Episode 25: Interview with Aalpa Pnddya, Learning & Development Specialist, Performance & Behavioural Change Coach

This month, I had the absolute pleasure to welcome a good friend of mine, Aalpa Pnddya to the show, to discuss all things mindset, goals etc and it was an amazing conversation! Thanks a million Aalpa for been such a great guest on the show!

Aalpa's Bio:

I’m a Learning & Development Specialist and Corporate Trainer who helps teams communicate, lead, and perform with clarity and confidence. I believe communication shapes culture — and when people speak, listen, and lead better, organisations transform.
My work spans behaviour-based learning programmes in communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, diversity and inclusion, and workplace mindset. I design and deliver training that’s discussion-led, practical, and rooted in real behavioural change — not theory that gets forgotten the next day.
As a mindset and confidence coach, I’ve helped professionals overcome fear, speak with presence, influence stakeholders, and connect authentically with clients and teams. My approach blends adult learning principles with practical communication tools people can use immediately.
I trained under Bob Proctor and became a Certified Coach with the Proctor Gallagher Institute, supporting individuals and teams to think clearly, perform under pressure, and build stronger habits. In 2022, I received the Brainz 500 Global Award for entrepreneurial contribution and personal development.
Before coaching and facilitation, I spent 14 years at British Telecom handling high-pressure customer conversations — service failures, vulnerable cases, escalations, and financial hardship. Those years taught me the real meaning of empathy, clarity, and composure.
My early radio career with the BBC helped me develop a natural, human style of communication — something I bring into every workshop and coaching session.
Today, I’m focused on transitioning into a full-time L&D or Corporate Training role — environments where communication, behaviour, leadership and inclusion all come together. I’m based in the UK and open to opportunities across the UK, India, or Dubai.
Core Competencies:
Learning & Development | Corporate Training | Leadership Development | Behaviour-Based Learning | Diversity & Inclusion | Communication Coaching | Adult Learning | Emotional Intelligence | Workshop Delivery | Sales Enablement | Mindset & Confidence Coaching | Performance Improvement

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