Parul Gupta is the Director of Career Services at a leading career college in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she is dedicated to guiding students as they navigate career decisions, personal growth, and professional success. With over 15 years of global experience across the US, APAC, and EMEA, Parul has built a dynamic career in wellness, healthcare, education, and leadership. She is a certified life coach, former physical therapist, dedicated non-profit advisor (Ekjut), and an engaged angel investor within the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem. After relocating to the United States nearly a decade ago, Parul successfully transitioned from clinical practice and healthcare innovation into higher education, where she discovered her passion for mentoring and empowering others to achieve meaningful, purpose-driven lives.

Building on her extensive background in wellness and education, Parul founded Rise Forward Coaching, a life coaching practice that provides personalized one-on-one coaching to help individuals overcome limiting beliefs, develop positive habits, and unlock their full potential. Dedicated to helping clients uncover their inner wisdom, her practice focuses on building self-awareness, illuminating clear pathways, and inspiring intentional action. Drawing on her rich background as a healthcare professional, educator, and coach, she fosters a safe, encouraging environment for profound personal growth. Because she believes our experiences mold us, she champions the idea that true elevation comes from understanding our world and acting with purpose to transform it.

At her core, Parul believes she is shaped by the people around her. From the early guidance of her parents to her ongoing partnership with her husband and their son, she believes that our relationships and a commitment to continuous learning are the true drivers of growth. Grounded in honesty, integrity, empathy, and purposeful service, she dedicates herself to helping others trust their instincts, embrace fresh opportunities, and pursue meaningful work that makes a real difference.

Parul often reflects that every experience in her life has been leading up to this exact point: her true calling of helping others. Whether she is mentoring students, guiding clients through major life transitions, or volunteering in her community, she is deeply committed to empowering people.