Women leaders are examples of tenacity and determination since they overcome challenges to shatter glass ceilings. Their journey to success is often made possible by the triumph of inner strength over societal constraints and deeply ingrained limitations. Suneeta Lawrence, Founder, Tune Inwards, grappled with deep-seated self-limiting beliefs growing up. However, her life took a turn when she embarked on a journey of self-development and started working on herself to heal and overcome generational traumas.

Suneeta emerged stronger through various healing modalities and spiritual practices. Working as a coach, facilitator, and consultant since 2015, Suneeta leverages her own experience to empathize and guide others through their journey of transformation. She is motivated by the belief that even in the darkest moments, there is always a potential to heal and grow.

Embarking in an engaging interaction with Women Entrepreneur magazine, Suneeta shares the details of her journey as one of the influencing leaders in the country. Let’s delve into it.

Tell us about your time at your Alma Mater XLRI Jamshedpur. How did the institutions shape you as an individual and as a professional?

My time at XLRI helped me to sharpen my skills, enhance my personality, and gain new perspectives in the field of HR and Learning and Development (L&D). This has been crucial in my professional journey, as I am able to implement these learnings in my coaching and consulting work. There are several occasions where I reflect on the lessons to apply them to my current role.

An important aspect is the connections forged during my time at XLRI. We continue to support and uplift each other as a group even after eleven years since graduation.

Shed some light on the extensive industry experience that you bring to the table as a leader in HR and career coaching. What are the key areas of expertise that you have developed over the years?

I have worked with some renowned organizations such as HSBC, Cyient, and Apollo Health Street, across different functions in HR, primarily including talent management and engagement. In these roles, I collaborated with managers across different business functions, supporting them in various capabilities. This included implementing HR policies, employee relations, succession planning, and creating opportunities for employee development.

These interactions have provided me with a rich foundation to guide individuals and dive into learning about behavior and psychology. I am a trained NLP coach master practitioner and I hold ICF certification as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and am a Certified Deep Transformational Coach.

Drawing from my own journey of personal growth and transformation, I have expanded my practice to encompass leadership development and transformational life coaching. My approach incorporates body-mind programming techniques, and spiritual energy to achieve holistic wellbeing. I bring deep understanding and empathy to my clients since I have undergone major transitions in my own life. This allows me to delve deep into the psychology and psyche of everyone I work with. I focus on the energy, state of mind, and state of being of my clients and tailor my coaching methodologies according to their needs. Apart from this, I also help clients undergoing career transitions to optimize their resumes and LinkedIn profiles.

Tell us about Tune Inwards. What are the key responsibilities you shoulder as the Founder of the company?

Tune Inwards is an organization providing professional coaching, learning facilitation, consultation, and wellness services to help working professionals and leaders tune into their wisdom and inner being. We have several learning interventions such as workshop facilitation, one-on-one coaching, group coaching sessions, and therapy to help individuals heal, and overcome trauma, and self-limiting beliefs leading them to a peaceful and joyful life.

Our goal is to provide a holistic approach to personal and professional development by empowering individuals to tap into their inner resources. We ensure that the programs for development and transformation are designed to address their leadership and career goals as well as their overall quality of life.

My responsibility at Tune Inwards encompasses a wide range of activities such as conducting coaching sessions, facilitating workshops, and overseeing the management of the team. We also offer consulting services to deliver comprehensive support to our clients and mentor team members to support their professional growth.

What are some of the most critical challenges that you encounter in your current role? What steps do you undertake to navigate these roadblocks?

One of the critical challenges that I face in my role is expanding our reach to more organizations and promoting it for the well-being of teams and employees. Employee well-being, both at heart and in body ensures more productivity and efficiency. True joy stems from the heart. So, my focus is on helping the organizations nurture a culture of joy and well-being. I want leaders to not only enhance their well-being but also support their teams in doing the same. It is my belief that when one leader undergoes transformation, it sets off a ripple effect throughout the organization.

I overcome this roadblock by addressing it head on. Just like I assist my clients in taking a step forward, I apply the same principles in my own journey. I express my challenges and concerns through coaching sessions or mentorship and seek guidance to gain clarity and overcome challenges.

What are some of the most crucial professional wins that you have achieved over the years? What has been your success mantra?

The biggest professional win for me has been the launch of Tune Inwards. Tune Inwards aims to help professionals and leaders uncover their exuberate inner radiance. I believe that everyone possesses this inner light, and it may be overshadowed due to conditioning such as limiting beliefs, assumptions, and past traumas. We have completed 8 years as a team since the inception and aim to continue this path of unraveling the radiance for people. To date, we have touched the lives of more than 16,000 professionals globally.

My success mantra revolves around the fact that happiness is not dependent on external factors. One needs to look within to find it and choose to be happy. I strongly believe that if there is an inner harmony, there will be an extension of it in the external environment as well.

A business leader you admire: Shradha Sharma, Founder and CEO at Your Story Media.

Advice for aspiring women entrepreneurs & business leaders: Always remember that you have the power of CHOICE. You are whole and complete! You are awesome! You are extraordinary! Believe in yourself, ignore your inner critic by noticing it like you watch a movie or a game. To keep moving forward, take mentoring support from successful leaders and entrepreneurs in your field of work. Explore your inner energy and coaching for yourself as it helps you bring out your radiance, love, and keep shining.

Suneeta Lawrence, Founder, Tune Inwards

Suneeta Lawrence Is A Leadership, Career Transition, And Well-Being Coach And Facilitator With A Background In Hr And Talent Management. She Is An Associate Certified Coach From The International Coach Federation (Icf), A Deep Transformational Coach From The Center For Transformational Coaching, And An Nlp Coach Master Practitioner From Icta. Suneeta Established Tune Inwards In 2015 And Has Over A Decade Of Experience In Coaching, Consulting, Facilitation, And Mentoring. Suneeta Aims To Inspire Others To Break Free From Limiting Beliefs, Heal, And Consciously Create A Life Filled With Love And Joy.