Shikha Koak is a life mentor and relationship coach. She was a school principal. As an Army wife, she has learned the ability to be flexible and resilient. A full-time mom, this dynamic individual has successfully transitioned from young parent to empty nester) Outside of work, she enjoys social golfing and has a brave approach to all challenges with a smile and a positive outlook on living.
Shikha Koak is a life mentor and relationship coach. She was a school principal. As an Army wife, she has learned the ability to be flexible and resilient. A full-time mom, this dynamic individual has successfully transitioned from young parent to empty nester) Outside of work, she enjoys social golfing and has a brave approach to all challenges with a smile and a positive outlook on living.
Shikha Koak is a relationship coach with insights drawn from dynamic experience as a school principal, where she became a person of leadership and poise. Her entry into relationship coaching was therefore inevitable, borne out of a thirst to reach out and help people and couples find real meaning and satisfaction in their relationships. Shikha is empathetic and uses active listening and actionable strategies to help people negotiate the course of modern-day relationships with aplomb and courage.Shikha is an Army wife, honing her strengths of adaptability and resilience to keep the family in balance. Life in the military presents its own challenges, including frequent shifts from place to place, prolonged separations, and the need to rebuild social networks. Hence, she has developed a depth of understanding of relationship dynamics and communication essentials and the place trust holds within them. Her personal life experiences enable her to really connect with her clients, who face similar relationship challenges, and provide practical and heartfelt guidance.Shikha is a devoted mom as well, who has transitioned successfully from being a new parent to an empty nester. Her journey through parenting has enriched her skills in conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and nurturing such a family bond while accepting change."Outside her professional and family life, Shikha is an avid social golfer who basks in the sport to whip up friends, push up her fitness and relax. Her love for the sport also translates into her philosophy of life: one that sustains both work and play in discipline while treating every challenge with a positive demeanor. Warm, wise, and lively Shikha Koak can easily inspire her clients and be trusted as a coach.
Shikha Koak's educational journey, having studied her Ph.D. in Political Science along with an MSc in Counseling and an alumna of Miranda House (Delhi University) speaks of her passionate yearning for learning and the dedication she has for empowering others. It gave her a sound framework of pedagogies in relation to curriculum design, instructional strategies, and effective leadership practices-all of which she applied successfully as a school principal. Under her leadership, she built inclusive learning environments, establishing strong bonds of friendship among faculty, students, and parents alike. Along with her formal education, Shikha gazed into various certifications in relationship coaching and conflict resolution, understanding the growing necessity of professionals in guiding individuals and couples through emotionally complex arenas. Her training spanned from active listening and non-violent communication to emotional intelligence. Thus, she was capable of offering her clients support based on compassion and practical tools. Her knowledge in psychology seeped into her coaching practice with insights on human behavior and motivation. Shikha believes, in a very real sense, that learning never stops. She regularly takes part in workshops, webinars, and professional development programs in a variety of fields of personal growth, leadership, and dynamics of relationships. Her ability to integrate knowledge from the many diverse areas of educational theory, psychology, and coaching techniques gives her an edge in the holistic treatment of her clients. Beyond education, Shikha has a passion for enriching her learning with new perspectives just for instilling a sense of awareness in others, which will finally culminate in leading connected and fulfilling lives.
Dr. Shikha Koak, Principal of MPS (Main Wing), has been awarded the prestigious title of BEST DISTRICT PRINCIPAL for the year 2021-22 by SOF Olympiad. This recognition is a testament to her visionary leadership, exceptional management skills, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence.
Dr. Shikha Koak has conceived a dynamic approach towards education, transcending classic boundaries by inspiring students into eclectic disciplines, thus enabling them to transcend conventional teaching methods, each set in a box of one subject. Her initiatives have been very beneficial in building the motivating environment whereby students can think critically and creatively and excel in all spheres of life.
Her hobbies speak great volume about Shikha Koak's personality, and she believes in the harmonious existence of a filled life. A social golfer by spirit, golf is, for Shikha, an exercise in challenge, skill, connection-building, and unwinding; she is a regular participant in local tournaments and friendly matches, indicative of her competitive flair and love for the outdoors. Reading has always been one of her favorite hobbies." Books about psychology, self-improvement, and relationships are what she relishes reading. Different perspectives awaken her consciousness to grow and expand in knowledge for enhancing her coaching practice. Her reading passion complements her putting ink into writing: a few blogs and articles wherein she puts forth her views and practical tips on relationships, communication, and self-growth. Scenery, Lee, is a great journey by itself; to her, it's all about experiencing different cultures, meeting new people, and expanding life perspectives. Her experiences as an Army wife, having lived in so many places, help her to understand the true worth of diversity and adaptability. Besides that, she takes delight in gardening, which she sees as the practice of meditation bringing with it calmness and a sense of achievement for her. She takes pride in her garden, which is to her a metaphor for the relationships she helps to nurture in her coaching practice. Her hobbies are varied, while at the same time bringing her leisure, personal fulfilment, and creativity and connection to every learning context of her professional practice.
