Testimonials
"I had the absolute privilege of working with Kanchan as my executive coach over a seven-month period. I’m so humbled and deeply grateful for the time I was afforded with her. She has an uncanny ability to touch your soul so deeply, opening a new self-perspective anchored in ownership of our own actions and the source of where we may have experienced an inflection in the past.
She is deeply invested in the growth of her clients. I felt this personally as she would submerge herself into her sessions with undivided attention, deep understanding, and openness. She made me feel seen, heard, and understood!
She truly embodied and understood how I’ve had to navigate corporate culture, the importance of tone and language, and how to elevate communication with purpose. She provided amazing tools on how to create personal safety.
I cannot rave about Kanchan enough. She changed my life, and I carry her teachings with me each day, although our coaching relationship is over."
Ali Moser
District Vice President at Toronto Dominion Bank
"When my client asked me to suggest a keynote speaker for their global mining consulting company for International Women’s Day, I immediately thought of Kanchan. I knew she would deliver a message that was inspirational, on point, audience-tailored and with lots of heart and she did. In spades! Highly recommend Kanchan to bring home the message of courage, leadership and fanning the flames of women in the workplace!"
Dr. Grace Churchill, MBA, PCC, DBA
CEO of Award Winning Grace Churchill & Associates
“Kanchan is an executive coach in a class of her own. She knows precisely how to build a relationship that will let you search for and find the kind of insights that lead to break throughs. I consider my experience working with her among my greatest career learnings.”
Heather Logan
Vice President, Strategic Relationships & Initiatives at CADTH
“Working with Kanchan for the last 3 months has helped me in a way no testimonial can really ever cover, she has not only been an amazing coach but also a caring mentor. Her kindness, willingness to share her own experiences and wisdom while listening closely, are all qualities that I’ve learned from. Beyond that, as a coach she has always tried to help me become a better version of myself by gently leading the way to a better perspective. Kanchan has a unique way of making you feel at ease from the first session and pinpointing valuable insight from the clumsily shared information. Our conversations and multitudes of "AHA! Moments" have not only shaped my career path as a future leader but also personal life with lessons that I will hold and cherish forever. She has truly helped me uncover my power, power that I never knew I had in the first place.”
Ornella Hatungimana
Government Relations Associate at One Acre Fund – Tubura
“Leadership coaching with Kanchan has been such an enjoyable and transformative experience. Most impressive has been her ability to guide/nudge/push me patiently but purposefully in achieving my objectives, help identify my blind spots and inspire my growth. I especially appreciated her ability to listen attentively, provide feedback and challenge me with alternate perspectives. Kanchan draws easily from her wealth of expertise to share insights and guidance that I will continue to draw from. Kanchan is truly an exceptional coach!”
Mona Jabbour
Physician Leadership Coach & Consultant
“Kanchan has helped me through some massive changes in my life for the past year. Her warmth, humour (which is important to me), and consummate professionalism provided incredible insight and foresight allowing me to focus on my immediate next steps. I value her approach, and highly recommend her.”
Rebecca Gill
Executive Director at ROSA The UK Fund for Women and Girls Soar
"I first met Kanchan through Taking the Stage, a course that helped me confidently own my voice as a woman leader. Her thoughtful guidance left a lasting impression and it wasn’t long before we brought her into BrandActive to help others do the same.
What began as a single workshop grew into a powerful partnership that shaped the way we support and develop women leaders. From the Leading Bravely program to executive and group coaching, Kanchan helped us reimagine what leadership could look like for women across the organization.
She has a rare ability to surface the unspoken challenges we all feel but struggle to articulate, and then create the conditions for real, lasting change. Her work goes beyond individual growth - it shifts culture. Kanchan’s impact at BrandActive has been both deeply personal and systemically transformative."
Sarah Icely Hill
Senior Vice President at BrandActive
"I've had the pleasure of attending many sessions that Kanchan generously provides for her Women of Culture community. I admire her ability to distill big topics and convey them in a way that gently moves people toward meaningful reflection and action. Her dedication to this community is only matched by her generosity and authenticity. Highly recommended!"
Hale Yaman
Executive & Leadership Coach
“Kanchan’s coaching has fundamentally shifted my approach and mindset. Through her coaching, I’ve learned how to re-frame my role and workplace challenges/opportunities in order to drive greater impact. Her thoughtful, wise, direct and authentic coaching has pushed me outside of old comfort zones and helped me to grow personally and professionally. I highly recommend Kanchan’s coaching to anyone who is interested in evolving their leadership abilities.”
Jodi Wilson
Senior Director, Strategy & Performance Management at RBC
“Its hard to hide when you are standing in front of a mirror". Kanchan is a transformational coach who encourages authenticity, being brave and speaking the truth and leveraging vulnerability as a strength. She will hold you accountable to do the work, but she is with you all the way. Great experience!”
Mary Anne Trinnell
Vice President I TD Bank
“You'll be so glad you joined.
Kanchan’s wisdom, skill, and generosity made the Circle valuable immediately -- and it is the profoundly supportive community with other women coaches of color that can make it transformative for you.
You will pick up new ways of thinking and innumerable practical, actionable suggestions.
I didn't know I hungered for this until I was fed.”
Margaret Yao
Senior Advisor for Leadership Development- Washington D.C USA
“Kanchan created an enlightening and supportive circle of women of colour (WOC) coaches from around the world. Every topic and exercise was beautifully curated by Kanchan's commitment to have a deep personal exploration of ourselves first. It was lovely to be in the company of these powerful and vulnerable WOC coaches, which made me realize and take comfort in knowing that I was not alone! I highly recommend joining the next circle!”
Paula Mendonca
Executive Leadership Coach, Toronto Canada
“Kanchan took me through a journey that I wouldn't have been able to do on my own. Having her as a coach helped me both professional and personally. She asks thought provoking questions, give me stretch assignments without taking me out of my comfort zone. She can read people, adjust her style/approach while being completely relatable. I would recommend Kanchan to anyone who wants to improve, or simply, discover yourself for the better.”
Phoebe Fu
Commissioner, Community Infrastructure at Town of Oakville
