“For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.”
~ Michelle Obama
This quote reflects the mindset that I believe has led me here. This is the mindset I hold for all my clients.
I am a passionate leader and coach who has successfully pivoted after a 25 year career in governance, risk, and internal audit. My journey from auditor to coach has been shaped by resilience, curiosity, and a deep belief in the transformative power of coaching.
During the pandemic, I reignited my passion for coaching, leading me to fully embrace my calling and establish The Evolving Way and The Evolving Auditor.
I’m dedicated to helping individuals and teams unlock their potential, achieve lasting growth and find fulfilment in their professional and personal lives.
Join me on this journey of transformation and empowerment!
During my ICF coach training, one of my assignments was to review Carl Roger’s book “On Becoming a Person”. Although it was a heavy read, I kept reading and re-reading as his research and philosophy gave me a sense of freedom and was rooted in kindness and empathy.
My mentors, who selected this book for me, told me that the pairing was not by accident. I did not know what they meant at that time. Before long, my coaching philosophy, The Evolving Way, started to take shape from this deeply enriching experience.
I’ve spent over 25 years in the audit profession, and one thing is clear to me: auditors must evolve just as quickly as the organizations and industries we serve and the demands on our profession.
Stakeholder expectations are higher than ever, and to meet them, auditors need more than technical skills. They need to embrace critical power skills—communication, critical thinking, leadership, adaptability—to truly tap into their potential and deliver lasting value.
The Evolving Auditor programs are designed to guide auditors on this journey of growth, helping them not only elevate their professional impact but also find personal fulfillment along the way.
Bhavani is a regular speaker and trainer on the interpersonal and human aspects of internal audit and risk management as well as technical topics pertaining to the profession. In addition, she also speaks on topics relating to mental fitness, resilience, executive presence, self-management and leadership that have been tailored to address the increasing psychological challenges faced by professionals operating in today’s disruptive business landscape.
Leveraging her many years of experience in internal audit and risk management, Bhavani has developed a special coaching and training focus on the interpersonal and psychological skills of audit and risk practitioners as this is the need of the hour for the fraternity.
“Bhavani has a unique ability to see beyond what is being said. She always manages to challenge my thinking beyond what I can initially see, allowing me to get to the real core my issue. This helps me gain intrinsic
“These sessions have allowed me to move on with a different mindset and build on what Bhavani started and it has allowed me to work with different client groups in my business.”
“Thank you Bhavani for introducing me to the concept of coaching and taking me through what it means, how it can benefit and its impact.”
