Helping Leaders Build Organizations that Matter
We empower leaders and align organizations so they can deliver with clarity, integrity, and lasting impact.
Helping Leaders Build Organizations that Matter
We empower leaders and align organizations so they can deliver with clarity, integrity, and lasting impact.
Helping Leaders Build Organizations that Matter
We empower leaders and align organizations so they can deliver with clarity, integrity, and lasting impact.
Our North Star
We believe that empowered leaders and aligned organizations can achieve success and make a meaningful impact on this world.
Our Quest
We streamline businesses by developing exceptional leaders and designing efficient processes, freeing our clients to focus on their core mission and create a positive legacy.
David Thirumur
CEO & FOUNDER
Approaching two decades of experience in organizational consulting, leadership training, and executive coaching across 42 countries, David's mission is to empower individuals and organizations to achieve beyond what they thought possible.
A Certified ICF Coach and Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, has worked with over 400,000 individuals, including C-suite leaders and high-achievers from global corporations like Google, Microsoft, and ANZ Bank. He specializes in guiding clients to achieve transformation in leadership, culture and outcomes through strategy, vision and brilliant execution. His impactful work has earned him international awards and recognition in the fields of coaching and training.
Beyond the professional, David finds fulfillment in cherishing moments with his family, exploring the world through travel, delving into history, and stimulating conversations.
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With almost three decades of experience in coaching, consulting, marketing and leadership throughout the Asia Pacific region, Mel’s key driver is to empower catalysts and leaders to embrace Living Brave.
Mel Leow, MCC has worked closely with C-suite leaders, executives, coaches and high achievers in various industries to align their vision, purpose and values to their potential, and engage them to take the next step on their journey to living the life they desire.
When not working you can find Mel hiking, riding his mountain bike, running and enjoying the great outdoors with his family.
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Mel Leow
Head of Coaching
David Thirumur
CEO & FOUNDER
Approaching two decades of experience in organizational consulting, leadership training, and executive coaching across 42 countries, David's mission is to empower individuals and organizations to achieve beyond what they thought possible.
A Certified ICF Coach and Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, has worked with over 400,000 individuals, including C-suite leaders and high-achievers from global corporations like Google, Microsoft, and ANZ Bank. He specializes in guiding clients to achieve transformation in leadership, culture and outcomes through strategy, vision and brilliant execution. His impactful work has earned him international awards and recognition in the fields of coaching and training.
Beyond the professional, David finds fulfillment in cherishing moments with his family, exploring the world through travel, delving into history, and stimulating conversations.
Find me on LinkedIn
With almost three decades of experience in coaching, consulting, marketing and leadership throughout the Asia Pacific region, Mel’s key driver is to empower catalysts and leaders to embrace Living Brave.
Mel Leow, MCC has worked closely with C-suite leaders, executives, coaches and high achievers in various industries to align their vision, purpose and values to their potential, and engage them to take the next step on their journey to living the life they desire.
When not working you can find Mel hiking, riding his mountain bike, running and enjoying the great outdoors with his family.
Find me on LinkedIn
Mel Leow
Head of Coaching
Our Experts
Just the Coach for You
Just the Coach for You
At Direct Koaching, we believe in the power of the right match. Our team of ICF Certified and rigorously vetted coaches are experts at fostering transformative growth. We carefully match each client to an expert coach who perfectly suits their unique needs.
This personalized approach ensures optimal alignment for your success:
Chemistry Call
Every engagement begins with a chemistry call to check for alignment in coaching styles, specific learning preferences, communication patterns, and emotional resonance.
Every engagement begins with a chemistry call to check for alignment in coaching styles, specific learning preferences, communication patterns, and emotional resonance.
Every engagement begins with a chemistry call to check for alignment in coaching styles, specific learning preferences, communication patterns, and emotional resonance.
Clients have the flexibility to interview a few coaches before making their final choice, ensuring they find the ideal partner for their journey.
Clients have the flexibility to interview a few coaches before making their final choice, ensuring they find the ideal partner for their journey.
Client Choice
Local or International
Select between local or international coaches, depending on your preferred delivery style and regional understanding needs.
Our commitment is to provide you with a world-class coaching experience, precisely tailored for your success.
The Gold Standard: ICF Certification
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) sets the global benchmark for professional coaching. An ICF Certification signifies a coach's commitment to the highest standards of the profession.
This rigorous certification process ensures:
Audited Experience Hours:
Coaches complete a significant number of verified coaching hours, confirming their practical expertise.
Audited Experience Hours:
Coaches complete a significant number of verified coaching hours, confirming their practical expertise.
Strict Code of Ethics:
Adherence to a comprehensive ethical framework ensures confidentiality, integrity, and client-focused practice.
Strict Code of Ethics:
Adherence to a comprehensive ethical framework ensures confidentiality, integrity, and client-focused practice.
Mastery of Core Competencies:
Certified coaches demonstrate proficiency across key coaching skills, including building trust, active listening, and facilitating client growth.
Mastery of Core Competencies:
Certified coaches demonstrate proficiency across key coaching skills, including building trust, active listening, and facilitating client growth.
Choosing an ICF Certified coach guarantees a highly skilled and ethically grounded professional partnership.
Learn more about ICF's global standards: coachingfederation.org.
The Gold Standard: ICF Certification
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) sets the global benchmark for professional coaching. An ICF Certification signifies a coach's commitment to the highest standards of the profession.
This rigorous certification process ensures:
Audited Experience Hours:
Coaches complete a significant number of verified coaching hours, confirming their practical expertise.
Strict Code of Ethics:
Adherence to a comprehensive ethical framework ensures confidentiality, integrity, and client-focused practice.
Mastery of Core Competencies:
Certified coaches demonstrate proficiency across key coaching skills, including building trust, active listening, and facilitating client growth.
Choosing an ICF Certified coach guarantees a highly skilled and ethically grounded professional partnership.
Learn more about ICF's global standards: coachingfederation.org.
© 2026 Direct Koaching
© 2026 Direct Koaching
© 2026 Direct Koaching