Sanil Pillai

Leadership Coach

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

Portrait of Sanil Pillai
Format
Online
Style
Direct and action-oriented
Engagement
Typical engagement is for 3 - 6 months
International Coaching Federation (ICF)English
01 · About

About Sanil

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.

02 · Outcomes

What clients walk away with

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.

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.
VP, Design
03 · Approach

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.

04 · The coaching

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
05 · Credentials

Training & memberships

06 · Testimonials

In their own words

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. Engineering 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. Manager, Technical Program 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.
Sr. Product Manager
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