- California, USA
Connected Mindful Living is committed to unlocking human potential and fostering happiness, with a dual focus on helping individuals discover their true purpose and enabling organizations to thrive through sustainability, well-being, and mindfulness.
Sanjay, a dyslexic thinker, is not just a certified executive and wellness coach; he’s a catalyst for positive change and holistic well-being. With a rich background in spearheading social, environmental, and community health initiatives, Sanjay brings a unique blend of authenticity, inspiration, and compassion to his leadership approach. His passion for mindfulness practices stems from his own transformative journey, where mindfulness meditation played a pivotal role in overcoming personal mental health challenges.
Driven by his profound belief in the power of mindfulness, Sanjay co-created an innovative enterprise-wide mindfulness program at a leading US healthcare company in February 2020. This groundbreaking initiative has since flourished into a self-sustaining ecosystem, engaging over 50 dedicated employee volunteers who have collectively touched the lives of thousands of healthcare workers. Through daily drop-in sessions, on-demand recordings, and peer-to-peer support, Sanjay’s program has become a beacon of hope and resilience in promoting mental wellness.
Sanjay’s commitment extends beyond organizational boundaries. He is dedicated to empowering both organizations and individuals on their well-being journey. Leveraging his expertise as a wellness coach, Sanjay designs tailored well-being programs that cater to the unique needs of organizations and individuals alike. By fostering a culture of mindfulness and self-care, Sanjay strives to create impactful and sustainable transformations that enhance overall wellness and resilience.
Bhupendra Kandpal, a seasoned Business Coach and Mentor with over 34 years of experience, brings a unique blend of business acumen and spiritual wisdom to his practice. As a Growth Guide and Spiritual Business Alchemist, he specializes in integrating spiritual principles into business systems and processes, fostering growth, prosperity, and holistic well-being. Bhupendra’s journey is marked by a mindful fusion of corporate expertise and entrepreneurial ventures, where he has pioneered spiritual integration for transformative business processes. His mission is to illuminate the path of success with a spiritual beacon, guiding individuals and organizations toward holistic success. Bhupendra envisions a future where spirituality is integral to sustainable business success, and he is open to conversations that transcend the ordinary, inviting exploration of the infinite possibilities at the intersection of business and spirituality.
Dr. Somesh Sharma is a globally recognized Vedic Science Scholar renowned for his profound knowledge of Astrology, Vastu-Shastra, Palmistry, Numerology, and Gemology. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has worked with a diverse range of clients from various geographies and religious backgrounds, providing accurate predictions and remedies through his spiritual gifts.
Throughout his career, he has not only worked with thousands of individual clients, but has also been working as an Advisor for numerous corporate conglomerates such as Zee TV, Disney Star TV, Sony Pictures Network, VFS Global and many more. His other important role has been in the capacity of a Vastu Consultant for the movie sets of various Bollywood Production Houses, Daily Soaps, and Reality TV shows. So far, he has worked on more than 250 TV shows and movies, which is a testament to his undisputed reputation in the Entertainment Industry.
His scope of work for Reality TV Shows extends beyond Vastu Consultancy and also includes the role of a spiritual mentor to the contenstants of these TV Shows. Through his healing powers, he helps them cope with the stress and pressure of being on competitive show, thus helping them enhance their performance. Having been a part of the Entertainment Industry for over 10 years, he has mentored the contestants of some of India’s top Reality TV Shows such as Indian Idol, India’s Got Talent and many more.
Driven by his larger mission of spiritual wellbeing for all, he is now keen to extend his expertise to an even larger audience, especially those who are yet to discover the power of true spiritual guidance.
Roni Jacknow is the CEO of RJ Coaching & Consulting. She is a champion for gender equity, workplace wellness and employee engagement. Roni recently retired from her 37+ year corporate career at Kaiser Permanente, a $93 billion healthcare business. In her role at one of the largest integrated healthcare institutions in the world, with more than 88,000 physicians and nurses to provide care to 12.6 million members. As Senior Director Office of Talent Development, Roni was responsible for employee and leadership development and equity, inclusion and diversity for the Finance and Enterprise Business Services organizations.
Roni is a super-connector and transformative leader dedicated to cultivating a culture rich in learning, gratitude and belonging. She is also an enthusiastic advocate for employee wellbeing. She has launched innovative and best-in-class learning and development offerings and programs to enable all employees to reach their full potential. Roni led the first of its kind Women in Leadership and Gender Allyship Programs at Kaiser Permanente. She has served as executive sponsor to the WE@KP women’s business resource group and on the KP Leadership University steering committee. Roni facilitated and sponsored the company-wide implementation of Belong@KP to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and is a certified Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace facilitator. She served as a Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Advocate and was recognized two years in a row as a Culture of Health Champion Manager.
Roni is a certified leadership and executive coach through New Ventures West, Linkage, and the International Coaching Federation. She is certified to facilitate Mindfulness in the Workplace offerings, Linkage AWL program, Multipliers workshops, Coaching Circles and Appreciation in the Workplace offerings. She is also a certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and a long-time practitioner.
Roni serves as a mentor for the Women in Leadership Foundation and as an advisor to the California State University Executive Education Women in Leadership program.
Prior to Kaiser Permanente, Roni served in a variety of finance and business leadership and executive roles at Charles Schwab and Chevron. Roni thrives by practicing yoga, reading, traveling, walking her dog Zola and spending time with her family.
Dr. Neeta Tyagi Jain, currently undertaking a mini-fellowship at Stanford, a government program enabling primary care physicians to assess and treat neurodivergent children, has dedicated over 25 years to pediatric care, passionately supporting neurodiverse and developmentally challenged youth. She treats every child as her own, emphasizing the need for strong advocacy. A career-defining moment came when she resuscitated a newborn for 30 minutes, honoring a promise to the parents, cementing her dedication to medicine. Dr. Tyagi’s exemplary service has earned her numerous accolades, including the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Health Care Heroes Award and the King County Medical Society’s Community Impact Award. Her extensive experience includes roles at Swedish Medical Center, Kosciusko Community Hospital, and Fortis Hiranandani Hospital. She completed her Pediatrics residency at Cook County Hospital and holds an MBBS from LLRM Medical College. Dr. Tyagi’s unwavering commitment to her patients makes her an invaluable asset to Connected Mindful Living.
