Here’s the “Official” Bio…
Meet Coach Anush Gagua, MCC
Fortune 500 Career Growth Coach
Hello! Coach Anush here.
I’m an Executive Coach and Speaker known for helping self-made high achievers within Fortune 500 companies get promoted and avoid burnout.
I’ve had the privilege of coaching over 700 leaders and high-potentials to experience transformative career growth without sacrificing life for work.
Working with both individual contributors and senior leaders gives me a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities at every level.
I understand what it takes to move from execution to influence within the Fortune 500 ecosystem—and I bring proven tools and insights tailored to help you break through common pitfalls and accelerate your growth.
With 12+ years of coaching experience and 20+ years in corporate leadership and media, including roles as a PR Executive and CNN World Reporter,
I combine strategic thinking, executive communication, and behavioral transformation to deliver lasting, measurable results.
Certifications
Credentials:
- Master Certified Coach (MCC), International Coaching Federation (Top 4% Globally)
- BetterUp Distinguished Premier Fellow Coach & Coach Award Recipient
- Certified Future Ready Coach (AI) & Conscious Business Coach
- Master’s Degree in Communication, UNC Chapel Hill
What Becomes Possible in Our Partnership
Through our work together, you will:
- Gain clarity on your next best career move
- Build the confidence, strategy, and resources to move forward
- Capitalize on your strengths
- Secure your promotion and increase your income
Key Outcomes of Working Together
- Translate your technical/SME excellence into executive-level influence
- Strengthen executive presence and gravitas
- Communicate your value clearly in high-stakes environments
- Gain easier stakeholder buy-in and strategic visibility
- Expand your scope and compensation
Side Effects of Working Together
Side effects of coaching with me include lasting transformations, boosted confidence, strengthened executive presence, greater clarity of values, improved work-life balance, advancement into higher leadership roles, enhanced time management, and success paired with fulfillment.
Proven Results:
My coaching is backed by a 97% Member Progress Index score, based on over 4,400 sessions with leaders at Google, Salesforce, Warner Bros., and more. This means measurable, life-changing progress for my clients.
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Here is The “Real” Bio…
My name is Anush. Clients call me Coach Anush. “Do you want my mom to coach you?” is what my 8-year old daughter Gigi tells her friends with pride…! I am so proud of this.
Here is my REAL BIO…
- I dared to be a mom as a career woman…and with that embrace the full version of me, not just the achiever part of me!
- I dared to leave my corporate job to be an executive coach.
- I dared to move up from no money for next month’s rent, food, car…
- to buying a place in LA,
- to building a 6-Figure Coaching Business
- to coaching leaders within Fortune 500 companies with “life-changing” reviews…
- I dared to recreate success as a first generation immigrant.
- I dared to move from Armenia to LA with only $400 USD.
- I dared to interview celebrities and thought leaders, appear on stages of Nokia, Alex Theater, host shows broadcast worldwide with multi-million audience views.
- I dared to be a CNN World Reporter.
- I dared to be a PR executive.
- I dared to take care of my 80+year old mom who came to LA with a big heart, no English, no money and unable to work.
- I dared to leave an abusive relationship.
I dare YOU to dare with the power of coaching.
I also have coached CLIENTS to make bold, life-changing, million-dollar moves. I’ve coached clients to DARE…
- To 17X their book of business
- To dare to become a parent and get promoted
- To move from trauma/toxic environment into a dream job
- To triple their team
- To move companies after 23 years and stop the burn out
- To make million-dollar decisions
- To have high-stake conversations impacting billions of users
- To present with confidence in front of the board/the execs
- To “get their life back!”
- To “look forward to the evening, because there’s an evening beyond work” along with professional success.
WOULD YOU LOVE SIMILAR RESULTS?
I’ve been exposed to the hidden challenges of ultra successful clients, from CTOs, CEOs, CMOs to multi-millionaire entrepreneurs. (The truth is: they have fears as the rest of us!)
Coaching has changed my life and I love paying the transformation forward.
I feel blessed to have the training, the skills, the experience, the heart and the gift to pay it forward, creating life-changing results with the power of coaching.
My clients are gladiators. They are successful, brave, stylish, smart and kind and are always seeking the next level of excellence.
As a recovering perfectionist with past trauma, I am able to choose to serve powerfully vs. to please. I invite you to do the same.
Here is to coaching together!
Here is to living with high income, impact and integrity!
Here is to creating soulful success in style!
