Testimonials
Tapan Singhel
MD and CEO,
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Leaders have to keep mobilizing their teams and effectively communicate both verbally and non-verbally. This is of paramount importance, and one cannot overinvest in this skill. The best part is that you can learn and cultivate this habit through practice.
Being a leader is also about reading a room, picking up on the elusive emotions of your clients or listener, and basing your solution upon them, so as to achieve collective growth.
Sheeja is an exceptional program leader who helps you understand both the bold and subtle hints revealed by the human body in team interaction. I strongly believe in what she advocates, and I’m glad to see she’s imparted this art here.
(This testimonial is given by Mr. Singhel for Sheeja's contribution in the book, 'Growing groups in to teams')
“It was very uplifting to spend a day on a transformative learning session on how to be lateral thinkers and the role of 'I' in a team. Understanding that it is all about responsibility and not accountability! It was both fun and fulfilling to don our lateral thinking hats and generate creative, unique, and achievable solutions to help us on our growth journey. Thank you, Sheeja Shaju, for rekindling our creative thought process and heightened self-awareness." Ruchika Gupta, CEO, Borderless Access
"Memories made, bonds strengthened, and insights gained , great offsite ! Sheeja Shaju you broke down the role of the 'I' in success with such clarity and nuance, reminding us of the power of self-determination . Thank you!! " Usha T.K. AVP HR, Borderless Access
Ruchika Gupta
CEO
Usha T.K.
AVP, HR
I could tell from the energy in the room that you all had an inspiring day!
~Katharina Kölking, General Manager
Thanks Sheeja, It was one of them best leadership program team enjoyed with tremendous energy
~ Pramod Phule, Production Head
Indeed a wonderful session with full of energy and lots of learning, thank you Sheeja Shaju for this power pack workshop🙏
~ Pallavi Pande, Head HR
Your ability to inspire and empower others was evident in every aspect . Had a great time with you Sheeja...
~Divya Dudande, Production Planning
Epiroc Mining
Nashik
A huge thank you Sheeja Shaju for the incredible work you have done mentoring our female leaders. Your expertise, passion, and commitment have made a real difference. You are an absolute asset, and I can't recommend you highly enough! If you're looking for a top-notch coach, look no further!
Yael Ashuach
Head of Global Organisation Development,
Ribbon Communications
I recently completed Ontological and Somatic leadership coaching sessions with Sheeja. It helped me understand my personal values and goals, made me improve my communication and collaboration skills, and helped me lead with empathy and develop a systems-thinking approach. Better decision-making, enhanced team dynamics, and a sense of fulfillment and path to achieve completeness in life are some of the things I have achieved through these sessions.
The Somatic part helped me understand how the body holds emotions, wisdom, and intuition about us and our lives, It was a truly transformative experience.
It provided me with new insights and strategies for becoming a more effective leader. I am feeling empowered and inspired to take my leadership skills to the next level.
Nitin Dakre
Director: Field Service Operations- India and Territories, Varian Medical Systems International India Private Limited
(A Siemens Healthineers Company)
Change is a constant in our dynamic world, and at Rayden Interactive, we understand the significance of staying adaptable and embracing every opportunity that comes our way.
Sheeja Shaju, an outstanding motivational speaker, ontological leader, and a somatic coach, led us through an immersive experience on how change is perpetual, and how we must welcome it with open arms.
Throughout the workshop, Sheeja masterfully guided us on a journey of self-discovery, shedding light on the power of listening, power of language and most importantly recognising what we care about, which eventually pushes us to thrive amidst change. Not only did we gain new perspectives on change management, but we also had a blast along the way!
A huge thank you to Sheeja for a delightful learning experience and sharing her invaluable expertise. Your guidance will certainly help us move forward more empowered than ever and make the most of every opportunity that presents itself.
Sheeja Shaju's leadership coaching has been instrumental in shaping my leadership style and has elevated my professional capabilities.
Through her expert guidance, I learned not only the importance of taking decisive actions but also the strategic thinking behind each move. Her emphasis on thoughtful practices has been a game-changer for me, allowing me to navigate complex situations with confidence and purpose.
Under Sheeja's guidance I understood the dynamics of cultivating a supportive and cohesive team and it has empowered me to create a positive work environment, fostering collaboration and mutual growth. This holistic approach to leadership has not only benefited me professionally but has also positively impacted the overall team dynamics.
I wholeheartedly recommend Sheeja to anyone seeking a transformative and impactful leadership coaching experience.
Rajnikant Tripathi
Director Software Engineering
Mastercard
Kishore Hosangady
Co-founder and Executive Director, Enflexis Solutions,
Sheeja has an intrinsic quality of being an excellent coach. Through her conversations she enabled me to look at hidden opportunities in the challenges I faced in my business and personal life.
I was able to get my team to align their goals with the vision and goals of the company that energized the team and made them extremely productive.
Her somatic and centering practices open up the mind to accept new thoughts and generate creative ideas.
She has the ability to get to the crux of the issue in her coaching conversations with powerful and effective results.
