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Our Journey
Uncommon Leadership Academy is on a mission to transform how leaders grow – through AI-assisted coaching, immersive learning, and science-backed frameworks. Founded by Ruchira Chaudhary and Alvin Hew, we bring together human insight and ethical AI to support leadership at every level. Learn More
Our Solutions
Unlocking Uncommon Leadership
Interactive workshops blending practical insights with actionable strategies – science-backed tools, frameworks and templates.
Tailored for Impact
Customized hands-on facilitated sessions based on scientific management insights and core concepts in the book on topics like Coaching in Crisis, Coaching Women Leaders, and C-Suite Coaching, built to enable leaders and elevate organizations by embedding coaching at every level.
Immersive Learning Tools
From custom workbooks and toolkits to cutting-edge AI-powered support.
Your Personal Leadership Library
A dynamic suite of resources reinforcing key leadership principles empowered with AI insights - enabling you to apply frameworks, explore real case studies, and grow your coaching impact with confidence.
AI-Powered Leadership Development
AI-powered Coaching Assistant with real-time feedback, immersive recall, and context-specific coaching nudges.
On-Demand Coaching Support
Our AI-powered tool makes leadership growth accessible, continuous, and deeply personalized, empowering you and your team with insights - from reinforcing book frameworks to providing scenario-based coaching cues.
Past Clients
What Our Clients Say
In a world that places increasing demands on global organizations and their leaders, Ruchira is a huge asset in creating cohesive, impact-oriented cultures. She has a unique blend of empathy and theoretical depth that allows her to get to the heart of complex issues within a team of strong-minded individuals and create space for honest reflection and solutioning that helps us get to the next level within the Gates Foundation’s India leadership team.
Hari Menon
Country Director, India and Lead - Policy and Government Relations, South and South-East Asia | Gates Foundation
Ruchira’s wisdom and insights on Coaching in a Crisis and in a Hybrid World are phenomenal. I have devoured her book, which I believe is the best leadership book available. I have also participated in her signature workshop, "Leaders as Coaches," based on insights from her extraordinary book. I highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to be a better leader and coach.
Prof. Michael Gibbs
Clinical Professor of Economics I Booth School of Business, University of Chicago
Ruchira’s coaching and facilitation expertise is transformational. Her unique ability to combine deep insights with practical strategies profoundly impacted my leadership team at Penguin. Her session on leaders as coaches was extraordinary. As an accomplished author and thought leader, she inspires clarity, confidence, and growth in every session. A true game-changer in leadership development. We can’t wait to publish her next best seller.
Gaurav Shrinagesh
CEO | Penguin Random House, India, SEA and MENA
At our recently concluded Asia Leadership Meeting, Ruchira facilitated a bespoke, engaging and transformative workshop translated from her award-winning book - guiding us to reflect, reframe, and refresh our thinking, especially in the face of challenging transitions. She has been closely involved with our leadership team in Schenker India for a few years and we were delighted to bring that experience to APAC.
Vishal Sharma
CEO | Asia Pacific at DB Schenker
Coaching and leadership are critical for the development of Allied Health Professionals in Singapore. The excellent Uncommon Leadership Workshop for members of the Singapore Society of Radiographers and its content were valued and well-received by our membership. We look forward to working with Ruchira again to encourage coaching, continue education and develop the right skills in our DRRT community.
Denice Choong
President | Society of Singapore Radiographers
What makes Ruchira stand out is her unique blend of experience across diverse industries and the empathy she has for both leaders and those who are led. We worked with her for a leadership development session, and we are simply grateful for her time with us. She is quick-thinking, savvy and supportive, showing us how to get to the heart of any workplace challenge. We were impressed! Any leader or organization seeking to optimize their human capital potential would be empowered by Ruchira's clarity and wisdom.
Berlinda Gooi
Hinrich Foundation, Singapore
Ruchira’s insightful leadership coaching session left a lasting impact on our leadership team. She emphasized the importance of building a coaching culture in organizations which resonated deeply with our mission at Dasra. She challenged us to think differently about leadership to foster an environment that nurtures talent, cultivates potential, and amplifies the impact we can have on the communities we serve. Thank you, Ruchira, for your valuable insights, and your outstanding book!
Neera Nundy
Co-founder and Partner | Dasra
A true triple threat: Executive, Academic, Author. Ruchi has been a friend and leader in the field of coaching. As part of her book release tour, I had the pleasure of moderating a conversation on “leaders as coaches” based on her award-winning book for the American Chambers of Commerce (AmCham) Singapore. Ruchira brought clarity, purpose and explained why every leader should be a coach who elevates and empowers others. Lessons for all managers who aspire to be impactful leaders.
Dr. James Andrade
Head | Catapult Executive Leadership and Innovation Institute, Singapore
Ruchira’s book has become an essential part of every leader's toolkit at Schenker India, and there is great anticipation for her next one. Her Uncommon Leadership session provided an opportunity to reflect on individual journeys, revisit moments of both peaks and plateaus, and strategically navigate challenges for continued growth. Thank you, Ruchira Chaudhary, for your powerful and compelling session. It was truly thrilling to reflect on our individual journeys and continue our growth stories.
Kinjal Pande
CEO | Schenker India
Ruchira’s seminal contribution lies in demystifying coaching—stripping it of
exclusivity—and making it an accessible, everyday practice for business leaders. Her
book, now a staple on bestseller lists for four years, has rightfully become essential
reading for leaders. As we continue to navigate the evolving landscape of leadership, we eagerly await more of Ruchira’s insightful contributions and original ideas, confident that she will inspire and empower many more uncommon leaders in the years to come.
