Shalini Bahl, PhD, is the author of Return to Mindfulness and certified MBSR and Search Inside Yourself teacher who develops mindfulness solutions for intentional living and leadership. Her unique approach helps individuals and organizations disrupt harmful default habits and biases, enabling them to move beyond stress reactions toward mindful responses that benefit all stakeholders. Her work bridges research-backed insights with practical applications in business, education, and public service. A TEDx speaker whose guided meditations have reached over 80,000 listeners, Bahl brings mindfulness into real-world contexts to build individual and organizational capacity for meaningful impact. When not teaching, she finds joy in nature, dance, cooking, and creative projects.