Sudhakara Narasegowda
Director - Digital Engineering at JCPenney
I found Sheeja through a LinkedIn post and it didn’t take much time for me to choose her as my leadership coach. Sheeja has made a significant impact in my learning and growth. Best part is she curates the sessions based on areas where I need to improve and not a standard set of leadership topics.
Her unique techniques & practices has built/strengthened my overall personality - covering mental health, leading through body, winning mindset, strategic thinking and balancing act. Sheeja’s passion towards coaching is infectious and association with her is sufficient us to grow in career.
I am continue my learning partnership with Sheeja. For anyone thinking about pushing their career forward in leadership, I would highly recommend Sheeja as their coach.
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Kaajal Shah
Dy. Vice President Marketing
VTP Realty
I discovered Sheeja by chance and intuitively I knew I needed her help. I signed up with her and going in with complete trust.
Her techniques and her practices have been very useful in making me a more self-aware leader and individual. She worked with me on all fronts and gently but surely she made me relook my strengths as well as biases.
She works on realigning the belief system without making you feel uncomfortable. It has a wonderful journey which she let me take at my pace.
She is now more a friend than coach, one that I know I can reach out to!
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Ranjani A R
HR Director
MiQ
Working with Sheeja over the past six months has been nothing short of transformational. Her guidance has helped me uncover and challenge some of the deepest-rooted beliefs and patterns that have shaped my life script—a script I didn’t even realize I was following until she gently yet effectively pointed it out.
Through her keen insights and compassionate approach, she not only highlighted how my body language, thinking, and behaviors were aligned with my old stories but also empowered me to rewrite them. She helped me understand a profound truth: we are the stories we tell ourselves, and the results we see in life are a direct reflection of those narratives.
Her coaching taught me that if we want different outcomes, we must first alter the stories we live by. With her support, I’ve begun to shift my mindset, embrace new perspectives, and rewrite my life script with purpose and intention.
Sheeja, your ability to see beyond the surface and help me connect with my authentic self has been life-changing. Thank you for being the guide who helped me step into a new, more empowering story for myself. Your impact on my journey will remain a cornerstone of my personal growth for years to come.
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Nirupama Anandakumar
Software Engineering Manager
Ribbon Communications
Working with Sheeja has been a truly transformative experience. Her approach to leadership coaching goes beyond just professional guidance—it’s a holistic journey that has helped me gain clarity, and reconnect with myself.
The somatic program of is powerful set of practical tools cultivate a sense of calm that positively impacted both my work and personal life.
Sheeja also helped me shift my perspective, and her guidance enabled me to identify and focus on both immediate priorities and long-term goals with greater confidence and purpose.
Above all, this journey has been about reconnection—reconnecting with myself, my values, and my aspirations. Thank you Sheeja for this deep insight with practical tools to help me grow as a leader and as a person.
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Swetha Raju
Group Manager
Ribbon Communications
Last 6months was a wonderful and enormous learning for me about myself and how do we see things around us. It was a pleasure working with Sheeja Shaju
Under leadership training.
These 6months Sheeja has helped me know my inner strength and how to take care of my cares. One of the significant learning is how important it is to say “no”, and how to manage the promise. Sheeja has helped me be assertive and nuture the relationship both in professional and personal life.
Sheeja has brought a lot of good changes in me and I would strongly recommend her for the coaching. I am grateful for the time we have spent and to have our discussions.
Thank you Sheeja Shaju and also like to thank my manager, HR and my company Ribbon Communications for this great opportunity.
manager, HR and my company Ribbon Communications for this great opportunity.
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Kanchan Singh
Director, Recruit CRM
Working with Sheeja has been a transformative experience in my leadership journey. From starting at "0" to moving towards "1," her coaching has been an essential factor in my growth. What truly stands out about Sheeja is her ability to offer a highly personalized approach to coaching. The solutions and suggestions she provides are never generic, instead, they are uniquely crafted to fit my needs and challenges.
She has an incredible ability to understand me, often in ways I wasn't even aware of myself. She has this rare ability to connect with me on a deeper level, and it's this connection that has helped me navigate my leadership challenges more effectively. The only thing I need to bring to the table is commitment and a willingness to follow her guidance, and the rest seems to happen almost magically.
With Sheeja's help, I've gained a better understanding of my team and have been able to connect with them on a much deeper level. I've also started visualizing bigger goals and aligning my actions to meet those goals, all while fostering a more cohesive and engaged team.
Her coaching has been instrumental in shaping me into the leader I am today, and I am truly grateful for the ongoing support and wisdom she provides.
Vasanta Rapaka
Associate Director
Cognizant
The true sense of leadership coaching has been introduced to me by Sheeja Shaju. She not only heard me out and listened empathically but also has been the right kind of support that one needs in their professional journey.
She has enabled me to change my mindset she that also helped me enhance my own as well as my teams productivity. Her coaching helped me elevate and enrich my personal relations as well.
She is brilliant and she will also bring out the best in you.
