Rohan Shahane’s Coaching Experience
Rohan Shahane served as the lead for executive coaching at Satyam. He assisted in the deployment of coaching programs. He shared his experience: “As I looked around the organization, I found leaders and business units in some places who, even though bruised and injured, were able to march on. What was happening here? How was this possible? What did it take for them to soldier on? There were many reasons expressed. A sense of commitment and loyalty to the organization, pride in one’s work, solid camaraderie among the team, and a deep customer relationship were just a few. However, there was one thing in common that stood out strongly: These leaders were authentic, transparent, and humble. The crisis has thrown up many lessons for all of us, and the one enduring lesson that I take from this experience is what I have begun to call ‘fearless authentic leadership.’”
Rohan was a great example of what he has coined as “fearless authentic leadership”. He would never compromise his values and stood firmly with the organization for as long as possible (and necessary) to assist thousands of associates with finding new positions. We learn in crisis who the great ones are…they are shoulder to shoulder with us when it matters most. Such was the case with Rohan Shahane. I am proud to have had the opportunity to work with him, and would again, at any moment in time.