I'm Nayana Kadiyala — a customer success leader with fifteen years across global enterprises, a FIDE-certified chess instructor, and a certified life coach. I help organisations and individuals find the move that changes the position.
Partnering with C-suite executives to align technology with strategy.
AlsoChess, life, and career coaching on the myCoach platform.
Based inNayana Kadiyala is a versatile, results-oriented thought leader with 15+ years of experience driving enterprise customer success through strategic, technical solutions and a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
She is known for her strategic mindset, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to build impactful cross-regional collaboration in dynamic global environments. Her expertise combines AI adoption, executive stakeholder engagement, and change leadership — enabling clients to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Beyond her professional role, Nayana is a passionate advocate for DEI. In 2022 she launched the Genforce Equality Group in India and now serves as its Global President at Salesforce. She is also the founder of Transformative Coaching on the myCoach platform — where chess, life coaching, and career mentorship come together as one practice for unlocking potential.
Whether the board is a Salesforce org, a chessboard, or a person's own life — the work is the same. See the position. Choose the move that compounds.
Strategic partnership with C-suite executives to align technology with business outcomes. SaaS adoption, retention, and expansion — built on data, delivered with empathy.
A lifetime in the game — from Andhra Pradesh state champion to FIDE Instructor. Coaching players of every level in tactics, strategy, and the discipline of long-form thinking.
Certified life coach and NLP practitioner helping individuals find clarity, overcome blocks, and build lives they're proud of. Founder of Transformative Coaching on myCoach.
From a young player making the news in Telugu papers, to Andhra Pradesh state champion, to a FIDE-certified instructor — the board has been a constant teacher. A small archive of the road that led here.
Issued by the International Chess Federation. License period 2025–2026. FIDE ID 5025125. Federation: India.
Gens Una Sumus — "We are one family." Awarded the official FIDE Instructor title in 2025.
As Global President of Genforce — Salesforce's Business Resource Group — Nayana champions inclusion at scale. She founded the Genforce Equality Group in India in 2022 and now leads transformative initiatives across regions, fostering inclusive cultures and inspiring others to grow with purpose.
She is also a passionate public speaker, blogger, and YouTube educator — empowering individuals to thrive in the Salesforce ecosystem through her channel SFDCOneStop, with 4,000+ followers.
Genforce — Business Resource Group at Salesforce
Founded the equality group in India · 2022
4,000+ followers · Pro bono Salesforce education
Former Chapter Lead
Continuous learning across India's most distinguished institutions — engineering, business, leadership, and the next frontier of artificial intelligence.
Whether you'd like to book a coaching session, collaborate, or simply say hello — Nayana would love to hear from you.