For technical experts and engineers stepping into leadership
Leadership isn’t hard:
You were just trained for something else
A safe, judgement-free space for honest leaders — with real outcomes.
Reserve your Free 2-hour Strategy Session and leave with a clear plan for the people-problems you can't "logic" your way out of.
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Identify your top 3 leadership friction points (confidence, conflict, communication, trust) — fast.
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Spot the "inner wiring" that's causing the repeat issues (energy leaks, narratives, reactions).
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Walk away with an action plan you can actually execute on the job.
Transformations
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"Ajay is an active listener who truly hears you without judgment, creating a space where you feel completely safe to share openly."
—Lyndsay
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"Ajay has a way of helping you see the best in yourself, empowering you to find your own answers instead of giving directives."
—Vishal
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"Ajay's guidance has been invaluable, and I always leave our sessions feeling uplifted and more confident in my own path."
—Jaee
Ajay Chikermane
Leadership & People Coach for Technical Leaders
iPEC-Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
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ELI-MP
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Energy Leadership
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30+ Years Tech Leadership
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iPEC-Certified Professional Coach (CPC) / ELI-MP / Energy Leadership / 30+ Years Tech Leadership /
With over 30 years of experience across technical sales, marketing, research and development, product manufacturing, and international business, Ajay Chikermane has established himself as a transformative leader and coach dedicated to helping others unlock their full potential.
You don't need hype. You need someone who gets your world.
Built for technical experts transitioning into people leadership.
Rooted in iPEC Core Energy Coaching and the Elements of Human Energy — a simple language for what leaders feel but rarely say out loud.
This is inside-out leadership: not "act better," but understand why you react — then change what drives the reaction.
“My mission is to inspire leaders who inspire others to lead.”
Because "great engineer" doesn't automatically become "great leader."
Being a great engineer proves you can think clearly, solve hard problems, and deliver under constraints. But leadership isn’t just about getting to the right answer — it’s about getting people aligned, navigating emotion, handling conflict, and building trust when the “right” path isn’t obvious.
That’s why so many high performers feel stuck: the technical playbook worked for years, and then suddenly the job becomes humans, ambiguity, and influence — and nobody trained you for that part.
Left unchecked, these invisible struggles don't just drain you — they can stall your promotion, erode team performance, and burn you out right when the spotlight gets brighter.
Rewire the inside.
Lead better on the outside.
You were trained to solve technical problems — find the fault, run the numbers, deliver the fix.
Then one day you got handed a team, bigger expectations, more visibility, and pressure that doesn’t show up in a spreadsheet… and nobody gave you the language for the inner game that actually makes leadership work: confidence under heat, emotional control, hard conversations, and influence without force.
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Fast & Honest:
We pinpoint what's happening: what you want, where you're stuck, what keeps repeating, and what it's costing you. -
The Real Cause:
We surface the internal drivers — identity, energy, narrative — that distort judgement under pressure. -
A Simple Plan:
You leave with a simple micro action plan: what to practise, which conversations to have, and how to measure progress.
Most leadership programs start with skills.
Rewire Power starts with what drives the skills.
Most programs teach the “what to do” of leadership—scripts, tools, and techniques. Rewire Power starts with what drives the behaviour underneath: your mindset, emotional energy, and leadership identity, so the skills land naturally and show up consistently when pressure hits.
You’ll know you’re ready for coaching when you’re tired of “figuring it out alone” and you’re finally willing to be honest about what’s not working — and do something about it.
Coaching Programs
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Rewire Power 1:1 Private Coaching helps technical experts become grounded, confident, people-centred leaders—without changing who they are. We work on what’s underneath your leadership (mindset, energy, identity) and what shows up on the surface (communication, boundaries, influence) so your leadership actually feels natural and effective.
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Life of a Leader Group Coaching brings leaders together—either from different backgrounds or within the same organization—to talk honestly about the real human load of leading. We connect everyday leadership situations to what’s happening in your Core, so people build shared language, steadier energy, and better ways of showing up with each other.
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The Elements of Human Energy is a simple, human map for understanding how you think, connect, and lead — especially when life gets noisy and pressure is high. It breaks “being a strong leader” into clear, relatable qualities across CORE (you), CONNECTION (others), and COLLECTIVE (impact), so you can name what’s really happening and shift it on purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re wondering “Is this for me?”—you’re not alone.
These quick answers cover the basics: what coaching is (and isn’t), what to expect in the free 2-hour strategy session, and how we’ll work together—clearly, confidentially, and with real-world outcomes in mind.
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No. Coaching is forward-focused and action-oriented. We work with your goals, energy, and choices — not diagnosing or treating mental health conditions.
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Perfect. Leadership isn’t a personality trait — it’s a set of skills and an inner stance you can build. We’ll start with who you are, not who you “should” be.
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We’ll clarify what you want, what’s getting in the way, and what’s been draining your energy. You’ll leave with a simple plan: key focus areas, next steps, and a clear path forward.
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What you share stays private. I treat coaching conversations with strong professional confidentiality, and I only break it if there’s a serious safety risk or if the law requires it.
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No homework needed. Just show up as you are. If you want, bring one real situation you’re dealing with right now — that’s enough.
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That’s okay. Some people want a reset and a plan, not an ongoing commitment. We can do a single session, a short sprint, or a targeted mini-program.
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Yes. I support leaders inside organizations through 1:1 coaching, leadership development, and team-focused work — aligned to real business outcomes.
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Yes. Group coaching works well when you want shared learning, accountability, and real conversation — without turning it into a “therapy circle.”
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Yes. I deliver practical, high-energy workshops and talks on leadership mindsets. I use my proprietary framework: The Elements of Human Leadership to bring awareness to core human competencies needed in the workplace.
Ready to stop overthinking it and get clear on your next move?
Drop your details below and I’ll reach out to set up your free 2-hour strategy session—so you leave with a simple plan, real next steps, and a leadership approach that actually fits you.