Empowering Leaders for Transformative Change

Rooted Rising creates powerful spaces for learning and transformation, through coaching, facilitation, and education.

Led by Shruthi Vijayakumar who is a coach, bridge builder, educator, truth teller and beacon supporting changemakers to bring out their fullest potential in service of a future where all people and Nature can thrive.

The way we lead, the place from which we lead shapes what we create. We support leaders to act from a deeply rooted and grounded inner space. We help changemakers access their truth and inner power and from this place take transformative, bold and aligned action for a better future.

Our systems are failing us and in need of a desperate redesign. Our Earth is calling for visionaries, artists, innovators and entrepreneurs to create regenerative businesses and transformative change across all sectors of society. We draw on Indigenous, Eastern and Western knowledge systems to support leaders to open up to new ways of seeing, relating, leading and creating in service of a future where all life can thrive.

What we offer

Coaching

Personal and business/project coaching, supporting you to access your inner wisdom, move through limiting beliefs and blocks and grow your work in a values aligned way.
Workshop & Retreat Facilitation

Facilitating spaces for learning, connection and transformation for groups, teams and communities.
Innovation Labs

Developing transformative solutions (products, services, businesses, projects) that restore balance, harmony and wellness for our Earth and all people.
Education

Online and offline pathways to deepen your understanding, skills and develop competencies for a lifelong journey into systems change.

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“I was volunteering, being on committees, working in government, running my own community platform and felt like nothing was enough. What this world really needs is not more burned-out activists. Through Shruthi's gentle guidance I have so much more compassion, love and stillness in my life.

Elina Ashimbayeva, Founder of Storyo, Service Designer, DEI Advocate
“A large part of Shruthi’s distinctive contribution lies in her ability to bring together great analytical and technical skills along with a strong sense of empathy to coach and support social entrepreneurs as individuals with hopes, fears, strengths and insecurities.”

Julian Cottee, Former Associate Director of Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Oxford University
“I truly admire Shruthi’s facilitating skills. Her demeanor allows her to build safe spaces for participants, fostering openness and creativity. As a leader she listens with her soul. She sees you for who you are and helps you bring the best out of your authentic self.”

Cynthia Fuentes, MEL Specialist at USAID & Unleash Facilitator
“In every conversation with Shruthi, I found a deeper understanding of my journey and a renewed courage to serve my community. Her guidance has been like a compass, helping me stay grounded in my purpose while navigating complex and complicated challenges."

Arnab Barua, Founder of Guiding Dreams
“We describe Shruthi as our 'secret sauce', like if we were an NBA or Olympic team and we had just brought home a gold medal and were asked 'So, tell us what's your secret?' our answer would be Shruthi... absolutely, wholeheartedly, 100%, Shruthi."

Julia Arnot-Neenee, Co-founder and CEO of Fibre Fale
"If you want to speak to someone who bridges between old world thinkers and next generation doers, who doesn't just talk about theory but from personal experience, and who thoughtfully engages through deliberate and calm provocation, I suggest you give Shruthi a call"

Paolo Lanzarotti, CEO Asahi Breweries Europe Ltd

Partners, Clients & Collaborators

Empowering Leaders for Transformative Change

Rooted Rising creates powerful spaces for learning and transformation, through coaching, facilitation, and education.

Coaching

Workshop & Retreat Facilitation

Innovation Labs

Education

“I was volunteering, being on committees, working in government, running my own community platform and felt like nothing was enough. What this world really needs is not more burned-out activists. Through Shruthi's gentle guidance I have so much more compassion, love and stillness in my life.

“A large part of Shruthi’s distinctive contribution lies in her ability to bring together great analytical and technical skills along with a strong sense of empathy to coach and support social entrepreneurs as individuals with hopes, fears, strengths and insecurities.”

“I truly admire Shruthi’s facilitating skills. Her demeanor allows her to build safe spaces for participants, fostering openness and creativity. As a leader she listens with her soul. She sees you for who you are and helps you bring the best out of your authentic self.”

“In every conversation with Shruthi, I found a deeper understanding of my journey and a renewed courage to serve my community. Her guidance has been like a compass, helping me stay grounded in my purpose while navigating complex and complicated challenges."

“We describe Shruthi as our 'secret sauce', like if we were an NBA or Olympic team and we had just brought home a gold medal and were asked 'So, tell us what's your secret?' our answer would be Shruthi... absolutely, wholeheartedly, 100%, Shruthi."

"If you want to speak to someone who bridges between old world thinkers and next generation doers, who doesn't just talk about theory but from personal experience, and who thoughtfully engages through deliberate and calm provocation, I suggest you give Shruthi a call"

Partners, Clients & Collaborators