Dr. Archana Yemeshvary Ashok Upadhyay is a distinguished CHRO, ICF Master Certified Coach, and leadership transformation expert with over 30 years of experience spanning HR strategy, talent development, and organisational change. She is widely recognised for integrating coaching, neuroscience, and mindfulness into impactful leadership solutions that strengthen culture, performance, and inclusion. Her work has earned her several prestigious honours, including recognition among the Global 200 Women Power Leaders, the Marshall Goldsmith Top 100 Coaches, and multiple awards for women’s leadership, mindfulness-based leadership, and HR excellence. She has also led award-winning initiatives in capability building, digital HR transformation, and women’s empowerment. Beyond work, she is passionate about yoga, martial arts, and spiritual sojourns to the Himalayas, which reflect her grounded and holistic approach to leadership.