High-Stakes Reliability. Sophisticated Strategic Insight.

Executive leadership is often an isolating endeavor. For over 30 years, I served in high-pressure environments where ‘staying solid’ was a prerequisite for success. Today, I bring that stability to the boardroom through a commitment to non-directive partnership and objective listening. I provide a confidential sanctuary to process complexity and refine strategic intent. Let’s develop your Inner Citadel and establish your architecture of clarity.

1500+

Hours Coached

30+

Years Leadership

Our Services

Bespoke thinking partnerships designed to calibrate vision, manage organizational complexity, and secure strategic impact

For Founders & CXOs. A confidential sanctuary to calibrate long-term vision, navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, and execute with objective, unshakeable clarity.

Executive Transition & Narrative

For Leaders in Transition. Defining a distinct value proposition, refining the professional narrative, and securing your next high-stakes strategic mandate.

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a long hallway with a closed door in the middle of it

The Executive Strategy Partner

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a close up of a building with many windows
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a circular staircase with a blue sky

For Directors & VPs. Navigating the critical transition from operational oversight to strategic influence. Mastering the mental governance required for high-level organizational authority. 

Strategic Leadership Progression

Stay Solid Solutions

High-stakes thinking partnerships in a confidential sanctuary.

Email

coachrakesh@staysolidsolutions.com

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Rakesh Upadhyay, ICF PCC Executive Coach & Strategic Thinking Partner

Colonel (Retd), Indian Army