Leadership coaching with Dr. Aditi Raghuram, organisational psychologist, PhD, ICF-PCC
Understand what drives you and change what you want to change
I work with leaders who look successful from the outside and sense that something needs to change. Together we look at what motivates your actions, and then we work on the parts of your life you want to be different.
What many leaders think but rarely say out loud
- I react in ways I regret, and I replay them for days afterwards.
- I say yes to almost everything, and I am no longer sure who that serves.
- My career is going well, and my home life or my own wellbeing is paying for it.
- I do not know what I want next.
- I lead the way I was led, and I would like to lead differently.
These are the questions I work on with leaders.
How I work with you
With every client I combine mindfulness and some body-noticing work with Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT). ACT helps you move toward what you value, even when doubt or discomfort is there. We begin with what feels stuck today and work toward where you want to be. Throughout, I draw on my training as an organisational psychologist (PhD) and my ICF-PCC coaching credential.
What changes when you know what drives you
We trace your decisions back to the values and habits behind them, and you begin to see why you do what you do.
You learn to notice the moment before the old pattern takes over, and you get to decide what to do next.
Your next move comes from what matters to you, and you can explain it with confidence.
You work out how you want to lead, which is often different from the way you were led.
The patience and clarity you build at work carry over to your family, and what you learn at home helps you at work.
You give yourself the same fairness you give the people you lead.
What this work often looks like
A common pattern among the leaders I work with
Many leaders come to me wanting to lead their teams better or to find more balance. Often there is also a habit of overachieving that they learned early in life, and a constant worry about their own worth, which makes them need to be seen as the good manager. Work takes up most of their days.
Together we look at what they need and at the beliefs that have been driving their choices without them noticing. They learn to set boundaries and to treat others with respect while still looking after themselves, and we organise their work around how their own mind works. Mindfulness and body-based practice help them settle, and they find out what they want. They start coaching their team through problems and feel steadier in their own worth. They have time for life outside work again. Some change direction, and a few start their own business.
This story draws on the experiences of several clients, with details changed to protect their privacy.
What clients say
"Her approach, deeply rooted in authenticity and empathy, has helped me align my professional actions with my core values."Raja Chalasani, coaching client
"She encouraged me to think for myself rather than simply giving me answers, while still offering practical guidance whenever I needed it."Rozan Al-Rajaby, coaching client
"As a teacher, she introduced me to myself."Shruthi Sriram, psychologist and former student
Ways to work together
1:1 leadership coaching
My main offer, for leaders, founders and managers who want to work on who they are and how they lead.
More about coachingWorkshops and talks for teams
Sessions on coaching skills for managers, psychological safety, career growth and wellbeing at work.
Workshop topicsConsulting for organisations
I help you understand what drives engagement and performance in your people, and then we plan what to do about it.
More about consultingQuestions people ask before booking
Is this therapy?
This is coaching, offered by a psychologist. We work on the present and on what you want to change, and I will tell you if something else would serve you better.
How long do people work with you?
Some people come for a few months around a specific change. Others work with me for longer because they want deeper change.
Can we work online?
Yes. I work with clients worldwide online, and in person in Bengaluru and Berlin.
What happens on the discovery call?
The call is free and lasts about 30 minutes. We talk about where you are and what you want to change, and I share how I would approach the work. There is no obligation.