When you’re teaching your yoga classes, what’s one feeling you wish you had? If you’re like a lot of yoga teachers that I talk to, you might wish you felt more confident. In this episode, you’ll find out more about how to build your confidence and how shifting your focus might just be one of the keys. Meet Divya Parekh, an ICF-credentialed executive and leadership coach who helps people connect with their “why” and tap into their confidence. You can read Divya’s full bio below. In this conversation, we talk about the concept of emotional intelligence and how it impacts learning and teaching, mindfulness and it’s impact on decreasing stress and increasing the meaning of what we’re doing, whether it’s relaxing or teaching a yoga class. She shares incredible stories of transformation from the one on one work she does with clients and we discuss the importance of working with a coach to facilitate change and foster insight and growth. We also talk about the epidemic of people comparing themselves to others, fueled by social media and she shares things you can try to decrease the pressure you might feel to keep up with what others are doing. Learn more about Divya’s background here: Divya Parekh is an ICF-credentialed executive and leadership coach (PCC) with over 20 years of global impact across academia, biopharma, and corporate leadership. Known for helping leaders and teams connect with their “Why,” Divya empowers clients—from C-suite executives to Gen Z professionals—to lead with purpose and drive meaningful transformation.

Rooted in neuro-leadership and mindfulness, her coaching style blends science and storytelling to build trust, resilience, and results. She has guided thousands across 40+ countries through leadership programs that foster influence, credibility, and high performance.

A trusted coach to Fortune 50 companies and startups alike, Divya is also a Forbes and CEO World contributor and author of several books on leadership, influence, and emotional intelligence. Off the clock, she mentors young women, champions ocean sustainability, and leads with a deep commitment to community impact.

https://theconfidentleaders.com/icfcredentialedprogramforcoaches/ https://www.divyaparekh.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/divyaparekh/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GLjRG7sL48 https://www.instagram.com/makeyourmessageamovement/ For more information about Karen Fabian, your host: www.bareboneeyoga.com https://www.instagram.com/barebonesyoga/