365Telugu.comonline news,Hyderabad, April 16, 2025:Aaroha, a pioneering leadership consulting firm inspired by Indian philosophy, has officially launched with the mission of transforming business leadership and organizational culture in India. Founded by a trio of experienced professionals from global firms like Microsoft and UpGrad, Aaroha aims to fill a critical gap in leadership development by offering frameworks rooted in India’s rich philosophical traditions.
The founding team includes Kalpana Sinha, former Director of People and Organisation Capability at Microsoft and Director at YSC Consulting (a part of Accenture); Haritha Kandalla, a seasoned executive coach with over 22 years of experience including a decade at Microsoft Global Delivery; and Ketaki Kadekar, former Head of Insights India and Customer Success Director at UpGrad, and Co-founder of The Leadership Project. Together, they bring over 70 years of collective experience in leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational transformation.
Aaroha’s launch is underpinned by the findings of its India Business Leaders Survey 2025, which gathered insights from CXOs across India—more than half from companies with revenues exceeding $1 billion. The survey highlighted talent acquisition and accountability as the two most significant challenges facing Indian businesses today, along with concerns around employee retention, technology adoption, and building future-ready organizational cultures.
“In today’s VUCA-BANI world, where uncertainty and complexity dominate, leadership must evolve,” said Kalpana Sinha, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Aaroha. “Western leadership models often spotlight the individual. In contrast, Indian philosophy sees the leader as a nurturer of the collective—a mindset that’s deeply relevant for our times. At Aaroha, we help leaders embrace adaptability, resilience, and collective growth to build purpose-driven organizations.”
Aaroha’s humanistic leadership model focuses on unlocking the full potential of people within organizations by nurturing cultures of trust, flexibility, and continuous learning. It advocates for leaders who enable empowered decision-making at all levels, promote intergenerational collaboration, and support employees in bringing their authentic selves to work.
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The firm’s services include:
- Leadership Assessments
- Executive Coaching
- Capability Development Workshops
- Organizational Culture Transformation
What sets Aaroha apart is its proprietary leadership models, which blend ancient Indian wisdom with practical tools and measurable outcomes tailored for modern businesses.
“Our approach combines the wisdom of Indian thought with actionable strategies for businesses navigating rapid change,” said Haritha Kandalla. “It’s about redefining leadership in a way that connects the personal with the professional—helping leaders not only lead better, but live better.”
As Indian companies continue to grow on the global stage, Aaroha positions itself as a partner for businesses seeking to foster meaningful, resilient, and people-centered leadership for the future.
Aaroha Launches to Redefine Business Leadership Through Indian Philosophy
Former Leaders from Microsoft, UpGrad Join Forces to Found Human-Centric Consulting Firm
Hyderabad, April 15, 2025 — Aaroha, a pioneering leadership consulting firm inspired by Indian philosophy, has officially launched with the mission of transforming business leadership and organizational culture in India. Founded by a trio of experienced professionals from global firms like Microsoft and UpGrad, Aaroha aims to fill a critical gap in leadership development by offering frameworks rooted in India’s rich philosophical traditions.
The founding team includes Kalpana Sinha, former Director of People and Organisation Capability at Microsoft and Director at YSC Consulting (a part of Accenture); Haritha Kandalla, a seasoned executive coach with over 22 years of experience including a decade at Microsoft Global Delivery; and Ketaki Kadekar, former Head of Insights India and Customer Success Director at UpGrad, and Co-founder of The Leadership Project. Together, they bring over 70 years of collective experience in leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational transformation.
Aaroha’s launch is underpinned by the findings of its India Business Leaders Survey 2025, which gathered insights from CXOs across India—more than half from companies with revenues exceeding $1 billion. The survey highlighted talent acquisition and accountability as the two most significant challenges facing Indian businesses today, along with concerns around employee retention, technology adoption, and building future-ready organizational cultures.
“In today’s VUCA-BANI world, where uncertainty and complexity dominate, leadership must evolve,” said Kalpana Sinha, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Aaroha. “Western leadership models often spotlight the individual. In contrast, Indian philosophy sees the leader as a nurturer of the collective—a mindset that’s deeply relevant for our times. At Aaroha, we help leaders embrace adaptability, resilience, and collective growth to build purpose-driven organizations.”
Aaroha’s humanistic leadership model focuses on unlocking the full potential of people within organizations by nurturing cultures of trust, flexibility, and continuous learning. It advocates for leaders who enable empowered decision-making at all levels, promote intergenerational collaboration, and support employees in bringing their authentic selves to work.
The firm’s services include:
- Leadership Assessments
- Executive Coaching
- Capability Development Workshops
- Organizational Culture Transformation
What sets Aaroha apart is its proprietary leadership models, which blend ancient Indian wisdom with practical tools and measurable outcomes tailored for modern businesses.
“Our approach combines the wisdom of Indian thought with actionable strategies for businesses navigating rapid change,” said Haritha Kandalla. “It’s about redefining leadership in a way that connects the personal with the professional—helping leaders not only lead better, but live better.”
As Indian companies continue to grow on the global stage, Aaroha positions itself as a partner for businesses seeking to foster meaningful, resilient, and people-centered leadership for the future.