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Because when people thrive, organisations don’t just perform; they evolve, adapt, and truly transform.
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Happy
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900+

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Awards
Winning
“We engaged Shuchika to design a comprehensive DEI strategy for DFI Retail Group and to shape our broader People and Culture agenda.”
 
Joy Xu, Group CHRO, DFI Retail Group, Hong Kong
“She approached the opportunity with a long-term, strategic mindset and a clear understanding of how DEI drives sustainable growth and a people-first culture.”
 
Joy Xu, Group CHRO, DFI Retail Group, Hong Kong
“Her methodology was data-driven, and she excelled at bringing diverse stakeholders together to co-create and deliver the DEI agenda.”
 
Joy Xu, Group CHRO, DFI Retail Group, Hong Kong
“I valued Shuchika’s sharp focus, thoughtful perspective, and the originality she brought through fresh, impactful initiatives.”
 
Joy Xu, Group CHRO, DFI Retail Group, Hong Kong
“She was equally effective consulting with C-suite leaders and engaging employees at every level, ensuring the journey was both meaningful and inclusive.”
 
Joy Xu, Group CHRO, DFI Retail Group, Hong Kong
“Powering People has been instrumental in helping our company design and structure a fair, motivating Sales Commission Plan. Their team took the time to understand our business goals, provided clear guidance, and delivered a plan that aligns both company growth and employee success. Professional, insightful, and collaborative.”
 
Michael Wharton, Business Development & Growth, AKW Consultants

About US

Unlock your people
potential

At Powering People, we put people first. We help organisations create thoughtful workplaces where individuals can grow, lead, and be their best. Our approach is straightforward: practical strategies, honest conversations, and the right structures that let people thrive. When people do well, organizations thrive.

  • Client-First Focus
  • Tailored Strategies
  • Collaboration That Counts
  • Shaped By Talent
  • Proven by Expertise
  • Results That Last
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ABOUT THE TEAM

Shuchika Sahay

Founder & CEO, Powering People
Shuchika brings 23 years of global HR leadership across retail, banking, and financial services in Asia, EMEA, and the US. She has led people strategy, talent management, L&D, DE&I, and major HR transformations at DFI Jardines, Firstsource Solutions, and Standard Chartered. With deep expertise in M&A, talent strategy, and inclusive cultures, she is known for aligning people agendas with business growth. Today, through Powering People, she helps organizations unlock human potential. A certified coach, she has guided many leaders on their leadership journeys.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Saurabh Vij

Partner & HR Transformation Leader
Saurabh is a seasoned HR leader with 18+ years of experience across global enterprises. He has led digital HR transformation initiatives and complex compliance and workforce strategies.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Shuchika Sahay

Founder & CEO, Powering People
A global HR leader with 23+ years shaping Fortune 500 organisations, Shuchika founded Powering People to put people at the heart of strategy. Backed by a team of experts, she helps businesses align culture, capability, and performance so people thrive and companies grow.

WHAT WE DO

From assessments to customised programs, explore services built to help organisations navigate change and shape future-ready leaders.

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Assessment Services

01 Assessment Services

Our Assessment services use best in class psychometric tools to bring clarity and confidence to people decisions. We help organisations evaluate talent, shape development journeys, strengthen succession plans, and build effective teams. By combining data driven insights with practical application, we ensure the right people are placed in the right roles to drive performance and long term growth.

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Executive Leadership Search

02 Executive Leadership Search

At Powering People, we combine decades of executive search experience with a deep understanding of each client’s context. Our approach goes beyond filling roles, we identify leaders who align with your culture, vision, and values. Through rigorous evaluation and a tailored process, we help you hire the right leadership to drive growth and shape your future.

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⁠Leadership Development Journeys

03 ⁠Leadership Development Journeys

Our leadership development journeys aimed at different leadership roles ( executive, emerging and frontline managers ) prepare leaders with the skills and tools to be effective leaders. Our development journeys are assessment backed, continuos development in the flow of work and supported by coaches. We combine technology and world class coaches to offer coaching services at all levels.

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Customised Solutions

04 Customised Solutions

At Powering People, our Customised Solutions deliver strategies tailored to each organisation’s unique context. We design talent strategies, leadership frameworks, learning ecosystems, and succession plans that align people with business goals. Practical, data informed, and future focused, our approach helps organisations stay agile today and resilient tomorrow.

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WHY CHOOSE US

We shape growth around you. By anticipating future opportunities and blending insights with execution, we help leaders rise, teams connect, and organisations thrive…today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t find what you’re looking for?  “Chat with our friendly team!”

What sets us apart is that we take on projects where we work alongside stakeholders to execute and solve problems. Having worked within organisations, we understand that results come through deliberate, continuous effort. We choose to stay engaged not only at the launch stage but also during implementation, being hands-on and committed to making change happen.

Simply call us for a conversation and share the problems you are dealing with. We will put together the right team and practical options tailored to your challenges. No frameworks, no jargon, just problem-solving, innovation, and finding the answers that work.

We love to co-create with clients because that brings the best results. While we take on most of the work, we involve clients in discovering problems, building solution prototypes, and testing quickly. Depending on the problem, we clearly specify the level of client time required.

Talent assessments are scientifically backed tools that provide valuable intelligence about people. They are most effective when supported with learning interventions customised for individuals, teams, and organisations.
Yes, absolutely. We design every development journey around the industry, organisational needs, and defined competencies or valued behaviours. We believe strongly in co-creation.