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

I bring engineers, innovation teams, and leaders from disengaged to thriving - DM me if this is you 🐲 Techie, Liberator, Complexity Buster, Motivator, Engineering Director @ Novoda

I’m a Head of Engineering who combines hands-on leadership with systems-level leadership development. Alongside my full-time roles, I run a small leadership coaching practice focused on engineering leaders, which strengthens my ability to scale trust, clarity, and impact across organizations.

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Who will I see in Den Bosch on Thursday? ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🐉

Sarah Gruneisen 🐉

Engineering Leadership | Scaling Leaders, Teams & Sustainable Impact | #9 LinkedIn IT & Tech influencer in the NL | #6 LinkedIn Computer Engineering Female Worldwide

Founder & owner Team Rockstars IT / Executive boardmember / Head of AI

If you’re a woman working in IT in the Netherlands, you’ll know there’s a good chance that in your team, at the office, or at a conference, you’ll mostly find yourself surrounded by male colleagues. Personally, I think there is nothing wrong with working with men ☺️ , but a change of scenery can do wonders from time to time.

That’s why next week Thursday, February 26, we’re hosting another She’s an IT Rockstar office take‑over!

This time we’re working in Den Bosch with a women‑only group. Everyone just does their own work, but with a great group of women around you to brainstorm with, laugh with, and learn from. And of course, we want to be treated like Rockstars, so you can sign up for a massage, a boxing clinic, or get your nails done.

To wrap up the day, we’ll have an informal panel discussion with Mirjam van Olst, Sarah Gruneisen 🐉, and myself about leadership. Special shout-out to the wonderful Ramona Domen & Maarten Boer for organizing this day! 

We still have a few spots available, so if you identify as female and would like to join, feel free to stop by and send me a DM!

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