• Kasindra Maharaj

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DISC Type : DC

Chief Momentum Officer | Professional Development Coach — Career, Interviews, Resumes, Job Search at KM Career Insights

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Kasindra Maharaj is a certified executive and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience, previously serving as a Vice President at HSBC. As Chief Momentum Officer at KM Career Insights, she uses a science-backed, holistic approach to help professionals with career development. People describe her as dedicated, insightful, and professional.

Originally from Trinidad & Tobago, Kasindras global perspective is shaped by her multicultural upbringing in a tri-religion home and living in developed and developing countries. She enjoys beaches, museums, reading, and spending time outdoors. Her personal philosophy is rooted in fairness for all and holistic wellbeing.

Unique fact: After moving to Canada, she was told her accent was “distracting, ” an experience that now informs her work in helping professionals find their powerful voice.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Precise But Practical

ROI Driven

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Topics They Care About

Holistic Coaching
Emphasizes a science-backed, holistic approach in her coaching, believing personal and professional success are interconnected, a lesson learned from her father.
Career Transitions
Focuses on helping motivated professionals navigate career changes, new roles, and job searches to build momentum towards their goals.
Voice & Communication
Passionate about helping professionals use their voice effectively, partly inspired by her personal experience of having her Trinidadian accent criticized.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2011
Chief Momentum Officer | Professional Development Coach — Career, Interviews, Resumes, Job Search at KM Career Insights
11-2023 - 11-2024
Blogger at Personal Branding Blog
12-2020 - 12-2021
Founder & CEO at Global Institute for the Overlooked Worker™
9-2009 - 9-2013
Independent Consumer Strategist — Consumer Research & Customer Experience Management at Customer Experience Vistas
Vice President, Consumer Research & Customer Experience at HSBC

Education

2014 - 2025
ICF-credits from World Executive and Business Summit
Master's degree from University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus

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Insights For Selling To • Kasindra

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with • Kasindra is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from • Kasindra

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will • Kasindra move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can • Kasindra take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And • Kasindra

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