To your success+fulfillment,
Coach Anush
“I have had 2 promotions, more than 10X revenue responsibility at Google”
Anush and I have been working together for 4+ years, and in that time, I have had 2 promotions, more than 10X m revenue responsibility and become a manager of 7 people at Google. Anush is my secret to success. She has helped me create focus by channeling my energy into steps that will help me achieve my long-term career objectives. She has helped me break down complex topics into smaller pieces, so that I can tackle them over time, while also holding me accountable to what I've set out to do and keeping me on track to achieve more than I ever thought was possible. Anush is also deeply empathetic - she cares about the WHOLE person - not just the career ambitions I have, but everything else that might be hindering me from being my best self. Finally, Anush is deeply committed to self improvement- constantly recommending new techniques and skills she's learning and staying at the top of her game, so that I can stay at the top of mine. I cannot imagine my career without Coach Anush by my side. I highly recommend working with her to jumpstart your career and your life.
Head of Video, Google
“I was fortunate enough to work with Anush Gagua as my career coach and it was one of the most impactful experiences of my career. She was able to help me level up to the Director job I deserve.”
I was fortunate enough to work with Anush Gagua for 6 months as my career coach and it was one of the most impactful experiences of my career. Anush is constantly working to improve her coaching skills simultaneously with developing her clients, truly leading by example. Anush used various methods to unlock my mind to clarify what I was really seeking as fulfillment in both my personal and professional lives. One technique Anush repeated with me at the start of every session was a physical activity to get me out of my head and fully present in the conversation. To this day I still use it before important moments in my life and she was able to help me "level up to the Director job I deserve". She cares deeply about her clients and I highly recommend her services for anyone looking to level up themselves!
Flagship GM
“I had the privilege of working with Anush during one of the most pivotal transitions of my career—moving from a deeply technical role as a semiconductor engineer into a front-line sales position, and I had a very successful first year in sales—the outcomes were not accidental.”
I had the privilege of working with Anush during one of the most pivotal transitions of my career—moving from a deeply technical role as a semiconductor engineer into a front-line sales position. What sets her apart is her rare ability to translate abstract coaching concepts into practical, immediately applicable strategies. She helped me reframe how I communicated value, navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, and operate with confidence in high-stakes commercial environments—all without losing my technical edge. I had a very successful first year in sales. The outcomes were not accidental—they were a direct result of the mindset, structure, and execution frameworks she helped me build. If you’re a technical professional navigating a career transition, or a high-performing individual looking to elevate your impact, I cannot recommend Anush highly enough. Her coaching delivers real, measurable results.
“With over two decades of experience in engineering and many years in leadership, I have a solid understanding of my strengths and professional direction. But it wasn’t until I began coaching with Anush that I realized how transformative this support could be.”
With over two decades of experience in engineering and many years in leadership, I have a solid understanding of my strengths and professional direction. But it wasn’t until I began coaching with Anush that I realized how transformative this support could be. From our very first session, Anush helped me see myself and my potential through an entirely new lens. She has an extraordinary gift for uncovering strengths I hadn’t fully recognized and helping me reframe challenges as opportunities. Her insights reignited a confidence in me that had quietly faded into the background. After each session, I walk away feeling energized, empowered, and inspired as if the sky is no longer the limit, but just the beginning. The best way I can describe it is this: she makes me feel like I can move mountains. Looking back now, my only regret is not starting this journey sooner. What truly sets Anush apart is her deeply thoughtful and engaged approach. She listens with intention, challenges with compassion, and guides with clarity. Her coaching has not only accelerated my growth as a leader, but it has sparked something even more profound. I’m deeply grateful for the clarity, strength, and inspiration she brings into every conversation.
Alma Kazic, MBA
Senior Manager, Business Operations Management, Lam Research
“Coach Anush has been instrumental in helping me develop my leadership style. With the help of my coach, I noticed a significant improvement in various aspects of my life. I saw a 40% improvement in my relationship, 30% improvement with my team, and a 30% increase in productivity.”
Coach Anush has been instrumental in helping me develop my leadership style, which will benefit me both personally and professionally. Her coaching centers around identifying your core beliefs and values and gaining a deeper understanding of what truly matters to you. After this discovery process, she provides practical techniques to help you form good habits that will assist you in achieving your goals. I have found her guidance to be invaluable. With the help of my coach, I noticed a significant improvement in various aspects of my life. Firstly, I was able to cultivate a stronger and more meaningful relationship with my wife. This was achieved by actively listening to her, being present, and dedicating quality time to our relationship. Before coaching, I struggled in this area but saw a 40 percent improvement after my coaching sessions. Additionally, I developed a closer bond with my team by adjusting to their pace and getting to know them better. This resulted in a 30 percent improvement in our relationship. During coaching, I learned the importance of establishing clear priorities and creating action plans to achieve my goals. As a result, my overall productivity improved by 30 percent. I now practice weekly self-reflection to appreciate my accomplishments, learn from my experiences, and identify my true passions. I am extremely grateful to Coach Anush for her guidance and unwavering support in helping me achieve my personal and career goals.
