Farhad Motiwalla is a senior leadership, communication, and strategy specialist. He works with business leaders on the skills and strategies required to drive results. He specializes in helping C-suite executives and company board members lead, grow, and manage their organizations through complexities and times of change. He also works with leaders to clearly think through intended and unintended consequences, and to develop their authentic brand while leading in complex times.
In addition, Farhad effectively coaches leaders in areas that involve persuasive communication skills for a variety of high-stakes situations, such as business development, negotiations, and ethical decision making. Clients value Farhad’s insightful advice and his ability to execute dramatic change. Both clients and colleagues have expressed that Farhad challenges them to think beyond what is currently known to ascertain the right direction and strategies needed to achieve desired results: “He gives you the clarity with which to help you better know, understand, and lead yourself.”
A graduate of Cornell University, Farhad speaks English, Hindi, Arabic, French, as well as some Italian. He has worked with companies ranging widely in size, market, and geography. His clients are around the world, from the Middle East to the Far East, Europe, South America, and North America. His client list covers a full range in size, complexity and industry.
Farhad has served as a well-regarded coaching faculty member for Harvard University’s Advanced Management Program within the Harvard Business School.
He resides in the New York City metro area with his two children.