I am a career and life coach with over 23 years of global experience in strategic business partnering and HR operational excellence in leading multinational companies including Adobe, VMware, Sapient and Avaya. A psychology graduate from Lady Shriram College for Women and a postgraduate in HR &OD from Delhi School of Economics, I am a seasoned HR leader who can drive the people strategy for large and diverse teams. I have a proven track record of setting up, scaling, and transforming HR functions and processes, while delivering business and cultural change, operational effectiveness, and improved outcomes. As the former VP - HR at GreyOrange, I led the global HR portfolios of Business Partners, Talent Management, Employee Relations, and HR Operations, partnering with the global leadership team to develop and execute business strategies in a multi-cultural, multi-geo context. I also innovated, invented, and developed leadership products and services, and applied broad and deep business and strategic acumen. Previously, I was the APJ HR Services leader and the Global HR Source leader at VMware, where I optimized HR processes for global scale and regional requirements. I have also been recognized as one of the topmost HR leaders in North India by the World HRD Congress, an accredited authority in the space of Business Leadership Awards. I am passionate about sharing my insights and learnings with others, and I have spoken at various forums and conferences, such as SHRM India, People Matter Tech HR, NASSCOM HR Roundtables, and annual events of leading management institutions. I am also an active blogger, storyteller, author, and podcaster, who writes and speaks on various topics related to HR, leadership, culture, and diversity. I have published a fiction novel, a travelogue, and multiple articles on WordPress and HR journals. My podcast show is available on all leading podcast platforms. I am certified MBTI administrator and Master Practitioner of NLP and leverage these skills in my coaching. Following are some of my key areas of coaching focus and speaking engagements amongst others: -Management and Leadership -Diversity, Inclusion and Breaking Bias -Building High Performing Teams -HR Process Excellence -Work Life Balance -Motivation -Career Guidance -Communication and Presence -Interpersonal relationships at the Workplace -Return to Work after a break