Rocky Esguerra Executive Coaching

Certified Executive Coach to senior leaders in country, regional and global leadership roles at MNCs like P&G, Pfizer, Nestle, HSBC and other global companies.

I use proven tools grounded in business psychology, HR science and executive coaching techniques and tools & practices I have learned and used as an ex-APAC CHRO at P&G, Pfizer and Heineken.

I help leaders reach their dream roles and be more effective in leading teams, navigating politics, collaborating effectively and gaining visibility with key stakeholders.

All that while balancing their other roles in life. Why? Because you deserve to live a fulfilling life while being great at your job!

I also provide coaching to leaders who want to prepare for their next role, in the same company or another institution. This includes quitting strategically, preparing for interviews intentionally or having a strong 90 day plan to quickly make meaningful impact.

What my clients say:

"Rocky helped me rebuild my self-confidence and strategically position myself, clearly articulate my strengths and results systematically: on LinkedIn, on my resume and in the interview process. I felt unclear and anxious to focused, hopeful and calm. I enjoyed working with her and renewed my package." -- LW, Vice President, Global FMCG

"One of the best decisions I made was working with Rocky. The impact on me is life changing and long term. She helped me understand my values and guided me through a huge career and life decision. I feel empowered with my reframed mindset." - ED, Sales Leader, Retail Industry

"With Rocky, I gained clarity & learned how to think bigger. I once felt underrated, distrustful & unprepared, to confident, valuable & hopeful for my new journey. She understands what's at stake, can read between the lines and is an authentic listener." -- FCO, Banking executive

Founding Partner & Executive Coach

CorporateDNA Consulting

As a Senior HR Consultant, I'm setting up the Group HR Function for a top conglomerate with 40 companies in a huge country in the APAC Region. The work involves designing the vision, mission, objectives and strategies of the function, determining the centralized people services, their metrics and KPIs, mentoring and coaching the newly appointed CHRO for maximum impact and sustained success.

Senior Human Resources Consultant

Her World Singapore

Launched in 2023, the Her World Mentorship Programme is a much-anticipated initiative that pairs inspirational women with aspiring female achievers. The goal is to provide mentees with valuable guidance from seasoned mentors, helping them navigate both their professional and personal lives with confidence.

Business Mentor

eVolv

Qualified, accredited Executive Coach for eVolv's corporate clients

Executive Coach, Advisor & Consultant

SynFiny Advisors

Change, Communications & Transition Consultant for a project involving a 60-year-old Filipino conglomerate with 17 legal entities, which is restructuring to sustain success in the future. 

SynFiny is unique vs. the "Big 4" consulting firms as it exists to bring talented “been there, done that” experience to bear on solving client problems. On average, SynFiny team members spent at least 20+ years in industry leadership roles, before joining the company. With over 350+ consultants globally and around 70+ here in Asia Pacific, we have a collective experience of 7,000 years.

APAC Executive Advisor & Business Development Manager

BoardAgender

Chosen as one of 12 mentees for the 2024 cohort, in a competitive process among 100+ female candidates who are aspiring for Board Directorship in Singapore.

Mentee

The HEINEKEN Company

Chief HR Officer for Asia Pacific in Heineken. Led the People Function for the region, comprised of 23 operating companies. Part of the regional LT and Global People LT. Also part of the Board of Directors of our Malaysia Operating Company (Heineken Malaysia Berhad).

Regional Senior Director - People

Heineken Malaysia Berhad

Served as a Non-Independent Board Director at Heineken Malaysia Berhad, one of the top 6 operating companies of the Heineken Company in APAC. Also a Member of the Remuneration Committee.

Non-Independent Board Director

Pfizer

Headed the HR function for the Emerging Markets Asia region, a growth engine and innovation hub for the company.

Chief HR Officer, Emerging Markets Asia

Led the HR function in Pfizer's Asia Pacific region, comprised of China, Taiwan, Hongkong, Macau, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand. Scope included organization development, effectiveness and culture, leadership team development, workforce planning, talent management and succession planning, mergers and acquisitions management, HR business partner, local Compensation & Benefits, local Training & Development and HR service leadership and vendor management for Payroll, Benefits, Employee Data (Workday), Mobility.  Also co-leading Pfizer's regional Diversity & Inclusion programs.

Vice President - APAC Human Resources

APAC HR Outsourcing Association (HROA)

Served the Board as a prominent member, actively contributing to the development and advancement of the HR outsourcing and shared services industry in Singapore. Played a key role in building and enhancing the capabilities of member companies.

Member Board of Directors

Executive Coach | Ex-APAC CHRO (P&G, Pfizer, Heineken) | I help senior female leaders thrive & lead with impact, while balancing their roles in life | I'll help you get your dream role

Are you a high achieving leader STUCK at a plateau, despite doing everything right? Or you're frustrated & can't get your dream role?

