Rohaizan Sallehudin, MCC

Master Certified Coach ICF-MCC • Executive Coach to CEOs, C-Suite & CXOs • SLT & Team Coaching • Strategic Thinking Partner for Navigating Complexity, Transition & Systemic Impact

Kuala Lumpur City, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗜𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘. 𝗜𝗧 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗𝗡'𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬. There is a specific kind of silence in the C-Suite — the silence of high-stakes decisions, enterprise-wide accountability, and the reality that at the top, there are very few people you can think aloud with without consequence. That silence has a cost. And I work with you to change that. 𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗖 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 As an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) with 3,500+ hours of professional practice since 2016, I partner with CEOs, CXOs, and Senior Leaders to create a high-intensity space where technical brilliance is a given — but your next evolution requires something deeper: radical clarity, reflective depth, and a peer who can hold a mirror to your most complex challenges. I bring no agenda. No unsolicited advice. Only the cognitive and emotional infrastructure for you to navigate complexity — on your terms. 𝗠𝗬 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 We work together to create impact at 3 altitudes: ► 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 — The solitude of command, board dynamics, and the full weight of being the ultimate decision-maker. ► 𝗖-𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 & 𝗖𝗫𝗢 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 — Bridging functional expertise and enterprise stewardship; sharpening executive presence and succession readiness. ► 𝗦𝗟𝗧 & 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 — Transforming high-performing individuals into a cohesive force through collective trust, strategic alignment, and decision velocity. 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗖𝗖 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 The MCC is held by fewer than 4% of ICF-credentialed coaches worldwide. It is not just a milestone — it is a standard of practice. Mine is defined by rigour, deep presence, and a non-directive approach that honours your autonomy and agency. 𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗠 Decades in corporate change leadership and strategic management mean I understand the terrain you operate in. But in our sessions, that experience doesn't drive the conversation — it deepens my presence within it. What you will experience is radical candour, absolute confidentiality, and a partnership calibrated to the demands of your position. "Rohaizan provides the radical candour and reflective space that is often missing at the board level." — CEO, Global Logistics Firm 𝗟𝗘𝗧'𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 If you are ready for a confidential partnership that challenges your current horizon, deepens your impact, and supports the leader you are still becoming — the conversation starts here. 📩 Message me on LinkedIn 🌐 rohaizan.com

Experience

  • Chief Executive Coach | Founder at The Leadership Factor
    Oct 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

    As an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC), I lead a principal-led consultancy dedicated to high-altitude executive development and corporate transformation. While I personally partner with enterprise leaders, my practice is designed to scale; I curate and lead teams of expert associate coaches for large-scale, organisation-wide engagements. 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗘𝗢 & 𝗖-𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: High-intensity 1:1 coaching for enterprise leaders, focusing on the Solitude of Command, Executive Gravitas, and Succession Strategy. 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Architecting and leading principal-led coaching programmes for global organisations, leveraging a vetted network of associate coaches to ensure systemic impact. 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Partnering with Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) to move beyond functional silos toward collective trust and high-velocity decision-making. 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Observing live leadership dynamics to provide real-time "mirroring" on executive presence and systemic impact. 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗧 & 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗛 With 3,500+ hours of practice, I have partnered with hundreds of leaders across EMEA, US, UK, and APAC. My sector experience spans Banking & Finance, Tech Unicorns, and Global Manufacturing—bringing a multifaceted, cross-cultural perspective to every engagement.

  • Managing Partner | Investor at R & R Partners PLT
    Jul 2013 - Sep 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Managed the strategic direction and capital allocation of a private investment holding vehicle. This period served as a foundational bridge between my corporate leadership career and my progression to professional coaching. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Evaluated private business interests and investment opportunities, focusing on the intersection of leadership quality and enterprise value. 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Gained a "Top-Down" investor’s perspective on risk-reward dynamics and fiduciary responsibility, informing my current ability to coach CEOs on boardroom accountabilities. 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Evaluated diverse market opportunities to determine the most impactful application of my three decades of corporate experience, leading to the founding of The Leadership Factor.

  • Executive Director & Principal Consultant | Co-Founder at AKAR Consulting & Training Sdn Bhd
    1998 - 2012 · 14 yrs

    Co-founded and led a boutique consultancy specialising in Strategic Management and Corporate Transformation. 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Established one of the first dedicated executive coaching practices in Malaysia, providing direct partnership to C-Suite clients and senior leadership teams. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆: Directed large-scale transformation and competitive strategy assignments across Malaysia, Singapore, and India, navigating complex regulatory and cultural landscapes. 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Orchestrated the firm’s regional expansion, scaling business development and brand presence within the South East Asian consulting sector.

  • Group Director - Corporate Strategy at FACB Berhad
    1996 - 1997 · 1 yr

    A multi-sector investment group with a core focus on large-scale property development and diversified industrial holdings. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Tasked with reviewing and redefining the corporate direction for a complex, diversified group, ensuring lean operations and strategic focus. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Designed and implemented the Group’s strategic management process to align multi-sector business units under a unified vision, driving systemic synergy across the portfolio. 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆: Provided strategic counsel to the executive leadership on restructuring initiatives and portfolio optimisation.

  • Deputy GM - Corporate Affairs | Chairman - Strategic Mgt Council | Group Secretary to the Board at Malaysia National Insurance Berhad (now Etiqa Berhad)
    1989 - 1996 · 7 yrs

    A premier Life and General Insurance GLC within the PNB Group. 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Orchestrated the strategic evolution of a national insurer into a world-class, innovative competitor during a period of intense market liberalisation. 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Partnered directly with the Chairman and the Senior Executive Team to architect the organisation’s Mission, Vision, and Values, ensuring systemic alignment across the enterprise. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: As Chairman of the Strategic Management Council, led enterprise-wide culture change initiatives and navigated complex structural shifts in systems and processes to drive operational excellence.