Ashutosh Pandey
Chief Business Officer I Mahindra Holidays and Resorts
Ruchira's book and her message on leaders as coaches deeply resonated with me. Her strategies for empowering teams and elevating leadership are invaluable. Ruchira's signature workshop on "Unlocking Uncommon Leadership" was groundbreaking for us due to her profound understanding of exceptional leadership, shared through an insightful, interactive session, well-researched views, and timeless advice.
Bhavesh Jain
Managing Director and CEO | TransUnion CIBIL Limited
The leadership session conducted by Ruchira for Greaves Cotton’s executive team was truly transformative. The workshop left a lasting impact, inspiring us to think differently and lead more effectively. It was a unique experience that I highly recommend for any organization aiming to nurture leadership capabilities.
Nagesh Basavanhalli
Vice Chairman of the Board, Greaves Cotton
We had the distinct pleasure and privilege of inviting Ruchira to facilitate an exclusive session for women leaders at the University of Chicago Center, Delhi. Drawing from her award-winning book, she provided rich insights, actionable strategies, and practical tips that inspired profound reflection and significantly reframed our mindset. Her guidance motivated us to aspire higher and equipped us with the tools to lead and coach others with confidence and clarity.
Leni Chaudhary
Head, The University of Chicago Center, India
The 'leader as coach' workshop led by Ruchira was an incredibly enriching experience for the BMGF India leadership team. Her adept facilitation and deep understanding of coaching principles created an engaging learning experience for our leaders and equipped us with valuable skills to cultivate a coaching mindset. I highly recommend this workshop to any organization seeking to develop strong, empathetic leaders.
Swati Gupta
Country Lead Human Resources India Country Office I Gates Foundation
Ruchira has an impressive ability to bring coaching concepts to life in actionable and tangible ways. Our Management Team's time spent with Ruchira at the Trout Point Lodge gave everyone a renewed sense of confidence to lead, nurture and empower our people - a better investment would be difficult to imagine.
Patrick Wallace, Owner and MD
Trout Point Lodge, Nova Scotia Canada
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Senior Leadership Workshops
Each of our high-impact, in-person workshops is a catalyst for leadership transformation—crafted to meet the real-world challenges faced by today’s senior leaders. From unlocking the “Leader as Coach” mindset to guiding organizations through crisis, change, or cultural reinvention, our sessions deliver more than inspiration—they equip leaders with actionable strategies to drive lasting impact. Grounded in the awards-winning insights from Coaching: The Secret Code to Uncommon Leadership, every workshop blends immersive exercises, real-world case studies, and reflective coaching prompts to deepen learning and spark behavior change.
With support from our AI Coaching Assistant, the learning continues beyond the room—offering nudges, reflections, and personalized support. For enterprise teams, we offer fully customized workshops aligned with your mission, culture, and strategic priorities. If you’re ready to scale a coaching culture or develop the next generation of transformative leaders, we’d love to design something just for you.
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Unlocking Uncommon Leadership (For Senior Leadership)
Explore coaching as a leadership superpower and develop the skills to lead with impact.
Leaders as Coaches (For Managers & Aspiring Coaches)
Master the art of coaching to inspire and empower high-performing teams.
Coaching in Times of Crisis & Turbulence (For Senior Leadership)
Learn how to lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose during challenging times.
Coaching Women Leaders (For Women in Leadership & Allies)
Address the unique challenges faced by women leaders and unlock strategies for career advancement and influence.
Coaching in Times of Change (For Leaders at All Levels)
Discover how to use coaching as a tool to guide teams through transformation, ambiguity, and organizational shifts with confidence and clarity.
Custom Leadership Coaching Workshop (Tailored for Your Organization)
A bespoke coaching program designed around your unique leadership challenges, business goals, and cultural context.
Leadership That Elevates.
Workshops That Deliver.
From boardroom transformation to cultural reinvention, our workshops are where uncommon leadership takes root. Grounded in real-world leadership challenges and fueled by AI-assisted follow-through, each session is designed to spark lasting growth—starting now.
Unlocking Uncommon Leadership
For senior leaders looking to explore coaching as a leadership superpower and develop the skills to lead with impact.
Leaders as Coaches
For managers and aspiring coaches who wish to master the art of coaching to inspire and empower high-performing teams.
Coaching in Times of Crisis and Turbulence
For senior leaders looking to learn how to lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose during challenging times.
Coaching Women Leaders
For women in leadership and allies to address the unique challenges faced by women leaders and unlock strategies for career advancement and influence.
Coaching in Times of Change
For leaders at all levels seeking to discover how to use coaching as a tool to guide teams through transformation, ambiguity, and organizational shifts with confidence and clarity.
Custom Leadership Coaching Workshop
Tailored for your organization's unique DNA - and challenges, this is a bespoke coaching program designed around your unique leadership challenges, business goals, and cultural context.
Choose Your Workshop
Select from our curated sessions—or request a custom design for your team.
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Book Your Date
Tell us when you’re ready. We bring the learning experience to you.
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Lead the Change
Walk away with the tools, mindset, and momentum to lead at a higher level.
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Ready to Elevate Your Leadership?
Tell us what you're looking for—we’ll co-create the right experience for your leaders.
All queries are answered within 24 hours.
Self-Paced Learning Journeys
Designed for future-fit leaders, our Self-Paced Learning Journeys offer immersive, on-demand coaching experiences that empower you to lead with clarity, confidence, and a coaching mindset—anytime, anywhere. They also offer AI Assisted Coaching to contextualize what you’ve learned along the way.
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