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IN THEIR WORDS

Different starting points.
Something changes.

People come to me at very different moments: choosing a direction, carrying more responsibility, finding their voice, or learning to work with AI. The thread through my work is helping them think more clearly, question assumptions and become more capable of acting for themselves. These are their accounts of that work, some through my coaching and training, others alongside the team at LEAD. I share them because the value of a conversation or a lesson becomes clear in what someone can think, decide or do afterwards. You may recognise your own starting point here.

01 / DIRECTION & MOMENTUM

Knowing what matters. Then doing something about it.

Personal accounts of finding direction, changing habits and following through.

A clearer next step.

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02 / LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION

A different conversation can change the way you lead.

Outside perspective, stronger communication and ideas that stay useful beyond the session.

Room to think.

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03 / AI IN PRACTICE

From curiosity to capability.

Learning that becomes useful in everyday work.

More you can do.

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04 / LEARNING & AMBITION

The next challenge becomes something you can prepare for.

Exam preparation, learning and coaching, including work with the team at LEAD.

Ambition, made practical.

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THE FULL COLLECTION

Find the experience closest to yours.

Read by theme, or explore all the reflections. Where a quotation has been translated or comes from work with the LEAD team, that context stays with it.

29 testimonials

Direction & momentum

Zeeshan K.

Personal coaching

I have learned so much from Abhi, he is a fountain of knowledge and so easy to talk to and learn from. In just a few sessions I saw a huge difference in my outlook and productivity

Published on Abhisek’s website

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Direction & momentum

Bianca M.

Personal coaching

Abhi taught me what really matters in life, and what matters to me in particular.

Translated from Italian

Read original in Italian by Bianca M.

Abhi mi ha insegnato cosa conta davvero nella vita, e cosa conta per me in particolare.

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Direction & momentum

Giovanni F.

Personal coaching · Published on LEAD

Abhi has an uncommon ability to connect with people from very different backgrounds.

Translated from Italian

Read original in Italian by Giovanni F.

Abhi ha una capacità non comune di entrare in sintonia con persone di provenienze molto diverse.

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Direction & momentum

Alessandro C.

Personal coaching · Mindset

Abhi goes above and beyond to help you change your mindset. And yet it doesn't even feel like work!

Translated from Italian

Read original in Italian by Alessandro C.

Abhi va ben oltre per aiutarti a cambiare mentalità. Eppure non sembra nemmeno un lavoro!

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Direction & momentum

Tancredi T.

Personal growth · With Abhi and the LEAD team

It was fundamental to my growth, not just in language but personally. The method is extremely efficient, but the real asset is the experience of Abhi and his team: not simply teachers, but friends and motivators.

Translated from Italian

Read original in Italian by Tancredi T.

È stata fondamentale per il mio percorso di crescita, non solo linguistico ma personale. Il metodo è efficientissimo, ma il vero asset è l'esperienza di Abhi e del suo team, non semplici insegnanti ma amici e motivatori.

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Direction & momentum

Giulio B.

Personal coaching · Everyday habits and momentum

I met Abhi when I was 20. At the time I was a young student struggling to reach my goals. Little by little, Abhi transformed my life by guiding me through every part of my daily routine: from training to nutrition, from studying to making better use of my free time.

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In short, I came to him with a disenchanted view of life and left full of energy, always eager to do more and improve.

Translated from Italian

Read original in Italian by Giulio B.

Ho conosciuto Abhi quando avevo 20 anni. All'epoca ero un giovane studente che faticava a raggiungere i propri obiettivi. Poco a poco, Abhi ha trasformato la mia vita guidandomi in ogni aspetto della mia routine quotidiana: dall'allenamento all'alimentazione, dallo studio a un uso migliore del mio tempo libero. In poche parole, sono arrivato da lui con una visione disincantata della vita e ne sono uscito pieno di energia, sempre entusiasta di fare di più e migliorare.

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Direction & momentum

Giovanni M.

Personal coaching · Connecting across backgrounds

Abhi has a remarkable ability to connect with people of different backgrounds.

