Neuroscientist of the Mind, Coach at the Core | Purpose-driven mindset Coach | NLP Practitioner | Researcher & Lecturer | Founder of The Courage Quest | PhD in Cognitive & Behavioural Neuroscience

"If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place." – Nora Roberts
This quote isn’t just on my wall—it’s in every brave step I’ve taken. From leaving home to pursue a life built on science, service, and soul work, it’s been my anchor through fear, growth, and becoming.

Who I am:
I’m Dr. Srinidhi Desikan—a Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscientist, Lab Manager, Lecturer, NLP Master practitioner, and Life & Mindset Coach. My path bridges many worlds: the rigour of academia, the depth of the human psyche, and the quiet (yet loud) transformations that happen when someone remembers who they are.

What I do:
- I manage the VU Behavioral Lab, where I’ve built systems and community across faculties to support research in human behavior.
- I guide students through their academic and personal journey of discovery.
- I coach individuals—often those navigating identity, fear, and transition—through a non-profit, pay-it-forward practice that centers on growth over transaction.
- I write, speak, teach, and listen. And I hold space for people, even (and especially) when they don’t know what they need yet.

How I do it:
With both precision and depth. I bring together neuroscience, psychology, NLP, and lived wisdom.
My approach is raw and reflective—I go beneath the surface, gently but directly. We get honest. We get clear. We shift from “Why me?” to “Why not me?”

Why I do it:
Because too many people live beneath their truth. Because I’ve been there. Because I’ve watched science transform systems and life—and seen presence transform people.
And because I believe that courage, when met with the right support, creates lives that feel like home.

✨ Curious to work with me—on research, coaching, or something in-between? Just send a message.

Dr. Srinidhi Desikan

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Felix Okoth, PMP®, is a globally recognized Executive Leadership Coach, Engineering Manager, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host of Your Next Promotion—From Invisible to Influential, best known for his proprietary 3-Phase Transformational Journey™ (Clarity → Action → Impact) and 7 Pillars of Self-Leadership Mastery™ frameworks. These powerful methodologies have empowered over 200,000 professionals worldwide to accelerate career growth, reclaim confidence, and lead with purpose. Holding dual Bachelor’s degrees in Applied Science from Concordia College and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, alongside his PMP® certification, Felix combines academic excellence with hands-on leadership managing multimillion-dollar product development programs in the transportation refrigeration industry.

Born into the Luo tribe in Western Kenya and shaped by an extraordinary journey—from orphanage life in Southeast Kenya after the tragic loss of both parents, to academic honors in Ghana and leadership roles in the U.S.—Felix offers a unique lens on resilience, diversity, and self-leadership mastery. Through sheer determination, he earned a spot at an international school in Ghana, where he was recognized as the top student. His disciplined focus on education led him to the U.S., where he continued his studies in Minnesota. Time and time again, Felix has defied the odds, carved his own path to success, and proven that the impossible is within reach. Now, he is on a mission to empower others to cultivate self-leadership and prove success has no limits. 

As President of the Shakopee Toastmasters Club, Felix helps emerging leaders find and amplify their authentic voices. His thought leadership has earned him recognition as a LinkedIn Top Thought Leadership Voice, multiple multi-year President’s Awards for consistent innovation excellence and growth, and features in Thermo King Newsroom and Mshale African Community Newspaper. Fluent in English and Swahili, he’s a standout figure in international cultural exchange fostering global cultural understanding through workshops and philanthropy with non-profit organizations.

Founder of Locus Leadership Group, Felix is a sought-after keynote speaker who has inspired audiences at prestigious global events including “Global Personal Branding for Everyone” (2023) and “Bring Inner Greatness Out: Personal Brand” (2024). His mission is clear: to equip overlooked professionals with the mindset and tools to break through barriers and build enduring influence in their careers and leave a legacy without limits.

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