About me
Taking a systemic approach to unlock individual, team and organisational flourishing
Maya Gukda, Executive Coach
Background, qualifications and experience:
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I work with individuals and groups on their leadership journeys, primarily via organisations (London Business School, Acuity, Aziz Corp); as well as private individuals. My unique background in Economics, Coaching and Positive Psychology means I can work with you to:
Build exciting career, life & financial visions
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Build your signature career identity - online & at work
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Get promoted into the right role for you
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Manage emotions in high-stakes situations
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Optimise deep work, social media & remote-working
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Bio
Early Career: I graduated from the University of Cambridge with a First Class in Economics. I started my career in Goldman Sachs Equities, and then Economics Consulting at PwC. Lured over to KPMG to help start their Economics team, I became a manager within the first 3 years of my career in a high growth team. I embarked on a journey of discovery of how to lead & motivate my teams on high value, international projects, which led me to become an executive coach.
Leadership & Strategy experience: I continued to develop my leadership skills by taking on chunky leadership roles in Corporate Sustainability and Talent & Learning, and then as the Director of a portfolio of Leadership & Strategy programmes in LBS Executive Education. Here, I designed & led programmes such as Exploiting Digital Disruption and the Certificate in Management, for who I now work as Lead Coach, alongside coaching on other LBS Executive Education programmes.
Executive Coaching experience – research and practice: With a decade of experience as an Executive Coach, I have worked with hundreds of leaders, on their journeys. I am also researching the subject of executive development with top faculty at London Business School.
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Writing & Podcasting
I host a podcast, The Golden Hour, which is published on iTunes.
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I write for and have been featured in various publications, including Psychologies Magazine’s expert blogging platform, Asian House and Home Magazine, London Business School Review, and AllBright Magazine.
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I am currently writing a book on the topic of how Social Media can be used for connection and identity development based on my MSc research.
Professional Qualifications
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Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology MSC, UEL - Coaching Modules completed covered: Systemic Coaching, Team Coaching & Group Dynamics, Appreciative Enquiry & Positive Leadership
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Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching, Henley Business School (Distinction)
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University of Cambridge, BA Economics Undergraduate (First Class);
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CFA qualified (Certified Financial Analyst), CFA Institute
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Professional Accreditations / certifications:
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Level 1 Hogan Certification (2018);
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Essentic Point Positive Accreditation 2019; AEM Cube Accreditation 2019 (London Business School)
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Level A&B Personality & Psychometric testing & NEO accredited, BPS (2015)
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KPMG Effective & Advanced Coaching; Clean Language & Appreciative Inquiry (2010)
I have also been trained in, and delivered London Business School Workshops and coaching using:
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MBTI (Myers Briggs Type-Indicator)
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Clifton Strengths Finder (Gallup)
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Belbin Team Roles
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Systemic Coaching
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Awards Received:
I have found my sessions with Maya extremely helpful. She quickly understands the issues I want to discuss and is able to help me organise these into a clear and useful framework. She has a very warm, approachable and non judgemental manner which she combines with challenging and perceptive questions.
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Sylvia