Divya Parekh

is an ICF credentialed global executive and leadership coach whose impact spans two decades across academia, bio-pharmaceuticals, and corporate coaching. Known for her ability to connect leaders and teams with their “Why,” Divya empowers clients—from C-suite executives and teams to Gen Z professionals and fellow coaches—to unlock their purpose and drive transformational change. Her journey, which began by managing multi-million-dollar contracts in biopharma, solidified her belief in the power of listening, authentic storytelling, and fostering trust to create lasting influence.

With a coaching style rooted in neuro-leadership and mindfulness, Divya’s work enables leaders and teams to articulate their value-based differentiators, build genuine credibility, and foster deep connections with stakeholders. Over her career, she has developed and led successful leadership programs that have helped organizations build resilient, high-performing teams, driving personal and professional growth. Her programs guide clients through actionable success plans, strategic experimentation, and self-development to overcome complex challenges and amplify their influence.

Her client base includes startups, Fortune 500, and Fortune 50 companies, where she coaches individuals and teams to cultivate environments of interdependence and resilience. Having worked with thousands across 40 countries, Divya’s approach is a disciplined science and an art form that encourages leaders to stretch beyond their limitations in a safe and growth-oriented environment.

A regular contributor to Forbes and CEO World Magazine, Divya is also an accomplished author of books like Expert to Influencer, Leadership and Influence, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management and Mindfulness Mastery.

Beyond coaching, she actively advocates for oceanic sustainability, mentors young women, and fosters opportunities for community-driven change.

Vahbiz Shroff

Vahbiz is an executive coach, trainer, business owner, and organizational leader. She has developed a diverse professional presence through fulfilling careers in science, business, and leadership coaching. After pursuing a career in academia, particularly oncology research and diagnostics for over 20 years, Vahbiz explored coaching, for her personal and professional development. She soon realized that coaching was a passion for her, and now dedicates herself to helping students and professionals achieve fulfilling careers. She has served as an executive coach for the Entrepreneurship Center at the Keenan Flagler School of Business - University of North Carolina-CH, the Caldwell Fellowship Program and FFAR Program at North Caroline State University, the Haslam College of Business, University of TN, and Acadia Healthcare in addition to several pharmaceutical companies and business organizations. Vahbiz’s coaching philosophy is strongly grounded on the principles of conscious and authentic leadership. She believes that when we stay connected to and honor our authenticity, we show up in the world as conscious leaders and can affect change through inspiration. During her coaching interactions, Vahbiz creates a safe and confidential space for her clients to explore their desired identity, create a perspective shift, and move forward in their life with confidence, while staying true to their values.

Vahbiz is an ICF credentialed coach with a certification in Authentic Leadership Coaching (CALC) and Executive Coaching (XCC). Additionally, she is also trained and certified in Career Transition Coaching, Team Coaching, Fascination Advantage, DISC assessment, and EQi 2.0 / 360 assessment. She continues her learning through various resources and loves sharing them with her clients. She is an ICF Mentor Coach and assessor. She has served as President (2022) of the ICF - Raleigh Area Chapter and as a board member since 2018. She is also the owner and president of Living Your Best Coaching, LLC.

Vahbiz lives in Raleigh, NC with her family and her adorable golden retriever. She is a dedicated practitioner of yoga, meditation and martial arts.