Sylvia Fernandes
About Sylvia Fernandes
Intuitive leader. Transformational coach.
Trusted advisor to leaders and organisations.
For over 35 years, Sylvia Fernandes has partnered with leaders, executives and organisations across Asia and Asia-Pacific to create capacity, build future-ready cultures, and achieve sustainable high performance.
35+Years Experience
3000+Clients Coached
APACRegional Experience
My Story
A journey shaped by people, curiosity and purpose.
My journey began in an environment where I embraced curiosity, explored new possibilities and learned through people and experience.
Over time, I realised my deepest fulfilment came from enabling leaders and teams to unlock their potential and create meaningful impact.
That realisation led me to become a leadership coach and advisor—combining business experience with deep human insight. Today, my work is focused on creating capacity, clarity and courage in leaders and organisations.
Leadership is not about having all the answers. It’s about being aware enough to ask the right questions, and brave enough to act with purpose.
— Sylvia Fernandes
My Approach
Intuitive. Evidence-based. Impactful.
- Intuitive insight backed by proven methodologies.
- Tailored solutions for leaders, teams and organisations.
- Deep commitment to measurable and lasting impact.
- A safe space for honest conversations and bold transformation.
Areas of Expertise
Leadership Advisory
Strategic guidance for leaders and senior teams to make better decisions and drive results.
Executive Coaching
One-to-one coaching for executives to elevate performance, influence and impact.
Speaker & Author
Engaging keynotes and workshops on leadership, culture, emotional intelligence and more.
Intuitive Leadership
Develop leaders who use clarity, curiosity, authenticity and confidence.
Culture Transformation
Build high-trust, future-ready cultures that sustain engagement and performance.
Bye Bye Black Cat
Bye Bye Black Cat
A proven coaching methodology. A global community of change-makers.
Keynote Speaker
Inspiring talks that challenge perspectives and spark transformation.
Forbes
The Economic Times
BW BUSINESSWORLD
Sylvia’s insights and perspectives have been featured in leading publications and platforms.
Books, Speaking & Media
Global Recognition
Contributions earned across the leadership and coaching profession.
Empathy
Lead by being deeply open, aware and human.
Conversations
I listen, collaborate and shape better ideas through dialogue.
Excellence
I deliver with care, intention and a commitment to impact.
Purpose
I believe leading workplaces and lives should create meaning.
Let’s Create impact—together.
Whether you’re a leader seeking growth or an organisation ready for transformation, I’d love to partner with you on your journey.