Executive Engineering Leader, Dematic
“I can unequivocally say that her guidance has been nothing short of transformative, helped me gain profound clarity on my next career steps and craft a strategic path forward with confidence.”
For the past six months, I've had the distinct pleasure of working with Anush as my Executive Coach, and I can unequivocally say that her guidance has been nothing short of transformative. From the outset, Anush demonstrated an exceptional ability to understand my professional landscape and aspirations. Her extensive professional experience is immediately evident, providing a rich foundation for her coaching. What truly sets Anush apart is her masterful application of technique and professional resources. These tools were invaluable in helping me gain profound clarity on my next career steps and in crafting a strategic path forward with confidence. Anush's coaching went beyond simply professional development; it was a truly enriching experience. Her insightful questions, thoughtful challenges, and unwavering support created an environment conducive to significant growth. Beyond her outstanding professional capabilities, Anush is an amazing human being. She brings a rare combination of empathy, encouragement, and genuine care to the coaching journey. Her support and positive energy added a layer of beauty and motivation that made the entire process not only effective but also deeply rewarding. Thank you, Anush!
Senior Global Trade Counsel, Google
”Coach Anush has been instrumental to my career. She understands how to get to the root cause of an issue, teach you how to address complex--and often vague--scenarios, and to flourish as an authentic leader.”
Coach Anush has been instrumental to my career. She understands how to get to the root cause of an issue, teach you how to address complex--and often vague--scenarios, and to flourish as an authentic leader. What I find most impressive is how Coach Anush brings in business theory and practical tips to help you chart your course both in immediate scenarios and for the long-term. I wholeheartedly recommend Coach Anush!
Vice President, Corporate Communications, Medtronic
“Working with Coach Anush is truly a life-changing journey. Her approach sets you above your self-limitation and brings you up to the next level.”
Working with coach Anush is truly a life changing journey. I have been thrilled to experience what 45min/week can do to create such a powerful actual impact in my career and life. Her very practical & strategic method, evidence-based insights & tools, her approach sets you above your self-limitation and brings you up to the next level.”
Operations Director – Japan, LEGO Group
"I highly recommend Anush for anyone who is at a crossroads and trying to navigate what’s next!”
I started working with Anush when I was contemplating a major career and life change. Over a six-month period, she helped me to clarify not only my career goals, but also my life goals and then guided me to find a way to bring these together creating a new path forward. Anush is authentic and real, and helped me to see what I could not see. I highly recommend Anush for anyone who is at a crossroads and trying to navigate what’s next!
Keynote Speaker | Author | Creator of retire &SHIFT™
“The Executive Yoga experience with coach Anush was life-changing for me. Thank you!”
The Executive Yoga experience with coach Anush was life-changing for me. Thank you! I first experienced it at the Uplift Conference by BetterUp. I was simply blown away by its impact. The way Anush linked yoga poses to leadership changed the way I show up as a leader. I’m still thinking about the experience and am inspired by it daily. Executive Yoga is truly powerful if you’re a cerebral leader and want to connect your body to leadership.
Psychological Safety & Leadership Expert
. “Coach Anush brings a wonderful balance of academic and framework based approach with empathy and excellent listening skills. I recommend her so highly!”
Anush is a thoughtful, insightful professional with such a kind, positive heart and approach. She brings a wonderful balance of academic and framework based approach with empathy and excellent listening skills. I recommend her so highly!
Team Business Operations, LIV Golf
“In just 6 months, I doubled my monthly earnings, started working with an Oscar-winning director, and signed with top talent agencies. Anush is my secret to success.”
When I first started working with Anush, I knew exactly what I wanted but I didn’t know how I was going to get it. And I was working so hard but was often frustrated. She helped me build a business strategy that would see me step by step achieve my goals.The first 3 months were challenging for me, I’m a perfectionist and this was getting in my way. Anush shifted my perspective on things, she guided me to take actions and make strong choices that would benefit me in the long run. Focusing on my big game allowed me to free up and not let insignificant things affect me. In just 6 months of working with her weekly, I have doubled my monthly earnings, started working with an oscar winning director, signed with a top talent management company and a top talent agency. She has been one of the most important influences in my life and I’m so thankful for the opportunity of working with her. She is my secret to success.
Actress & Producer
in the Media
Transformational Executive Coach and Speaker Anush Gagua is inspiring positive change through media interviews, online challenges, podcasts, in addition to live 1-on-1 coaching and live workshops.
Coach Anush is presently working on her book that will bring together real life stories of her clients, who have achieved life-changing results through transformational career growth and values alignment. The book will also offer evidence based strategies, insights and actionable tools for self-made high-achievers to help them break through the gen. cycle of trauma/scarcity through transformative career growth and beyond.