The family background of Shikha Koak proves to be inspiration and strength behind her values of resilience, empathy, and commitment; she is married to an Army officer, which has in turn impacted her in great measure in terms of formed adaptability-the insight one gets into challenges that are unique to military families. Long-term relocations and separations that make up the life of the army deepened Shikha's gratefulness for communication, trust, and emotional resilience-these are skills she utilizes and teaches in her practice of coaching. As a mother, she had traversed the stage of very young molds into the shoes of an empty nester. Parenting experiences molded Shikha's insights in bonding the family, conflicts handling, and aspecting children listening towards subtle points at every given stage of life. The way in which she has mastered the act of being a homemaker while in pursuit of her career serves as an inspiration for women of today. Her extended family, however, was built on a basis of strong ties and traditional values from which she drew in. She grew up in a close-knitted environment where compassion, hospitality, and service to the community were imbibed in her character-from which, she believes, feed from her personal and professional life thoroughly till today. She imbibes in her parents: the importance of knowledge-from which they derive integrity through their endeavors in imparting education-and this served her for further inspiration among others many for her choice of her professional route within education, creating an abiding belief in learning and personal growth. Through her being a wife, mother, or daughter in law, she instils values: loyalty, perseverance, and an unwavering support for whom she herself might be considered not only a reliable relationship coach but also an affectionate one that stands in such confidence with self-for her clients.
Shikha Koak envisions empowering individuals and couples to infuse authenticity and resilience into their relationships. Transitioning from a school principal to a relationship coach, her undertaking is to help people deal with the multiple dimensions that characterize human connections with clarity and confidence. Strong relationships are the bedrock of a happy and meaningful life, and it is her purpose to give equipped clients the tools to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts gracefully, and develop deeper emotional connectivity. Shikha most loves the thought of individual transformation through listening and empathy, giving actionable guidance, and teaching continual improvement. She herself is an Army wife and a mother, through whose lens she views resilience: With these experiences has she been able to very clearly understand the value of flexibility and the ability to keep relationships still meaningful even through life's tribulations. Shikha has the desire to extend a helping hand to others so that, through self-awareness and open discussions, they can conquer loneliness, miscommunication, and emotional barriers. And she dearly loves personal growth and learning: her loves for reading, and professional development always drive her to keep herself informed about recent research done in psychology and relationship trends, which literally assures her clients that her coaching styles and her approaches keep touching every aspect of the contemporary world. There is fulfillment in realizing that she, along with her clients, has undergone metamorphosis, with clients gaining confidence, healing their unwound years of bitterness, and building thriving relationships. Shikha's mission is a perfect union of purpose and passion, bringing forth someone to inspire hope, resilience, and authentically connected relationships.
The future goals of Shikha Koak strive primarily for building relationships while teaching and impacting individuals and couples to make meaningful connections. Chief among these ambitions includes her desire to create a coaching platform that would merge personalized one-on-one sessions with online courses and workshops in order for her expertise to reach a wider audience on some of the most important topics concerning communication skills, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence.The other ambition of Shikha is to write a book on relationship dynamics, based on her personal experiences as an Army wife and professional expertise as a coach. The book will provide practical strategies and real-life stories and actionable advice so the reader can navigate through modern relationships with confidence and compassion.All her efforts, besides those directed at widening the scope, would be oriented towards fulfilling one of her other passions: support for the military families. She aims to create a series of workshops and support groups focused specifically on the challenges military wives face, whetheritis the long-distance relationship or relocation. Through these commonalities, Shikha hopes to develop a support community to enable her to support military members and their families in coping with those challenges.Apart from that, personal goals for continued learning and certification toward advanced coaching modalities and psychology remain very important to Shikha, which would include staying updated throughout on the recent research and techniques forproviding her clients with the best support. In the end, Shikha's future goals stand for a bigger impact: to help more people build authentic, resilient relationships while she continues to grow and learn.
Principal, MPS (Main Wing), New Delhi – Implemented inclusive education, nurtured critical thinking, and created strong stakeholder bonds
Life & Relationship Coach – Certified in active listening, non-violent communication, emotional intelligence
Founder, The Guiding Light by DeepShikha – Offering personalized coaching in marriage and parent–child counseling
Super Woman 2025, Life Coach – Forever Star India honoree
Shikha Koak (Life Mentor and Relationship Coach)
Shikha comes from an academic background, where she earned a Ph.D. in Political Science and an MSc in Counseling. She also picked up certifications in relationship coaching and conflict resolution along the way. As a principal, she focused on creating learner-centered environments and fostering strong relationships between faculty and students.
Feeling a strong pull towards counseling, she decided to step into private practice as a relationship coach. Drawing from her own experiences as an Army spouse and a mother, she was able to provide genuine understanding and heartfelt support to those dealing with separation, communication issues, and evolving family dynamics. This path ultimately led to her recognition as a coach on a national level.
Shikha excels in:
Relationship Coaching: Tools for communication, trust, intimacy
Marriage and Parent–Child Counseling: Expert in conflict resolution and emotional bonding
Educational Leadership: Experience managing an entire school ecosystem
Psychology-Based Coaching: Active listening, non-violent communication, emotional intelligence
Role as Mentor: Guiding professionals seeking personal and relational growth
Years as Principal: Led a main-stream school, focusing on emotional well-being and holistic development
Coaching Career: Transitioned to full-time relationship coaching after certification
Client Transformations: Guided military spouses, couples facing separation, empty-nesters struggling with role changes
Digital Presence: Shares practical advice, relationship tools, and personal insights online
Super Woman 2025, Life Coach – Forever Star India
Best District Principal (2021–22) – SOF Olympiad
School Transformation Leader – Recognized for elevating critical thinking and emotional intelligence in students
Founder, The Guiding Light – Providing meaningful relationship support online and offline
Shikha’s balanced life extends beyond coaching:
Social Golfer: Uses sport to connect, stay fit, and unwind
Avid Reader & Writer: Enjoys psychology, self-help books, and writes blogs on relationships and self-growth
Traveler: Gleaning life insights from diverse cultures and experiences
Gardener: Sees nurturing plants as a metaphor for nurturing relationships
Continuous Learner: Takes part in workshops and webinars on personal growth and coaching methodologies
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