Coaching Compassion and Leadership with Special Guest Payal Jindal Khanna, PCC

In this episode, join us for a compelling conversation with Payal Jindal Khanna, a compassionate coach and dedicated Buddhist practitioner. Payal delves into her unique journey, illustrating the convergence of Buddhist philosophy and coaching in her life. Throughout our discussion, she underscores the pivotal role authenticity plays in coaching and its translation into fostering compassionate leadership. Payal offers illuminating insights from her book, 'Coaching, Compassion, and Leadership: Insights from Buddhist Wisdom,' shedding light on key Buddhist teachings that seamlessly integrate into coaching methodologies. With a focus on practicality, she shares invaluable strategies for nurturing compassion and interconnectedness within coaching sessions, emphasizing the transformative influence of mindfulness. Drawing from her experiences working with both students and senior professionals, Payall highlights the tangible benefits of compassion and empathy in the workplace. Central to her approach are the core tenets of self-compassion and self-awareness, serving as the bedrock for fostering authentic and empathetic coaching practices. Payal's wealth of wisdom and firsthand experiences offer invaluable lessons for coaches and leaders seeking to infuse compassion into their professional endeavors.