Priyanka Gidwani — Co-Founder
They call it 'HR'. I call it the infinite possibilities of All things Human – Reimagined. I didn’t rise through the ranks just to rewrite policies. I rose to rewrite narratives. Especially for every woman who was told "wait your turn." For every employee who felt unseen in the place they gave their best years to. Hi, I’m Priyanka Gidwani – Leadership & Workplace Wellbeing Coach, Ex-CHRO, and Founder of All Things People. For over 30 years, I sat at the intersection of power and people. As CHRO across iconic institutions at the Tata & Mahindra Group, I led HR transformations that weren’t just strategy decks – they were 360-degree culture resets. I’ve overseen multi-generational teams, negotiated bottom-line-shifting attrition drops, and spearheaded DEI programs before it became a buzzword. After completing my MBA in Human Resources from NMIMS, I began a career that would take me from Executive Assistant to Boardroom Strategist, working alongside iconic brands and legendary leaders. But despite the wins, something always felt missing. Behind high-performance metrics? Burnout. ↳ Behind "diverse hires"? Still no real inclusion. ↳ Behind record-breaking launches? Silent disengagement. ↳ That’s when I knew: We didn’t need more leadership programs. We needed more human leadership. So I stepped away from the C-suite. And stepped into a new mission. Through All Things People, I now work with CHROs, HR teams, and women leaders to transform: ↳ Women professionals into unapologetic, visible CxO leaders with Executive Presence ↳ Workplaces into cultures of joy, ownership, and purpose ↳ HR policies into people-powered movements With proprietary programs like: 1. The Limitless Leader Academy (for women in leadership ready to break the glass ceiling) 2. 1:1 Executive Coaching (for leaders in transition, burnout, or high-velocity roles) 3. The Happy Workplace Architect™ (for HR teams building emotional ecosystems, not just engagement scores) And in case you want a glimpse of what culture really feels like today, I host Unplug With Priyanka – an unfiltered podcast where I chat with CHROs, disruptors, and workplace re-imagineers on what truly makes people come alive. This isn’t just my story. It’s yours too. If you’ve ever looked at your workplace and thought: "There has to be a better way to lead." There is. And I’d love to co-create it with you. Write to me at pgidwani@allthingspeople.in and I would love to catch up with you.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in HR Consulting with a focus on workplace culture and women's leadership.
Location: Mumbai, India
Experience: 31 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Development
Career Highlights
- Empowered women leaders to break the glass ceiling.
- Transformed workplace cultures into joyful environments.
- Pioneered DEI programs before they became mainstream.
Work Experience
ALL THINGS PEOPLE
Founder & CEO (1 yr)
Ayent Hospitality | The Poké Co
Investor & Managing Partner (1 yr 2 mos)
The People Network
Strategic Partner (1 yr 3 mos)
Unplug with Priyanka
Podcast Host (1 yr 7 mos)
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited
CHRO (5 yrs 5 mos)
Tata Coffee Ltd.
CHRO (1 yr 7 mos)
Tata Global Beverages
Global Head - Business Excellence (5 yrs 1 mo)
Croma - A TATA Enterprise
CHRO, Business Development & Business Excellence (7 yrs)
Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. (Taj Group)
General Manager-Vice Chairman's Office (9 yrs 10 mos)
Tata Pharma Ltd
EA to Head HR (2 yrs 1 mo)
Education
Executive Education Leadership Program at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
MHRDM at SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
B.A. at Mithibai College of Arts
SSC at St. Louis Convent High School