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TRUSTING YOUR STORY
LEADERSHIP THROUGH AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE
“I teach you to read the room through the science of embodied learning.”
- Preeti Vasudevan, Founder
Thank you for this amazing energizing way to begin my day on the west coast! Loved reconnecting to my body as my friend and visualizing birthing a new future. Great way to begin Women’s Month!
- Aparna Vekatesan, Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of San Francisco
THE WORK
INTELLIGENCE IN THE LIVED BODY
Most corporate environments disconnect leaders from their bodies, causing high burnout and "above the neck" decision-making. Trusting Your Story (TYS) shifts this paradigm. By using movement and dance as a foundation, the In Carne (in the flesh) experience bypasses intellectual barriers to reconnect you with your most powerful asset: your lived experience.
GENERATIVE ACTIVATION
Unlike the high-burnout of a traditional gym fix, this is Generative Activation. This time-released energy builds long-term stamina and opens the mind to divergent thinking. You leave mentally and physically recharged, equipped with the tools to fine-tune non-verbal communication for superior interpersonal impact.
ANCIENT WISDOM MEETS MODERN SCIENCE
THE METHODOLOGY
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Movement-Based Somatic Strategy: A visceral approach to leadership that integrates the verbal and non-verbal into a balanced, powerful whole through the dynamic flow of movement and dance.
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Emotional Alchemy: Transforming the Nava Rasas—the nine emotional essences from Indian theater—into executive assets. This process turns "heat" (anger/passion) into firm boundaries and "bravery" into grounded physical density.
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Certified Movement Analysis (CMA): A diagnostic tool to decode Space, Effort, and Shape, providing precision in high-pressure environments.
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The 7-Minute Recharge: Simple, effective physical tools to reset your nervous system anywhere, ensuring you are truly capable and ready at any point of the day.
A working woman is constantly juggling multiple and often competing responsibilities at work and home. This sometimes manifests as constant stress and inner conflict, so a workshop like the one Preeti has envisioned is a gift! We as women need to feel more connected to our mind and body, and take steps to reset ourselves. The integration of movement, dance and yoga feels both grounding and liberating.
- Dr Gayatri Mahajan, developmental- behavioral pediatrician, UC Davis,
Founder and national co-chair of the Transition Special Interest Group for the Society for Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
THE WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
CORE OUTCOMES
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Embodied Awareness: Stay regulated and present under high-stakes pressure.
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Authentic Presence: Align your physical body with your narrative to build instinctive trust.
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Systemic Empathy: Bridge cultural divides and high-tension environments through somatic technique.
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Accelerated Innovation: Unlock creative potential by moving beyond linear constraints
THE ARCHITECT
PREETI VASUDEVAN
Preeti is a "somatic polyglot" immersed in body movement since childhood. Her approach is a holistic, culturally sourced knowledge rooted in ancient Indian theater and distilled through 35 years of mastery. As a U.S. Dept. of State Arts Ambassador, she has led global initiatives in somatic and body-based emotional well-being, bridging cultural leadership with professional excellence. A Certified Movement Analyst and Lincoln Center Artistic Committee member, Preeti has redefined leadership alongside global icons like Yo-Yo Ma and Dame Evelyn Glennie.
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
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The Corporate Intensive: Somatic strategy and non-verbal mastery for C-Suite teams and partners like Mobius.
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The Integrated Executive: Reclaiming authentic authority for women of color by bridging excellence with cultural heritage.
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The TYS Teen Program: An intergenerational approach helping the next generation navigate identity and resilience by connecting their physical voice to their personal story.
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The Global Retreat: A deep-dive residency for HWNI and global leaders focused on legacy, transformation, and future-building.