Anisha Pandya, CEO and Provocateur
Anisha Pandya is a bold leader, psychotherapist, and transformational facilitator based in Mumbai, India. As the CEO of the Authentic Communication Group, she leads the organization, and is happiest when she’s facilitating. She drives powerful, cutting-edge interventions that blend therapeutic and coaching approaches like Transactional Analysis, Appreciative Inquiry, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Emotional Intelligence, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Process Work.
Anisha is relentless in challenging the status quo, particularly in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her workshops provoke deep reflection and action around power, privilege, and social justice, confronting uncomfortable truths to foster real, systemic change. Her process group work is at the heart of her practice, creating transformative spaces where individuals and groups can safely explore conflict, vulnerability, and personal growth—unlocking deeper layers of authenticity and connection.
As a visionary facilitator, she offers immersive group experiences that focus on leadership development, conflict resolution, and breaking through the barriers of difficult conversations. Her passion for Nonviolent Communication particularly within families and communities, drives her commitment to creating environments where open, authentic dialogue leads to lasting transformation.
Anisha Pandya is not just a guide; she’s a catalyst for personal and collective evolution, leading individuals and groups through profound change with fearlessness and compassion.
If you want to learn to facilitate groups, join Anisha Pandya as she pulls back the curtain to explain the concepts that inform her interventions. Her facilitation isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s for those brave enough to face hard truths and commit to real transformation.
Videos by Anisha Pandya
Discovering our primal wounds by Anisha Pandya
Social class and its impact on our behavior by Anisha Pandya
Social class is determined by the wealth, income, education and occupation of not just the individual but also the family in which he is born. While class is one of the many factors that contributes to the sense of power, rank and priviledge that an individual experiences in any given situation, It viciously impacts the individual’s perception of his own abilities, his sense of self and also his sense of self-worth.
Power Dynamics and Oppression by Anisha Pandya
Power differentials and hierarchy are an inevitable and inescapable part of the reality of groups. And yet, turning a blind eye to power dynamics not only results in perpetuating patterns of oppression and abuse but also results in us losing our capacity to think, to love and to experience any kind of joy. Our growth as a species is tightly linked to our capacity to transform and bring about social change.
Dealing with your shame by Anisha Pandya
Shame often brings along a sense of deep unworthiness and it robs us of the possibility of being in connection with others even when we most need it. In this video, we will be using a case study to explore ways in which we deal with shame. This video encourages us to take a pause, examine our relationship with shame and think about different ways we can navigate shame in ways that serves us.