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COACHING & MENTORING

Clarity. Confidence.
Forward momentum.

Practical support for what comes next.

Personalised coaching and mentoring for professionals, leaders and founders navigating career decisions, leadership challenges, sustainability careers, business growth and periods of change.

CAREER CLARITY • SUSTAINABILITY CAREERS • LEADERSHIP • CAREER TRANSITIONS • FOUNDER MENTORING • PERSONAL BRAND • RESILIENCE • INTERVIEW PREPARATION • PURPOSE • BUSINESS GROWTH •
WHO COACHING IS FOR

Different stages. Different questions.

Coaching works best when the conversation starts with where you are now rather than forcing your situation into a predefined program.

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Professionals considering what comes next.

Career direction, transitions, positioning, interviews, networking and building a clearer professional strategy.

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Sustainability & ESG professionals.

Breaking into the field, progressing your career, strengthening influence and navigating a fast-changing market.

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Leaders navigating greater responsibility.

Leadership confidence, decision-making, stakeholder management, resilience and professional growth.

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Founders building something new.

Business positioning, priorities, growth decisions, accountability and strategic perspective.

COACHING PATHWAYS

Focused support. Built around you.

The pathways provide a starting point, not a rigid boundary. Coaching can move across career, leadership and business issues as your priorities evolve.

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LEADERSHIP

Leadership & Executive Coaching

Support for professionals stepping into greater responsibility, navigating complex decisions and strengthening leadership impact.

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BUSINESS

Founder & Business Mentoring

Strategic mentoring for founders and early-stage businesses working through positioning, priorities, customers and growth.

SUPPORTING CAPABILITIES

Progress is rarely only about career.

Professional decisions often intersect with confidence, resilience, values, energy and a sense of purpose.

04 RESILIENCE Resilience & Sustainable Performance

Building practical strategies for navigating pressure, setbacks, change and long-term performance.

05 PURPOSE Purpose & Career Clarity

Exploring values, priorities, strengths and the kind of work you want to move toward.

MOMENTUM
HOW COACHING WORKS

Reflect. Decide. Move.

Coaching creates space to think clearly, challenge assumptions and translate insight into practical action.

01 Understand

Clarify your situation, goals and immediate challenges.

02 Assess

Explore strengths, gaps and available options.

03 Develop

Build strategies, tools and practical actions.

04 Act

Apply the thinking in the real world.

05 Evolve

Review progress and adjust as things change.

06 Sustain

Build habits and confidence beyond the coaching engagement.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER

The format should fit the objective.

Support can range from a focused one-off conversation to an ongoing coaching or mentoring relationship.

01 FOCUSED

One-to-One Session

A concentrated conversation around a specific career, leadership or business decision.

02 DEVELOPMENT

Coaching Program

A series of sessions designed around longer-term development and measurable progress.

03 MENTORING

Ongoing Mentoring

Longer-term guidance and perspective as professional or business priorities evolve.

04 GROUPS

Workshops & Group Programs

Career, leadership and development sessions for organisations, universities and professional groups.

SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS

Coaching in practice.

EXPLORE CASE STUDIES →
COACHING FEEDBACK

Clarity is the recurring outcome.

Feedback consistently points to practical advice, thoughtful challenge, accountability and greater confidence about the next step.

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I had the pleasure of working with Kaushik as my business coach, and I found the experience incredibly valuable.

Kaushik has a unique ability to bring clarity and perspective to complex professional challenges. He combines strategic thinking with genuine empathy, asking the right questions, challenging assumptions and helping you see situations through a different lens.

What I appreciated most was his ability to turn reflection into practical, actionable insights, helping me navigate leadership challenges with greater confidence, clarity and intention.

I came away from our sessions with a stronger sense of direction, a fresh perspective and valuable tools that I’ll continue to draw on. I’d highly recommend Kaushik to anyone looking to grow as a leader and navigate their career with greater purpose.

