Avinash Deshpande

Co‑Founder & Chief Strategy & Happiness Officer (CSHO)

Recipient of the Strategic Leadership Award by the World HRD Congress for Global Excellence in the field of Strategy and Performance Management. Avinash, better known as Coach AD’s core strength is communication, and is well- coordinated with MOTC, QRAIL, FIFA ’22 & SCDL teams for various initiatives in the past 12 years working with the Public sector in Qatar offering Result As A Service (RAAS) through Innovation and Strategy alignment for Corporates and SME’s.

With 23+ years of overall experience as a business leader, award winning strategist and organizational transformation specialist. Having worked with the TOP 5 Consulting firms, Coach AD has gained expertise in positioning organizations for growth by gathering and interpreting information, identifying improvement opportunities, and establishing policies and processes that drive innovation and ideation in organizations. A prolific leader, acting Chief Executive Officer (ACEO); committed to the principles of Innovation and Strategic alignment. Acknowledged for capacity to inspire elevated performances through specialization in Innovation Management System (InnoSurvey®, ISO 56000 readiness, and organizational Innovation IQ). AD is a certified IMYB Innovation Management Yellow Belt™ and Innovation360 Licensed Practitioner with access to the world´s largest innovation database and leading analytic and management online tools for innovation management and growth.

An award-winning global strategist, executive coach, and certified NLP master trainer Avinash helps leaders align performance with purpose through happiness-first strategies.

Why Avinash Deshpande

Global Strategic Leader

20+ years of experience leading corporate turnarounds and strategy initiatives for Fortune 500 companies and multinational firms.

Neuroscience + NLP + Happiness Coaching

Blends science-backed practices with emotional intelligence for measurable leadership outcomes.

Award-Winning Excellence

Recipient of the Strategic Leadership Award by the World HRD Congress.

Mentor to CXOs & Founders

Trusted coach to senior executives across industries, from startups to conglomerates.

Human-Centered Philosophy

Passionate about bringing mental well-being, clarity, and joy into the boardroom and beyond.

Professional Journey Timeline

1998–2005

Strategy consultant across sectors; developed early-stage business scaling frameworks.

2006–2015

Founded coaching ventures; coached over 1,500 professionals in transformation & leadership.

2016–2023

Rolled out neuroscience-based leadership models across MENA and Asia.

2024–Present

Co-founder of ConvoHeal; drives the intersection of strategic clarity and human well-being globally.

Over 4000 lives transformed through personal sessions, workshops, and corporate interventions

“After decades of driving performance-focused growth strategies, I discovered a deeper truth—sustainable success begins with inner happiness. Today, I channel my expertise to help others align head and heart to lead consciously, live fully, and succeed meaningfully.”

Signature Offerings

Executive Strategy Coaching

Custom one-on-one programs for senior leaders to refine clarity, communication, and culture.

Happiness at Work Programs

Team-based interventions designed to uplift morale, reduce burnout, and amplify performance.

Founder & Startup Mentoring

Hands-on mentoring to align founders’ vision with execution, especially for GCC market expansion.

Testimonials

Media Highlights / Press / Social Proof

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