In this powerful episode of The Thought Resonant Show, Yogi Saurav welcomes the inspiring Monisha Kapila—Harvard-trained executive & leadership coach, founder and former CEO of ProInspire, and a purpose-driven strategist who has spent over 20 years strengthening the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. Through her work, Monisha has helped more than 8,000 leaders across 500+ organizations navigate complexity, lead with clarity, and stay grounded in their values.

In this episode, Monisha opens up about:

✨ Her journey from Flint to India to Harvard—and how purpose became her North Star
✨ Why purpose-driven leadership brings clarity, alignment, and resilience
✨ The PURPOSE Framework for setting meaningful, values-aligned goals
✨ A rare behind-the-scenes look at a nonprofit board’s courageous decision to shut down and open-source its assets
✨ How leaders can navigate restructuring without losing their humanity
✨ Why clarity + flexibility are essential for leading in VUCA environments
✨ The critical role equity plays in strategic decisions and organizational resilience
✨ How to perform an equity impact analysis before making hard calls
✨ A powerful coaching story where purpose-aligned decisions helped reshape an organization’s direction
✨ Her guidance for staying grounded amid unpredictable funding, policy shifts, and resource volatility

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by uncertainty…
If you’re a mission-driven leader navigating limited resources or complex decisions…
If you want to reconnect with your values and lead with more intention and impact—

This episode will challenge and inspire you to align your actions with your purpose, strengthen your resilience, and create meaningful change even in the most challenging conditions.

A deeply reflective and empowering conversation, this episode is a reminder that leadership rooted in purpose is leadership built to last.