Pattie Camargo Global Head of MRC ABM
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I had the pleasure of working with Kaushik as my coach, and the experience had a genuinely positive impact on both my professional development and personal confidence.

Kaushik brings a rare combination of strategic insight, empathy and practical guidance. He creates a supportive and trusted environment while asking thoughtful questions that challenge assumptions and encourage deeper reflection. Our conversations helped me clarify my goals, recognise my strengths and translate my thinking into practical actions.

What I valued most was Kaushik’s ability to listen without judgement while still providing honest perspectives and holding me accountable. I came away from each session with greater clarity, confidence and a stronger sense of direction.

I would highly recommend Kaushik to anyone seeking a thoughtful, experienced and genuinely invested coach to support their growth, leadership journey or career development.

Vy Luong Banking & Finance Student
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Working with Kaushik has been a highly valuable experience. His coaching combines strategic thinking, practical advice, and genuine accountability. Through our sessions, I gained greater clarity on my career direction, strengthened my leadership approach, and developed actionable strategies to achieve my professional goals.

What sets Kaushik apart is his ability to quickly understand complex challenges, ask insightful questions, and provide tailored guidance that is both practical and impactful. He brings a unique combination of executive experience, business acumen, and coaching expertise, helping me build confidence, navigate important decisions, and accelerate my professional growth.

I would highly recommend Kaushik to professionals seeking career, leadership, or business coaching.

Jeremy Leung Senior Sustainability Analyst | Sustainability Strategy & Reporting | Decarbonisation & Environmental Strategy
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Dr Kaushik Sridhar delivered an engaging and highly impactful Career Navigator workshop for our students at TIIS. His ability to combine real-world industry insights with practical career strategies made the session both inspiring and immediately applicable.

The workshop covered key areas such as career planning, interviewing, and networking, and was delivered in a highly interactive format that encouraged strong student participation. Kaushik’s approachable style and authentic storytelling resonated deeply with our diverse student cohort.

We received very positive feedback from students, particularly on the practical tips and confidence-building exercises that they could apply straight away.

We would highly recommend Kaushik for career development workshops and look forward to working with him again in the future.

Brasish Suwal Business Development Manager
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I had the good fortune and opportunity to work with Kaushik during my final project at AIB, and his guidance made a significant difference to both my confidence and the quality of my work.

What stood out most was his ability to break down complex academic expectations into clear, structured steps. I had consistently struggled with the “analysis” component of assignments, often receiving feedback that my work was too descriptive. Kaushik helped me understand exactly what high-quality analysis looks like and how to achieve it - from linking theory to real-world application, to structuring arguments in a way that is both critical and evidence-based.

His feedback was always detailed, practical, and directly aligned to the marking rubric. Rather than simply editing my work, he coached me on how to think, write, and approach problems at a higher level. This included strengthening my use of business theories, improving the integration of frameworks, and sharpening my overall narrative.

Beyond the technical support, Kaushik also helped rebuild my confidence. He created a supportive environment where I could ask questions openly and work through areas I found challenging without feeling overwhelmed.

As a result of our sessions, I was able to significantly improve the depth, clarity, and structure of my final project (and an impressive final mark). I highly recommend Kaushik to anyone looking to elevate their academic performance, particularly in areas such as critical analysis, research, and structured writing.

Lauren Burns Strategy | Operations | Impact
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I worked with Kaushik on career counselling, and I am very glad I did. He has an exceptional ability to connect with you on so many levels, making it much easier to get to know you, understand your background, and recognise your ambitions. He genuinely helps guide you towards achieving your goals. His expertise extends far beyond career advice; armed with knowledge of various industries, he can guide you effectively into them. His frameworks and action plans are very important to me, and I definitely want to put them into practice. I truly appreciate the confidence and vision-building he has instilled in me. It has been a pleasure to work with him, and I am glad to continue doing so.

