TORCH PARTNERSHIP
The Alchemy of Talent: Disruption-proof teams
Group coaching for leading through endless change
Leaders today are stretched thin—navigating constant change, rising expectations, and growing disruption fatigue.
This group coaching experience, developed by Dr. Vijay Pendakur and delivered by Torch coaches, helps leaders cut through the noise and lead with clarity, confidence, and real impact.
TAILORED FOR TODAY’S CHALLENGES
A science-backed framework to navigate disruption
Crafted by Dr. Vijay Pendakur, a seasoned leader and author of The Alchemy of Talent, and brought to life through Torch’s expert coaching.
- Lead with confidence through change: Learn how to stay grounded and decisive, even when everything’s shifting around you.
- Build trust and belonging: Cultivate high-performing teams by deepening connection, building shared understanding, and modeling inclusive leadership.
- Turn disruption into opportunity: Shift from reactive to strategic with practical tools that turn uncertainty into innovation.
- Apply what you learn, fast: Weekly takeaways and reflection exercises help leaders practice new mindsets between sessions.
Coaching meets lived experience
This isn’t your typical group coaching program. It’s a powerful partnership between Torch and Dr. Vijay Pendakur—built for real-world leadership in times of change.
Dr. Pendakur’s model integrates over two decades of experience with evidence-based insights to help leaders thrive under pressure. It’s straightforward, actionable, and tailored for today’s challenges.
Torch coaches are seasoned leaders themselves—trained to bring this program to life with empathy, insight, and energy. Their insights bring the content to life, ensuring relevance and impact.
This program is built for action. Leaders walk away from each session with practical tools they can apply immediately—and over time, they build stronger team alignment, clearer decision-making, and renewed energy for the road ahead.
Whether you’re navigating organizational change, burnout, or transformation, this program meets leaders where they are—and helps them move forward with confidence.
Torch and Dr. Pendakur share a vision: empowering leaders to evolve as swiftly as the world around them. This program marks the beginning of that journey.
Why this program matters now
Leaders and teams are tired. The pace of change isn’t slowing, and disruption fatigue is setting in—leaving many unsure how to keep up, let alone lead with impact. This isn’t a blip. It’s the new normal.
That’s why Dr. Vijay Pendakur’s framework in The Alchemy of Talent is so timely.
By focusing on trust, meaningful connection, and shared purpose, this program gives leaders the mindset and tools they need to meet uncertainty with clarity—and guide their teams through whatever comes next.
Your questions, answered
Curious how it works?
Here are the most common questions leaders ask about The Alchemy of Talent—from Dr. Vijay Pendakur’s role to what’s included and who the program is for.
A 3-month, cohort-based group coaching experience designed by Dr. Vijay Pendakur—author of The Alchemy of Talent and a widely recognized leadership expert for high performing teams—and facilitated by certified Torch coaches. Leaders acquire tools to stabilize teams, build trust, and guide through disruption—turning change into momentum.
Dr. Vijay Pendakur is a seasoned talent and culture leader with a unique blend of academic and corporate experience. He has held VP and C-level roles at companies like Dropbox, VMware, and Zynga, and served as Dean of Students at Cornell University. His work focuses on creating inclusive environments that drive performance and innovation. As the author of The Alchemy of Talent, Dr. Pendakur provides leaders with practical, science-based strategies to lead teams effectively through disruption.
Torch’s seasoned coaches, trained in Dr. Pendakur’s methodology, lead all live sessions. While Dr. Pendakur designed the curriculum in collaboration with Torch, he does not deliver the sessions himself.
Six live touchpoints over 3 months: one kickoff session, four biweekly group coaching workshops, and a final capstone. Off-weeks feature short videos, worksheets, and practical exercises to deepen learning without adding to the workload.
Ideal for executive, mid-level, and frontline leaders managing change, team burnout, or transformation. Especially valuable for companies without mature internal development functions or navigating cultural shifts.
This program is available now through Torch as a co-branded partnership with Dr. Pendakur. Early partner opportunities are available—talk to our team about how to launch a pilot cohort or integrate this into your broader leadership development strategy.
