Leadership Coaching San Francisco
for CEOs Who Want to Lead, Communicate, and Scale with Confidence
The Systems Method for Transformative Communication ™ Program For San Francisco CEOs and Founders who want to lead with impact, close more deals, and build resilient teams.
When You’re Leading, Communication Is Everything
You’re running a company, pitching to investors, and managing a team — but some days it feels like it could all fall apart.
Maybe this sounds familiar:
Walking into a pitch unsure what to say and wishing you had the right words to inspire confidence and close the deal.
Leaving meetings replaying every word, second-guessing if you sounded confident or competent.
Feeling drained by constant handholding and frustrated when people still don’t “get it.”
Knowing you’re capable and visionary but struggling to express that clearly when it matters most.
These communication breakdowns don’t just drain your energy — they cost you time, trust, and opportunities. And you can’t really talk about it as you don’t want to unload on friends or show doubt to your team, but the pressure doesn’t go away.
When Communication Breaks Down, Growth Slows Down
For founders, that can mean lost deals, missed investments, or product launches that burn everyone out.
For executives, unclear direction leads to stalled projects, strained relationships, and high turnover.
For entrepreneurs, it’s burnout from trying to please everyone while struggling to articulate your value.
Every miscommunication has a price:
Lost funding or clients
Team disengagement and turnover
Delayed growth and decision fatigue
It’s not your product or potential that’s holding you back. It’s the communication skills no one ever taught you.
Communication: The Hidden Growth Strategy
What you really want is to:
Walk into high-stakes situations calm and confident
Lead meetings that inspire clarity and action
Build trust so your team runs smoothly without you managing every detail
These are learnable skill and when you master them, you lead stronger, scale faster, and grow with ease.
“I appreciate her expertise in psychology. She always starts the session by asking about my state of mind and the areas I want to develop, and then she helps me to develop those areas in a structured way. It was not simply business coaching but also helping with my personal development as a leader, entrepreneur, and early-stage startup founder.”
-AI Startup Founder and CEO, San Francisco, CA
I’m Sunita Shenoy, PhD, Your Leadership Coach in San Francisco, CA
As a Leadership Coach, I help CEOs, founders, and executives transform how they communicate — so they can lead with clarity, confidence, and influence.
I created The Systems Method for Transformative Communication™, a leadership coaching program designed to help business leaders master the soft skills that drive measurable business results: communication, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building.
My background bridges both psychology and business.
I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, a degree in Business Administration, and multiple coaching certifications. Early in my career, I worked in accounting and financial services before founding my first business in 2013. That combination of analytical and human understanding shapes everything I do.
Because here’s what I know after years of working with high-performing leaders:
Success isn’t just about strategy, funding, or innovation. It’s about how well you communicate your vision.
The higher you rise, the harder it becomes to hear the truth about how you’re perceived.
What you say and how you say it determines whether people trust you enough to follow your lead.
That’s why my leadership coaching integrates business strategy with behavioral insight. My sessions are both reflective and practical — giving you tools to:
Stay calm and confident under pressure
Communicate with clarity and empathy
Build trust and independence within your team
Navigate high-stakes conversations with ease
Leaders who develop these skills don’t just communicate better — they build stronger teams, make better decisions, and see tangible business growth.
Research from Harvard Business Review, Cornell University, and Reuters confirms that soft skills like emotional intelligence and communication directly drive productivity, retention, and profitability.
And in the age of AI, these human-centered skills aren’t just helpful — they’re the ultimate competitive advantage.
"I appreciate being able to learn and practice these [assertiveness, non-verbal communication] skills. Thank you for being so approachable ."
-Communication Course Student, San Francisco, CA.
The Systems Method for Transformative Communication™ for CEO’s, founders, and business owners
Leadership Coaching San Francisco - 12-Week Communication Program
Being an expert in psychology and communication, my clients appreciate that they don’t need to have all the answers or the roadmap.
