For Leaders Who Think Ahead

Partnering with media and tech leaders to shape their work & their company’s future

What We Do

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At Above, we believe that attention and agency drive performance.

Above provides tailored 1:1 executive coaching for senior leaders and executives who want to lead with greater clarity and conviction.

Our approach is:

● Personalized: Every leader operates in a different context, with different ambitions, pressures, and challenges. We tailor each engagement to the individual, rather than relying on a fixed coaching formula.

● Outcome Focused: We define clear goals from the outset and focus on practical growth that can be seen in leadership effectiveness, decision-making, communication, and performance.

● Global: Executive coach based in Copenhagen, working with senior leaders across Denmark, Europe, the UK, the US, and APAC. This brings perspectives across cultures, industries, and leadership environments.

“I was taken on a transformational journey that helped me find the clarity I was seeking.” Executive Vice President, the BBC

Who We Work With

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● Leaders who might be at a cross roads, navigating complexity, ready for expanded responsibilities or promotion

● Leaders from industries including media, technology, consumer products, and financial services

● Leaders from across the organization, including CEOs, CFOs, CHROs, Managing Directors, EVPs, SVPs, VPs, Directors, Managers, and high potentials

● HR, L&D and Chief of Staff teams seeking an objective, external coaching partner

Each coaching engagement is setup for tangible growth. We have experience working through an array of common challenges leaders face, including communications, executive presence, or leading through change.

“He has the unique ability to analyze critically, while holding the bigger picture steady.” Senior Product Manager, Google/Gemini, New York

Clarity

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Capability

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Conviction

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Clarity · Capability · Conviction ·

Our Approach 

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    Clarity

    Understanding self, purpose, and environment 

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    Capability

    Assessing current reality. Building habits, tools and skills that drive performance 

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    Conviction

    Leading with confidence and ease

Results

100% of our clients say working together with us has had a positive impact. Clients typically experience measurable progress in:

  • Executive Presence +54%

  • Communications +47%

  • Confidence +40%

Coaching outcomes are tracked through reflection, stakeholder feedback, and tangible business impact.

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Testimonials

  • “During our sessions, I always like he was present with me and there for me. I highly recommend Sanoop to anyone looking to shake up their trajectory.”

     – VP, Paramount, London

  • “Makes me a better leader. Makes me a better person.”

     – Managing Director, 72andSunny, Amsterdam

  • "During my time with Sanoop, I was pushed to grow, reflect, and challenge myself in ways that I didn’t think was possible."

    Manager, CNN, Los Angeles

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