Shivam Khattar MBA Candidate | Former Consultant
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I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Kaushik Sridhar speak at the AICAI 2024 International Conference – STEP into the Future on the topic of “The ESG Opportunity.” His insights during the session were a testament to his depth of knowledge and his ability to inspire others.
Dr. Sridhar's tailored approach to professional growth, coupled with his expertise, provides valuable strategies and actionable insights that can make a significant impact on one’s career. His guidance fosters confidence and clarity, especially during pivotal transitions. Dr. Sridhar’s ability to empower and inspire makes him an excellent choice for anyone seeking to advance their professional goals.

The session deeply resonated deeply with me and further sparked my interest in sustainability and ESG-driven leadership, reinforcing the transformative role of accounting and business in shaping a more responsible future.

Nandini Krishna Kumar Senior Lecturer
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Kaushik stood out to me with his confidence, kindness, and exceptional experience, which made me feel he was the right career coach to support me through a time of career transition. At a stage where I felt a bit lost, his structured approach, thoughtful questions, and well-prepared exercises helped me reflect on what really matters to me, challenged my assumptions about my career path, and ultimately helped me get back on track with a clear goal. I left each session feeling more motivated, focused, and inspired (and excited for the next one). Not only did Kaushik help me discover a clear direction, he also spent a generous amount of time giving me detailed feedback on my CV, LinkedIn, interviews, and more. I really valued his communication style. It is empathetic, knowledgeable, and encouraging, which made me feel supported and understood, not only during our sessions. There are only positive things to say, so I would highly recommend Kaushik as a career coach, and I would be glad to work with him again in the future, not only in a coaching capacity, but throughout my career.

Theresa Bischof MBA Student
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I had the pleasure of working with Kaushik on refining my resume for a Product Owner role, and his expertise was invaluable. His keen understanding of industry trends, and hiring expectations helped me craft a resume that effectively highlighted my strengths and experience.

Kaushik’s attention to detail, ability to tailor content for impact, and strategic insights made a significant difference in how my skills and achievements were positioned. He provided thoughtful feedback, structured my experience for clarity, and ensured alignment with industry best practices, ultimately improving my professional narrative.

I highly recommend Kaushik to anyone looking for resume guidance. His insights and structured approach and his timely response make him a fantastic resource for career advancement.

Madhu Rajkumar Business Analyst
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I'm stoked to recommend Dr. Kaushik as first his coaching capabilities and an exceptional career coach who's had a massive impact on my life, both in business and athletics. Dr. Kaushik's insights and strategic guidance have been crucial to my growth, from business ventures to my athletic career. His unique coaching approach effortlessly combines business smarts with personal development, creating a powerful synergy that's taken my performance to new heights.

What really sets Kaushik apart is how genuinely invested he is in my success. His empathetic and supportive nature creates a coaching environment that's both motivating and empowering. Throughout our interactions, I've been constantly impressed by his ability to evaluate complex situations and come up with effective strategies. His dedication to learning and self-improvement highlights his ability to excel in various careers.

During our one-on-one business coaching sessions, Kaushik showcased his active listening skills, emotional intelligence, and consistently held me accountable for my business goals. I have no doubt that he will continue to inspire and elevate everyone who has the privilege of working with him.

Peter Bol 3× Olympian | Australian Record Holder | Keynote Speaker & Facilitator
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I attended a workshop led by Dr. Kaushik Sridhar, which was a valuable experience. He is an excellent speaker and mentor who provided clear guidance on navigating my career and choosing the right path. His explanations, backed by real-life examples, gave me a better understanding of the different options in my field.

Dr. Sridhar made sure everyone in the workshop was involved and encouraged us to share our thoughts and experiences. This created a comfortable environment where we felt heard and confident. He also answered all our questions thoughtfully, providing individual responses that were very helpful.

The workshop included activities and quizzes that helped us understand what choices might be best for us. Dr. Sridhar shared useful statistics and facts about the job market, emphasizing the importance of keeping our skills up-to-date. His practical advice has had a lasting impact on how I think about my career.

