APPROACH

Why this practice
exists.

Why this room exists.

Most leaders are not short of advice. They are short of a candid, private counsel who will tell them the truth and stay in the room while they act on it. That is what this practice is for.

The beliefs

Four beliefs

On change

Real change is behavioural, not motivational. We work on what you do, not on how you feel about it.

On honesty

Coaching is only useful when it is candid. I will tell you what I see, plainly and in private.

On depth

A few clients, given real attention, go further than a full calendar of shallow calls.

On confidence

What is said in session stays there. Trust is the precondition for any of the work.

What every engagement rests on.

Every engagement rests on the same principles. There are seven.

They are practised in the room, not recited. Their themes are named here.

Confidence

Candour

Attention

Readiness

Challenge

The long view

Departure with grace

Where it began.

This practice began in New York, driven by years of leading teams and seeing talented individuals struggle without honest guidance.

It is based on the idea that regular, meaningful conversations can unlock a person’s potential and has now become a standard approach.

Held in New York, and online for those further afield.

Where it began.

This practice began in New York, driven by years of leading teams and seeing talented individuals struggle without honest guidance.

It is based on the idea that regular, meaningful conversations can unlock a person’s potential and has now become a standard approach.

Held in New York, and online for those further afield.

OUR TEAM

The people behind the practice.

The Counsel is a small practice, consisting of a principal counsel and a few trusted associates, all valuing discretion.

Anand Mehra

Principal Counsel

Rohan Desai

Cohort Lead

Rohan Desai

Cohort Lead

Priya Nair

Associate Counsel

Priya Nair

Associate Counsel

Maya Rao

Client Care

Private coaching for founders and leaders.

© 2026 The Counsel. All rights reserved.

Private coaching for founders and leaders.

© 2026 The Counsel. All rights reserved.

Private coaching for founders and leaders.

© 2026 The Counsel. All rights reserved.

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