What is Coaching?
Coaching: “a thought-provoking and creative process that partners with clients to inspire them to maximize their personal and professional potential”
— International Coaching Federation
What is Evaluation?
Evaluation: “is a systematic process to determine merit, worth, value or significance.”
–American Evaluation Association
Unfold
reveal gradually and allow the space to hold what emerges
Honor
a pause and reverence that lives in the spaces between actions, choices, and words
Fold
carefully arrange what is before us with intention
Re-fold
a renewal that creates opportunity to reshape, rethink, reassess, and reimagine with the wisdom of what has come before
The Coaching Process
About Me & My Approach
Together, let’s unfold trust, reveal strengths, and rewrite stories to nurture agency & community
Rajiv Ramdat
founder of Cranes, Re-folded LLC
I work alongside those who are reimagining what community can be—educators, scientists, program evaluators, researchers, students, and non-profit leaders—by supporting both the inner and outer journeys of transformation.
As a certified academic and leadership life coach with a background in biochemistry, pharmacology, and program evaluation, I bring both analytical rigor and deep emotional intelligence to my practice. My own path has included wearing many hats—scientist, life coach, academic administrator, evaluator—and navigating the burnout and misalignment that can come from doing it all. Coaching helped me reconnect with self-trust, shift my inner narrative, and grow toward a life rooted in alignment, not just achievement. Now, it’s my joy and calling to help others do the same.
My coaching approach creates a warm, collaborative space where you can pause, reflect, and refold the stories you’ve been carrying. Together, we uncover what’s working, what needs shifting, and how to move forward—one manageable, meaningful step at a time. Whether you’re a student rediscovering purpose, a leader navigating change, or someone at a crossroads, we’ll walk that path with curiosity and care.
As a mixed-methods program evaluator, I partner with community-run initiatives, educators, and mission-driven organizations to help tell their stories with integrity. I specialize in gathering data that reflects complexity, equity, and lived experience—ensuring voices are heard, outcomes are clear, and strategy is grounded in truth. Over the years, this work has supported over $119 million in funding for equity-centered projects in the Dayton region.
My brand’s symbol is the origami crane—a reminder that transformation happens through each fold, each season, and each step. Let’s connect if you’re ready to unfold what’s next.
Mission Statement & Core Values
My mission is to help others navigate their inner world so they can deepen connection and co-create pathways to navigate the demands of their external world through a groundedness that stems from their core.
Authenticity (defined by Dr. Brene Brown) — a daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are, including our imperfections and vulnerabilities
Love (derived from the work of bell hooks) — the will to extend one’s self to nurture one’s own or another’s spiritual growth; an intentional connection
Community (aka the living tapestry) — the interconnected weave of lives; the uniqueness of each person’s story adds depth, color, and meaning to the collective narrative, creating a masterpiece of shared experience
Services Available
Transforming your inner world through coaching not only helps you enhance your quality of life, it gifts you new ways to show up for others without depleting yourself.
Coaching in evaluation is not new, but as we navigate the various changes that require more intentionality in communication, exploring the inner worlds of clients enriches our understanding of their experiences and needs.
Contact Information
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