Intentional Leader By Design

About Us

At Intentional Leader By Design™ (ILBD), we believe great leadership shouldn’t come at the cost of health or peace of mind. Founded by Dr. Sahana Sharan — physician, former Fortune-10 healthcare executive, and Chief Clinical Officer at Cardiac Care Alliance — ILBD helps high-achieving leaders thrive under pressure with calm authority and resilience.

Many leaders who look confident on the outside wrestle with impostor syndrome, visibility fears, or burnout behind the scenes. These aren’t flaws — they’re stress responses that drain energy, stall careers, and harm well-being.

ILBD blends neuroscience, the mind-body connection, and practical tools to rewire these patterns at their root. Our mission is simple: to help leaders speak with confidence, make bold decisions, and lead with resilience — by design, not by default.