Previously published on Abhisek’s website

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Direction & momentum

Giancarlo S.

Study direction · Previously published on the personal site

In just 2 months I went from feeling completely lost, to knowing exactly what I want to study, where and how I can achieve my dream future! Couldn't have done it without you, Abhi!

Previously published on Abhisek’s website

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Direction & momentum

Valerio F.

Personal coaching · Previously published on the personal site

Abhi pushed me to want more in my life. He taught me how to motivate myself and hold myself accountable, so now I am in control of my success.

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Leadership & communication

Duccio Neri

Executive Chairman & Co-founder, Philogen

I started working with Abhisek to practise conversation, but it quickly became much more than that. I valued his intelligence, independence of thought, and ability to read both business problems and the wider economic and technological context.

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Our discussions were always stimulating and often made me look at my own activities with a more critical and useful perspective.

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Leadership & communication

Prakhar Joshi

Executive coaching · INT Solutions

He isn't a consultant reading from a book. He's built companies himself, so he gets the actual weight of the decisions, the lonely part, the personal side that leaks into the work. It changed how I lead, and honestly how I am outside work too.

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Leadership & communication

Lorenzo Mecacci

Strategy Consultant, Accenture

Abhi has been part of my journey since long before I became the professional I am today. He taught me that self-confidence is the most powerful asset in communication, and that it comes from preparation.

Read the full testimonial by Lorenzo Mecacci

That lesson pushed me to think bigger, to dream big, and to believe I could reach goals that once felt out of range. Looking at where I am today, I can honestly say his coaching was one of the turning points along the way.

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Leadership & communication

Giacomo B.

Sr. Manager, ERP

I'll be honest, I didn't think I needed a coach. What changed my mind was having someone outside the company I could think out loud with, no agenda, no politics. We spent a lot of time on a reorganisation I'd been putting off, and I went in far clearer than I would have alone. I still use things we talked about months later.

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AI in practice

Francesca Neri

AI learning · Self-employed professional

Before the course, I saw AI as something interesting but confusing. The programme gave me structure: what to use, what to avoid, how to protect data and how to apply it to concrete tasks. I came away with examples ready to use, not just general ideas.

Translated from Italian

Read original in Italian by Francesca Neri

Prima del corso vedevo l'IA come qualcosa di interessante ma confuso. Il percorso mi ha dato ordine: cosa usare, cosa evitare, come proteggere i dati e come applicarla a compiti concreti. Sono uscita con esempi pronti da usare, non solo con idee generiche.

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AI in practice

Marco Rinaldi

AI learning · Business consultant

I wanted to understand how to use AI professionally, not just to write text faster. The course gave me a method: analyse the context, construct better prompts, check the results and understand when AI is useful and when it is better not to use it.

Translated from Italian

Read original in Italian by Marco Rinaldi

Mi interessava capire come usare l'IA in modo professionale, non solo per scrivere testi più velocemente. Il corso mi ha dato un metodo: analizzare il contesto, costruire prompt migliori, verificare i risultati e capire quando l'IA è utile e quando invece è meglio non usarla.

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AI in practice

Giulia Ferri

AI learning · Marketing & Communications, Studio Moretti

I had already tried ChatGPT, but I was using it in a very superficial way. After the course, I understood how to structure requests better, check the answers and apply AI to my daily work. The lessons were clear, practical and free of unnecessary jargon.

Translated from Italian

Read original in Italian by Giulia Ferri

Avevo già provato ChatGPT, ma lo usavo in modo molto superficiale. Dopo il corso ho capito come strutturare meglio le richieste, controllare le risposte e applicare l'IA al mio lavoro quotidiano. Le lezioni sono state chiare, pratiche e senza gergo inutile.

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AI in practice

Katherine J.

AI & leadership · Deloitte

I'd seen plenty of AI hype and plenty of leadership coaching, separately, and wasn't sold on either. Putting the two together is what worked: practical AI I actually use, plus the coaching to make it stick. I used the ideas we discussed to implement end-to-end AI-powered processes that are giving clear returns.

