Archives: Authors

Shikha Puri Arora is a rehab and movement coach. She has written articles on posture and pain-free living for the Free Press Journal, and is certified in various levels of rehab training (Australia), therapeutic yoga, Pilates and rolfing. Shikha has experience for over a decade in treating individuals with various musculoskeletal issues—fibromyalgia, scoliosis, kyphosis, ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis, herniated and slipped discs, frozen shoulders, and knee and hip replacements. Her expertise also extends to individuals who suffer from cancer, asthma and other respiratory ailments. She is the founder of Move Better Wellness which is the first online and offline rehab fitness platform in India that offers one-on-one rehab fitness sessions, myofascial release massages, performance nutrition services, wellness courses and corporate wellness programmes all under one roof.

Tony Saldanha is cofounder and CEO of Inixia, an organization dedicated to professionalizing and transforming business services. During a 27-year career at Procter & Gamble, Tony ran IT and GBS (Global Business Services) in every region of the world, helping create a multi-billion dollar best-in-class operation. He was named to Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Professionals list in 2013. He is a sought-after thought leader and speaker on GBS and IT. His other activities include angel investing, advising non-profits and venture capitalists and start-up companies, and starting up technology companies of his own.

Filippo Passerini is cofounder and President of Inixia. He started and led one of the world’s first shared service organizations at Procter & Gamble. He has served as an advisor, board member, and operating executive at several companies, including The Carlyle Group, Mars Company, United Rentals, McKinsey & Company, and the Estée Lauder Company. He also has served as adjunct professor at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, is a visiting Professor for the Politecnico di Milano School of Management, and a Professor in Residence at Columbia University. He is a member of the CIO Hall of Fame.

Dr. Kirstin Ferguson is a business leader, company director, keynote speaker, and executive coach. Beginning her career as an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, Kirstin has held roles that have included CEO of an international consulting firm, and deputy chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Kirstin writes a weekly column on leadership and work in the Sydney Morning Herald, and is also a contributor to the Australian Financial Review and Forbes. Kirstin was included on Thinkers50 Radar List in 2021 and shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement Award in Leadership. In 2023, she was appointed a member of the Order of Australia, in recognition of her “significant service to business and gender equality.”

Peter Hollins is a bestselling author, recognized for his profound insights into human psychology and unwavering dedication to understanding the intricacies of the human condition. He holds a BS in psychology and a graduate degree, which has equipped him with the knowledge and tools to explore the depths of the human mind.

Peter’s passion for unravelling the complexities of human behaviour has led him to work closely with numerous individuals from diverse backgrounds, enriching his understanding of the human experience. His research delves into the very essence of what makes us tick, offering readers invaluable insights into the inner workings of the mind.

When not immersed in his research and writing, Peter finds joy in the simple pleasures of life. He enjoys hiking with his family, savouring craft beers, and exploring his creative side through painting.

Imayam is the pen name of V. Annamalai, a schoolteacher and writer. He has published seven novels and six short story collections. He has been honoured with several awards, including the Tamil Nadu State Award (2010), the Iyal Lifetime Achievement Award (2018), the Sahitya Akademi award (2020) and the Kuvempu Rashtriya Puruskar (2022).

Prabha Sridevan is a former judge of the Madras High Court (2000–2010) and former chairman of the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (2011–2013). She has translated several works from the Tamil into English, including The Echoes of the Veena (short stories of R. Chudamani), which won the translation award at the Valley of Words literary festival 2019 in Dehradun.

Rahul Shivshankar has been a progressive–conservative TV and print journalist for nearly three decades. Currently a primetime anchor and consulting editor with TV18, Rahul has been the editor-in-chief of Times Now and NewsX. He was one of the youngest leader writers at the Times of India. He is married to an American multimedia journalist and communications specialist who introduced him to the joys of Yoga, the vitality of rural India and the pursuit of happiness. He is the father of two children and considers parenting the most important job he’s ever likely to hold.

Siddhartha Talya began his career in journalism in 2008. He is a news anchor with an interest in politics, history and sports. If not reading, cycling or listening to an audiobook, he treasures the joys of café-hopping with his wife. He lives in Noida.

Ari Whitten, M.S., is the founder of The Energy Blueprint and the best-selling author of The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy. He holds a B.S. in kinesiology and a M.S. in human nutrition and functional medicine. He has been studying and teaching health science for over 25 years. You can find his work at www.theenergyblueprint.com.

Alex Leaf, M.S., holds a master’s degree in nutrition from Bastyr University and has been writing about the science of nutrition, health, and fitness for over a decade. Currently, Alex is a content creator and research writer alongside Ari Whitten at The Energy Blueprint. You can visit him online at alexleaf.com.