Hi! I’m Abby. Have you ever watched cultures grow? I have. First, as a microbiologist. Then, as an organizational development expert, coach and HR leader. And in my spare time, as a kombucha hobbyist. In almost all cases - it starts with a starter culture, a node, a catalyst. And a substrate - something for the culture to root into and grow from. And in every case, the growth process for both desired cultures as well as dysfunctional or undesirable cultures is the same. The only way to prevent the growth of undesirable cultures is by being intentional in the choice of substrate and growth conditions, and by being vigilant against contamination. A leadership lesson in a petri dish, how about that? Welcome to Thriving Habitats. I am passionate about working with you to nurture a more humane way of leading teams and organizations for break-through results, and innovation that sustains beyond your tenure. I deliver coaching, facilitating, speaking and consulting assignments on areas related to • the processes of growth and learning, • the role of cultural climates in fostering performance, • the power of psychological safety in fostering creativity & innovation, • emotional literacy & how it affects organizational performance, and • what it means to lead inclusively, authentically and humanely in today’s world. As a strategic & business-oriented HR leader with proven experience in multi-cultural, fast-paced environments across Asia Pacific, I focus on helping you build high-performance cultures through trust and inclusive leadership. An empathetic and perceptive certified executive & team coach, I help you dig deep into your own narratives and motivations, to facilitate your transformation to a purpose-fueled leader. I am trained in Solution-focused coaching and NLP, certified in Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching (Leader + TEAMs), Psychological Safety, mindfulness and yoga, and proficient in the use of 360 feedback & psychometric tools. Occasionally, you will find anecdotes from my personal experiences and posts on non-work related things I am passionate about - my kids, creativity, writing, travel, books, living in Singapore, watercolors & art supplies, walking, Asian potential, baking, mountains, yoga, food platters and things that bring me joy, like my husband’s cold-ferment pizzas and custom-crafted cocktails. Let’s connect. Reach out to me at abhilasha@thrivinghabitats.com to discuss how we can work or collaborate together. Know me better: #LBFalumni #NoIDK #OpenNetworker Singapore Permanent Resident (PR), US L2 holder.