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AI in practice

Andrea Burchi

EVP, UniCredit

What I value most is working with a coach who brings an international perspective. We are entering a new era that combines the human dimension of coaching with the strategic understanding of AI.

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The ability to combine human leadership with AI is becoming a critical competitive advantage. Abhisek is the right coach to address these issues practically, integrating motivational and human skills with advanced technologies.

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AI in practice

Paul Thomas

AI learning · Department head, pharmaceuticals

I was so scared of AI but now I am teaching my colleagues how to save hours using AI

Previously published on Abhisek’s website

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AI in practice

Deepika

AI learning · Freelance social-media marketing

I now service 2x as many clients in the same time as before.

Previously published on Abhisek’s website

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AI in practice

Jessica

AI learning · Student

I was using Chatgpt to ask basic questions, I didnt know it could do all this!

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Learning & ambition

Elia G.

University admissions & coaching · Experience at LEAD

A rare gem in the centre of Siena. They supported me with university admissions, personal coaching and test preparation. The passion and professionalism they bring to every aspect of their work are incredible.

Translated from Italian

Read original in Italian by Elia G.

Una rara perla nel centro di Siena. Mi hanno seguito su ammissioni universitarie, coaching personale e preparazione ai test. È incredibile la passione e la professionalità che mettono in ogni aspetto del loro lavoro.

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Learning & ambition

Ruggero B.

SAT preparation & coaching

I started SAT prep and coaching with Abhi 1.5 years before my exam. In 1.2 years I had already achieved 1540. So not bad ;)

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Learning & ambition

Alessandro C.

SAT preparation · Aiming higher

The first time I met Abhi, he asked me questions that really made me think. Before long, I was already aiming for 1500+ on my first attempt.

Translated from Italian

Read original in Italian by Alessandro C.

La prima volta che ho incontrato Abhi mi ha fatto domande che mi hanno davvero fatto riflettere. In poco tempo puntavo già a 1500+ al primo tentativo.

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Learning & ambition

Costanza M.

University-exam preparation · With Abhi at LEAD

Those were three intense weeks that helped me pass an important university exam. I was lucky to find this school. I thank everyone, especially my teacher Abhi, who was attentive and focused on the goal!

Translated from Italian

Read original in Italian by Costanza M.

Sono state tre settimane intese che mi hanno aiutato a passare un esame universitario importante. È stata una fortuna trovare questa scuola. ringrazio tutti, in particolare il mio insegnante Abhi, attento e focalizzato sull'obiettivo!

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Learning & ambition

Tancredi Tanini

GMAT preparation · Experience at LEAD

Over the past three years, I have lived between Milan and Boston, yet I have continued studying with LEAD for the GMAT: the added value is unmatched.

Translated from Italian

Read original in Italian by Tancredi Tanini

Negli ultimi tre anni ho vissuto tra Milano e Boston, eppure ho continuato a seguire la LEAD per il GMAT: il valore aggiunto è impareggiabile.

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Learning & ambition

Marina Massone

GMAT preparation · Online and in person

Abi prepared me for the GMAT from A to Z, online and in person. I am very happy with the work we did together.

Translated from Italian

Read original in Italian by Marina Massone

Abi mi ha preparata al GMAT dalla A alla Z, online e in presenza. Sono molto contenta del lavoro fatto insieme.

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Learning & ambition

Bianca Pizzichi

English learning · With Giada and Abhi at LEAD

I took the B2+ English course online with Giada and Abhi, and it was an entirely positive experience. The teachers are always available, patient and very friendly. I really appreciated the study and teaching method: smooth and practical, but carefully planned and prepared.

Translated from Italian

Read original in Italian by Bianca Pizzichi

Ho frequentato il corso di inglese B2+, in modalità online, con Giada e Abhi ed è stata un'esperienza assolutamente positiva. Gli insegnanti sono sempre disponibili, pazienti e molto simpatici. Ho apprezzato molto il metodo di studio e insegnamento, scorrevole e pratico ma curato e preparato.

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