In the novel The Wizard of Oz, a cyclone displaces Dorothy.
Lost, disoriented and somewhat confused Dorothy eventually realises there exists only one road to help her get home -The Yellow Brick Road
And hence her journey begins – the journey home
About Me
Hi! Welcome to what I hope could be the start of a magical journey along the Yellow Brick Road!
A bit about who I am – my purpose since very early on in life has been to support people live better lives, one which I’m fortunate to live through my job as the Purpose Lead on Lifebuoy, one of Unilever's largest brands, and since 2019 as an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and NLP practitioner.
What excites me about coaching is the fundamental belief that people are naturally resourceful and capable. Capable of identifying their own road blocks, finding their own answers and making their own choices. However this rather fast paced world we live in often makes it difficult for us to pause and really hear ourselves.
My role as a coach therefore is to help individuals connect with what they want, enabling them to find their own answers, jump their own hoops. I empower them to make choices which fulfill them, because only they know what's best for them.
My favourite part of this process is how we do this - through conversations that inspire discovery. We discover thoughts, emotions, and energies together, walking along fields of green, climbing up mountains, taking deep breaths along the way only to reach the top look around and realise, this was truly worth it! Other times we just lay flat on the grass, looking at the sky above us, seeing the clouds, the birds pass us by. While every conversation is different the goal is one - bringing people closer to where they want to be.
My Sessions
Anyone, anywhere with all their things!
I work with a range of clients from across the world: managers and leaders who deal with the most complex, difficult and emergent issues, teenagers and college students who are finding their feet in a world new to them as well as homemakers and parents who on a day to day basis face the struggles of finding a balance in their day to day. I thrive on this diversity and have one simple request: bring your whole self to my sessions, no halves or quarters - I welcome the whole!
A combination of science and magic!
The brain is one of the most interesting organs we have! Understanding its impact on our behaviour and cognitive functions has been one of the most interesting parts of coaching. Yes, unknown to many, coaching is a science based discipline! In my sessions, we attempt to identify neural pathways that dictate our habits, working together to consciously try and break unhealthy ones, and strengthen those that work - making every day better!
And the magic? This is the intangible, the unexpected.. those serendipitous events that I allow for in my sessions – they come alive when clients say something, suddenly take a pause and say “Wait a minute did I just say that?”. I encourage fluidity, leaving thoughts, conversations and emotions to unfold for themselves - letting that magic come alive!
Testimonials
"As someone whose perspective was rather binary, Aarti's patience, listening skills, and ability to ask uncomfortable questions that I always avoided helped me gradually embrace the notion of dealing with grey areas in my life. While I preferred keeping my emotions to myself, Aarti provided a conducive environment for expression, and her steady nudges for self-reflection made me comfortable in challenging my thoughts and asking the right questions to myself"
“I have always known Aarti for the passion and utmost sincerity that she brings to everything she does. So it was no surprise when she started coaching me. Having been exposed to a few coaches, I can say this with a high level of confidence that Aarti is one of the best in the business. She makes you feel comfortable from the get go and it becomes easy to open up to her. She asks high value questions that are deeply insightful and hence it always leads to much soul searching resulting in new awareness. She is very invested in my development and there’s always pre-work to lay the foundation before every conversation and then she holds me accountable for the actions generated from the session. This continuous engagement and feedback loop keeps me motivated to follow through with the actions leading to goals being achieved. You have to try out sessions with Aarti if you want to get things done!”
Credentials
These certifications are a simple statement of my commitment to a profession that’s reflective of my being and purpose – the intention to help people live better lives, making every single day for people around me, that little bit better.
