Hi, I'm Imran Gokal. I help family business leaders, entrepreneurs and individuals reach their business and life goals.
I grew up in Singapore and studied in Canada and the U.K. I started and grew several businesses and managed projects in Singapore, Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar and the U.K. I have worked with clients in a variety of countries and industries, and my responsibilities have included hiring, training and managing teams, raising capital investment and creating joint venture partnerships.
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Through my 30-year entrepreneurial and managerial career across continents and industries, I have found that beyond the specific business problems facing us, the challenge often lies in finding clarity in the midst of complex and interrelated issues. Added to that, we may struggle with our own insecurities, emotional triggers or blocked psychological energy. And sometimes, we realize we have lost sight of our guiding principles or life’s purpose.
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I am now dedicated to helping business owners, entrepreneurs and individuals to unlock their potential and increase their well-being. I help them identify their priorities and establish a clear path to the success they have now redefined.
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Let’s have an exploratory discussion on how I can help you achieve clarity and progress towards your unique vision of success.
Ken, L., Singapore.
"I was facing difficulties motivating and leading my team. I constantly doubted myself and grappled with imposter syndrome that made work tiresome.
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After working with Imran, I can now reframe obstacles through a lens focused on ideal outcomes and tackle problems with more clarity and less burdened emotions. Imran’s structured approach and insightful questions sparked reflection and enabled me to inspire my team with a newly cultivated sense of calm confidence.
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I no longer feel weighed down when leading, instead feeling equipped to handle challenges with self-belief and a purposeful vision towards growth."
Alex, W., USA.
"Focusing primarily on urgent issues in my life, I was never finding the time to deal with some of the other important matters, especially related to personal and professional development. I felt like I was stuck and not growing or developing as a person or as a professional, and my energy and drive were flagging. Furthermore, my income was not growing in line with my expectations.
Imran helped me to create much needed forward momentum by looking at the big picture, using some useful models and tools, which helped me look at some of these issues from a fresh perspective and become unstuck. I’m much more engaged and proactive now and regaining control of my business and life. I have a clear direction, and my confidence and sense of optimism are returning."
Antoine, D., UK.
“Imran and I met when I was looking for a new direction in my life. He helped me identify my values, clarify my goals, and define my personal and professional priorities. I was able to leverage the experience that I had been undervaluing and pursue my re-defined career objectives. As a result, I obtained a great position that I wouldn’t have thought attainable.”
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
James Baldwin
What is coaching and how can it help you?
Coaching helps reveal what may be blocking you from reaching your potential - whether frustration over lacking fulfilment, life knocking you off course, or simply needing clarity on the next steps for happiness and well-being.
As your thinking and accountability partner, I establish openness, honesty and trust so you feel safe to share whatever it is that is holding you back. Together, we challenge limiting beliefs, build self-awareness, and identify sustainable solutions using proven techniques so you feel equipped to make meaningful progress.
My aim is to empower you to understand yourself better and take actions aligned with your goals and purpose. For example, as a coach, I may have a conversation with you about feeling unfulfilled in your work and help you to clarify your core purpose and realign your career path to roles and organizations reflecting your authentic values or it could be a reflective discussion about a major change due to family reasons, exploring how such a life transition connects with your sense of purpose and which next steps align to your values.
"I started working with Imran as a coach because I wanted to gain clarification on some of my work and life goals. I was facing challenges with clarity, prioritisation and an action plan for achieving them. Imran helped me to garner a different perspective and I found his guidance to be encouraging and supportive. Together, we were able to identify some of the obstacles and self-limiting beliefs that were holding me back. Subsequently, he helped me formulate a clear plan for moving forward. I found working with him insightful and valuable. I would highly recommend Imran as a coach for professional or personal development."
Lynn, F., Luxembourg
I work with...
Family Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs.
Individuals seeking a change.
I partner with enterprising leaders to cut through complexity and redefine the way forward, whether for yourself or your developing, multi-generational company.
Being an entrepreneur and family business leader, I understand the complex challenges you may be facing, whether you’re feeling stuck on decisions, doubting direction, confronting performance issues, or navigating succession concerns and potential conflicts. My coaching supports family business owners and entrepreneurs like yourself in gaining clarity amidst uncertainty. Through reflective conversations, we can re-center your priorities, align your aspirations to your purpose, and co-create pathways towards realizing your goals.
If mismatched values or looming disagreements are holding back progress, I can help you identify the next best steps according to your needs.
I help individuals in various life stages, whether they are feeling directionless, grappling with transitions, or obstructed from meeting their goals. My life coaching serves those seeking clarity, leveraging research-backed positive psychology tools tailored to your growth.
Through thoughtful dialogue, we process emotions, re-evaluate priorities, and link meaning to potential career changes or other intentional actions. If passion feels depleted, we use interventions to reconnect it to purpose. If self-limiting thoughts are preventing you from moving forward, we use techniques to reframe doubt into courage. If stress is dimming your ambition, we can rediscover motivation and design pathways to re-energize you.
I will partner with you to work out the steps needed to progress and revitalize the vision you wish to realize.