Shalini Misra

About Shalini Misra

You’ve led the teams. You’ve negotiated the high-stakes agreements. You’ve navigated the ambiguity of complex stakeholder relationships for years.From the outside, you’re delivering clarity. But on the inside, you might be asking- How do I tap into my next level of potential- What would it look like to lead with more presence and less \"imposter syndrome\"- How do I drive high performance without burning out my team (or myself)?I’m here to help you engineer those answers.I bring a unique blend of 20 years of corporate experience in Procurement and Program Management combined with the behavioral science of Style Insights DISC (CPBA) and the gold standard of ICF coaching. This means our work isn\'t just about \"soft skills\" but trusted frameworks, ethical practice, and measurable growth.What to expect in our work together:I provide a space where strategic focus meets deep empathy. We don\'t just talk about leadership; we master the \"social blueprint\" of your organization so you can lead with clarity and influence with conviction.Who I Partner With:*Emerging Leaders: To build the unshakeable confidence and \"Executive Presence\" required to own your seat at the table.*Mid-Career Professionals: To navigate transitions, overcome \"culture debt,\" and turn workplace challenges into career accelerators.*Senior Executives: To align high-level strategic direction with human impact and robust succession engineering.Let’s face the hard questions that silence your voice. Let’s build the authority to speak up, be seen, and drive the change you were hired to lead.Ready to architect the next level of your career?Feel free to connect or send me a message. I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

Experience

1. Leadership Coach and Disc Assessor

   Shalini Misra

   Nov 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   I am an ICF Coach and proud member of the International Coaching Federation. After over 20 years in global sourcing, procurement, and program management roles, I now help people unlock their inner strength and navigate career transitions, leadership challenges, and communication gaps.What I Bring•Behavioural Clarity & Assessment — Using tools like DISC, I help you see your natural style and how you respond under stress, so you understand what shapes your decisions and interactions.•Leadership with Empathy & Strategy — From leading AI-implementation, managing global SaaS rollouts, to mentoring delivery partners, I bring real corporate leadership experience into coaching, helping you lead with both clarity and humanity.•Communication & Conflict Mastery — Whether it’s facilitating alignment across functions like Sales, Product, Creative, or coaching someone to deliver feedback or negotiate under pressure, I support you in developing both confidence and emotional intelligence.•Purpose-Driven Career and Life Growth — I coach not just for role changes or promotions, but for meaningful transitions aligned with your values, for work unison, personal satisfaction, and sustainable impact.Coaching Philosophy•Holistic & Tailored: I see your life and work as interconnected. Growth in leadership isn\'t just about goals—it’s about values, mindset, and small shifts that add up.•Partnership: We set goals together. I challenge you, support you, and hold you accountable—but you lead the change.•Action + Reflection: Each coaching engagement includes action plans, stretch assignments, followed by reflection, feedback, and adaptation. Why Work With MeIf you find yourself navigating ambiguity, feeling stuck in communication silos, or wanting to step into leadership with more authenticity, clarity, and impact, I’m here to help. Let’s move from being overwhelmed or under-heard to being aligned, influential, and confidently leading your next chapter.

Education

• Grow More Avenues

  Grow More Coach, Professional Coaching

• Transformation Academy

  Professional Life Coach Certification

  2021 — 2034

• Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

  MBA, International Business & Finance

• CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

  Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain, Purchasing, Procurement, Contracts Management

  2017 — 2019

• Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry and Mathematics