Kedar Shashidhar

Relational Leadership & Integration Coach

Hi there! I'm Kedar,

I work with high-achieving creatives and engineers who are on a self-development journey to break out of the limiting patterns that have been holding them back in different areas of their lives and step into a life of purpose, fulfillment, and the expression of their FULL self.

I come from a background of guiding hundreds of people through their darkest and most challenging but transformative spiritual experiences in psychedelic and plant medicine ceremonies. Through this, I bring a unique and empathetic perspective to my coaching. I have a deep understanding of the human experience and the power of our own thoughts, beliefs, and emotions in shaping our lives. I see each individual as a multi-faceted being with endless potential, and I am passionate about helping them unlock that potential and create a life of meaning and purpose.

Together, we work together to uncover the very patterns and habits that have led to your success so far — and to see how they may now be holding you back. We transform the way you show up in your life, developing you as a leader that lives from your deepest truth. A leader that models not only success, but adventure, excitement, happiness, daring, and passion. We'll connect the disconnected parts of your life and expand your heart, so you can live in harmony with the world. We'll balance your vocation and calling, deepen your spirituality, and embrace growth and healing as key components to creating a better world.

So, if you're ready to question and rewrite your default assumptions about life, work, and relationships, and step into a powerful and enlightened version of yourself, join me on this journey. Let's create the life of your dreams and make an impact on the world in the process.

Work With Me

  • One on One Coaching

    For those who want deep, powerful, and custom tailored support.

    Get in touch with the possibility of what can happen in these powerful coaching containers. These are deep sessions where we find insight and possibility around what you want to create in life.

    Book A Discovery Call

  • Retreats

    For those looking to transform, grow, and heal with others.

    We are regularly holding transformational retreats in a variety of locations across the world in Authentic Relating, Circling, Meditation and more. Not all of our retreats are advertised publically- reach out to learn more.

    Upcoming Retreats

  • Relatefulness Workshops & Community

    For those looking for community and to build better relationships.

    In LA, I lead a weekly circling and authentic relating community that gathers to connect with mindfulness. Come join and connect with this beautiful community.

    Come To A Class

Testimonials

  • “I've been blocked in understanding "parts work" for many years, even going so far as to think poorly of it--viewing it as more disorganizing than integrating. But working under Kedar I came to realize that failing to acknowledge some of my part selves left me feeling hijacked by them from time to time. This showed up in the form of disregulated rage, panic attacks, and demoralizing depressions. After I learned to witness and track these parts, under the loving witnessing that Kedar provides, I was able to finally learn a technique that allows me to self soothe. I was able to go from a level of disregulation that had me voluntarily check in to in patient care to fully trusting that I can get through any feeling, on my own, no matter how big, in the span of six months. I went from not being sure life is worth living to having clarity that I have a useful role in this world. I unearthed some pretty gnarly territory--spaces in my psyche that hold taboo and shame--and Kedar held all of that with love and understanding. I have seen mental health professionals at the top of their fields for decades--people who run institutions--and none of them have come close to Kedar's level of being able to track me, moment to moment, with compassion and a clear focus on me, the client, as the priority in the session. He has enough of a sense of self to hold unilateral care even in moments I've brought him my anger. I'd recommend him to anybody.”

    Hannah - Therapist (Coaching Clint)

  • "Kedar’s coaching helped me to parse out the different emotions | was feeling and identify their origins. With his help, I gained awareness and a better understanding of my shadow self. He taught me to build a “relationship” with my psychological defense mechanisms and see that these negative aspects of my personality were actually trying to help and protect me. Over time, | gained the awareness and ability to observe myself in real-time and take the driver’s seat with my emotional overwhelm. This newfound awareness opened up space for me to integrate more fully, let go of my resistance and become more curious about my process. The long-term benefit I’ve experienced from working with Kedar is that I’ve developed a healthier relationship with my healing and myself.”

    David A. (Coaching Client)

  • “Kedar cultivated a masterful balance of holding what is and nurturing more wholeness. I felt like I was able to move to extraordinary levels of insight around topics I have been stuck in for months in a way that felt easeful. His plain directness helped keep things as simple as they needed to be explored with nuance and expansiveness. Absolutely incredible.”

    James D. (Coaching Client)

  • “I didn’t know what to expect for my first session with Kedar.  I came to him with an incredibly painful and difficult life circumstance that I needed to process and work through.  I was worried he might judge or push me one way or another.  What I experienced was the furthest thing from that.  He surpassed my expectations-not only did I feel seen, heard, and completely held, but I felt peace, clarity, and safety.  He did not impart his opinion onto my situation, but gently and, in a heartfelt way, asked probing questions, that allowed me to understand my true intentions, desires, fears, and also vocalize the consequences for each decision.  I left our session filled with peace-not because I had come to a decision, but because I was able to speak freely without anxiety or fear of judgment and left with a more whole and clear view of the paths.  He held space and coached me better than anyone I have worked with.  I highly recommend working with Kedar, and I look forward to continuing to work with him. Kedar, and I look forward to continuing to work with him.”


    - Arianna (Coaching Client)

Statement of Purpose

Our environmental and social systems are on the brink of collapse. They are incongruent with ourselves as humans and the planet as a whole. From vast social inequality to biodiversity loss to the loneliness and meaninglessness epidemic, to climate catastrophe, it is easy to see that our current way of operating as a species is unsustainable. We as a collective have become the very thing that is destroying the world, we are victims to our own wounds, demons, and shadows. Our external world is a manifestation of our inner world. The consequences of this are vast and existential, yet we are tasked with keeping up our hope as members of society.

As individuals within the collective, we must be willing to believe that there is a way forward through this. The first challenge to overcome in the face of this reality is hopelessness. Only by acknowledging the reality of our world and believing there is a way forward, can we tap into the willingness to transform, grow, and heal. There is a way to live that acknowledges our deep interconnectedness and refuses to sacrifice long-term sustainability for short-term gain. This takes courage, determination, and love. It requires us to look at the root and seeds of our shadows that manifest in hate, greed, and willful ignorance.

This is why I coach, facilitate ceremony, and build relateful community. This is my contribution to the collective.

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