Bhavika Shah

About Bhavika Shah

I help women and mission-driven organizations grow with intention, purpose, and heart.As a certified Core Energy Coach (iPEC) and people & culture strategist with 17+ years of experience, I bring a deeply human-centered lens to both personal and professional growth. Through my coaching practice — Chai with Bhav Coaching — I support women (especially South Asian women and women of color) in reconnecting with their values, navigating transitions with clarity, and showing up as their most aligned selves. Whether through 1:1 coaching, reflective workshops, or journaling circles, I create spaces that feel like having chai with a trusted friend — real, honest, and transformative.In parallel, I offer fractional HR consulting to purpose-driven teams, helping mid- to senior-level leaders design people-first strategies, optimize hybrid culture, and lead through change. My areas of focus include: Strategy & Facilitation (Design Thinking, Vision & Planning) Organizational Effectiveness (Culture, Process Improvement, Change Management) Leadership Coaching & Team DevelopmentAt the core of everything I do is a belief that meaningful growth happens when we feel seen, safe, and connected — to ourselves, each other, and our purpose.Let’s connect if you’re looking to grow with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Experience

1. Founder Growth & Development Coach for Women

   Chai With Bhav Coaching, Llc

   Aug 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   I help individuals and organizations move through transition with clarity, intention, and confidence. As an IPEC-certified core energy coach and organizational effectiveness consultant, I focus on uncovering the beliefs, systems, and behaviors that either enable growth or hold it back.Coaching:I support clients in navigating life and leadership transitions, strengthening self-trust, and aligning their choices with their values. My coaching approach is rooted in the belief that each person already holds the answers they need. I provide structure, reflection, and strategic guidance to help clients identify limiting patterns, gain clarity, and take meaningful action toward sustained personal growth.Consulting & Fractional Leadership:I partner with mission-driven organizations to build healthy, effective, and people-centered workplaces. With 20+ years of experience in organizational effectiveness, change leadership, and employee experience, I help teams refine operating models, strengthen culture, and improve how work gets done.Core focus areas include:• Leadership development and team effectiveness• Organizational effectiveness and change management• Employee experience and culture strategy• Streamlined operations and scalable workflowsMy work sits at the intersection of people, purpose, and performance—supporting both individuals and organizations in creating environments where growth, clarity, and alignment can thrive. View my 1-pager here: https://lnkd.in/gGtbpE3t

Education

• UC San Diego

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management Science

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Budgets
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Data Analysis
• Training
• Public Policy
• Microsoft Office
• International Development
• Leadership
• Policy Analysis
• Management
• Program Evaluation
• Microsoft Excel
• Strategic Planning
• Qualitative Research
• Proposal Writing
• Process Improvement
• Analysis