Leadership Psychologist I
Author &Speaker I
Trauma & EQ in Leadership I
Empathy Training DEII
Leadership Psychologist
Author &Speaker
Trauma & EQ in Leadership
Empathy Training DEII
My life’s purpose is helping people heal from pain, traumas, find their confidence, and create lasting impact. I understand firsthand the struggle of rising from adversity—of navigating heartache, toxic cycles, and the endless search for validation. But I chose not to be defined by my past. Instead, I used every challenge to introspect and it fueled my transformation.
Raised by a verbally and emotionally abusive mother, I grew up as an unprotected child seeking safety and love. I did not know how to assert myself or engage in conflict. Later, this downward spiral led to sexual abuse, several bad relationships and an unhealthy marriage, where I felt trapped. I had frequent migraines and eventually cancer.
It also made me realize very early that I wanted to help release people from the shackles of emotional pain ( negativity), and ignited my interest in psychology. The resilience I developed as a young adult became a cornerstone of my doctoral research and approach as a coach and psychologist.
It allows me to empathize deeply with my clients' traumas and challenges while equipping them with the tools to overcome their obstacles and to thrive.
Today, I’m a psychologist, certified executive coach, successful business owner and author with almost 30 years of experience in mind health and mental well-being.
I earned my Masters and Doctoral degrees in counseling and Multicultural Systems psychology and have a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Trauma treatment.
As a certified international leadership coach and divorce coach, I am passionate about coaching senior executives using a holistic approach. I include Meditation, Kriya ( Yoga breathing), Neuro linguistic programming, healing foods, and EMDR in my coaching and weekend retreats.
As a mother of two daughters, I live in Maryland but practice in the US, Western Europe, and Asia. I have long beaten cancer and lead a fulfilling life, helping clients win their invisible or hidden battles.
Book 1:1 TodayThis journey of healing and growth led me to create Rise Mind, a platform designed to empower others to overcome their struggles, heal from past trauma, and unlock their full leadership potential.
Through personalized coaching and holistic practices, I guide individuals toward transformation, so they can live with purpose, confidence, and resilience.
Personalized and confidential 1-1 coaching with senior leaders or CXOs.
Dr Reddy personally helps leaders navigate through personal traumas or crisis that may be hampering their productivity or ability to function confidently or regularly.
Transformation needs time to rewire the way we operate. Research shows that a minimum of six
months of coaching is required to be effective.
Personalized and confidential 1-1 coaching with senior leaders or CXOs.
Dr Reddy personally helps leaders navigate through personal traumas or crisis that may be hampering their productivity or ability to function confidently or regularly.
Fortnightly or Monthly program. Needs to be run 6-9 months at minimum to effective.
Personalised coaching for groups of 10-15 people of newly promoted leaders/ leadership teams/ high impact pods.
Goal is to equip attendees with multiple mechanisms to recognise, manage and eliminate stress related traumas, past traumas and toxic environments
Quarterly Program. Needs to be run for 4 quarters minimum to be effective.
Personalised coaching for groups of 10-15 people of newly promoted leaders/ leadership teams/ high impact pods that equip attendees with multiple mechanisms to recognise, manage and eliminate stress related traumas, past traumas and toxic environments
Quarterly Program. Needs to be run for 4 quarters minimum to be effective.
Keynote speaking and workshops customized for your organization and leadership development.
Attendees will be equipped with mechanisms for recognizing and managing stress and reducing
toxic environments.
Quarterly/ Bi-Annual program.
Customised coaching for large groups / townhalls to help management equip employees on an area of focus within company culture. Goal is to equip attendees with multiple mechanisms to recognise, manage and eliminate stress and toxic environments.
Quarterly/ Bi-Annual program.
Customized off-site retreats for small groups. Under gentle guidance, leaders reconnect with
themselves and identify their leadership stretches, traumas, and stressors.
We equip them with sustainable and healthy coping mechanisms during the retreats
Need based program
Customized day long or weekend off-site retreats for small groups or individuals to help them reconnect with themselves identify minor traumas and stressors and equip them with sustainable and healthy coping mechanisms
Need based program
“Dr. Reddy is an excellent coach and facilitator. During my tenure at US Dream Academy she helped me build a cohesive shared leadership model with a multi-site, multi-state team. Our work together was well received by the site directors, but even more importantly is the results our work brought to the participants many months and years after our work.”
“Dr. Reddy is a skillful coach and unwavering confidant. She takes a "systems" approach to her work, seeing both the big picture and drilling down into the details. Each week we identified clear goals to which Dr. Reddy graciously held me accountable. With her expert guidance, I successfully rebranded my consulting practice, developed a clear marketing plan and accelerated my timeline to launch. I truly value her objectivity and authenticity. ”
“Dr. Reddy is a wonderful mental-health resource and I consider myself fortunate to be able to be able to call on her to assist my clients (and/or my clients' children). She does a great job connecting with her patients and helping them address any issues they are facing in a positive and healthy way. I strongly recommend and endorse her!”
