What Is Self-Regulation? Meaning, Strategies, & How to Develop It
Gaj Ravichandra
November 10, 2025
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Stepping into senior leadership is an exciting milestone. But in a fast-moving business hub like Dubai, it also comes with unique pressures. Executives often find themselves managing diverse teams, navigating cultural nuances, and leading in a constantly changing environment. Without structured support, even the most talented leaders can feel stretched.
This is where executive coaching makes a difference. Unlike training or mentoring, coaching does not hand you ready-made answers. Instead, it creates a safe, confidential space to:
In a multicultural environment like Dubai, executive coaching provides leaders with stability, clarity, and measurable growth. It transforms leadership challenges into opportunities for sustainable success.
Our programmes are designed for:
With our executive coaching, leaders in Dubai gain measurable improvements in both performance and well-being.
For over 15 years, Kompass has been trusted by governments, semi-government entities, multinational corporations, and top business schools throughout the Middle East.
As one of the leading career and executive coaching providers in Dubai and the Middle East, we are honoured to have supported over 10,000 individuals around the world in enhancing their career and executive journey .
“Working with Kompass helped me lead with clarity and confidence. Within six months, my team’s engagement scores improved by 20%.” - Regional GM, Multinational Organisation
We recognise that every leader and organisation faces unique challenges. That’s why our coaching programmes are flexible, tailored, and grounded in proven methodologies adapted to the executive job market.
One-to-one coaching for executives who want to accelerate their leadership impact, improve decision-making, and achieve long-term professional fulfilment. Each journey is customised, drawing on diagnostics, feedback, and actionable development strategies.
Programmes designed for companies seeking to strengthen their leadership pipeline. We work closely with leadership teams and HR partners to align coaching with organisational goals, helping executives overcome barriers, adapt to change, and lead with clarity.
Initial Consultation With an ICF Accredited Team Coach
Team Dynamics Evaluation
Goal Alignment and Assessment
Customised Coaching Programme in English /Arabic
Ongoing Support and Reflection
We bring together decades of leadership coaching expertise, grounded in psychology, organisational development, and systemic approaches. Our co-founders combine international experience with thousands of coaching hours to help leaders thrive in today’s complex business landscape.
Executive & Systemic Team Coach | Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Known for her high energy, passion, and ability to inspire leaders to unlock their brilliance.
High Performance Coach & Psychologist | Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Recognised internationally for helping leaders and teams achieve measurable, lasting results.
Together, Leila and Gaj embody Kompass’ unique strength: blending systemic leadership development with performance psychology to create sustainable transformation for leaders, teams, and organisations.
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“The energy that Leila brings into a room is powerful. During the nine months I worked with her, she consistently pushed me to think in new ways and evolve into a more confident and effective leader. Leila’s contagious passion has left a lasting impact, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking enduring personal and professional growth and transformation.”
“I was fortunate enough for my employer to engage a coach for me and we both selected Leila. Leila is a warm and personable lady who supported me setting some areas to explore and goals to achieve during our time together and in between our sessions. My time was spent with Leila against a backdrop of the hospitality business recovering from Covid so a very challenging professional period but also the recent personal grief of losing both my parents in less than six months and my child suffering from crippling anxiety. I found my time with Leila of immense support as I was able to discuss some of my business challenges in a safe space and work through these which I may not have had the capacity to do with due to so much going on in my personal life as well. I was a real sceptic about the benefits of engaging a business coach but can endorse the support and progress I made with Leila
I engaged six sessions and post this time I use the learnings and skills to support me in my ongoing career and day to day work. I can recommend Leila if you are considering a coach with a very human side as well!”
“Gaj has personally changed the way I looked at solving problems within the organization. I have been within the same group of companies for 8 years now and had hit a glass ceiling. Having worked with him for 6 months, I put into practice some skills around leadership and personal branding to enhance my network and to gain extra credibility.”
“Gaj has delivered coaching programs for our retail organization for over 12 months and during that time has surpassed our expectations. He is widely regarded in the organization as one of the top Exec coaches in the region and has consistently helped me to make the right business and people decisions.”
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