About Me
Vinay Kumar, PCC
Executive & Leadership Coach
Author • Faculty • Speaker
Vinay Kumar has a strong track record of helping senior leaders take their effectiveness
to the next level. As a former business leader himself, Vinay’s unique combination of deep business acumen, senior leadership experience, and focus on leadership development creates a strong proposition for clients who value his ability to
understand their business context and challenges. A senior executive client recently summed it up: “Vinay has made me a better leader by helping me deepen my understanding of myself and translate that understanding into more effective relationships with others.”
Vinay is the co-author, with Chalmers Brothers, of the book “Language and the Pursuit of Leadership Excellence: How Extraordinary Leaders Build Relationships, Shape Culture, and Drive Breakthrough Results” and
the author of “Customers: Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em: 57 Ways to Love Your Customers”. Vinay serves as an Adjunct
Faculty member in George Washington University’s Leadership Coaching program. In addition, he serves as an
Executive Coach in American University’s Key Executive Leadership Program. He also speaks at many CEO
Forums through his association with Vistage.
Having personally worked with over 1,000 leaders, either through executive coaching or group learning
programs, both in the US and overseas, Vinay has experience working with leaders in critical areas that will
help them be more successful. Specifically, Vinay focuses on working with senior leaders and high potential
leaders who seek to:
- Improve communication & interpersonal skills
- Strengthen relationships & collaboration
- Create a healthier culture & stronger business results
Vinay has worked with executives at organizations such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Federal Reserve System,
Intelsat, Washington University, American University, George Washington University, Farragut Systems, The
World Bank, US Secret Service, EPA, Department of Homeland Security. His clients come primarily from
technical backgrounds, such as engineering, IT, software development, law, law enforcement, and finance.
Vinay holds a degree in Chemical Engineering and a Leadership Coaching Certification from Georgetown
University. Vinay is multilingual (English, Hindi, and Urdu) and grew up in a multicultural family. He lives in
Great Falls, VA with his wife. In their spare time, they travel internationally, trek in the Himalayas, practice
yoga. They also enjoy running, reading, and leading medical missions overseas.
703-851-9466 • Vinay@leadingforbreakthroughs.com
Experience:
- Adjunct Faculty in Leadership Coaching Certificate Program, The George Washington University
- Coach, TEOCO Corporation
- Senior Director, Marketing General
- Co-owned, Co-led GRC Direct
- Sales Engineer, Gulf Oil Corporation
- Program Manager, US Environmental Protection Agency
Credentials:
- Certified Leadership Coach through the Georgetown University
- Completed coursework through Newfield Network
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation
- Certified in Leadership Circle Profile 360, EQi 2.0, EQ 360, ESCI 360, and Hogan
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Maryland
- Ph.D. from The School of Hard Knocks
Experience
- Adjunct Faculty in Leadership Coaching Certificate Program, The George Washington University
- Coach, TEOCO Corporation
- Senior Director, Marketing General
- Co-owned, Co-led GRC Direct
- Sales Engineer, Gulf Oil Corporation
- Program Manager, US Environmental Protection Agency
Credentials
- Certified Leadership Coach through the Georgetown University
- Completed coursework through Newfield Network
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation
- Certified in Leadership Circle Profile 360, EQi 2.0, EQ 360, ESCI 360, and Hogan
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Maryland
- Ph.D. from The School of Hard Knocks