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Deepak Jayaraman

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Author: Play to Potential - Lead a full life, Become the best you. at Penguin Random House
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Deepak Jayaraman is a leadership advisor, executive coach, and certified CEO coach focused on helping leaders achieve their full potential. An alumnus of London Business School and IIM Ahmedabad, he leverages his past experience as a consultant at McKinsey & Company and Egon Zehnder to guide his clients through pivotal transitions.

Deepak emphasizes a holistic approach to life, arguing that personal growth is deeply intertwined with family, which he considers an essential support system. He is a passionate tennis enthusiast, often drawing parallels from the sport to professional life, and is an admirer of players like Roger Federer.

His book, "Play to Potential," published by Penguin Random House, is a national bestseller that explores unlocking human potential.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Author: Play to Potential - Lead a full life, Become the best you.
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Human Potential
The central theme of his advisory work, podcast, and bestselling book, focusing on how individuals can lead holistic lives and become their best selves.
Leadership Transitions
A core focus of his coaching practice and podcast, where he helps senior executives navigate pivotal moments and important choices in their careers and lives.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Author: Play to Potential - Lead a full life, Become the best you.
Penguin Random House
12-2016
Curator and Learner
Play to Potential Podcast
1-2016
Leadership Advisor | Executive Coach | Sounding Board
Transition Insight Private Limited
3-2010 - 2-2016
Consultant
Egon Zehnder
10-2006 - 11-2009
Management Consultant (USA and India)
McKinsey & Company
In the press

Media appearances

Play to Potential Podcast. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Play to Potential (Audio Book) by Deepak Jayaraman. Featured in LearnOutLoud
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Education
2004 - 2006
MBA
London Business School
1997 - 1999
PG Diploma in Management
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
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