My Story
Hi, my name is Arindam...
Born and raised in an Indian family based in Kolkata, a place also known well as ‘the city of joy’, I consider myself hugely fortunate to have got the opportunity to meet Mother Teresa at a very early age. Deeply inspired by her words and work, the experience of seeing her left an indelible impression in my young mind. Hailing from a family of bankers, soon after finishing University, I was drawn towards chasing an MBA degree to join the financial services industry as a third generation banker, and from there, years flew by, until in my late thirties, I realised a deep void inside me despite most materialistic pleasures that my corporate job could afford. This was when I first started reflecting on my personal purpose. Who was I? Why did I exist?
Trying to find answers, it didn’t take me long since to realise that the thought of giving back was long buried as a latent force within me. It was time for me to nourish my soul. In 2017, I happily decided to put an end to my 18 years of successful corporate career and chose to work with people who had complex learning disabilities. They say time flies when you are pursuing your passion. The same was in my case. After spending 7 years in this sector, I felt the urge to amplify the impact of what I do on the wider community. Thus, I embarked on my own venture ‘Sailing Towards Light’ that I envisioned would aim to help people to sail forward in their own unique journeys of holistic fulfilment. My entrepreneurial endeavour is underpinned by the values and principles of authenticity, balance, compassion and empowerment, and through the same I aim to instil confidence and motivation in you to seek purpose, re-discover self and find a harmonious balance of mind, body and spirit as you navigate your unique life challenges.
Deboleena Dasgupta
Executive Coach and Holistic Wellbeing Practitioner
An international corporate professional with 25+ years of consummate experience in Fortune 500 companies across a myriad of geographies and cultures, Deboleena comes with deep expertise in leadership development, human behaviour, organisational effectiveness, business growth, change and transformation. Deboleena is highly revered for the skills and experiences she brings in shaping up and implementing strategic initiatives, driving leadership engagement, and fostering a diverse and inclusive work culture. With deep passion for inspiring and nurturing human minds to reach their full potential in all spheres of life, Deboleena is a distinguished personal/ corporate coach, speaker, writer and influencer known for her dynamic and thought-provoking insights on holistic growth and wellbeing.
As a seasoned ICT accredited coach, Deboleena has more than 2000 hours of coaching experience to her credit and has guided many to unlock their potential, navigate challenges, build resilience, and cultivate meaningful connections with themselves and people around them. With her clients who pan across different profiles, age groups and cultural backgrounds, Deboleena flexes her style with ease across diverse topics and themes ranging from career & performance, leadership development, personality, identity, transitions and holistic wellbeing.
Deboleena’s approach is rooted in evidence-based strategies, bespoke guidance, and a deep understanding of the complex dynamics of modern living. Committed to the belief that true wellbeing is one that encompasses body, mind and soul, Deboleena’s unique coaching model integrates physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of life to support a lasting transformation. Through one-on-one and group coaching sessions, she empowers individuals to cultivate self-awareness, and foster a balanced lifestyle that promotes sustained success and fulfilment. Deboleena’s clients value her for provoking them to shift paradigms and embrace balance while at the same time inspiring them to sustain ownership, consistency and laser-focus on continuous self-development.
She holds a MBA Degree from London Business School, apart from being a certified practitioner of MBTI, HOGAN, DiSC, Discovery Insights and Korn Ferry Learning Agility. She is also a frequent speaker at industry events, sharing her insights on topics such as leadership development, workplace wellness, and the intersectionality between holistic wellbeing and business success.