Hooda is a seasoned executive coach, facilitator, and advisor with over 20 years of international business experience. She is known for her ability to help leaders develop authentic leadership styles, enhance emotional intelligence, and build strong leadership presence. Her empathetic and strategic approach allows clients to unlock their full potential and navigate complex environments with confidence.

Hooda’s career spans multiple industries, including financial services, technology, and luxury goods. She began her career at Fidelity Investments and later held senior roles in Silicon Valley, where she led global restructuring projects and managed mergers and acquisitions at Applied Materials. She then transitioned into business development and strategy, raising over $20 million for a tech startup and establishing partnerships with major companies like Sony, Microsoft, and Time Warner.​

As an expert in leadership development, Hooda coaches senior leaders on managing cross-cultural teams, fostering diversity and inclusion, and improving communication through methodologies like Appreciative Inquiry and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Her work spans industries such as consulting, fashion, financial services, and pharmaceuticals, where she focuses on enhancing performance, reducing stress, and fostering resilience.​

Hooda holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management. She is a certified coach and practitioner in various methodologies, including MBTI and Appreciative Inquiry, and is a member of the Professional Women’s Association.