About Indra
I work in the space between intention and impact.
Most teams don’t struggle because they lack talent or effort.
They struggle because the way they work together no longer matches the reality they’re operating in.
That mismatch shows up as friction, burnout, stalled initiatives, unclear ownership, and the sense that everyone is working hard, but progress feels harder than it should.
That’s the work I focus on.
What I Do
I support teams by working alongside them during periods of change, offering an external perspective to address complex dynamics, systems, and processes that may be overlooked.
This includes coaching leaders and teams through challenges related to growth, restructuring, and role clarity.
I also provide support for fractional operations, building clarity and effective decision-making without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Often, these needs arise simultaneously.
My work sits at the intersection of people, process, and the essential but often overlooked work that holds teams together, revealing and strengthening what others may miss.
How I Work
I do not arrive with a predetermined solution.
I start by listening.
I help teams identify underlying issues and collaborate to design practical, humane, and sustainable changes rather than performative ones.
That usually includes:
Clarifying roles, responsibilities, and decision-making
Surfacing unspoken dynamics and misaligned expectations
Reducing friction caused by too much or too little structure
Helping leaders translate intent into action
Making invisible work visible so it can be shared and supported by the team
Progress does not result from additional dashboards.
It comes from better conversations and clearer agreements.
Why This Work
I have over 15 years of experience in fast-growing startups and large enterprises, often joining when organizations faced challenges or stagnation. I have led and scaled teams, built operational foundations, coached leaders, and mediated conflict during communication breakdowns.
My talks and facilitation draw on this experience and resonate with those actively engaged in organizational work.
Throughout my career, one thing has remained consistent: behind every significant result is essential work that often goes unrecognized. I help teams address this work.
What I Believe
People First, Always
Systems only work when they reflect the people inside them.Pragmatic Over Performative
If a solution is not practical, it does not belong.Curiosity Before Judgment
Better questions lead to better decisions.Visibility Is Power
Identifying the unseen creates clarity, equity, and choice.Shared Success
Collective outcomes are more important than individual achievements.Progress Happens in the Messy Middle
Growth is not linear, and ambiguity is inherent to change.
What Doesn’t Work for Me
This work is not suited for environments committed to:
Ego-driven leadership or performative change
Protecting the status quo at all costs
Silver-bullet thinking
Paternalistic or patriarchal dynamics
Exclusionary jargon used to obscure responsibility
Valuing reports and dashboards over meaningful change
If this approach feels uncomfortable, this may not be the right part.
If it feels clarifying, you are likely in the right place.
Beyond Client Work
I also share this work publicly through speaking, writing, and conversation.
The Messy Middle Matters is a podcast featuring candid conversations about often-overlooked work, including leadership, transitions, power, and the realities of building together.
I write regularly on Substack, sharing patterns observed across teams and practical insights for navigating change while maintaining humanity.
I speak at conferences, leadership off-sites, and internal events, helping groups identify essential but unspoken work and develop shared language for navigating change.
A Final Note
I am not here to “fix” people or organizations.
I am here to help teams understand their current situation and determine next steps together.