Dr. Vivek S.

Where Psychology Meets
LeadershipPerformanceBehaviourTransformation

Executive Coach. Organisational Trainer. POSH Expert. 25+ years helping leaders and organisations change how they think, decide and perform under pressure.

APA MemberTUV-SUD CertifiedShe-Box ApprovedMaharashtra Govt. POSH PanelTop 10 Executive Coach 2023Certified Executive CoachNLP · Gestalt · CBT · Hypnotherapy
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Dr. Vivek S.
About Dr. Vivek S.
"Most interventions treat the symptom. I work on the pattern underneath."

Dr. Vivek S. is an executive coach and organisational consultant with over 25 years of practice at the intersection of psychology and business leadership. He is the founder of Purclive India Pvt. Ltd. and the creator of three proprietary frameworks, Purgeon™, Pursona™, and The Psychology of Pause™.

His work spans executive coaching, behavioural diagnostics, POSH compliance, leadership development, and individual psychotherapy. He brings the same practical depth to a boardroom intervention as to a one-on-one coaching session.

Gestalt PsychologyNLP PractitionerTransactional AnalysisPsychometricsPOSH ExpertExecutive Coaching

Top 10 Executive Coach

Recognised nationally, 2023

She-Box Approved

Govt. of India POSH panel

APA Member

American Psychological Association

TUV-SUD Certified

International quality assurance

What I Do

Six Ways to Work Together

From one-on-one coaching to enterprise training programmes, every engagement is grounded in 25 years of organisational depth.

Executive Coaching

One-on-one coaching for senior leaders and C-suite executives. Working on decision-making patterns, emotional regulation, and the psychological barriers that limit performance.

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Leadership Training

Behavioural science-based training for teams and leaders. From communication and conflict resolution to high-performance culture, delivered as workshops or modular programmes.

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Keynotes & Speaking

High-impact keynotes for corporate events, leadership summits, and HR conferences. Topics spanning psychology of performance, POSH, mental health at work, and leadership under pressure.

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POSH Training

Statutory POSH training and IC panel support. She-Box approved. Maharashtra Government POSH Trainer Panel listed. Delivered to organisations across sectors.

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Collaborations

Available as a resource partner for HR consulting firms, training aggregators, insurance companies and L&D teams who need a senior psychologist-coach for their client engagements.

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Individual Psychotherapy

Private therapy for individuals navigating stress, career transitions, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Practical depth with a results-focused approach.

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Signature Frameworks

Proprietary Programmes

Three original frameworks developed over 25 years of leadership practice, each addressing a different dimension of human performance.

Programme

The Psychology of Pause™

A deep-dive into the neuroscience of reactive behaviour and the practice of intentional response. For leaders who need to regulate under pressure.

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Coaching Engagement

Purgeon™

An 8 or 12-week coaching engagement built entirely around your Pursona™ profile. Every session works on what your assessment actually revealed, no generic frameworks.

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Psychometric Assessment

Pursona™

A comprehensive 39-page psychometric profile mapping your personality, behavioural patterns, and leadership persona, the entry point for Purgeon™ coaching.

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Statutory Training

POSH Training & IC Support

Comprehensive POSH training programmes, IC panel facilitation, and policy advisory, delivered by a She-Box approved, government panel-listed expert.

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Purclive Academy — Learn at your own pace: online certifications, live cohorts & workshops Visit the Academy →
Client Portfolio

Organisations I've Worked With

Across direct engagements and collaborations with HR, training and insurance partners.

Ashok LeylandCNH IndustrialTE ConnectivityAditya Birla CapitalZariyaaTVSThermaxTata PowerFlipkartDeloitteZetwerkupGradSBLSamsung ElectronicsResonanceKnorr-BremseJabilIQ BackOfficeInsightInfinite Health StudiosFergusson CollegeDocOnlineCitiusTechIndexnine
What People Say

Voices from the Work

"Dr. Vivek doesn't just coach, he helps you see the patterns you've been living in so long you can't see them anymore. Transformative work."

Senior VP, Global Technology FirmExecutive Coaching Engagement

"Our POSH training session with Dr. Vivek was unlike anything we'd experienced, rigorous, legally sound, and deeply human. Our team walked out changed."

Chief HR OfficerManufacturing Organisation

"The Psychology of Pause™ programme gave our leadership team a shared language for what happens under pressure. We've seen the impact in how they show up differently."

MD & CEOHealthcare Technology Company
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On the Podcast

Conversations about psychology, leadership, and the inner patterns that shape how we live and lead.

Unlabelled Mind

Exploring psychology without the jargon, for curious minds navigating work, relationships, and themselves. Available now on all major platforms.

The Psychology of Leadership

A new series exploring the psychological patterns that define great leaders, and the ones that quietly hold them back.

Coming Soon
Let's Connect

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Whether you're looking to coach a leader, train a team, book a keynote, or explore a collaboration, I'd love to hear from you.

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AvailabilityDelivered in-person, virtually and hybrid. Available across India and internationally.
Response TimeWithin 24 hours, personally, not a bot.
APA MemberTUV-SUD CertifiedShe-Box ApprovedTop 10 Coach 2023