From Gaslighting to Truthlighting: A New Framework for Advancing Fair Opportunities for Women in the Workplace

Discover the truth behind workplace bias—and how women of color can rise, lead, and thrive.

In From Gaslighting to Truthlighting, Falguni Shah exposes how workplace bias and discrimination shape the daily realities of women in leadership and women of color in corporate America. Drawing from in-depth interviews across industries, she reveals the subtle ways gaslighting in the workplace undermines confidence, clouds truth, and stalls career advancement for women of color.

But this book isn’t just about what’s broken—it’s about what’s possible. Shah introduces truthlighting, a new framework built on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy that replaces doubt with trust and opacity with clarity. Through real promotion stories and powerful examples, she demonstrates how minority women leadership advancement is possible when organizations create inclusive leadership for diverse teams and build pathways that dismantle gender and racial inequities.

Whether you’re an employee navigating corporate culture, a manager seeking to reduce workplace micro-aggressions, or an HR leader driving DEI training for leaders, this book offers actionable insights and practical tools for systemic change. Learn how to:

• Identify and respond to psychological abuse and gaslighting at work
• Build executive presence and confidence in male-dominated industries
• Foster mentorship and leadership development for women executives
• Create environments that champion truth, equity, and empowerment

From Gaslighting to Truthlighting is a must-read for leaders committed to breaking the glass ceiling, advancing equity, and shaping workplaces where every voice can be seen, heard, and valued.

Dr. Falguni Shah immigrated to the United States from Mumbai, India, in 2001, guided by a deep sense of purpose, big dreams, and a lifelong commitment to learning and service. She holds a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Adler University, a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Loyola University Chicago, and a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Mumbai.

With over two decades of experience in healthcare, Dr. Shah brings a distinctive blend of clinical expertise, technical skills, business acumen, systems thinking, and cultural humility to her work. Her career spans leadership roles in federally qualified health centers and community mental health, with a focus on healthcare quality, compliance, and accreditation. As a speaker and consultant, Dr. Shah delivers leadership coaching, equips leaders to guide diverse teams, builds inclusive leadership competencies, and sparks awareness around implicit bias. She helps organizations strengthen workforce systems and create cultures where people thrive.

Grounded in spiritual values and a deep belief in the dignity of every human being, Dr. Shah is passionate about justice and equality. She cares deeply about wellness and enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures. Rooted in both Eastern values and Western traditions, she brings heart, perspective, and purpose to every space she enters.