Shailesh Deshpande

“I got introduced to Shailesh couple of years back as I was exploring an external partner to work with me on an organisation & culture transformation journey in my new role. I could see in our first meeting itself that we couldn’t have anyone better than Shailesh to be my active partner in what I knew would have been a multi-year business transformation journey. And the past 2 years he has been that and much more - at different times for me he has been a coach, an idea bouncing board, a conscience keeper, and also a cheerleader. Shailesh has done a series of leadership team interventions for our company and has made a lasting impact not only on the business but also I believe on the lives of our leadership team members he worked with. He is an amazing listener, asks probing, first principles questions not just related to people & culture but also around business strategy and execution. Armed with these insights he creates bespoke & purpose-driven leadership interventions which connect deeply with people. Shailesh has an amazing understanding of human behaviour and how it interplays with organisational performance. This enables him to partner effectively with leaders and co-create a robust blueprint for organisational transformation and growth. If you are looking for an external partner to work with you on a change management project, organisational transformation, shaping the culture, or even as a coach for your leaders, you should look no further. I have booked his time already for the next 3 years! ”

“I’ve been partnering with Shailesh for the last few years, and it is a pleasure. Shailesh is one of the most conceptually strong OD professionals that I have come across. He has a solid understanding of talent assessment and development, and clarity about what he wants to accomplish through any intervention. This makes working with him as a partner, enriching and enjoyable. Shailesh also has a very nice manner in which he engages with people, readily sharing his knowledge with respect and humility. I have observed Shailesh’s interactions with his internal customers and seen them respond very positively to his depth of understanding and his interpersonal style. A great combination of strengths for an HR professional to have! I wish Shailesh all the best as he continues to build his career. May he continuously create wider organisational and deeper individual impact through his work!”