I created The Systems Method for Transformative Communication™ program to be grounded in established theories and methodologies—including systems thinking, psychology, emotional intelligence, experiential learning, neuropsychology, communication models, leadership development, and coaching frameworks. Refined with a focus on communication for leaders, this unique integration bridges science and strategy, giving leaders the practical tools to transform the way they communicate and lead.
In 1:1 weekly coaching sessions over 12 weeks, I break down the communication skills and strategies into doable pieces, integrating mindset shifts, skills to handle stressful emotions, and personalized compassionate coaching so you have what you need to transform your communication, your leadership, and your business.
We will focus on the communication challenges that matter most in your world — whether that’s client sales calls, investor pitches, employee management, or partner negotiations.
The Systems Method for Transformative Communication™
Leadership Coaching San Francisco, CA
What’s Included
3 Month 1:1 Coaching Program for Business Leaders
Total of 12 live coaching sessions (45-60 mins) covering The Systems Method for Transformative Communication™.
Session includes strategies, personalized consultation and coaching to master the new skills and apply them to your specific situation.
WhatsApp messaging Monday-Friday 10am-4pm PST for personal feedback.
Accountability, support, and guided tasks to build relevant skills between sessions that you can apply directly in your business life.
What we will cover:
***Private coaching packages are customized and based on your specific needs for success***
We won’t cover everything—just what’s most relevant to you, and we’ll go deep where it matters.
Assessment and Goal Setting -Identify your unique communication style, and your communication strengths and blindspots. Clarify a specific area where you want transformation so you can focus on this throughout our coaching engagement.
Emotion Management in Business - Reveal the tools and techniques to effectively manage the 4 most common emotions felt by business owners: stress, overwhelm, pressure, and worries. Change the way you deal with these feelings and replace it with a sense of calm and ease.
Overcoming Mental Blocks and Upgrading Mindset- Identify the limiting thoughts and beliefs that may be contributing to your blind spots. Uplevel your mindset with confident, empowering beliefs that allow you to blow past the limits that previously held you back. Create new belief systems that empower and enable you to lead your business in a forward and growth direction.
Mastering Non-verbal and Listening Techniques - Did you know how powerful body language is in your communication? Unlock the secrets of body language to add gravitas to your leadership presence and to connect more deeply. Develop the art of active and radical listening so you build trust and rapport among your team and clients. By truly understanding their needs and perspectives, you'll be known as a leader who genuinely values others.
Executive Presence and Influence- Learn how to build trust, influence, and psychological safety in your interactions and business relationships. These are key elements to developing an executive presence. Speak with calm authority in high stakes situations so you can be seen as a respected leader.
Client and Customer Conversations- Build rapport with potential clients and communicate so you can understand your clients and customers better, allowing you to connect with their needs and communicate the value of your product or service. Develop ways to build trust, credibility, and lasting customer relationships.
Leading Teams with Clarity- No more fumbling with your employees and team. Learn how to communicate with your employees and team in critical ways so you’re on the same page and you can delegate effectively. Build good connections with your team so you can lead with a good balance of authority, kindness, and compassion. Your employees will appreciate it.
Navigating Difficult Conversations- Difficult and uncomfortable conversations are an inevitable part of business at times. Discover the formula that allows you to assert yourself with ease, so you can communicate clearly without being pushy, pressuring, too passive or aggressive. Learn effective ways to make requests, decline requests, give and receive feedback.
What to Expect & How We Work
I’ve broken this down into clear, manageable sections. You'll still need to learn and apply the concepts, but I've organized everything to make the learning process as straightforward as possible. You'll have access to clear instructions, examples, and personalized help when you need it. My role as your coach is to guide and support you through it all: providing the space for you to try new ways, giving feedback, and making sure you feel cared for while you do the deeper work.
This isn’t an overnight fix—it’s a meaningful process we co-create. You’ll see steady growth as you practice, recalibrate, and integrate new ways of leading. Some weeks will feel energizing, others more challenging—and both are part of real progress. My goal is to teach the skills that can help you communicate, connect, and show up with calm, confidence, and leadership presence … but success depends on consistent practice and application. I can't speak to what results you'll have, and I hope you can understand that.
