About
Why I do this work
I do this work because I want people to understand who they are, what drives them and what motivates their actions, and then to change what they want to change. That takes time, and it is where I put most of my effort.
Background
I have a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Houston, and my research looked at how differences in identity and background affect engagement and performance. I am an ICF-PCC credentialed coach and I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Since 2023 I have coached employees of European companies through nilo.health. Earlier I was Assistant Professor of Management at MacEwan University in Canada, and Programme Head and Academic Director of a DAAD-funded India-Germany Master's programme between Christ University and Steinbeis-Hochschule Berlin. I have worked for over twenty years in India, Germany, the US and Canada.
How I work
I look at the person, their team and the setting they work in, and at how culture and family shape the way they lead. Leadership depends on all of these. My approach is grounded in research and kept practical, and you can use what we explore at work and at home.
Credentials
- PhD, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, University of Houston
- International Coaching Federation, Professional Certified Coach (ICF-PCC)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Process-Based Therapy
- Positive Psychology and the GROW coaching model
- Focus groups, survey design and psychometrics