You're delivering results--yet promotions, recognition or meaningful roles keep slipping away.

You're juggling career, family, health & the quiet pressure to prove yourself. 

𝗜 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨. I've helped leaders like you. 

My clients are senior leaders from P&G, Pfizer, GSK, J&J, Bayer, Google, PMI, Nestle, HSBC, L'Oreal, Allergan, and other MNCs.

Here are 𝟱 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗜'𝗠 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 vs. other Coaches:

𝟭. 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 & 𝗛𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗠𝗡𝗖 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

Ex-APAC CHRO at P&G, Pfizer & Heineken. 25+years leading regional orgs & coaching senior talent. Certified Executive Coach.

I’ve navigated corporate politics, partnered with senior leaders & helped them grow their careers & businesses. 

I've been part of senior teams who make important decisions. I help you stand out to key stakeholders.

I've also interviewed & hired hundreds of executives. I know how to spot talent.

𝟮. 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗡 & 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦; 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗙𝗟𝗨𝗙𝗙

I bring proven tools grounded in business psychology, HR science & executive coaching + lived experience.

I help you align your actions with your values to succeed in both work & life. 

𝟯. 𝟭:𝟭 𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠

I invest in knowing you & your needs at a deep level. That's why I work 1:1 only & not group programs (generic & ineffective).

𝟰. 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 & 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘

As an Executive who raised two children across 5 countries with my husband while we both worked full time, I understand & have overcome the challenges of balancing career, family and self-care.

𝟱. 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗘𝗧

I bring a culturally inclusive perspective, guiding leaders from diverse backgrounds. All my clients work at MNCs & come from Asia, Europe & the Americas.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘:

All clients I work with are senior MNC leaders. I help them transform from:

✅ Ignored & overlooked ➡️ Promoted & thriving 
✅ Zero results in job hunting ➡️ Hired for their dream role
✅ Anxious, frustrated & insecure ➡️ Confident & in control

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗬:
See recos from my clients below or in my website (link in Featured Section).

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘?

Book a FREE Discovery Call to explore. See link under my picture or in the Featured section. Talk to you soon!

Rocky

The most inspiring thing about LinkedIn these days:⤵️

Despite tanking impressions, 
Frequent changes in the algo,
Unoriginal AI content & comments…

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

Last week, my friend Coen Tan, CSP and his wife Yun Yun brought a few of us together in “A Meeting with Great Minds” at a Greek restaurant.

Over spanakopita, lamb chops & Ouzo, we had a blast.

We stayed till the restaurant closed!

That’s what happens when you have insightful & stimulating conversations around the table.

Our topics were as varied as our backgrounds:

➤ Creative pursuits (writing books, blogs, photography, sketching)
➤ Reinventing & pivoting from corporate to entrepreneurship
➤ Mongolian food, scenic sites & culture 
➤ The history of batik in Indonesia 
➤ Global & regional politics 
➤ Hiking in Nepal & Japan

Here's who was at the table:

1/ Whee Teck ONG - Partner at EY who reinvented himself as a self-taught artist (watercolor & sketching), author & photographer. 

He's Founder of Singapore Sketchers & writes everyday on Medium.

I'm in awe of Whee Teck's creative prowess!


2/ Frank Koo - I first met Frank last year. 

He's ex-LinkedIn Asia Head & now Founder of Nextplay. 

Frank helps people find joy as they prepare for their next chapter. 


3/ Rena Tan (陈俐霖), Brand & Communications Head at Singapore Management University.  

Rena & I got connected last year, when she founded her own company, Inspirena.

I remember my meet up with her, because she gave me her specially designed chocolates to introduce her company.

Rena used to be Regional Marketing Head at Randstad.


4/ Diana Hay, Ph.D, PMP 🔍, pharmaceutical exec & now Your Honest Coach.

What first intrigued me about Diana last year was her 100 Coffees with Diana initiative, which inspired her to build new connections.

It was our first time to meet in person!


5/ Rebecca Chan, CHRO at CrimsonLogic. 

Rebecca has worked as an HR exec in many different industries. 

She's an avid hiker & loves the outdoors. 

She also volunteers as a tour guide around historic sites in SG.


And finally, about our hosts:

Coen Tan, CSP is a Trainer, Speaker & Coach who helps leaders speak with clarity, courage & conviction. Coen is a foodie & loves to travel.

His wife Yun Yun is a real estate agent & investment wizard, and is CFO of their company.
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So if you’re feeling discouraged about LinkedIn lately…

Connecting IRL with fascinating people might just lift up your spirits & give you some inspiration.

This is one good reason that still makes Linkedin worthwhile!
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I’m Rocky Esguerra, Executive Coach and ex-APAC CHRO of Procter & Gamble, Pfizer and The HEINEKEN Company. 

I write weekly on LinkedIn about leadership & thriving in corporate without neglecting your other roles in life.

Ring the bell in my profile to follow me & get my content regularly.

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