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Belonging is the innate human desire to be part of something larger than us – Brene Brown
Only through our connectedness to others can we really know and enhance the self. And only through working on the self can we begin to enhance our connectedness to others. – Harriet Lerner
Passion is the bridge that takes you from pain to change – Frida Kahlo
The ultimate use of power is to empower others – William Glasser
Every matter if it is to be done well, calls for the attention of the whole person – Martin Luther
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel- Maya Angelou
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The Story

“Problems cannot be solved with the same mindset that created them” – Albert Einstein

It all started when two friends engaged in long hours of virtual conversation during the 2020 pandemic of how sudden change impacted everything and everyone around. The firm was a result of intense brainstorming and passion for what we believed in around addressing concerns as professionals in people space. The pandemic threw a whole different light on possibilities and the room for viewing the world and operating differently. It has set many different milestones towards achieving a better future rooted in human centric practices, a flexible and open mindset that can drive sustainable change.

And people being the centre of change, how can they be empowered so that systems are enabled to sail through the uncertainties of highly complex world.

With this intention, AIC is our endeavour to support individuals, organizations and communities to unleash their creative potential and tread a path of resilience, meaning and purpose. 

Meaning Behind Logo

“The real point of being alive is to evolve into the whole person you were intended to be.”

– Oprah Winfrey

The logo talks about the infinite possibilities that we stand on. The access to the possibilities outside is through the inner lens of connectedness and integrated idea of existence.

This requires nurturance and a space of holding to grow, flourish and just be. The potential in each of us can be discovered with a touch of compassion and a space that empowers.

‘A small meaningful encounter can create a big impact’

Our
Values

Our values are our guiding principles that support us live the humanistic philosophy.

Responsibility is the first value important for a wilful intention of change and transformation. For us it means
– Commitment towards what is discussed and agreed upon
– Alignment of action towards the objective (stay true)
– Taking ownership with best interest of the client in mind

The second value of Making difference is present in each goal of our action and thoughts like the second element Water which is present in every cell of our body with a goal to moisturise and nurture. For us it means

– Sense of achievement in bringing about a shift by creating value, touching lives and
– Working towards greater good aiming at growth and development

The third value talks about holding a space that is vast, eternal, and enveloping. For us it means
– Balancing act of holding the task and people together by being sensitive to all the stakeholders, respect their views, thoughts, perceptions and recognize the value that each brings for the fulfilment of the task.
– Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual by recognizing their strengths and motivation

The fourth value is characterized by the passion towards what we believe in and adds to the vitality of all actions. For us it means

– Taking risks to explore the possibilities by venturing into the unknown
– Challenging the existing thinking, beliefs, practices
– Being authentic and vulnerable
– Taking decisions required to be taken and own the consequences fully

The fifth value is characterised by the subtle and constant movement of breath, the space between knowing and not knowing (seeking to know) For us it means
– Seek first to understand and then to be understood
– Understanding of the context, the judgement and discernment of what and when to respond.
– Practicing fairness and appropriation free of personal biases and judgements
– The groundedness to learn, share and grow in the best interest of the purpose

Meet Us

We flourish on different yards and thrive together in the same ground.

Ellora Rath

Founder and Consultant, Creativity Evangelist & Facilitator in Action

Ellora Rath

A certified Organization development and Intermodal Expressive arts practitioner, she brings the aesthetic and positive experiences to all her creative interventions that enables exploration of possibilities and creates an inclusive space conducive to culture building and human centric practices. With over 14 years of experience, she is a trained experiential facilitator with behavioral science interest. In the past, she has worked towards efficiency/effectiveness of HR processes and enhancement of people capabilities in the areas of strategic business partnership, talent development and facilitated change management projects. As an Inclusion enthusiast and positive psychology practitioner, she loves to blend different tools in her work to support an inclusive culture and drive behavioural change. 

Motivated by life-long learning, she identifies herself as an artist at heart and finds her expression as a poet and storyteller. She loves curating poetic explorations that narrates experiences and stories, making it more relatable to others thereby weaving the blanket of belongingness. Her indulgence in anything creative, stimulates her soul and adds to her aliveness. Her love for books makes her a curious reader and motivates her to publish her own writings someday.

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Adi Raheja

Friend, Philosopher and Guide
Co-founder & Facilitator

Adi Raheja

Adi has been supporting organizations in various roles as a trainer, facilitator, experiential educator, coach  and consultant for almost 19 years of his professional journey. Adi runs an organization ARC as the Principal Consultant.

A certified Organization Development practitioner, he has extensively worked in the areas of group dynamics, culture building, Visioning workshops, reflective work, change projects, coaching for performance and personal growth and strategic advisory using process facilitation, experiential learning, Organization development philosophy.

A wanderer and adventurer at heart, mountains call him and push him to challenge himself. He loves to trek, nature travel, his love for poetry, theatre, reading, and writing helps him explore the other forms of arts. I am fond of kids and love engaging with them in conversations. Passionate about working with people, his true happiness comes from helping and contributing  to someone's growth and development in life.

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Lakshmidevi Vasudevan

OD Consultant, Facilitator in
Action & Partner in Crime

Lakshmidevi Vasudevan

A certified Organization Development and Dance Movement practitioner, she brings embodied experience and movement exploration as an integrated approach for holistic growth and development of people for all age group and gender. With over 20 years of experience, she has partnered with organizations for many OD consulting assignments and learning and development interventions. She supports organizations and institutions in human process facilitation, customized and creative interventions, designs and executes assessment centers and feedback. Lakshmi, is the founder of ‘Way to roots’ consulting where she partners with organizations for specific HR and OD projects. She also holds space for embodied work under the name Kalpavrisksha (www.kalpavriksha4you.com). She is passionate about holding monthly online space for people to bring back the forgotten body wisdom through “Body wisdom circle”.

She has been a regular presenter, facilitator and key-note speaker in various international OD platforms. Lakshmi is a professional classical Bharatnatyam dancer and pursues her passion through learning, performing and teaching.

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