Unlock High Performance & Accelerate Your Career Growth
For Directors, VPs, and C-Suite Leaders at Meta, Google, Uber, Autodesk, and more.
Why High Performance Matters
Get the Edge in Leadership & Career Growth
Join an elite program designed to elevate your leadership presence, enhance your influence, and position you for top-level success. This isn’t just about performance; it’s about standing out, earning visibility, and securing larger scopes.
- Become the executive considered for major promotions & leadership expansions.
- Gain visibility from senior leadership & board-level executives.
- Command higher compensation & leadership opportunities.
What’s Inside the Program
A Proven System for High-Performing Executives
Monthly Mastermind Sessions
Engage with high-caliber peers in a structured learning environment.
One-on-One Coaching with Mahesh M. Thakur
Personalized sessions tailored to your career challenges & growth.
Annual Leadership Retreat
An exclusive in-person experience to deepen connections & strategies.
Success Stories
Trusted by Executives at the World’s Leading Companies

Leadership in the age of AI requires you to uplevel yourself and your teams. Every engineering leader focused on building Executive Presence should work with Mahesh. As an engineering leader, building a strong executive presence is crucial for your success. Many engineers struggle with the “soft skills” required to thrive in the executive suite. But with Mahesh’s guidance, you’ll transform those perceived weaknesses into powerful strengths. The impact of your work will shift from simply being competent to attaining true excellence.Mahesh is a remarkable coach with an unparalleled engineering and product background. Coaching with Mahesh will empower you in ways you never thought possible. You’ll gain crystal-clear clarity on your leadership abilities and presence.
Vijay Kristipati, Head of Engineering Google
I could not have found a better advisor than Mahesh to help me grow as a leader. What sets Mahesh apart is that he has himself walked the walk a few times in startups and in trillion-dollar companies. Mahesh understands success takes as much EQ as IQ. He took the time to fully understand my organizational strengths and aspirations. He is very insightful, quick to see the blind spots, and accelerates growth through his leadership and AI experience. Mahesh helped me transform to achieve both personal and professional growth. I feel very empowered to have an authentic, direct, strategic, compassionate, knowledgeable, and experienced person like him as my exec advisor and advocate.
Sudha Thota, Sr. Dir. of Product Management Microsoft
Digital acceleration is a must for all organizations looking to get ahead in their industry.I struggled with doubts about my leadership abilities. Executive advisory work with Mahesh provided me with the ideal blend of support and push, building my confidence. His intelligent questions spurred deep reflection while his affirmations fueled motivation. Ultimately, Mahesh’s critical guidance equipped me with the leadership skills and executive presence essential for my leadership journey at the National Geographic Society. Mahesh empowered me to lead with a strong vision, clarity in my communication, and powerful stakeholder relations. His approach was highly personalized for my organization. I was able to manage the challenges and get clarity on my strengths, interests, and beliefs, ultimately determining a path that aligns with my goals.
Henderson Jones, Sr. Director Infrastructure and Security National Geographic
Mahesh approaches board and C-Suite advisory with a mixture of mentorship and partnership. My role involves working with partners and board members in the US and worldwide. His approach improved the dynamics with my team, my relationships with the board, and my rapport with the execs. Mahesh has a lot of empathy and deep comfort with scaling systems and knows what it takes to grow the business in a competitive landscape. The Customer NPS and Employee satisfaction scores got much better because of working with him.
Kent Lopez, VP of Sales Neural
About Mahesh M. Thakur
Meet Your Coach – A Recognized Authority in Leadership & High Performance
- Former executive from Microsoft, Amazon, Intuit, GoDaddy.
- Chosen as one of the world’s top 100 coaches by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith.
- Coached 1,000+ Fortune 500 Executives to unlock career growth & leadership mastery.

Who Is This For?
Is This Program Right for You?
- You’re a Manager, Director, VP, or C-Suite leader aiming to reach the next level.
- You want to gain visibility and influence at the top.
- You want a structured, high-impact coaching experience.

Mahesh’s coaching approach is highly insightful and results oriented. He adeptly identified areas where I could improve my leadership skills, communication, and decision-making processes. Through thought-provoking questions and practical exercises, he guided me to explore my potential, confront my limitations, and cultivate a growth mindset. One of the key strengths of Mahesh is his deep understanding of the corporate landscape and the challenges executives face.
Mark Eimer, CTO Hackensack Meridian Health