Shanti Joy Gold
SHE / HER / HERS
Shanti Joy Gold is an executive coach, guiding underrepresented people to confidently thrive in their careers by being fully themselves. She is the host of the video podcast, “Stories We Haven’t Shared”, as well as a speaker and workshop facilitator.
When we live authentically and use our unmuted inner compass as our guide, success follows.
Popular Talks
Stories We Haven’t Shared: Leadership Edition
A campfire-style discussion with an organizational leader who opens up about their story and models what it looks like to show up more fully. Audiences experience a safe space to deepen connection, feel empathy, bridge differences – and experience belonging not just through policy, but through shared humanity.
Working While Underrepresented: The Emotional Toll and How to Help
Being marginalized isn’t just lonely—it’s exhausting. Audiences learn the human cost of exclusion, the defensive strategies people use to stay safe, the negative impacts on performance—and the power of meaningful allyship and inclusion.
Reclaiming Identity & Showing Up Authentically
Audiences witness turning points where underrepresented people stop apologizing, start taking up space and own their stories—not despite their identity, but because of it.
Workshops
Build Mental Fitness Muscles and Thrive in Your Career – Learn to remain calm, clear-headed and positive even while facing significant challenges at work. Identify negative thoughts (Saboteurs) and increase positive thoughts (Sage) to shift the balance of power to significantly improve performance, wellness and relationships.
Coaching
I offer 1:1 and group coaching to guide LGBTQ+ and underrepresented people to confidently thrive in their careers by being fully themselves.
“Shanti’s session…was a true gift to the Traveling Diary community. She led us through 45 minutes of engaging, transparent conversation, sharing relatable anecdotes and practical wisdom for navigating life’s challenges. Her authentic approach made the experience feel like a heartfelt walk with a trusted friend—inviting reflection, connection, and genuine growth. She created space for us to listen, be heard and become more aware. We left her session not only inspired and feeling more connected to each other, but also equipped with actionable tips to immediately improve our wellbeing and create more meaningful moments in our daily lives.”
– Kyra Peralte, Creator, The Traveling Diary Tour
“We were thrilled to welcome Shanti Joy Gold to the Hofstra IdeaHUb as a featured speaker during Pride Month. Her session on mental fitness and identity was both powerful and deeply resonant. With clarity, compassion, and practical insight, Shanti encouraged our founders to tap into their “inner brilliance” as a tool for personal and professional growth. Her approach to stress management and resilience offered concrete strategies while holding space for authenticity and vulnerability. The impact of her words was felt long after the event concluded.”
– Natalia Sandor, Incubator Coordinator, Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Hofstra University’s ideaHUb
“Shanti’s guidance was transformational for de-calcifying deeply entrenched behaviors and attitudes. I know I can count on Shanti to be an empathetic supporter, and to always ask incisive questions in just the right way.”
– Katelyn May, Senior Director, Business Intelligence, Intrepid Ascent
“Shanti creates space that welcomes authenticity, transparency and vulnerability…Her impact is unforgettable!”
– Makeda Boucaud, Leadership Coach, NYC Administration for Children’s Services
Shanti Joy Gold spent 20+ years in media sales, leading sales execs and teams at top national companies to achieve goals in highly-competitive marketplaces. She experienced the magic that happens by fostering corporate cultures built on authenticity, empowerment, mutual accountability, trust and fun.
Building on her passion for helping individuals and teams to thrive, and combining her lived personal and professional experiences, she started her own company – where she guides LGBTQ+ and underrepresented people to confidently thrive in their careers by being fully themselves. She serves as a coach, podcaster, public speaker and workshop facilitator.
Her video podcast, Stories We Haven’t Shared, is a campfire-style interview series where underrepresented/marginalized people talk about the extra layers we navigate as we wind our way into the already-complicated career landscape.
Shanti holds a BA in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude. She is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), COR.E Leadership Dynamics™ Specialist, and Energy Leadership™ Index Master Practitioner.
Shanti is passionate about helping people reconnect to their inner brilliance and use their unique experiences to fuel their strengths. Her favorite quote is, “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde.
Let’s collaborate to ensure a transformative experience.