Case Study: How Rupa went From Corporate High-Flyer to Confident Coach

Rupa has spent over 30 years thriving in the fast-paced corporate world. As a senior director in the life sciences industry, she managed multi-million-dollar budgets, led global teams, and traveled extensively.

But beneath the success, Rupa felt the weight of the “Superwoman” mindset. Always striving, always doing, and rarely pausing to care for herself, she found herself asking: “What’s next?”

In November 2019, a Facebook ad changed everything.

“It said something like ‘Are you looking for clarity or ready to retire your Superwoman?’” Rupa recalls. “It caught my eye, and instead of Christmas shopping, I booked the workshop in Manchester.”

That one-day event with Dr. Joanna Martin was a turning point.
“I remember sitting on the train home, reading my notes, and having this epiphany: I’ve got to look after me. It shifted everything.”

When COVID hit, Rupa stayed connected to the One of many community, attending online programs like BePowerful and Clarity in Career. Over time, she realised this wasn’t just about her own growth, it was about the women coming up behind her.

“As one of the few women, and often the only woman of color in senior meetings, I saw how many talented women never progressed to leadership. I wanted to change that.”

In 2024, she joined the One of many Coaching Certification (Cohort 11). A decision that transformed her confidence, her leadership, and her vision for the future.

For Rupa, two things stood out:

The Community – “Cohort 11 has been amazing. We’ve supported each other every step of the way. These women are friends for life.”
The Tools – “The frameworks and coaching techniques gave me the confidence to know I can do this. Even though I’m used to leading teams and presenting to hundreds, coaching felt different. One of many gave me confidence and showed me I’m absolutely capable.”

She’s already applying what she’s learned in her corporate role, using coaching conversations and the PowerTypes to better support her team, while building her own platform for change.

Rupa is now preparing to launch “Leaders for Leaders,” a coaching and mentoring platform for women in STEM, especially those from diverse backgrounds.

“My vision is to start in schools, inspire girls to pursue science, and then support women in the corporate world to step into leadership. I want to help create the next generation of women leaders in life sciences.”

“If you’re thinking about joining Coaching Certification, do it. It’s a big commitment, but the tools, the community, and the personal transformation are worth every moment. Talk to someone who’s done it. You’ll see how life-changing it can be.”

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