Rishika Salvadi Environment and Sustainability
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I had the pleasure of partnering with Dr.Kaushik for a career workshop, hosted by AIESEC Australia Ltd, and it was truly exceptional.

His session on career development, networking, interviewing skills, and personal branding was insightful; practical advice and emphasis on differentiating between soft and hard skills were eye-openers.

I highly recommend Dr. Kaushik for his exceptional ability to both inspire and guide others in their career development.

Nehemiah Ang Growth Account Manager | SaaS Sales | Keynote Speaker
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Dr Kaushik was an excellent guest speaker at our recent AIESEC event. He brought great knowledge in regard to building your own personal brand and networking that was delivered in a very engaging manner. Definitely inspired a lot of attendants including myself to try and take on new opportunities as well as encouraging us to start our own website/blog.

Thivina Edirisinghe IT Audit Graduate | Commerce & Information Technology Graduate
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Kaushik has been a vital contributor to my professional growth over the past three years. His unwavering support and guidance helped me transition into a position of leadership and inspired to see every challenge as an opportunity.

Kaushik encourages those around him to strive for success, accepting failure as a necessary step in that pursuit. His approachable demeanour, willingness to assist, and selflessness in prioritising the growth and achievements of his team and others, set him apart as a leader. His knowledge, skill, outlook on life and positive demeanour are unparalleled, and I consider myself incredibly fortunate to call him a mentor.

Steff Wills Community and Stakeholder Relations Specialist
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I worked with Kaushik for three years - and consider him a mentor. Kaushik always demonstrates fair, honest and supportive leadership - and is always willing to listen and help whether I need professional or personal advice. Kaushik's ability to build rapport, emanate positivity and lead with empathy and integrity are some of his best traits.

Tari Laatz Environmental Professional
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I have known Kaushik for quite some time now and every time we meet and discuss matters, I am always blown away by his charisma. Not only has he given me great insights into the world of sustainability, he has also guided me into practicing ‘self-care’ so that I can take on the stresses that are present in the professional world.

I am grateful to have met him very early in my career, and I cannot recommend him enough as a mentor to anyone whose starting on their journey.

Daniel Vlahek Project Officer | Operations & Project Coordination | Business Process Improvement | Strategy & Governance
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Kaushik has been a great mentor. We got connected through the RMIT mentoring proram in 2016. He gave me a realistic outlook on the Australian job market, what I should do to improve myself and adapt to it. He shared how he found a foothold and purpose in working in Australia, how being flexible and agile helps to go a long way. He also gave me some tips to improve my networking skills and helped me with further enhancing my resume.
He is a great mentor and I am glad we had the opportunity to connect!

Lalitha Saravanan People & Culture Advisor
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I had the pleasure of meeting Kaushik during the La Trobe University Accelerator Program (LTAP) where he delivered an outstanding workshop on sustainability as well as having the opportunity to be mentored by him on how to scale my teams start-up. During our mentoring session, he touched on a few key topics addressing the framework needed on how to become a successful enterprise, laying down a 7 month plan for us to adhere to.

We are currently in progress of applying his plan for our start-up and we are positive that through his help, we will be able to successfully see our business venture grow in the near future.

Seeing Kaushik's enthusiasm and drive for sustainability and helping create change has also reinvigorated my desire to work on delivering sustainable outcomes to help build a better future. I would love to work with Kaushik one day and I highly recommend him to anyone who would love to be coached on everything sustainable!

Daniel Vlahek Project Officer | Operations & Project Coordination | Business Process Improvement | Strategy & Governance
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We completed the La Trobe University Accelerator Program. As part of this program we undertook coaching with Kaushik Sridhar. His coaching helped us to:

• identify new pathways of approaching the market and other potential markets for our product,
• identify strategies for potential customers to take notice of us, and
• identify and focus on those activities and parts of the market likely to be most productive.

