Rosie Ranganathan is a coach, HR leader, and co-founder of Flying Iguana, where she empowers leaders—especially women—to build resilience, confidence, and careers they love. With her unique ability to listen deeply and guide with empathy, Rosie helps professionals move from feeling stuck to thriving in their leadership journeys. Humans of Fuzia is proud to feature Rosie and her story, as her mission resonates with our 5 million-strong community that believes in He for She and She for She—together creating opportunities, uplifting women, and fostering leadership around the globe.
Q: Rosie, could you tell us what inspired you to become a coach?
I was working in senior HR roles, often supporting senior leaders who needed a safe space to talk and be heard. I realized I was spending a lot of time listening and wanted more tools to help leaders reframe their thoughts, beliefs, and assumptions. Training as a coach gave me that skillset, and I found it to be a privilege to help people shift from feeling stuck to seeing new perspectives and possibilities. That’s really what started my journey.
Q: What challenges did you face while establishing yourself as a coach?
One of the biggest challenges was business development. Many coaches, myself included, come from supportive roles, so finding clients and building a business can feel unfamiliar. Coaching can also be quite a solo profession, so finding your “team” again—through partnerships with other coaches or associate work—was essential. Over time, I built a mix of opportunities that made the business side of coaching more sustainable.
Q: Do you work solo or with a team today?
I co-founded Flying Iguana with another coach about two years ago. While I still have my independent practice, partnering allowed us to scale our impact. Together, we not only coach individuals but also teams, with a strong focus on supporting women in leadership. It’s been wonderful to combine creativity, passion, and scale in the work we love doing.
Q: What is your perspective on women in leadership today?
Women have made huge strides, but there’s still more to do. We need to ensure a strong pipeline of female leaders. Often, women hold themselves back with limiting beliefs and self-doubt. Confidence can dip when balancing family responsibilities or stepping away from work for any reason. My advice is: know your strengths, believe in yourself, and don’t attribute your success to luck. You’ve worked hard to get where you are—own it.
Q: What advice would you give aspiring women leaders and entrepreneurs?
Develop your internal narrative. One exercise I often use with women is building a “wall of evidence.” Collect moments of pride and achievement—visualize them as post-it notes. When self-doubt creeps in, look at that evidence instead of listening to the little voice that says you’re not good enough. That practice helps you stay grounded in your strengths and brilliance.
Q: Finally, what does success mean to you?
For me, success is doing work that brings fulfilment, joy, and a sense of belonging. It’s about being able to do what you’re good at while contributing value to others. Of course, not every task is fun—managing accounts, for example—but when your day-to-day work gives you energy and purpose, that’s success. For me, coaching and developing people brings that personal fulfilment.
“Collect the evidence of your brilliance, and every time self-doubt creeps in, go back and remind yourself of what you’re capable of.” – Rosie Ranganathan
Connect with Rosie Ranganathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-ranganathan-pcc-a688161/
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