"Please keep teaching and sharing your knowledge… you’re one of the best teachers ... You are an inspiration to achieve greatness ."
-Communication Course Student, San Francisco, CA.
Getting Real Results for CEOs and Leaders with Leadership Coaching San Francisco
Imagine a few months from now, the transformation that’s possible for you and your business…
As a business owner, when you lead and communicate with clarity and confidence, it means success, growth, and things running more smoothly.
Projects get done faster and without the emotional turmoil,
Profit margins increase as better partnerships and deals are made.
Expanded opportunities as you form more valuable connections
Hiring and retaining top talent becomes easy and seamless
Increased respect and positive visibility amongst your team
At the end of the day, your business is doing better than ever and YOU have more peace, calm, and confidence.
Your Investment: $4997
Payment plans available
This includes 3 months of 1:1 leadership coaching with the following:
Total of 12 live coaching sessions (45-60 mins) covering The Systems Method for Transformative Communication™.
Session includes strategies, personalized consultation and coaching to master the new skills and apply them to your specific situation.
WhatsApp messaging Monday-Friday 10am-4pm PST for personal feedback throughout the 3 months.
Accountability, support, and guided tasks to build relevant skills between sessions that you can apply directly in your business life.
Your next step is to book a free consultation call. We’ll talk about the leadership and communication challenges you’re facing and if the The Systems Method for Transformative Communication™ is right for you.
Is The Systems Method for Transformative Communication™ Coaching Program right for you?
This coaching program isn’t for everyone — and that’s by design
✅This program is for leaders who…
Value personal and professional growth and are committed to long-term transformation, not quick hacks.
Want to strengthen their leadership and communication skills with genuineness and integrity.
Are motivated, teachable, and open to feedback.
Understand that leadership is as much about emotional intelligence as it is about strategy.
Seek to inspire, guide, and connect with others rather than manipulate or control.
Are ambitious, but also care about kindness, relationships, and impact.
🚫This program Is Not For Leaders who…
Want instant fixes or surface-level tips instead of deeper, lasting change.
Are more interested in persuasion tactics than genuine connection.
Expect transformation without putting in time, consistent effort, and being open to growth.
Believe leadership is only about authority, not self-awareness and communication.
Are not yet ready to reflect on their mindset, habits, and patterns.
“The information was surprisingly very insightful! I feel that I have a better understanding of how to communicate with different personalities."
-Manager, San Francisco, CA.
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It’s coaching designed to strengthen how you communicate — with customers, investors, employees, business partners, and peers — and how you use these communication skills to then lead more effectively.
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Startup founders, CEOs, other C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to communicate effectively with clarity and confidence.
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Yes. We’ll practice how to communicate your value naturally, get your point across, ask the right questions and answer their questions, so clients feel excited to work with you and say yes more often.
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This is not a course or training in public speaking or in pitching to investors. But you will learn effective strategies that help you stay calm, focused, and compelling during pitches, speeches, and high-stakes meetings.
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Not at all! I’m based out of San Francisco with the option to meet in person but we can meet online via video from wherever you are located.
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It will depend on how soon you implement the skills and how often you practice them. You will learn useful tools from day 1. If you apply them quickly and effectively, you can notice a difference within a few weeks, provided you be consistent at it.
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The investment is $4997 per individual, with payment plans available. Special discounts are available for multiple leaders.
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If communication struggles are costing you sales, opportunities, or peace of mind, the ROI is enormous. In numerous studies, coaching has been found to provide companies with significant return on investment.
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No, this is not therapy. While psychotherapy focuses on resolving mental health problems and delves into the past, coaching focuses on active steps to reach your goals. Coaching focuses on your future and moving forward. Although I am a psychologist and a coach, I don’t provide psychotherapy to my coaching clients. If through the course of our coaching it seems you may benefit from psychotherapy, I will refer you to a licensed therapist.
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