Inspire Someone Today
E142 | Break the Mould | Bijal Shah
Published: 27 March 2025 at 18:30 Europe/London
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What if a single question could completely redirect your life's trajectory? For Bijal Shah, that question came on a park bench during the pandemic: "How many more summers have you got left, and how do you want to spend them?"
Despite achieving the traditional success her immigrant parents had dreamed of—a prestigious headteacher position with stability and status—Bijal realized she was burned out and unfulfilled. This awakening launched her journey from educational leadership into entrepreneurship, and she founded Think Link Lead, a company dedicated to coaching and developing the next generation of authentic leaders.
Bijal brings a fascinating dimension to leadership development by integrating the Human Design System—a framework combining ancient modalities like the Indian chakra system, Chinese I-Ching, and astrology with quantum physics to reveal individual strengths and optimal ways of functioning. As a "Projector" type, Bijal discovered why she naturally excelled at guiding others and identifying opportunities for improvement, perfectly aligning with her coaching practice.
The conversation explores how truly understanding your innate design transforms individual performance and team dynamics. Bijal shares compelling examples of how implementing Human Design principles in her leadership team revolutionized collaboration, with each person contributing through their natural strengths rather than forced roles.
Beyond her personal journey, Bijal offers thought-provoking perspectives on transforming education through innovative learning environments, student-directed exploration time, and integrating coaching for young people. Her well-being approach challenges conventional wisdom, emphasizing that routines must align with your unique energy type rather than following generic "success formulas."
Ready to discover how understanding your authentic design could transform your leadership, well-being, and life satisfaction? Listen now and find the alignment that might be missing in your own journey.
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