Edition September 2025
RAOSAHEB GHUGE’S BAAP COMPANY: FROM VILLAGE ROOTS TO GLOBAL IMPACT
WelcometothisinspiringeditionofThe10MostInspirational LeadersinBusinesstoLookOutfor2025,wherewecelebrate innovatorswhoaretransformingindustriesandcommunities withvision,courage,andpurpose.
Inthisissue,wespotlightRaosahebGhuge,FounderofThe BaapCompany,whoseremarkablejourneyfromthevillageof ParegaonKhurdtoleadingaglobaltechventureprovesthat innovationhasnoboundaries.BybringingITjobstorural India,traininglocalyouth,andbuildinginfrastructurewhere noneexisted,heisnotjustbuildingacompanyheisbuildinga movement.HismissiontodecentralizeIndia’stechindustry redefineswhatentrepreneurshipcanachievewhenrootedin purposeanddrivenbypeople.
AlongsideRaosaheb’sstory,wesharenarrativesofleaders acrosstheglobewhoareshapingthefuturewithempathy, resilience,andimpact.Together,thesestoriesremindusthat trueleadershipisnotabouttitlesorcities,butaboutcreating opportunities,empoweringcommunities,andleavingalegacy ofchange.Wehopethiseditioninspiresyoutolookbeyond convention,solverealproblems,andbelievethatgreatnesscan risefromanywhereeventhesmallestofvillages.
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Raosaheb Ghuge Founder & CEO at The BAAP Company
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Dr. Colleen Georges
Author | Life & Career Coach Rescript Your Story, LLC
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DR. COLLEEN GEORGES
The Power of RESCRIPT
Dr. Georges’ book, RESCRIPT the Story You’re Telling Yourself, has won multiple awards and introduced a structured approach to reshaping self-talk. The RESCRIPT framework consists of eight principles:
This framework empowers individuals to challenge limiting beliefs, shift negative thoughts, and take purposeful action. Through reflection exercises and practical strategies, RESCRIPT provides a roadmap to self-empowerment and fulfillment.
OvercomingNegativeSelf-Talk
Negativeself-talkcanbeasilentbarrierto personalgrowth.Dr.Georgesadvises individualstostartbyidentifyingrecurring negativethoughtsandquestioningtheir validity.Manyself-defeatingbeliefsstem fromfearratherthanfact.Sheencourages individualstofocusonwhattheycan control,replacenegativitywithselfcompassion,andpracticegratitudedaily. Byintegratingthesetechniques,peoplecan developamindsetofresilienceandselfappreciation.
BalancingMultipleRoles
Asacoach,speaker,author,andeducator, Dr.Georgesreliesonintentionalplanning tobalanceherresponsibilitieswhile maintainingwell-being.Shepracticestimeblocking,ensuringdedicatedfocusforeach
aspectofherwork.Herstructuredmorningroutine, includingexerciseandaudiobooklistening,setsapositive tonefortheday.Shealsoemphasizessettingboundaries, learningtosay“no”tonon-essentialcommitments,and ensuringthatself-careremainsapriority.
EmpoweringWomenLeaders
Withnearly15yearsofexperienceteachingwomen’s leadershipatRutgersUniversity,Dr.Georgeschampions theimportanceofself-advocacy,relationship-building, andauthenticity.Sheencourageswomentousetheir voicesconfidently,negotiateforwhattheydeserve,and upliftoneanother.Leadership,shebelieves,isnotjust aboutauthoritybutaboutfosteringtrust,integrity,and meaningfulconnections.
AClient’sTransformationalJourney
OneofDr.Georges’mostinspiringsuccessstories involvesaclientfromthemusicandradioindustrywho aspiredtoperformaone-womanshowoff-Broadway.
Fearandself-doubthadheldherback,but throughcoaching,sherestructuredhermindset andtookactionablestepstowardherdream. Herfirstperformancessoldout,leadingto28 additionalshows.Seeingherdreambecomea realitywasapowerfultestamenttothe transformativeimpactofcoaching.
StayingGroundedandInnovating
Despitereceivingprestigiousaccoladeslike TopLifeCoachoftheYear2025andTop CareerCoach2024,Dr.Georgesremains focusedonmakingameaningfulimpact.She continuestoinnovatebyintegratingemerging trendsintoherpractice,includingAI-driven careertoolsandvirtualcoachingplatforms. Lifelonglearningandstayingadaptableare keytohersuccess.
AdviceforAspiringCoaches
Forthoselookingtobuildacareerincoaching, Dr.Georgesemphasizestheimportanceof continuouslearning,gainingcertifications,and identifyinguniquestrengths.Sheadvisesnew coachestocreatevaluablecontent,develop marketingandbrandingskills,andmaintain strongclientrelationshipsbuiltontrustand integrity.Overcomingimpostersyndromeis alsocrucial—acknowledgingthatone’s experiencesandinsightshaveimmensevalue iskeytosuccess.
ExcitingProjectsAhead
Dr.Georgesiscurrentlyworkingontwonew books.Onefocusesoncareerdevelopment, coveringresumewriting,jobsearchstrategies, andpersonalbranding.Theotherexplores thrivinginmidlife,providingguidanceon settingboundaries,prioritizingself-care,and embracinglifetransitionswithconfidence.
Bothprojectsreflecthercommitmenttohelping individualscreatemeaningfulandfulfillinglives.
LeavingaLastingImpact
Throughherworkinlifecoaching,career development,andwomen’sleadership,Dr.Georges aimstofosteraholistic,psychology-informed approachtopersonalandprofessionalgrowth.She hopestoinspireindividualstorewritetheirselfbeliefs,pursuecareersthatalignwiththeir passions,andadvocateforthemselvesandothers. Herlegacyisoneoftransformation—helping peoplerecognizetheirworth,findtheirvoice,and createafuturefilledwithpurposeandconfidence.
ABOUT DR. COLLEEN GEORGES
Dr. Colleen Georges is an awardwinning life and career coach, TEDx speaker, and author. With a doctorate in counseling psychology from Rutgers University, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified coach specializing in helping individuals transform self-doubt into confidence. Through her coaching business, RESCRIPT Your Story LLC, and her published works, she provides tools for personal and professional growth. Her expertise has been featured in News12, Forbes, Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, José, their son, Joshua, and their two cats, KitKat and Luna.
