Riya Kuo is a global leadership coach and trusted advisor to unconventional executives, entrepreneurs, attorneys, and creatives — typically folks who know what it's like to be the "only one" of them in the room. Her clients have won their first CEO role, made successful professional transitions, developed the awareness and motivation to transform their careers and lives, and most importantly, lead with more confidence and ease.
Previously, Riya counseled technology executives as the attorney for a $1B software division at Microsoft, startup founders and investors while at Wilson Sonsini, and digital media executives at Sony Pictures.
In addition to her coaching and corporate credentials, her framework is also informed by her extensive training in mindfulness, somatics, conflict resolution, and yoga, as well as by the latest research in neuroscience, organizational behavior, and psychology. She is also a trained, practicing mediator and arbitrator.
Areas of coaching expertise:
- Executive and leadership coaching
- Conflict management and communication skills
- Women’s leadership and well-being
- Self-confidence and self-compassion
- Getting unstuck and finding direction during transitions
Riya currently coaches a limited number of motivated leaders in the US, EU, UK, and Australia who are finding greater meaning in life and work while creating positive business and humanitarian impact.