Her Story
About Prajakta
Prajakta Raibagi is an emotional well-being coach based in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. She started her practice in 2011 after transitioning from a career in software engineering. Prajakta holds a BSc in Electronics from Pune University (Garware College, 1992), a Diploma in Computer Science from Aptech (1995), an MSc in Psychology from Madras University (2015), and a Certificate in Counseling from Prerna Academy. She volunteered for five years at Enable India NGO from 2003 to 2008, teaching computers and soft skills to visually impaired and differently abled individuals. After moving to the United States in 2020, she founded Insightful Transformation in New Jersey in 2024. Her work centers on emotional well-being through self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, drawing from additional training in cognitive behavior therapy, NLP, and emotional training. Prajakta attributes her success to self-awareness and self-acceptance, values authenticity and integrity in her practice, and advises others to be themselves while developing strong listening skills.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Prajakta
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to self-awareness and self-acceptance. The day I really accepted myself and asked what my strengths are, that's when everything changed. I also credit the trust people had in me, my family who encouraged me, and many women mentors who showed me the path. Self-awareness, self-understanding, self-love, and self-acceptance are the foundation.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I've received is to build a social presence - have an Instagram profile, update LinkedIn, create YouTube videos and content to reach more people and grow. People have pushed me to do this if I want to grow, and now I'm taking it seriously this year.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
It's a really great field that gives a lot of satisfaction. Be interested and love the field, love listening to people because listening is a very big skill. Be absolutely yourself - that brings positive energy to the work.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Challenges include too much information confusing people, different terminologies like coach vs therapist vs psychologist, and administrative hassles. Opportunities are huge because everyone is stressed, even children, and human connection is always precious and needed.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Be yourself and authenticity are most important. Accept yourself with all strengths and weaknesses. Integrity, honesty, and authenticity in self and work. If I don't know something, I'm upfront about my limitations.
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