My journey spans over 26 years across teaching, corporate leadership, stakeholder management, and coaching. Before stepping into the corporate world, I spent five years as an educator—an experience that shaped my ability to listen deeply, communicate clearly, and create meaningful learning experiences. Over the years, I have led cross-functional teams, managed strategic programs, negotiated high-stakes engagements, and collaborated with diverse stakeholders across cultures and geographies.

What has remained constant throughout my career is my passion for helping people grow.

I believe that every individual already has the potential to succeed. Often, what stands in the way is not capability, but clarity, confidence, self-awareness, or the ability to navigate complex human dynamics. My role as a coach is to create a safe and thought-provoking space where clients can pause, reflect, challenge assumptions, and discover their own path forward.

My coaching combines the rigor of internationally recognised coaching standards with behavioural and emotional intelligence insights. Drawing on DISC and EQ frameworks, I help leaders understand themselves better, strengthen their communication, build executive presence, improve stakeholder influence, and lead with authenticity and impact.

I work with senior leaders, first-time managers, women leaders, and professionals navigating growth, transition, and leadership challenges. Clients often describe my coaching style as empathetic, insightful, practical, and structured balancing support with meaningful challenge.

Areas I Commonly Support Clients With

• Executive Presence and Leadership Confidence
• Stakeholder Management and Strategic Influence
• Communication and Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness
• Leadership Transitions and Career Growth
• First-Time Manager Development
• Women in Leadership
• Team Effectiveness and Collaboration
• Mindset and Behavioural Change
• Decision-Making and Leadership Presence

Beyond Coaching

When I am not coaching, you’ll often find me reading, writing, painting, travelling, or exploring mountain trails with my family. I am also an animal lover and enjoy observing the simple yet profound lessons that nature and life offer us every day.

How I Found My Calling

Looking back, coaching feels like a natural extension of who I have always been.

Throughout my career, I found immense fulfilment in helping others discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve goals they once thought were out of reach. Seeing people grow in confidence, find clarity, and step into their potential inspired me to formally pursue coaching.

To deepen my expertise, I earned my coaching credential through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the global gold standard in coaching. I further strengthened my practice through certifications in DISC Behavioural Insights, Emotional Intelligence, and Dale Carnegie’s Training Excellence program to bring a holistic, evidence-based approach to leadership and personal development.

If you are looking for a trusted thinking partner to support your growth, leadership journey, or career aspirations, I would be delighted to connect.

Let’s create the clarity, confidence, and momentum you need to move forward.

📧 coach@shalinimisra.io
🌐 www.shalinimisra.io

Warmly,

Shalini Misra