Live with Intention: Lessons in Leadership, Coaching, and Connection

What does it take to lead with heart, communicate with impact, and live with true purpose? In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Amrita Mukherjee — TEDx speaker, ICF ACC executive coach, author, and founder of the Thriving Women's Tribe — for a deeply inspiring conversation on emotional intelligence, leadership communication, and the power of intentional living.Amrita shares how personal adversity, including recovering from a burn injury and losing her sister, shaped her passion for purposeful leadership. She breaks down the EQ-i 2.0 framework and explains why emotional intelligence — not technical expertise — is the defining factor in today's workplace. The conversation also explores how her engineering background at Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo gave her a unique systems-thinking edge as an executive coach.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why listening is the most underrated leadership skill• How emotional intelligence, executive presence, and leadership communication work together• The danger of groupthink and how to build psychological safety on your team• Why Amrita chose fiction over a leadership book — and how storytelling connects generations• How the Thriving Women's Tribe empowers women through coaching, community, and connection• The one takeaway Amrita wants every listener to rememberBio and Contact InformationAmrita Mukherjee is a TEDx speaker, an ICF-ACC executive coach, author, and seasoned industry leader with nearly 20 years of leadership experience in Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo. She is recognised for her expertise in EI-driven leadership, strategic communication, building remote and diverse teams, and strengthening employee engagement in today’s disconnected workplace.Known for her blend of data-driven insights, storytelling, and actionable strategies, Amrita equips leaders to build inclusive cultures that drive innovation and business performance. She has spoken at colleges, global forums, corporate events, and leadership summits across diverse sectors.As the founder of SHEvolution, Amrita is committed to empowering women through coaching, mentoring, and community-building. She has delivered impactful workshops for corporate leaders, universities, and schools, including programs designed to inspire confidence, communication, and leadership in teenage girls. Her advocacy extends to girls’ education and menstrual health awareness, supporting campaigns such as #PadforFreedom.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukherjeeamrita/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamamritamukherjeeWebsite - https://thrivingwomenstribe.com/Links to my books:Avani The Girl Who Found Her Voice - https://amzn.in/d/056QnH4nShe & Me - https://amzn.in/d/0a0WLRPlTo connect with Dave go to davidrobertsmsw.com