We are now engaged with the largest emergency management and humanitarian organisations in the world including the United Nations, the International Federation of the Red Cross and the US Government.

I believe the coaching from Kaushik materially contributed to the progress we are making
today. I would recommend Kaushik as a coach to anyone, especially those that do not come from a business background.

Dylan Kendall Director, Natural Hazards and Impacts
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My experience with Mr. Kaushik as my coach has been very fruitful. Our goal was personal branding. He helped me in understanding the work culture in Australia. The current trends in the industry were also discussed and he took time to help me improve my linked in profile and in developing my CV.

He understood what i needed and helped me in getting them done. On the whole i am really glad he was my first mentor in Australia.

I would highly recommend any other person to take up the opportunity to connect with him and gain more insight!

Lalitha Saravanan People & Culture Advisor
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I recently had a career coaching session with Kaushik Sridhar, and I was genuinely impressed by the focus and productivity of our hour-long conversation. From the very beginning, he demonstrated a clear understanding of my goals based on the information I had provided in the forms. He guided me through various options available to me and highlighted the specific skill sets I need to develop to remain competitive in the market.

Kaushik also gave me a comprehensive list of actionable steps to evaluate my skills and seize opportunities in my field. His advice was thoughtfully tailored to my background and the direction I aspire to pursue. For the areas where I felt uncertain, he offered practical suggestions on how to find clarity. Throughout our discussion, Kaushik created a comfortable and motivating atmosphere, which made it easy to engage.

After the session, when I reached out with additional questions, he kindly provided a thorough and insightful response. His ability to assess my personality and career trajectory was impressive, and he suggested effective strategies to help me navigate a new direction in my career. Overall, I found the experience to be incredibly valuable.

Lavanya Murali
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As a Career Coach Kaushik is extremely giving, and caring. I believe his main strength as a Career Coach relates to his genuine desire to uplift others by helping them find their strengths. I had great success with Kaushik’s coaching and I am sure he can do the same for you.

Maryanne Ng
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I would recommend Kaushik's career coaching services, his approach added clarity to my career search with valuable insights and strategies that were appropriate to my professional field.

Peter Kiernan
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Working with Orka Advisory has been genuinely transformative for our students and for Insight Academy. Kaushik brought a rare combination of strategic clarity, real-world industry insight, and practical coaching that translated immediately into student confidence and capability. The program didn’t just build skills - it helped our learners articulate their value, navigate professional conversations with confidence, and approach their careers with purpose and structure. We now have a repeatable, high-impact development model that meaningfully strengthens graduate employability.

Jose Alonso Founder & CEO
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I’m so grateful for Kaushik’s guidance and support. He helped me find clarity in my career direction, rebuild my confidence, and navigate my job search with a sense of focus and purpose. Kaushik’s approach to coaching is both strategic and empathetic; he listens, challenges you in the best ways, and genuinely cares about your success. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Elizabeth Lucchese-Soto Attorney
EXPERIENCE
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE COACHING

Perspective built across careers and contexts.

Dr Kaushik Sridhar brings more than two decades of experience across corporate leadership, sustainability, ESG, consulting, governance, education, entrepreneurship and professional development.

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01 Corporate

Experience inside complex organisations.

02 Consulting

Professional-services and advisory perspective.

03 Sustainability

Deep sector and career-domain expertise.

04 Governance

Leadership, accountability and strategic decision-making.

05 Education

University and executive learning experience.

06 Entrepreneurship

Founder and business-building perspective.

A NOTE ON SCOPE

Coaching is developmental, not clinical.

Orka's coaching and mentoring services focus on professional development, career strategy, leadership, resilience, purpose and business decision-making. They are not a substitute for psychological, medical, therapeutic, financial, legal or other regulated professional services.

WHAT ARE YOU WORKING THROUGH?

You do not need every answer yet.

Start with the decision, challenge or opportunity in front of you and build the next step from there.