How the Executive Coaching Journey Led to Leading Better and Creating a Coaching App!

How does the journey into executive coaching shape someone into a better leader — and eventually inspire the creation of a coaching platform? In this episode, Michael sits down with Chirag Panjikar—Stanford engineering graduate, executive coach, founder of Qacchua Collective, and creator of The Coaching Gym—to explore the experiences that shaped his leadership philosophy and coaching approach. Drawing from more than 25 years of global corporate leadership experience managing teams across 27 locations worldwide, Chirag shares how executive coaching transformed the way he leads, communicates, and develops people. What began as a leadership journey inside a Fortune 100 multinational company eventually evolved into a passion for helping others unlock their potential through coaching. The conversation follows Chirag’s path from engineering and corporate leadership into executive coaching, including the lessons he learned while coaching leaders internally, the mindset shifts that improved his effectiveness as a leader, and the challenges professionals face when trying to grow both personally and professionally. Michael and Chirag also discuss how these experiences ultimately inspired the creation of The Coaching Gym — an app designed to help coaches and leaders strengthen their coaching skills through intentional practice, ethical dilemma exploration, and developing a deeper understanding of ICF coaching competencies. Along the way, they also touch on topics like ethical leadership, self-awareness, decision-making, and the future of coaching in today’s rapidly changing workplace. Raised in India and fluent in five languages, Chirag brings a unique global perspective to leadership, coaching, and human development. Special Offer for Viewers Use code COACH10 to receive 10% off your first payment. The account will revert to the regular price upon renewal. Find the Coaching Gym app at https://coachinggym.app/Visit Chirag’s coaching website at https://www.qacchua.com/ Connect with Chirag on LinkedIn:  / chirag-panjikar-5807035   If you have more questions, leave a comment below, or reach out to Michael at [email protected] Thank you for watching, and be sure to subscribe for more great executive coaching strategy videos like this one! If you’re interested in working with Michael as your coach or would like to be trained to be an executive coach, please contact him at [email protected] or visit https://www.bayareaexecutivecoach.com/ for coaching solutions https://bayareaexecutivecoachtraining... for coach training options Becoming an Executive Coach - Training Series by Michael Neuendorff (Center for Executive Coaching)    • Executive Coaching Training Series by Mich...   BAEC Leadership Training Series Playlist    • LEADERSHIP TRAINING SERIES | BAY AREA EXEC...   If you’d love to see more of this type of content please subscribe to this channel to stay up to date with all of the latest videos and content! ______ Connect With Michael On Social Media: LinkedIn |   / bay-area-executive-coach   ______ About: Bay Area Executive Coach is run by Michael Neuendorff, PCC. He’s been coaching people in business since 2008 and is only getting started. After leaving a corporate career at Oracle Corporation in 2008 Michael decided to fully pursue his passion for entrepreneurship and professional development by entering into the field of coaching. Michael has been trained to provide excellence in coaching by the Center for Executive Coaching. Michael works with executives and teams to improve individual and group performance. He is a results-driven coach who looks for commitment, accountability and a growth mindset on the part of his clients. Many engagements begin with assessments such as 360s to establish a starting point for growth. #BAEC #BayAreaExecutiveCoach #MichaelNeuendorff #ExecutiveCoaching #Leadership #BAECTraining #BayAreaExecutiveCoachTraining