"Sheela Reddy is a wonderful psychologist and life coach. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants positive change in their life. With her guidance and unending patience, she cultivated a trusting atmosphere while encouraging me to work through deeply personal and challenging issue. The work she encouraged me to do has set my life on a new course. My relationships with my husband, children, extended family, and friends have never been better. Sheela’s words and wisdom have led to me to live a happy, mindful, and well-adjusted life."
“Dr. Reddy has a way of helping me connect with my values, priorities, strengths, and my personal and professional goals without feeling overwhelmed by what it will take to make my aspirations a reality.”
"Dr. Reddy has helped me in both my personal and professional life. As a visual artist, creative journaling has been an invaluable tool for me. We work on monthly and weekly goal setting, to keep me focused and moving forward. I am more aware of what structures work for me, and when I may be taking on too much! Thank you so much Sheela."
"Sheela Reddy is a wonderful psychologist and life coach. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants positive change in their life. With her guidance and unending patience, she cultivated a trusting atmosphere while encouraging me to work through deeply personal and challenging issue. The work she encouraged me to do has set my life on a new course. My relationships with my husband, children, extended family, and friends have never been better. Sheela’s words and wisdom have led to me to live a happy, mindful, and well-adjusted life."
“Dr. Reddy has a way of helping me connect with my values, priorities, strengths, and my personal and professional goals without feeling overwhelmed by what it will take to make my aspirations a reality.”
"Dr. Reddy has helped me in both my personal and professional life. As a visual artist, creative journaling has been an invaluable tool for me. We work on monthly and weekly goal setting, to keep me focused and moving forward. I am more aware of what structures work for me, and when I may be taking on too much! Thank you so much Sheela."
“Dr. Reddy is an excellent coach and facilitator. During my tenure at US Dream Academy she helped me build a cohesive shared leadership model with a multi-site, multi-state team. Our work together was well received by the site directors, but even more importantly is the results our work brought to the participants many months and years after our work.”
“Dr. Reddy is a skillful coach and unwavering confidant. She takes a "systems" approach to her work, seeing both the big picture and drilling down into the details. Each week we identified clear goals to which Dr. Reddy graciously held me accountable. With her expert guidance, I successfully rebranded my consulting practice, developed a clear marketing plan and accelerated my timeline to launch. I truly value her objectivity and authenticity. ”
“Dr. Reddy is a wonderful mental-health resource and I consider myself fortunate to be able to be able to call on her to assist my clients (and/or my clients' children). She does a great job connecting with her patients and helping them address any issues they are facing in a positive and healthy way. I strongly recommend and endorse her!”
“Dr. Reddy is an excellent coach and facilitator. During my tenure at US Dream Academy she helped me build a cohesive shared leadership model with a multi-site, multi-state team. Our work together was well received by the site directors, but even more importantly is the results our work brought to the participants many months and years after our work.”
“Dr. Reddy is a skillful coach and unwavering confidant. She takes a "systems" approach to her work, seeing both the big picture and drilling down into the details. Each week we identified clear goals to which Dr. Reddy graciously held me accountable. With her expert guidance, I successfully rebranded my consulting practice, developed a clear marketing plan and accelerated my timeline to launch. I truly value her objectivity and authenticity. ”
“Dr. Reddy is a wonderful mental-health resource and I consider myself fortunate to be able to be able to call on her to assist my clients (and/or my clients' children). She does a great job connecting with her patients and helping them address any issues they are facing in a positive and healthy way. I strongly recommend and endorse her!”
"Sheela Reddy is a wonderful psychologist and life coach. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants positive change in their life. With her guidance and unending patience, she cultivated a trusting atmosphere while encouraging me to work through deeply personal and challenging issue. The work she encouraged me to do has set my life on a new course. My relationships with my husband, children, extended family, and friends have never been better. Sheela’s words and wisdom have led to me to live a happy, mindful, and well-adjusted life."
“Dr. Reddy has a way of helping me connect with my values, priorities, strengths, and my personal and professional goals without feeling overwhelmed by what it will take to make my aspirations a reality.”
"Dr. Reddy has helped me in both my personal and professional life. As a visual artist, creative journaling has been an invaluable tool for me. We work on monthly and weekly goal setting, to keep me focused and moving forward. I am more aware of what structures work for me, and when I may be taking on too much! Thank you so much Sheela."
5046 Crape Myrtle Crt · Ellicott City,
MD 21042 · United States
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