Executive Leadership. Strategic Clarity. Sustainable Impact.
Coaching and consulting for senior leaders and executives navigating complex roles, high-stakes decisions, and organizational transformation.
Trusted by Leaders. Built by Leaders.
Two decades Industry Leadership
Decades of leadership experience across global organizations, complex programs, and high-stakes environments—bringing real-world insight into every coaching engagement
Founded by Practicing Leaders
MDN is led by Madhavan Gunalan and Divya Raman Krishnan—former corporate leaders and executive coaches who understand leadership pressure from the inside out
Thought Leadership & Global Influence
TED speaker, published author, and leadership mentor—combining strategic thinking, executive presence, and behavioural transformation.
Executive coaching that sharpens clarity, presence, and decision-making at the highest levels.
Who We Coach
Senior leaders navigating complexity, scale, and high-stakes executive decisions.
CXOs & Board-Level Leaders
Leaders accountable for enterprise outcomes, organizational direction, and long-term impact—operating under constant scrutiny and pressure.
CEO • CXO • Board Member • Business Unit Head
Senior & High-Potential Leaders
Experienced leaders preparing for greater scope, visibility, and influence—strengthening executive presence, judgment, and leadership maturity.
VP • Director • GM • Functional Leaders
Founders & Enterprise Builders
Founders and business leaders scaling organizations who must evolve from operator to strategic leader while building resilient leadership systems.
Founder • Co-Founder • Managing Partner
We work with leaders who are serious about growth, reflection, and sustained impact—not quick fixes.
How We Work
A disciplined, real-world leadership coaching approach—designed for executives operating at scale.
Diagnose the Leadership System
We begin by understanding the leader’s context—stakeholders, pressure points, decision dynamics, and organizational expectations—before defining any goals.
Align Leadership Intent & Impact
We align self-perception with stakeholder reality, ensuring leadership intent translates into trust, influence, and consistent executive presence.
Practice Under Real Conditions
Leadership behaviors are tested and refined in live situations—boardrooms, senior forums, and critical conversations—not simulations.
Sustain Behavioral Change
We embed reflection, feedback loops, and accountability to ensure leadership growth is sustained—not event-based or short-lived.
Leadership Behind MDN
Built by leaders who have lived the pressures they now help others navigate.
Divya Raman Krishnan — Founder | CEO | Executive Leadership Coach
Divya is an accomplished executive leadership coach and former corporate leader with deep experience in the IT industry. As Founder & CEO of MDN, she works closely with senior leaders to strengthen judgment, influence, and leadership maturity—especially during transitions, growth phases, and organizational change.
Madhavan Gunalan — Co-Founder | Executive Leadership Coach | Author | TED Speaker
With over two decades of leadership experience in the global automotive industry, Madhavan has led complex, high-stakes programs across regions and cultures. As an executive coach and author of “Financial Freedom” and “Leadership Redefined,” he brings systems thinking, executive presence, and behavioral clarity to leaders navigating scale and complexity.
Two Decades Leadership Experience | Global Programs | Board-Level Exposure | Published Authors | TED Speaker
Executive Leadership Coaching Programs
Structured, confidential coaching engagements designed for leaders operating at scale.
1:1 Executive Leadership Coaching
For CXOs, Board-Level Leaders, and Senior Executives
A confidential, high-trust coaching engagement focused on executive presence, strategic decision-making, leadership judgment, and navigating complexity at the top.
Leadership Acceleration Program
For Senior Business Leaders and High-Potential Executives
Designed for leaders preparing for expanded scope, this program strengthens leadership maturity, visibility, and confidence—bridging the gap between functional excellence and enterprise leadership.
Founder & Enterprise Leadership Advisory
For Founders, Co-Founders, and Enterprise Leaders
Strategic leadership advisory for founders and enterprise leaders navigating scale, succession, organizational design, and leadership systems—moving from operator to enterprise leader.
All engagements are customized, confidential, and designed around the leader—not a generic framework.
Trusted by Senior Leaders
Executive trust is earned quietly—through results, discretion, and consistency.
“MDN’s coaching helped me step back, think clearly, and lead with greater presence during a critical transition.”
— Senior Executive, Global Organization
“The strength of MDN’s approach is its grounding in real leadership experience, not theory.”
— Business Unit Head
“Confidential, practical, and deeply insightful—this is coaching for leaders who take responsibility seriously.”
— CXO
Begin with a Strategic Conversation
We begin with a confidential executive conversation to understand context, complexity, and leadership priorities—before recommending any engagement.
All conversations are confidential and obligation-free.
Ready to Elevate Your Leadership?
Start with a confidential strategy session. We’ll clarify your leadership context, identify priority focus areas, and recommend the right coaching path.
1. Book a Strategy Session
Share your role, challenges, and outcomes you want.
2. Get Clarity & Direction
We identify focus areas, blind spots, and a practical roadmap.
3. Start a Coaching Engagement
Begin structured coaching with clear goals and accountability.