Anita Kishore, Ph.D., ACC

A former scientist & management consultant, Anita is an executive coach who helps high IQ, highly analytical individuals lean into their emotional quotient (EQ) to become better leaders. Anita has experience coaching senior executives, senior government administrators, and underrepresented individuals. Anita uses strategic thinking, relationship-building, and a structured approach to problem-solving to help her clients pilot new approaches to their leadership mindset and behaviors.

Background and Experience

Anita brings an open, honest, and direct approach from her global consulting experience at Bain & Company and in management roles at Novartis, Pfizer, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative. Anita teaches leadership development at NYU Wagner School of Public Service and the National Institutes of Health to cohorts of senior executive leaders. Additionally, Anita is an adjunct instructor for iCoachGlobal. Beyond healthcare, Anita coaches diverse clients across professional services and high-tech industries. She has coached over 500 underrepresented individuals as a career coach with Management Leadership for Tomorrow. She currently serves as the treasurer for the NYC Chapter of the International Coaching Federation. She is completing a mindfulness teaching program with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield.

Businesses and Engagements

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Professional Services
  • Government
  • Technology

Industry Experience:

  • Construction
  • Consumer Products
  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Healthcare Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Technology

Areas of Specialization

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Onboarding
  • Leadership: Emerging
  • Influence/Collaboration Skills

Education and Training

  • M.P.A., NYU Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service
  • Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Georgia
  • M.Sc., Chemistry, University of Melbourne
  • B.S., Chemistry, Yale University

Coaching Certifications:

  • Associate Certified Coach
  • International Coaching Federation
  • iCoachGlobal
  • The Leadership Circle

Qualifications

  • Assessments: Everything DiSC: All Types, MBTI: Basics, MBTI: II, EQ-i 2.0
  • Certifications: Associate Certified Coach International Coaching Federation, iCoachGlobal, The Leadership Circle, Hogan Suite

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