I am a Professor of Finance and Accounting, a researcher, and a qualified Chartered Accountant. I teach at a private business school in France, where I have the privilege of engaging with students from diverse cultures and backgrounds on topics that extend far beyond finance.
Growing up in an Indian family, I experienced the impact of rigid gender roles that undermine women’s confidence in managing their own money. These experiences shaped my passion for empowering women—through both life’s big milestones and the everyday financial decisions that build confidence, independence, and freedom.
My research focuses on women’s financial behaviour, and one finding stands out: many working women still feel less confident managing their own money and often leave financial decisions to their partners.
Research shows that women often have different financial priorities and values. On average, women tend to take a longer-term view, prioritise saving, and place greater importance on using money in ways that reflect their values, including giving back.
My goal is to help women build the confidence to manage their own finances. If you can earn your money, you can learn to manage it, in line with your values.
Why I started Coaching/ My Story
I chose a career in academia because I wanted to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. A turning point came when I began teaching Accounting to working professionals. After class, many would stay behind to talk—not just about finance, but about life, stress, and the role money plays in both.
Those conversations showed me that each of us has a unique relationship with money, shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and cultural conditioning. Understanding those patterns is often the first step towards changing them.
Inspired to help people build a healthier relationship with money, I became an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation. Today, I combine my expertise in Finance and Accounting with a coaching approach grounded in empathy, curiosity, and non-judgmental listening. As a single mother raising my 12-year-old, I also bring lived experience to the conversations we have.
I’d love to support you whenever you feel the time is right.