Bhora Kala, Hariyana:
Report on Dialogue for Finance Leaders “Courage, Clarity & Compassion in Leadership” Organised by Brahma Kumaris
Venue: Om Shanti Retreat Centre, Gurugram Date: Sunday, 1st March 2026
A powerful and inspiring programme titled “Courage, Clarity & Compassion in Leadership” – Dialogue for Finance Leaders was successfully organised by the Brahma Kumaris at the Om Shanti Retreat Centre, Gurugram. The event witnessed the gracious presence of more than 120 distinguished participants including CEOs, CFOs, Directors, founders and senior finance professionals from diverse industries.
Welcome & Introduction
The programme began with Arrival & Refreshments followed by a warm Welcome & Introduction by BK Divya, Faculty, Om Shanti Retreat Centre, Gurugram. She set the spiritual tone for the gathering and welcomed the esteemed finance fraternity.
Glimpses of 12 Years of Finance Seva
The presentation on “Glimpses of Finance Seva” was delivered by BK CA Anuj, who highlighted the impactful journey of the past 12 years of dedicated services for finance professionals across the country. The session reflected how spirituality has been consistently integrated into leadership and governance platforms.
Setting the Context – CA Lalit Inani
CA Lalit Inani, Secretary, Brahma Kumaris, Mt. Abu, shared a remarkable insight that more than 7400 branches of Brahma Kumaris are under audit. He explained how accounts, legal and finance functions are managed smoothly and peacefully through spiritual discipline and clarity of thought.
He emphasised that spirituality strengthens inner stability, enabling leaders to handle large-scale responsibilities with balance and composure.
Insights by BK Sister Shivani
The enlightening session by BK Sister Shivani deeply resonated with the audience.
She spoke about the importance of compassion in the workplace and maintaining a healthy work–life balance. She shared practical, easy-to-implement lifestyle changes for holistic wellness — addressing both physical and mental well-being, especially tailored for finance leaders.
Practical Reflections – CA Bimal Jain
CA Bimal Jain, GST Litigation Expert and Founder of A2Z Taxcorp LLP, shared his rich professional experiences from taxation and litigation practice. He explained how courage and clarity are essential while dealing with complex compliance and regulatory matters.
Interactive Group Dialogue:
An engaging interactive dialogue session was conducted by BK Yeshu , Faculty & Programme Coordinator Finance Programme where finance leaders were divided into groups for discussion. Each group reflected on real-life leadership challenges and shared their perspectives on courage, clarity and compassion.
Every leader actively contributed and presented their group dialogues, making the session experiential, insightful and collaborative.
Q1. In high-pressure financial decisions, what does true courage look like for you?
Q 2. How can clarity of values guide ethical decision-making when profits and principles clash?
Q 3. How do you cultivate calm and clarity during uncertain financial periods?
Q4 . How can compassion strengthen leadership without compromising performance?
Q5. In what ways can finance professionals create a culture of trust and transparency?
Q 6. How do you balance accountability with empathy while managing teams?
Q7. What inner purpose drives you beyond targets, numbers, and quarterly results?
Q 8 How does your faith or inner practice guide your thinking during unpredictable times?
Q 9 What distinguishes courage from recklessness in financial leadership?
Presence of Eminent Finance Leaders & many more
The programme was graced by the presence of prominent corporate leaders including:
- CA Bimal Jain – GST Litigation Expert & Founder, A2Z Taxcorp LLP
- S V Goyal – CEO & Whole Time Director, Model Economic Township, Jhajjar (100% Subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited)
- Gaurav Narang – CFO, Malwa Power Private Limited
- CA Karan Gogia – CEO, Boxodus Capital
- Dushyant Jain – Director, Paras Institution of Commerce
- Vivek Manocha – Director, Paras Institution of Commerce
- Mohit Sahni – Financial Connectors, Tereos
- Jitendra Nayyar – CFO, OG
- Kamal Kishan Arora – GM, Transformation Leader, IBM
- Sayantan Sinha – Vice President & District Director, JMD Group
- CA Rohit Nayyar – CFO, Wadhwani Foundation
- CA Vinayak Lakhotia – CEO, Nexabuild
- CMA Mukesh Singh Kushwah , Former CCM, ICAI
- CMA Abhay Kumar – Member, Integrated Council of Professional Accountants (ICPA)
- CA Gaurav Rustagi – CFO, MLL Express Services Private Ltd
- CS Shobha Adlakha – Sole Proprietor, Adlakha & Adlakha Associates
- CA Raj Chawla, CCM, ICAI
- Praveen, Vice President, Aditya Birla Group
- Abhishek Sharma, Owner Denset FM Service
- Advocate, RK Bhalla, GST Speaker
- CS Mohinder Bajaj, Past President, Ansal Group
- Dr Jyoti Sharma, Finance Manager Genpact
Their gracious presence reflected the increasing inclination of top corporate leadership towards spiritually aligned governance and conscious decision-making.
Blessings & Experience Sharing – BK Sister Asha
BK Sister Asha, Director, Om Shanti Retreat Centre, Gurugram, warmly shared her spiritual journey and insights, touching the hearts of the audience. Through relatable and practical life examples, she beautifully brought alive the values of courage, clarity, and compassion — qualities deeply relevant for finance leaders navigating high-pressure environments.
