Thank you Smitha for the comfortable space for me to unwind my thoughts. I truly recommend to have a session with you to be able to understand what coaching can do
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Smitha was a good coach, she has a very good presence and composure while coaching. I recommend her to others seeking coaching.
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Smitha was my course mate during the New Code NLP training, and it's always a joyful experience to have such a positive-minded person by your side. I distinctly remember one moment after a session when she said to me, “People connect with you easily.” That simple stroke of appreciation worked wonders for my self-confidence. Smitha is the kind of person who radiates warmth and positivity. Her ever-present smile naturally creates a safe, non-judgmental space where any client can feel at ease, reflect deeply, and truly flourish. It’s rare to meet someone who makes growth feel this effortless.
Ritaj Gupta
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I had the opportunity to engage in a coaching session with Smitha, and from the very start she was very attentive, supportive, positive and solution-oriented in her approach. She guided me through the session with her expertise and skills in coaching. I would recommend her to anyone looking to gain some insight, support, growth and clarity in their personal or professional life!
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This is my 3rd session with Smitha, and I have found in her this incredible ability to create a space that feels very safe to be vulnerable while asking questions that make you pause and reflect. In today's session, she used a fascinating NLP technique, which left me with some exciting things to work with on my own. Every session with Smitha feels like one of discovery, and I am thankful to her for helping me navigate through these. More power to you, Smitha.
Change Catalyst & Executive Career Coach Supporting individuals at career and life crossroads to release limiting beliefs and step into their next chapter with clarity and courage
About Me Life often brings us to crossroads those raw, uncertain moments where the old no longer fits, and the new hasn’t yet appeared. I’ve walked those paths myself, and they’ve shaped the way I coach.
I am a coach, author, dancer, and traveler. As the author of Achan’s Flamingo, I’ve discovered how journeys both inner and outer can transform us. Dance has taught me expression beyond words, travel has inspired courage and curiosity, and writing has deepened reflection. These experiences flow into what I call my gutsy way of coaching a bold, compassionate, and transformational approach that helps people step fully into who they are becoming.
My Coaching Approach – The Gutsy Way
Offer challenge and support in equal measure
Spark transformation, not just change
Blend ICF Core Competencies with NLP, Transactional Analysis, and somatic awareness
Move beyond surface goals to uncover what truly matters
Who I Work With
Professionals navigating career transitions and reinventions
Leaders building presence, resilience, and influence
Individuals at midlife crossroads seeking renewal
Anyone ready to reimagine what’s possible in work and life
Beyond Coaching
Author of Achan’s Flamingo, a travelogue of discovery and reflection
Traveler and storyteller at Gutsy Musafir
Dancer, embracing rhythm and movement as pathways to presence
Founder of NiMiTHAM, a youth empowerment and life skills initiative
Credentials & Certifications
Coach ( ACC - ICF), 170 coaching hours
Competed PCC Bridge program and awaiting to complete remaining coaching 330 hrs and video submission for exam.
Certified Transformative NLP Coach & NLP Practitioner
Transactional Analysis – TA101
Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
Smitha Umesan is an empathetic coach who creates a safe space for reflection and personal growth, using insightful questions and positive reinforcement.
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