About Manoj Madaan
Manoj Madaan is a TEDx Speaker, author, storyteller, executive coach, meditation coach, and seasoned corporate leader who has held senior roles in strategy, finance, and operations—including CFO India, Deputy to a Global COO, and Center Head.
His debut book, Deputy: Second to None, explores the invisible architecture of leadership—the unseen forces, unspoken responsibilities, and often-uncredited individuals who shape outcomes behind the spotlight. Rooted in the philosophy of conscious leadership, Manoj's work invites readers to look beyond what is visible, recognise what truly drives success, and appreciate the quiet power of those who stand just behind the front line.
A Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary and alumni of Shri Ram College of Commerce. He has worked with leading organisations such as EY, COWI, and Deloitte. His articles have been featured on platforms like NASSCOM, CXO Today, and LinkedIn. He is also an active member in various industry bodies including NASSCOM, contributing regularly to conversations on leadership, capability building, and organisational transformation.
Manoj is a certified Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Coach, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Emotional Intelligence Coach, and a trained meditation teacher with accreditation from Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, S-VYASA University, and the Buddha CEO Quantum Foundation. His study of numerology and vaastu at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan further enriches his understanding of human behaviour and decision-making.
In his personal life, Manoj is follower of Hare Krishna Movement (ISKCON), nature enthusiast, avid traveller, and lifelong seeker of spiritual wisdom.
Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge, and awakening their conscious intelligence.
My Purpose
"Helping people become a better version of themselves through the path they choose for themselves."
I believe there is no single formula for growth. Every individual has a unique journey, unique aspirations, and unique ways of learning. My role is not to prescribe a path, but to help people discover and progress on the one that resonates with them.
My Vision
My vision is to contribute to a world where business excellence and inner excellence grow together, enabling individuals, organizations, and communities to become better versions of themselves.
Throughout my journey, I have been committed to building organizations and creating sustainable value while also helping people discover and develop their potential. To me, these are not separate pursuits—they are the foundation of Conscious Leadership, where strategic thinking is complemented by self-awareness, empathy, and purposeful action.
As a corporate leader, author, coach, speaker, and lifelong learner, I aspire to inspire leaders who combine financial intelligence with emotional intelligence, professional success with personal fulfilment, and ambition with awareness.
I believe the greatest balance sheet a leader can build is not just one that reflects business success, but one that reflects the lives they have positively influenced.