About Puja

Puja Talesara Bhandari

Internationally acclaimed Executive Leadership Coach, Keynote Speaker and Founder of Leadership Demystified, based in Singapore.

Ranked #16 in the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership 2026, alongside renowned leadership voices such as Simon Sinek and Robin Sharma.

Executive Leadership CoachKeynote Speaker3x TEDx Speaker4x International Bestselling AuthorDirector, Coaching Solutions · John Mattone Global
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Puja Talesara Bhandari, Executive Leadership Coach
Puja Talesara Bhandari, ranked #16 in the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership 2026
1,000+
Leaders Empowered
50+
Organisations Worldwide
#16
Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership 2026
3x
TEDx Speaker
4x
International Bestselling Author
4,000+
Newsletter Subscribers

The first English speaker in her non-English-speaking family, Puja’s journey began with finding and owning her own voice. Her personal experiences and steep learning curve through life, leadership, and transformation sparked her interest in coaching and evolved into a larger purpose: helping others find their voice, lead authentically, and create meaningful impact.

Today, Puja coaches C-suite executives, women leaders, entrepreneurs, government leaders, senior executives, emerging leaders, and the younger generation, helping them build executive presence, communicate with authority, embrace authenticity, and lead with courage. Her clients and coachees often refer to her as their “Change Agent” — a catalyst who challenges perspectives, unlocks possibilities, and turns awareness into transformation.

Ranked #16 in the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership 2026, alongside renowned leadership voices such as Simon Sinek and Robin Sharma, Puja is known for transforming leadership conversations into powerful moments of insight, courage, and change.

As Director, Coaching Solutions at John Mattone Global, Puja operates at the forefront of global executive and leadership development. Through Leadership Demystified, her leadership platform and growing global community, she has empowered 1,000+ leaders across 50+ organisations worldwide, translating leadership concepts into practical frameworks for personal mastery and professional performance.

A sought-after keynote speaker and storyteller, Puja brings energy, authenticity, and depth to stages around the world. Her weekly newsletter, Leadership Demystified, reaches 4,000+ subscribers, extending her ideas and influence far beyond the coaching room.

Puja also serves as Chief Secretary of JITO Ladies Wing Singapore, where she contributes to strengthening the wing’s vision while building meaningful communities and platforms for connection, growth, and empowerment.

At the heart of Puja’s work is a mission that goes beyond coaching individuals: to build communities of inspiring, authentic, and courageous leaders across generations, industries, and geographies.

Who She Coaches

Leaders at every stage.

C-suite executivesWomen leadersEntrepreneursGovernment leadersSenior executivesEmerging leadersThe younger generation
01

Executive Presence

Build the presence that makes people listen when you walk into the room.

02

Communicate with Authority

Speak with clarity and conviction, in the boardroom and on stage.

03

Embrace Authenticity

Lead as yourself, not as a copy of someone else’s idea of a leader.

04

Lead with Courage

Make the hard calls and use your voice when it matters most.

Her clients call her their
“Change Agent”

A catalyst who challenges perspectives, unlocks possibilities, and turns awareness into transformation.

Roles & Leadership

Where Puja leads today.

Founder

Leadership Demystified

Her leadership platform and growing global community, empowering 1,000+ leaders across 50+ organisations worldwide.

Director, Coaching Solutions

John Mattone Global

At the forefront of global executive and leadership development.

Chief Secretary

JITO Ladies Wing Singapore

Strengthening the wing’s vision while building meaningful communities and platforms for connection, growth, and empowerment.

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Research Foundation of India
Intelligent Leadership, pioneered by John Mattone
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Puja Talesara Bhandari, ranked #16 in the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership 2026
Global Recognition

Ranked #16 in the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership 2026

Puja Talesara Bhandari is ranked #16 in the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership 2026, an independent global ranking of leadership speakers and thought leaders, alongside renowned voices such as Simon Sinek and Robin Sharma.

For Puja,

leadership is not about the position you hold.

It is about the voice you find, the courage you demonstrate, and the impact you choose to leave behind.

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