About Vaishali

Over more than three decades of corporate experience as a CFO at top MNCs (Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Reckitt), Vaishali has led large, complex global businesses, excelling in finance, operations and strategy. She has also worked with, led and developed hundreds of diverse individuals and teams across cultures.

This rich experience has shaped her into a strategic business leader and a nurturing people leader, known for her sharp business acumen, clarity of thought, authenticity and passion for talent development.

Vaishali believes in balancing professional goals with personal. She has navigated her family roles with as much verve as her corporate roles, while also pursuing her many interests and talents, such as music, photography, travel and reading. A thinker and writer, Vaishali shares her insights and reflections on her blog www.musinglyyours.com. Her approach to life and career has earned her a large followership of mentees and coachees.

Following a distinguished career as a regional/global CFO with top global firms, Vaishali now channels her vast experience, expertise and skills to help others on their paths to growth.

As an ICF-credentialed PCC level coach and leadership development consultant, she enables senior executives and women leaders to discover their best selves and unlock their full potential. As a business advisor, she partners with companies, start-ups and entrepreneurs to identify growth opportunities in both business and talent, enabling higher performance, increased energy and greater efficiency.

By working with Illume, our clients have the unique opportunity to partner with a world-class CXO who combines extensive business experience with a passion to enable others to achieve their goals.

Credentials & Accreditations

Vaishali is not only an accomplished business and people leader but also a professionally certified coach, trainer, and facilitator across a range of globally respected frameworks. She believes that life is a journey of continuous learning and growth — a belief she lives by and brings into every client engagement.

Her work is grounded in a strong foundation of credentials and accreditations, which reflect both her depth of expertise and her commitment to professional excellence.

Key Credentials & Certifications include:

CPCC – Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (Co-Active Training Institute)
PCC – Professional Certified Coach (International Coaching Federation)

One of the highest levels of recognition by the ICF, this credential signifies over 500 hours of professional coaching, reflecting depth of experience and demonstrated coaching excellence.
LCP Certified Facilitator – Leadership Circle Profile
Hogan Certified Facilitator – Hogan Personality Assessments
MBTI Certified Facilitator – Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
SLII® Certified Facilitator – Situational Leadership®
PPI® Certified Facilitator – Positive Power & Influence® Program
Expert Facilitator in Competitive Response Modelling (CRM)

Vaishali draws on these diverse methodologies across her work in leadership development, talent transformation, and business consulting. Her ability to integrate and adapt these frameworks to suit each client’s unique needs is a hallmark of her effectiveness and impact.