Aarti’s Leading with Inclusion session was a powerful step in strengthening our culture of respect and belonging. Drawing from her rich experience as an author and coach, she brought inclusion to life through relatable stories and practical tools. The workshop sparked meaningful reflection on how small shifts in behavior can create an environment where everyone thrives—especially our women management trainees. We truly appreciate her warmth and expertise, and look forward to more such engagements that inspire our managers to lead with inclusion.
– Snigdha Singh, Vice President, Human Resources, Tata Consumer Products Ltd
Aarti has a rare talent for crafting captivating narratives and immersive experiences in her articulation.
Her insightful observations and thorough research provide a fresh perspective that challenges conventional views and invites deep reflection.
Therefore, whether her books are “How India Works” or “How Women Work”, they are both engaging and thought-provoking, drawing readers into practical and real-life examples that relate to cultural nuances.
I found myself completely absorbed from beginning to end and eagerly anticipate her next book.
– Karishma R. Phatarphekar, Partner, Deloitte India
I met Aarti nearly 20 years ago in Manila and it has been wonderful to see her challenge herself and grow over the years. We all know Aarti as a successful author but what continues to impress me is her spirit, passion for knowledge, and love of connecting with people from different cultures. I’ve had the joy of witnessing this multiple times as she explored new ideas in the Philippines, Singapore and now India.
Aarti is thoughtful, focused and open-minded with a clear commitment to teaching and helping others understand different cultures. I’ve enjoyed our interactions. Not only is she a talented writer but also brings a depth and perspective to team dynamics and organisational development in cross-cultural environments that is hugely valuable. I look forward to seeing her continued growth and success as she embarks on this journey.
– Anand Sanghi, President of the Americas, Vertiv
For the past few years, I have worked closely with Aarti as a board-member of SIETAR Southeast Asia and I have seen how passionate and knowledgeable she is about culture and diversity.
She has an excellent understanding of cultural dynamics in international business, which she leverages in helping her clients gain insights and develop strategies to address the challenges they face. Over the years, Aarti has honed her knowledge, skills and perspectives to provide value to those she works with.
Attending the accreditation workshop I ran for The International Profiler (TIP®) assessment tool, I found her to be curious, eager to explore new approaches and learn new skills, and with a wealth of relevant international experience to draw on to support her coaching and facilitation work.
– Joyce Jenkins, Founding Board Member, SIETAR Southeast Asia
India is like the Big Bang in someone’s face with it’s colors and sounds! Indian business culture is no different: it is very complicated for a stranger but it’s fascinating too. Her book “How India Works” was an eye-opener and a guiding light for me when I was dealing with my clients and business partners from India. It is a very insightful and funny read, an amazing product of the research that Aarti Kelshikar did in order to write this business masterpiece.
– Nadya Mamet, International Business Consultant, Manatex Co-founder