K V Raghuraman,
Vice President -Sales, Government,
Siemens Healthineers India
I have known Sheeja as a very warm person, who has a deep sense of listening for both the body and language. Given an objective, she really helped me embody practices that has generated results for me both in personal and professional domains.
The beauty is in the way she revealed the context of the game that I wished to play and be successful
Thank you Sheeja for being present and connected to my growth.
Anila Nair
Head People Practices, India
Being coached by Sheeja was a great experience – I saw first hand how to be non-judgemental and compassionate yet holding every coachee to a high potential that she saw in each of us.I am glad for all the practices, and questions that she asked that caused us to reflect on our actions!While it took me a while to catch up, I am glad for the opportunity and patience that she showed and continues to show, even to this day!
Nikita Khadse
Manager
CapGemini
I did a 1 to 1 coaching with Sheeja and it was absolutely mind opening experience. Gently but firmly she helped me see my blindspots, and helped me work on them. I learnt to let go of the past with the thought that, that was the best one could do with their capacity at that time.
After working with Sheeja I was able to improve my credibility at work place and received positive feedback from my colleagues and clients. This helped me get the Product owner role I was looking for.
Swapna Walunj
Homemaker
Sheeja thank you very much for awakening my soul. I feel so blessed that I was and will always be with you.
You are so positive, enthusiastic, supportive, trusting, focused, goal-oriented, knowledgeable, observant, respectful, patient and a clear communicator.
Your coaching has helped me mend relations with myself. You were always my mirror. To see me, I had to look at you.
Thank you very much for guiding me and showing me that life is so beautiful!
Ragini Mahara
Siemens Technology India
To the amazing mentor and coach you are! One more step, One more lift, A little bit higher, A little bit faster - pushing your limit a little more every time until you forget you have limits. Becoming aware, embracing yourself, looking for space of abundance, taking responsibility of your emotions and creating what you want to you become!Manifesting the possibilities and making intention a reality. The most powerful - "It is what it is and It is what it is not"To the whole new seeing - Unlimited, big and large! Thank you Sheeja for all you have done! Big big gratitude.
Kapil Agrawal
Media Magic Technologies
Founder and MD
India
Thanks to Sheeja I created some very empowering stories in 2 years that helped me pass major hurdles in business & personal life. She always gave space to understand my perspective, gave direction such that I can find my own solution (not get dependent on her) & was upfront (in nice way) in pointing out my mistakes.
Her somatic practices made me see my body talking to me every moment & give lot of awareness. She is one coach I will always go back and very sure of getting right direction.
Deepa Dua
Glamorous Boutique
CEO, India
Sheeja is a force of nature! She connects with people deeply. Thanks to her coaching, my results at home and the business are amazing! I'm more confident than before on handling my personal and professional life. Overall, I can see my life in my control and I am in the driver's seat, rather than being at the mercy of situations or other people. Thank you very much Sheeja for helping me gain clarity and grounding.
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Simi Susan Raj
Sr. Manager Engg
Ribbon Communications
I've had the privilege of working with Sheeja, and it's been a transformative experience. As a leadership coach and somatic coach, Sheeja helped me
tap into my inner strength and confidence, empowering me to take on new challenges that I previously thought were beyond my reach.
One of the most significant breakthroughs I experienced was shifting my mindset from 'What if I can't do it?' to 'How can I make it happen?'.
Sheeja guided me in focusing on solutions rather than obstacles, and this subtle yet powerful shift has made a profound impact on my personal and
professional life. Sheeja also helped me prioritize my own well-being and nurture the relationships that matter most to me.
I wholeheartedly recommend Sheeja to anyone seeking a compassionate, insightful, and empowering coach.
I'm grateful for the growth, wisdom, and peace I've gained through our work together.
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Neha Agarwal
Software Engineering Architect
Ribbon Communications
Gratitude for an Incredible Leadership & Growth Journey!
The past six months have been a truly transformative experience as part of a leadership program led by the amazing Sheeja Shaju.
This journey has not only helped me refine my strategic thinking, decision-making, and leadership skills but has also been a catalyst for personal growth.
A heartfelt thank you to Sheeja for her invaluable guidance, mentorship, and insights.
Your wisdom and encouragement have made a lasting impact!
I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to Ribbon Communications for providing this incredible opportunity and fostering a culture of continuous learning, leadership development, and personal growth.
Excited to apply these learning's, embrace new challenges, and continue evolving both personally and professionally!
Madhavan Palanisamy
Award Winning
Photographer
Sheeja is very perceptive and warm. She understands you as someone who has a history and more importantly a future that you can design.
Using centering practices, somatic exercises, and conversations she creates the space to meet the leader in you.
It was particularly helpful in going out and making offers to potential clients with confidence.
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Rohit Mahajan
MD,
Orpheus
My coaching with Sheeja not only brought about a different observer in me but made me clearly see that I have a choice in every given situation.
Being gentle, comforting and forth right she showed me the mirror several times making me realise how I was easily giving away my power.
She helped me build a strong muscle to fulfill and manage my promises efficiently.