Dr. Anwesha is a human capital strategist, organizational consultant, and educator with over 15 years of experience guiding organizations through workforce transformation. Her career spans global strategy firms, Big 4 consulting, and senior leadership roles across industries, where she has enabled leaders to drive complex change, scale digital adoption, and implement future-ready talent strategies centered around people.
She holds a Ph.D. in Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in Training & Development, and an MBA. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Prosci-certified Change Practitioner. Her expertise lies at the intersection of people, technology, and business strategy—helping organizations adapt to the rapidly evolving demands of work and the workforce.
As the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Human Capital Practitioners (IHCP), Dr. Anwesha leads a growing platform focused on education, thought leadership, and practitioner-level training in human capital consulting. IHCP bridges theory with application, equipping both aspiring and experienced consultants with the tools to lead meaningful workforce transformations. She also heads its consulting arm, DA Consulting & Advisory, through which she delivers large-scale transformation initiatives focused on leadership development, organizational change, enterprise learning, and HR technology adoption.
A dedicated mentor, Dr. Anwesha has supported hundreds of early-career professionals and career changers in breaking into consulting—championing a people-first approach rooted in empathy, intentionality, and impact.
Currently pursuing her second doctorate—a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at the University of Calgary—her research explores how individuals and organizations can adapt to the future of work through transformational learning, strategic capability building, and mindset shifts. She is particularly focused on creating frameworks that help both people and institutions evolve in response to emerging technologies, shifting workforce expectations, and rapid organizational change.
A Canadian author of Indian origin, she brings a uniquely global lens to modern workforce challenges. When she’s not working, you’ll find her with a book in hand or spending time with her beloved dogs, Dobby and Dabbu.
This book is the culmination of her lifelong passion for people, learning, and purposeful change—a practical guide for anyone ready to build a meaningful and successful career in human capital consulting.