About Our Founder

Ahalya Kethees is the founder of Lead with Brilliance, an executive coaching and leadership development company that helps founders and executives in the tech industry be effective and respected leaders.

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As an executive coach and facilitator, Ahalya helps leaders and their teams be more effective at having difficult conversations, influencing those whom they previously struggled to engage, and inspiring their teams to produce better results.

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Ahalya is also a sought-after speaker and presenter who effortlessly creates buy-in, engagement and a deeper connection with her audiences, understanding that emotion is a key aspect of influence.

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Ahalya became a certified coach in 2009 and has completed over 4,500 hours of coaching and trained over 2,500 leaders on influence, communication, executive presence, and productivity.

The Lead

Bringing a range of experiences and expertise across startups and corporations, Ahalya and her team of seasoned professionals love working with ambitious, purpose-driven leaders. 

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Lead with Brilliance clients include leaders at Google, Verizon Media, PayPal, Plaid (acquired by Visa), Wyre, and many other tech companies.