Manoj Chugani
Intention Coaching Ltd.
Hong Kong, China
About
Lead with Clarity | Scale with Confidence | Increase Valuation
Manoj Chugani is a Business and Leadership coach who partners with growth-minded founders and CEOs ready to scale—without losing clarity, control, or their original sense of purpose.
He specializes in collaborating with fast-growing technology companies across sectors such as Biotech, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Automation & Robotics, and Renewable Energy, as well as professional service firms. These visionary enterprises are led by strong leadership teams, experiencing significant growth, and are committed to building enduring, high-value businesses.
Manoj’s approach integrates strategic frameworks with deep personal insight. He helps leadership teams align on purpose, goals, and execution—while empowering founders to lead from a place of clarity and conviction. Clients walk away with practical systems, actionable priorities, and most importantly, renewed belief in their team and vision.
A Coach Who's Walked the Journey: Manoj built and ran businesses across Asia and Europe for over 29 years—in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and services. Like many entrepreneurs, he hit a ceiling. Workshops, books, and mentors helped, but real transformation came only after a single decision: in 2008, after a Robin Sharma event, he took a leap and hired a coach.
It changed everything.
It wasn’t just business success—it helped him save his marriage and reconnect with purpose. “If elite athletes and Fortune 500 CEOs work with coaches, who was I to think I didn’t need one?” he reflects. That experience inspired his new mission: to be the coach he wished his father had—and to be of service to entrepreneurs building meaningful, scalable businesses.
Professional Highlights
Over 200 companies coached one-on-one across Hong Kong, Mainland China, India, Bangladesh, Australia, Singapore, Brunei & the U.A.E.
1,000+ companies impacted via strategic workshops and events.
Expert in Scaling Up methodology—facilitating clarity in vision, strategy, people, and cash.
* Specialist in helping founders transform and grow as leaders, develop and build teams, and prepare for growth or exit.
Personal Highlights
Of Indian origin and fluent in Spanish, Manoj has lived in Hong Kong and Mainland China for over 34 years. His extensive experience working across Asia, Europe, and the U.S.A. has equipped him with a deep understanding of diverse cultural nuances. This cultural agility enables him to connect authentically with global teams and navigate complex, multicultural business environments. Manoj's ability to bridge cultural gaps fosters trust and alignment within diverse leadership teams, enhancing collaboration and driving sustainable growth.
Today, Manoj coaches from lived experience. He deeply understands what it means to shoulder the pressures of scaling, to navigate chaos, and to rebuild from the inside out. His clients value his sharp strategic thinking paired with an unshakable calm. A founder turned coach, he brings a rare blend of empathy and execution to every engagement.
He’s worked with leaders across four continents, helping them scale businesses in emerging markets and complex industries. But his approach is never one-size-fits-all—it’s grounded, purposeful, and personal.
A lifelong learner and practitioner, Manoj integrates daily yoga and meditation into his routine and aspires to be what he calls a “boardroom yogi”—present, wise, and fiercely strategic. He’s married to Rianna, his partner in both life and coaching, and they are proud parents of a 20-year-old son and 17-year-old daughter. He loves travel, meaningful conversations, and helping founders lead with clarity.
Contact Manoj.
Coaching Regions
Asia
Canada - Atlantic Region
Mexico
US - Northeast
Industry of Expertise
Accounting/Finance
Biotech/R&D/Science/Chemicals
Computer/IT/Software Development
Food Services/Hospitality
Logistics/Transportation
Manufacturing/Production/Operations
The significant benefit of scaling up is that it has freed up the time. It has allowed us and especially me to focus on things which I would have never done. This is where the value is. What happens is, finally, valuation of company triples by doing this and whereas we would have done some 25 things, the value would have incrementally increased only to 1.2 x of what it is today.
It would have never become, like, three x of what it is going to be if we really put our energy behind it.
- Kiran Karanki, CEO-Semnox
When I finally made the decision to find a coach, I was uncertain about how it would work and if it would be right for me. It was really important for me to find someone that could mesh well with my personality and would truly “get me”.
I was introduced to Manoj via an EO event during COVID and was immediately drawn to him and his coaching style. Both a Business and Executive Coach, his energy and relevant experience made it easy for me to begin our relationship. But the one thing that I call his gift is his ability to read me. His perceptiveness is truly remarkable and has made it easy for the two of us to get at the issues that are holding me back. Partnering with Coach Manoj has been a game changer!
-Carlo Calcagni-Entrada
I started my Scaling Up journey by reading Verne's book and then attending Manoj's workshop before enrolling in the program.
The profound impact it had on our leadership team has been the most significant gift. Stepping out of our daily routines to engage in quarterly planning sessions, where we challenge, debate, and support each other's growth, has been truly remarkable. We have grown as leaders.
Processes like defining KPIs, utilizing the FACe tool, engaging in Cash exercises, and implementing meeting rhythms have brought about greater clarity, alignment, and accountability throughout our organization.
As a CEO, it's easy to feel isolated and overwhelmed by responsibility. The monthly one-on-one coaching sessions have proven invaluable in addressing this challenge. He always posed the question: "Are you playing to win or not to lose?" These conversations left me feeling supported and empowered.
I wholeheartedly recommend Manoj and the Scaling Up journey to any Founder, Entrepreneur, or CEO committed to scaling their business.
- Nithiya Ananthakrishnan - Algorics
Scaling up is a robust framework that takes time to implement but is well worth the effort and energy. Without a coach, getting all the tools and structures in place would take 3x as long. With Manoj, you'll get clarity on what's next when building better business systems and speed up the adoption of the scaling up framework and ensure we are always working on the most important thing. Manoj takes leadership and executive learning seriously and supports you to make your business results better and yourself a better leaders and executive.
- Jess Lam – Cofounder-Kaiterra