Dr. Angammai Monika V- The Entrepreneurs of India Magazine

Dr. Angammai Monika V grew up with roots in both tradition and modernity. Born in a small village in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu, her early childhood was simple, yet her upbringing shifted when the family moved to New Delhi. Her father worked as a licensing manager and her mother was a school teacher, shaping an environment where discipline and learning were equally valued. She completed her schooling at DTEA School, English Medium, and pursued science as her stream. A bright student, she ranked 4th for two consecutive years in B.Sc. Environmental Science from Delhi University. Although she had opportunities to pursue higher studies in the U.S., family circumstances kept her in India. She eventually finished her Master’s in Ecology and Environmental Science from Sikkim Manipal University while already working with organizations like Inglo Advertising and later Greenpeace International, experiences that sharpened her early professional values.

Her path into entrepreneurship was never mapped out in advance. It came from a mix of pain, reflection and the search for identity. After marriage and motherhood, she took sabbaticals that left her questioning her place and purpose. “By embracing discomfort, you unlock the treasure map to your success,” she often tells her clients today, a wisdom born from her own struggles. A turning point came when she received a call from Edumilestones, a career counselling company, through a profile she had registered on SHEROES. That one phone call rekindled a spark she had almost forgotten. She realized her true drive was to help others navigate careers with clarity and confidence. What started as a personal journey soon grew into Ebullient Career Counselling, a brand she built entirely from home without external funding or even a team.

The idea behind her business was rooted in her own struggles of restarting a career after years away. She did not want other women or professionals to feel lost in the way she once did. This gave rise to Ebullient Career Counselling, focused first on the Indian audience. As the demand for her expertise grew across borders, she launched angammaimonikacoach.com, designed to serve global clients. Both platforms grew steadily, showing how deeply her work resonated with people searching for career clarity.

Starting out was not without challenges. Rebuilding confidence after two long career breaks over nearly eight years was difficult. She faced identity loss, self-doubt, financial limitations, and the daunting task of learning new technology. Marketing budgets were nonexistent. She started small, offering free counselling sessions and affordable programs. Coaching often took place while her baby slept next to her. Every session was powered by her belief in the impact she could make, and that determination slowly began turning into results.

Her achievements over the years speak of resilience and results. One client jumped from a salary of ₹35 LPA to ₹55 LPA in just one coaching session and a ten-day action plan. Another reached her dream role as Deputy General Manager within a month, after aspiring for the position for nine years. To date, Dr. Monika has coached more than 3000 individuals across 30+ countries. She has been featured as a Top Executive Career Coach by Coach Foundation. Her book, 7 Secrets Nobody Told You About a Successful Career, became an Amazon Bestseller and is set for physical release across 49 countries in 2025. Queen Book Awards Magazine recently named her the Voice of Brand, cementing her presence in the global coaching circle.

Over time, her services expanded beyond one-on-one counselling to group coaching, leadership consulting, and books. Her offerings now range from ₹10,000 to ₹2.5 lakh, attracting professionals from leading firms, entrepreneurs, senior leaders, and even defense personnel. Her coaching integrates insights from HR, confidence building, and spiritual studies, supported by her unique Mindset Shift framework.

She sees the future of her business as an academy, a global hub for career and leadership growth. Plans include training certified coaches under her guidance and developing AI-driven digital tools to create a larger impact. Her approach focuses on blending technology with soulful strategy, while also weaving neuroscience and spiritual tools into her sessions. She believes the future of coaching belongs to those who can balance logic with intuition, structure with empathy.

The impact of her work is visible both in communities and individuals. She has guided women restarting careers after motherhood, senior leaders at crossroads, and students seeking direction. Her contribution has not only been about building careers but also about helping people redesign their lives with a renewed sense of confidence. Over the years she has personally mentored more than 250 women, led group sessions with HerKey, and trained first-time professionals and late starters, creating ripples of change across diverse circles.

Her professional journey spans 17 years, including stints with IBM Daksh, American Express, Randstad, and The Supreme Industries. In her career as a coach, she has earned recognition with multiple awards including World Women Icon Award 2023, International Inspirational Women Award2023, and Herkey Restarter Award 2024. She was honored with a Doctorate for Social Service & Education and has been a guest of honour at Queen Book Awards 2024. Media features include Times Women, Daily Thanthi, International Magazine Working Mama, and podcasts across USA, Canada, and London.

Her advice to upcoming entrepreneurs is simple: you don’t need to be completely ready, you just need to be committed. She believes serving others with genuine intent will eventually bring clarity and growth. That message, combined with her own inspiring story, makes Dr. Angammai Monika V a strong example of what is possible when one chooses to turn pain into purpose and build a meaningful path not just for themselves but for others too.