About Us
Hi, I'm Anita Rao Potnis
Architect turned corporate (human) capability builder. Polyglot. An accredited Coach. NLP Master Practitioner. And someone who believes that if I want to be in the business of teaching, I must first be on the journey of learning.
Anita's intro
My Story
I didn’t start out planning to train 75,000+ professionals and coach across 700+ businesses & individuals. Life had other plans—better ones, as it turns out. With a background in architecture, I understand the importance of strong foundations. But instead of designing buildings, I discovered my passion for designing transformations—in people, teams, and entire organizations.
For the past 25 years, I’ve been in the trenches with businesses across every sector you can imagine: IT & ITES, BFSI, Energy, Manufacturing, Automotive, Consulting, and more. I’ve worked with scrappy startups and 500+ crore enterprises. I’ve coached first-time managers and seasoned CEOs.
And through it all, I’ve learned one fundamental truth: People don’t need more information. They need simple steps to create transformation. And they need a positive vibe while going about it. Its like your dad did when you had almost learnt to cycle but not started cycling independently. Everybody fears falling.
That’s why I created the Mindstream Method—my unique 3-pronged framework of Mindset, Tools, and Skills. Because real change doesn’t happen when you just teach people what to do. It happens when you help them understand why they should do it, give them the tools to make it happen, and build the skills to sustain it.
I’m also a bit of a learning junkie (occupational hazard when you’re in the business of teaching). Over the years, I’ve collected 15+ certifications—not to decorate my wall, but because I genuinely believe in continuous growth. From ICF Coaching to NLP Master Practitioner, from Financial Planning to Instructional Design, each certification has added another dimension to how I serve my clients.
Oh, and I’m a polyglot who speaks all major Indian languages with beginner-level proficiency in French and German. Because in my world, connection is currency, and speaking your language—literally and figuratively—matters.
Who We Are
About Mindstream
Mindstream isn’t your typical corporate training firm. We don’t do cookie-cutter programs or death-by-PowerPoint sessions. We don’t believe in motivational fluff that evaporates by Tuesday morning.
What we do believe in? Deep-level capability building that creates lasting impact.
Founded on the principle that transformation requires more than just training, Mindstream specializes in three core areas:
Training
Workshops that build essential corporate and managerial capabilities through engaging, experiential learning.
Coaching
One-on-one and group coaching that helps individuals discover their compelling reasons for change and achieve sustained growth.
Consulting
Strategic consulting that enhances sales performance, develops managerial excellence, and ensures seamless leadership transitions.
Every program I design is built on my 3-pronged framework of Mindset, Tools, and Skills. Because I’ve learned that:
- Skills without the right mindset are like a sports car with near empty fuel tank. You dont know when the car will stop.
- Tools without skills are just fancy toys gathering dust
- Mindset without practical application is just positive thinking
When you work with Mindstream, you’re not getting a vendor. You’re getting a learning partner & a co creator who’s invested in your success, who’ll tell you what you need to hear (not just what you want to hear), and who brings 25 years of battle-tested experience to the table
Our Mission
To empower organizations and individuals to achieve breakthrough results through transformative learning experiences that stick.
Our Promise
No fluff. No generic programs. Just real, measurable transformation.
My philosophy
How I Work With Clients
Four principles that guide everything I do
People are good at multiple things most times, and that's a valid starting point to create change. I don't focus on fixing weaknesses—I help you leverage your strengths to overcome challenges. Because growth happens faster when you build from what's already working. And i offer options in the areas to be worked on and co creating possibilities. Yet, I leave the choice to make changes with the participant only. How else would i respect adult learning principles which is the corner stone of instructional design. ID- something that every learning partner will abide by.
People are perfectly capable of developing themselves in any skill or area. The key is helping them find a compelling reason to do so. My job isn't to fix you—it's to help you unlock the potential that's already there. You're not broken; you're just getting in your own way.
People are perfectly capable of developing themselves in any skill or area. The key is helping them find a compelling reason to do so. My job isn't to fix you—it's to help you unlock the potential that's already there. You're not broken; you're just getting in your own way.
People generally want to succeed. When they're not succeeding, something is standing between them and success. I engage deeply to discover what that is—whether it's mindset blocks, missing tools, or underdeveloped skills. Then we remove those barriers together.
The Proof is in the Pudding
When a client returns for their 50th consecutive batch because the impact was real.
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What We Do
My Method: Mindset, Tools & Skillset
Real transformation happens when you address all three dimensions. My unique 3-pronged framework ensures sustainable change—not just post-training euphoria that fades by Tuesday.
Mindset First
Here's what I've learned in 25 years: Skills without the right mindset are like a sports car with no fuel—impressive but going nowhere. I believe people respond to positive reinforcement better than criticism (groundbreaking, I know). My approach helps participants discover their compelling reason for change, creating the foundation for lasting transformation. Because when the mindset shifts, everything shifts.
Practical Tools
From NLP techniques to Design Thinking, SPIN selling to Stephen Covey's principles, I equip participants with proven frameworks they can actually use on Monday morning. No theory without practice, no learning without doing, and definitely no "synergy" without substance. These are tools that work in boardrooms, sales calls, and even those awkward team huddles.
Actionable Skills
I focus on building capabilities that drive real business outcomes: influencing without manipulating, negotiating without capitulating, problem-solving without creating new problems. People are perfectly capable of developing themselves, I just help them unlock that potential. Consider me the cheat code to leveling up.
What They says
What My Clients Say
Real stories from leaders and organizations I’ve partnered with (no paid actors, I promise)
Anita's training methodology is refreshingly different. The focus on mindset before skills created breakthrough moments for our entire leadership team. The impact was immediate and lasting, and our people actually valued the sessions instead of just enjoying them, which is rare
Mr. John Doe
Working with Anita transformed our sales approach. Actually NO, What she first did is to show us the mirror in terms of what our sales teams were doing wrong and that too without mincing any words. The SPIN selling techniques in her workshop combined with the mindset work and real life examples from her own sales experience, resulted in a 40% improvement in our conversion rates within six months. Best investment we made all year
Mr. John Doe
The succession planning consulting we received was very methodical. Anita helped us identify and develop our future leaders with strong assessments which ensured an objective selection of senior talent while ensuring a seamless transition. Her strategic insights are unmatched, and she tells it like it is, which we desperately needed
Mr. John Doe
About Me I’m Anita Rao Potnis, founder of The Mindstream—a corporate training, coaching, and consulting firm. With 25 years of experience and a proven track record across 120+ corporates, I specialize in building deep-level capabilities through my unique 3-pronged framework of Mindset, Toolset, and Skillset.
- slayitwithanita@gmail.com
- 9742676699
- Bangalore. India
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