Pitch’
  • Self-care plan

Remote Leadership

4 weeks - 1x weekly 60-min coaching session

6 hours of self-paced work

6-10 participants per cohort

Who should attend

Anyone leading remote teams


Topics covered

  • Virtual onboarding and team-building
  • Social Contracting for Teams
  • Curiosity Quotient @ Work
  • Self-management

Key takeaways

  • Remote leadership blueprint
  • Social Contract template
  • Virtual facilitation tips

New Team Leader Bootcamp

3 weeks - 1x weekly 60-min coaching session

6 hours of self-paced work

6-10 participants per cohort


Who should attend

New Managers, Team Leads, Scrum Leads, Agile Coaches


Topics covered

  • Managing tasks versus leading people
  • Virtual teambuilding, and collaboration
  • Managing time, and leading with purpose

Key takeaways

  • Servant Leadership 101
  • Inclusive people practices
  • Attention management tips
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