Today I’m speaking with coach and facilitator Shilpa Alimchandani and we're talking about the courageous and liberating work of how we examine the systems and contexts that shape our sense of self and leadership. Together we discuss how we view the coaching container as a sacred space.  And Shilpa shares how through movement, music, and sound, we set that space apart, quiet the noise, reconnect with our bodies, and practice presence.

Shilpa is founder of Mookti Consulting partnering with mission-driven organizations to build human-centered workplaces. She brings more than 25 years in DEI, leadership development, and intercultural learning, and has facilitated in 20+ countries. As a coach, she supports women of color to lead with purpose and clarity without sacrificing values or well-being, helping clients see how social identities and systemic power dynamics shape our experiences.

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Chapters

00:00 The Problem Isn’t You

00:48 Welcome + Shilpa’s Story

05:18 Bridging Cultures + Finding Purpose

08:31 The Teddy Bear Story

10:27 Coaching in Context

12:13 Music, Movement, and Presence

16:05 Creating Sacred Space

20:28 Imposter Syndrome Reframed

26:34 Unlearning + Agency

30:30 Both/And Living

33:46 The Power of Music + Memory

38:22 Hope in Collapse

44:40 Closing Reflections