Sharmi Roy

President, ICF Kolkata Chapter

ICF-PCC, ACTC | Transformational Coach | ICF Mentor & Assessor | 7,500+ Coaching Hours

Coaching as a Force for Community.
Sharmi Roy has spent over a decade building communities where coaches grow, leaders evolve, and coaching’s impact reaches far beyond the boardroom .
She established the region’s coaching ecosystem from the ground up, playing different roles inside corporation, as well as in independent capacity ,and as an entrepreneur, being the face of coach and coaching in eastern India. As the creator of global coaches community , she built a global platform for coaches to connect, collaborate, and multiply their collective impact. As an ICF APAC Educator Community Leader (two terms) and Global ICF Awards Evaluator (three terms), she has contributed to raise the standard of coaching practice across geographies. She was nominated as Founding President , of Kolkata Chapter by ICF ,because of her holding space for coaches together in this region , while she mentions ‘without the support of very strong coach leaders who joined the Board this would have remained a dream only ‘ ... Read More

Partho Chatterjee

Secretary and Director–Strategic Initiatives

Executive Coach| ICF-ACC| CII Certified| Extended DISC Administrator| GMI & BCCI empaneled Mentor|

As the Founder Secretary of Kolkata Chapter of ICF, Partho is committed to create awareness of Coaching in the Chapter’s territory and its neighbourhood with emphasis on Eastern India. He plays a key role in shaping the chapter’s strategic direction while ensuring strong governance, building collaborative partnerships, and enhancing member value. He works closely with the leadership team to align chapter priorities with the global vision and standards of the International Coaching Federation.
A seasoned professional in OD and Leadership Coaching, Partho brings extensive experience in facilitating leadership transformation across diverse sectors. ... Read More

Debalina

Director Memberships

An accomplished Human Resources professional with extensive experience across diverse industries including Telecom, Non-Banking Financial Services (NBFC), Cement Manufacturing, and Solar PV Module Manufacturing. Brings a strong track record in driving strategic HR initiatives that nurture talent, enhance employee engagement, and foster inclusive workplaces where diversity and equity are deeply valued.
Demonstrates expertise in Talent Management & Development, contributing to the growth of high-potential professionals and leading impactful organizational development interventions. Has successfully championed key initiatives in Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, and Campus Program Management—supporting sustainable organizational growth and building a dynamic corporate culture.
An ICF PCC Accredited Coach, currently serving in an honorary leadership role as Director of Membership at the ICF Kolkata Chapter, committed to strengthening the coaching community, enhancing member engagement, and advancing the mission and values of ICF.

Paromita Ghosh

Director – Events

Associate director at a leading IT Seevices company Paromita is a seasoned IT and now HR professional. She leads Learning and development initiative with the some of the big business units with her company. Also is responsible for Mergers and Acquisitions. A passionate facilitator at heart and believes in deep empathy.
An ICF PCC Accredited Coach, currently serving in an honorary leadership role as Director of Events at the ICF Kolkata Chapter, committed to strengthening the coaching community, enhancing outreach engagement, and advancing the mission and values of ICF.

Anwesha

Director – Finance

A Wellbeing Coach with a focus on mental wellbeing, nutrition, and nervous system regulation, committed to supporting individuals in creating sustainable health and wellbeing through awareness, self-compassion, and evidence-informed coaching practices. Brings an integrated approach that combines emotional wellbeing, lifestyle health, and nervous system regulation to help clients cultivate resilience, build sustainable habits, and navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
Demonstrates a special interest in supporting individuals living with or recovering from cancer, recognizing the unique emotional and lifestyle transitions associated with serious illness. Partners with clients through a holistic, client-centred coaching approach that empowers them to strengthen self-awareness, regulate stress, and develop practical wellbeing strategies that are sustainable and meaningful in everyday life.
Passionate about promoting wellbeing that extends beyond symptom management, with the belief that lasting transformation is fostered through self-awareness, compassionate self-leadership, and a deep sense of safety within oneself.

Indrani Guha, PCC

Director – Marketing & Communication

A decade in HR leadership. Five years shaping careers as a PCC-credentialed coach. Indrani Guha has spent her career doing one thing well: helping people lead with clarity and confidence. From the manufacturing floor to the coaching room, she's guided professionals through their toughest transitions — turning uncertainty into direction and potential into performance. Now, as Director of Marketing & Communication for ICF Kolkata, she's channeling that same energy into building the chapter's voice.
For her, it's simple: real connections create real impact — for her clients, and for the coaching community she's proud to represent.

The leadership challenges

Every Organization struggles with issues such as employee ownership, accountability, creativity, productivity etc. These are often the outcomes of leadership behaviour that shape the organizational culture. Some of the common challenges are:

Navigating Change

Change is fast and all over us. Remaining resilient and creative is the key to a leader’s survival and performance

From ‘Doing’ to ‘Leading’

The transition from being a successful individual worker to a leader who propels a team towards a common vision, continues to challenge leaders

The Illusion of Transparency

Most organizational problems can be traced back to a lack of clarity. Leaders often suffer from the "Illusion of Transparency," assuming everyone ‘knows’

Talent Development and Retention

Attracting, developing and holding on to top talent continues to remains a daunting challenge.

Succession Planning

Developing the next level is perhaps one of the most difficult tasks for leaders leading to gaps in future leadership.

Ownership & Accountability

Every leader desires it but employee ownership and accountability remain an elusive ask.