Hi, I'm Somiya

Founder & CEO of What If

“I founded What If because I've seen what's possible when culture is done right, and I've seen the cost when it's not.

Too many people spend their careers in cultures that drain them instead of energise them. I'm here to change that.”

My story

A young woman with long black hair, smiling, wearing a black t-shirt, multiple bracelets, a gold necklace, and displaying tattoos on her left arm, standing indoors with greenery and a modern background.

With roots in psychology, HR, and internal communications, my work has always centered on people: how they think, feel, and find meaning at work. Over the years, I've led communications and culture projects across change moments, from mergers to wellbeing movements, with one goal: to make the complex simple, and the human visible.

I've heard "I hate Mondays" a lot in my circles, but I couldn't relate. I've been lucky to work with brave leaders who create psychologically safe spaces, who show vulnerability and authenticity. I've experienced firsthand what great workplace culture looks like, organisations that genuinely care about their people.

Now, I bring that experience to help other organisations break free. That's where What If began: as a question, and a quiet act of rebellion against cultures that drain people instead of energising them.

Somewhere along the way, I found yoga. It taught me how to lead from within, to slow down, listen, and create space for what matters. Today, whether I'm working with stakeholders or facilitating a retreat, my focus is the same: helping people find clarity, connection, and courage in moments of change.

This work isn't for everyone, but it's for those who want to do things differently. Those who believe culture can be rewritten, and who are ready to begin with one simple question: What if?

You're in the right place if you're facing:

  • M&A or organisational realignments

  • New values or EVP rollouts

  • Major tech or system implementations

  • Leadership transitions or culture reboots

  • Transformation that's not landing

I believe…

→ Culture is your competitive advantage

→ Transformation must feel human to work

→ The best ideas come from unexpected places

→ Real change requires brave leadership

→ Presence and systems thinking aren't opposites, they're partners

Let's start with a simple question: What if?

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